tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343792522009-11-22T16:46:02.662-05:00Updates from the vault of alternative music television. Playlists, videos, interviews, and other archives from MTV's 120 Minutes and Subterranean on MTV2.altmusictvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03340691219308983589noreply@blogger.comBlogger223125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-39278973252120852602009-08-03T07:11:00.036-04:002009-07-29T09:35:49.082-04:00

Believe it or not, we're still alive! There's not much to add to the archive these days, but we have some corrections and one additional classic episode. In this latest update, we also talk about the current state of MTV and its sister channels, and how you can stay on top of new music.Updates to the archiveI think the archive has begun to plateau, because we have so many episodes (over half of

TCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-58814019186941255512009-01-12T06:12:00.047-05:002009-07-25T19:23:55.451-04:00

Well, here we are, it's 2009, and The 120 Minutes Archive is still alive and kickin'. We welcome in the new year with an amazing 17 new episodes into the vault, our largest update in a long time.Videos, Videos, VideosWe have finally gotten with the 21st century. Now, all 5,000+ music videos in the vault have links to their YouTube results. That's right, all of them, so you're just two clicks away

TCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-39628140580294195702008-09-01T06:00:00.006-04:002008-09-17T18:53:26.828-04:00

Well, folks, altmusictv is dead. After a proud 4 1/2 years, the name of the site has been retired, and nothing more will ever come of altmusictv. As it turns out, the world of alternative music television is pretty non-existent these days. Music videos themselves are on the way out. MTV is dead as a music network, so altmusictv has died with it. R.I.P. altmusictv 2004 – 2008.But it's not all bad

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-71373293887960000312008-07-21T06:00:00.006-04:002008-07-19T18:29:26.617-04:00

Are music videos dead? Not if MTV has anything to say about it—wait, what? The channel has now debuted a new video premiere show, FNMTV, and we offer our commentary. Plus, we've learned some sort of program named Subterranean is still on TV. Also, what the heck does altmusictv have to do with Camifox, a theme for Mozilla Firefox 3 that has been making its way around the web?cover storyIt's clear

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-78644855731292423632008-05-26T04:25:00.017-04:002008-05-29T21:44:10.144-04:00

On this Memorial Day, 2008, we unofficially welcome the summer and take a look at some of the season's best new music according to us, including Santogold, as you can see over there. Also, we made a pretty big deal about Pitchfork.tv a few months ago, so we'll see if the service has lived up to the hype. Plus, it just wouldn't be an update without a new batch of 120 Minutes playlists.THIS

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-27780863285182832312008-03-10T07:49:00.011-04:002008-05-24T20:09:30.906-04:00

There's now a new contender in the world of alternative music television. Pitchfork assembled the resources to launch their own broadband channel, and we can't wait. Is this the future? Also this week, more 120 playlists for the archive, obscure music trivia #3, and you can now watch the series finale of 120 Minutes right here.THIS WEEK'S NEWSIf any music news story is right up our alley, it's

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-774124432945827062008-02-18T18:26:00.014-05:002008-05-24T18:18:29.943-04:00

The blog lives on! Welcome to another week at altmusictv. It's February 18, 2008, and we just launched our second new home page design in about two months. Why so much change for a site that doesn't need to change much? Well, we don't want to let this site shrivel up and die as just archives, so a fresh new design and (hopefully) weekly to monthly content here will keep things interesting. We'll

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-16015582179689323092008-01-28T02:38:00.001-05:002008-05-24T18:03:46.290-04:00

Every now and then, the altmusictv inbox gets messages from people who really, really need help. Most often, it's about a seemingly random song they loved that was once on 120 Minutes, and now they can't remember it for the life of them.There's just one problem: I don't have any idea either! I was an avid 120 Minutes viewer in the late '90s and beyond, but some of this stuff dates back to '80s,

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-13177101165646969742007-12-24T07:35:00.002-05:002008-05-24T18:04:25.930-04:00

After a long, long break, altmusictv is back in action. Unfortunately, it seems that Subterranean (the way it once was) will never return. It's not all bad news, though... we've got a new layout and some new 120 Minutes playlists. That's right, after being M.I.A. since April, the site is actually back. It's our Christmas gift to all. So, where have I been all this time? Well, doing more important

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-17222121985209781472007-04-27T10:09:00.000-04:002007-04-26T22:32:14.573-04:00

In a relatively interesting development, altmusictv has learned VH1 Classic has brought back 120 Minutes... sort of. They've renamed The Alternative, their block of '80s and '90s alternative videos to 120 Minutes.The video block is otherwise the same, with no host, no old 120 logos (they've created a new logo), and no old clips from the original show.I checked it out last night, and although it

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-139428488709422142007-04-09T18:47:00.000-04:002007-04-09T20:16:37.552-04:00

It's been over a month since MTV2 chopped its heads off and got rid of the music shows as we knew them. Since then, where have you gone to learn about new music? Video blocks on TV, blogs, or other web sites?There are tons of places to go to discover new music, but everything is so decentralized now. Post your favorite TV show, blog, or web site where you find out about new music, and if I get

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-63712398627992565272007-03-29T11:45:00.000-04:002007-03-29T15:53:58.452-04:00

Over the last few weeks, MTV2's Jim Shearer has been answering your questions right here on altmusictv. He showed up here on the site a few weeks back, and since then, many people have posted their questions for him. Awesomely, he came back to answer everything.Do you miss the 90's at all? How come MTV focused so much on alternative rock back then? Was it just a trend that now lost its popularity

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-16343592357044556932007-03-05T03:40:00.000-05:002007-03-09T21:21:04.253-05:00

