The History of the 2010s Part 5: Music and Tech

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The 50 Biggest Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders of All Time: Part 3 (30-21)

This is Part 3 of the 50 Biggest Alt‑Rock One‑Hit Wonders of all time...numbers 30 to 21 featuring Dishwalla, EMF, Spacehog, Harvey Danger, and more. And of course, the stories behind these one-hit wonders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

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The 50 Biggest Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders of All Time: Part 2 (40-31)

Our countdown of the biggest alt‑rock one‑hit wonders of all time continues as we break down numbers 40 to 31. From K’s Choice and Liam Lynch to Animotion, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, The Vapours, and more, these are the songs that ruled alternative radio, slipped into pop culture, and ...  Show more

 . 29min 36sec

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