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Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary

Dermot celebrates music and artists that defined music of an alternative spirit in the 90s.

Radio 2,8 episodes

Episodes

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Dads Army!
Legends still going strong in the 90s, including Johnny Cash, Neil Young and David Bowie.
28 Apr 2025,57 mins
70s Sampled
Classic 70s songs sampled by the likes of Eminem, Fatboy Slim and Portishead.
14 Apr 2025,57 mins
70s Sampled - The 90s Companion Show
All the 90s classics which sampled 70s music, including The Prodigy, Tupac and Eels.
14 Apr 2025,57 mins
Flying Solo: 90s artists who dared do it alone...
Dermot plays his favourite 90s solo artists which include Bjork, Ian Brown and Billy Bragg
07 Apr 2025,57 mins
Hey Ladeez!
Dermot is helped by Sharleen Spiteri to play some inspirational 90s women.
24 Jun 2024,57 mins
Riffs! Can U Dig It?
Dermot picks 90s songs with killer riffs, including Blur, U2 and Stereophonics.
29 May 2023,57 mins
90s Frat Party!
Dermot plays the tunes that got American jocks super-pumped!
29 Aug 2022,57 mins
Student Union Jukebox!
Dermot plays tracks from his Student Union days including Terrorvision, Lush & Menswear.
04 Jul 2022,57 mins