With the changes at MTV2 in effect, Sub is no longer a show. As such, I've decided to focus this site around the archives. Plus, Jim Shearer speaks.With the changes at MTV2 in effect, Subterranean is no longer a show. I like to think of Subterranean as the last stand of the alternative music show in the classic MTV format — the VJ, bands and artists being interviewed, live performances, and the

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-79298078921533932532007-02-26T01:31:00.000-05:002007-03-05T03:31:18.787-05:00

This week's Subterranean on MTV2 was supposed to be hosted by Jim Shearer from the PLUG awards. Instead, we got just a block of videos.I guess the changes at MTV2 went into effect even sooner than the Subterranean staff anticipated. See the previous post and my further comments inside it for more information.UPDATE: Maura at Idolator forwarded a press release to me that says the PLUG awards

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-84158642412437815522007-02-24T00:23:00.000-05:002007-03-05T03:28:51.365-05:00

altmusictv has learned MTV2 is abandoning the concept of VJ-hosted shows, opting instead for a straight-up video block format.Subterranean, Headbangers Ball, Sucker Free, and all surviving music shows on the network will drop their hosts, voiceovers, and guests.Essentially, this means Subterranean as we know it is gone. This week's episode from the PLUG awards will be the last one with the usual

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-922676347616580742007-02-18T02:51:00.000-05:002007-03-05T03:28:34.844-05:00

Last weekend, I offered a recap of the Grammy Awards, supposedly TV's biggest night of music. Yet another award ceremony took place that weekend — but not on TV, mind you — the PLUG Independent Music Awards. PLUG is very different from other award ceremonies. Referring to those events, PLUG says, "Very rarely do these honors reach, let alone embrace, independent music... We're a community that

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-24861544502505108592007-02-17T23:25:00.000-05:002007-02-18T03:19:58.117-05:00

Earlier this week, there was some confusion surrounding the layoffs at MTV Networks. At the end of the week, here's everything we know.About 250 employees were fired, or about 5.5% of the MTV U.S. staff. As reported earlier this week, much of the VH1 Classic staff is gone, and producers at MTV2 have also been given the ax. The general managers at both stations were also laid off. Both channels

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-65709572986279887812007-02-13T16:18:00.000-05:002007-03-05T16:43:39.633-05:00

Everyone in the VH1 Classic department and all the staff producers at MTV2 have been fired, Gawker reported today. MTV Networks has not confirmed or denied this move as of yet. No further information is available at this time.An anonymous commenter tipped me off to this story. I doubt there will be sweeping changes at MTV2, because non-music shows have already taken over the channel, but that's

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-81765974180445973222007-02-12T05:14:00.000-05:002007-02-13T00:48:15.321-05:00

This is the first installment of a new series on altmusictv, in which I'll give you an overview of the upcoming week's alternative music on TV.I'm planning to focus on live performances and appearances by some alternative bands and artists, but I'll also include some other stuff that interests me, whether or not it's "alternative."Looking for stuff from Sunday? Scroll down the page for 49th

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-40119177644823507122007-02-12T04:47:00.000-05:002007-02-12T06:31:57.056-05:00

We all know the record industry is way out of touch with alternative and underground music. So, for music's biggest night, it's no surprise that alternative artists were few and far between, and those who did manage to get on the list of nominees were largely passed over.Regardless, the night brought a few memorable moments and quality performances. The Police reunited in top notch, full form at

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-56890821343886259042007-02-11T23:20:00.000-05:002007-02-13T16:35:29.272-05:00

In this episode of Subterranean on MTV2, host Jim Shearer was joined by Matt and Kim, an extremely fun duo. Their self-titled album was released back in November.Here's the playlist for episode #184:TV On The Radio - ProvinceGnarls Barkley - Smiley FacesElvis Perkins - All The Night Without LoveK-os - Electrick Heat The SeekwillAmy Winehouse - You Know I'm No GoodThe Apples In Stereo - EnergyMatt

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-89548392557523290562007-02-05T02:10:00.000-05:002007-02-05T23:23:39.350-05:00

Once again, there was no guest on this week's episode of Subterranean on MTV2, but Jim Shearer provided some more voiceovers for us. Here's the playlist for episode #183:Muse - StarlightTeddybears featuring Mad Cobra - CobrastyleLily Allen - SmileTokyo Police Club - Nature of the EquipmentDr. Dog - My Old WaysDirty on Purpose - No RadioKlaxons - Atlanis to Interzone The Decemberists - O Valencia!

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-966401911514597462007-02-02T23:58:00.000-05:002007-02-03T03:33:00.932-05:00

A friend of mine came up with this and I thought it'd be interesting to share it here.I was a huge fan of MTV around the mid-to-late '90s. Although it may not seem like a very long time ago, that era is already about a decade in the past. Over the last nine years, MTV has obviously gone way downhill.Now, I remember back in the late '90s, people were already saying that MTV had lost its way, but

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-43137729662321366452007-01-29T03:19:00.000-05:002007-01-30T02:24:38.845-05:00

In this episode of Subterranean on MTV2, Jim Shearer interviewed The Shins. It was the first time that they've been on the show in over three years. Here was the last time, back in 2003.Here's the playlist for episode #182:Cold War Kids - Hang Me Up To DryArctic Monkeys - Leave Before The Lights Come OnPeter Bjorn And John - Young FolksViva Voce - From The Devil HimselfAnnuals - BrotherAnd You

altmusictvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379252.post-25442139352919307722007-01-28T17:05:00.000-05:002007-01-28T19:29:43.742-05:00

Straight from the source, here's what you can expect on MTV2's Subterranean throughout the next month or so...1/28: The Shins2/04: no guest / a compilation of online bonus videos picked by Lily Allen2/11: no guest / Elvis Perkins video premiere, online video picks, free URGE download2/18: no show2/25: at PLUG Awards in New York, guests TBA

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