About This Station

Flashback Alternatives is a US-based internet radio station devoted to the music of the 1980s alternative and new wave scene. Its playlist draws heavily on classic college rock, post-punk, and synth-pop, with recent spins ranging from Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and Simple Minds to Talking Heads, U2, and Pearl Jam. The station streams in multiple formats and bitrates (192kb MP3, 64kb AAC+, 32kb AAC+) and offers a lively listener chat where regulars and a "FlashbackBot" greet users and share morning banter. The site’s "Now Playing" and "Recently Played" features give a real-time look at its eclectic, nostalgia-driven rotation. All content is in English, reflecting its American origin and the international appeal of 80s alternative rock.