The Goo Goo Dolls maintain their No. 1 position on the Modern Rock Tracks chart and the 14th week on the chart with “Iris,” influenced by the City of Angels soundtrack. Semisonic's “Closing Time” is second, followed by Fuel's “Shimmer.” New entries include Dave Matthews Band's “Stay,” while several artists showcase strong movements, signaling a vibrant July 1998 rock scene.
In June 1989, The Cure's "Fascination Street" topped the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart for its third consecutive week. Love and Rockets and The Cult followed closely. Notable newcomers included Public Image Ltd. and Tin Machine. The chart showcased a blend of indie sound, political criticism, and evolving alternative music trends.
On June 6, 1992, XTC holds the top spot on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks with “The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead.” The Cure's “Friday I’m In Love” follows at No. 2, and The Soup Dragons' “Divine Thing” ranks third. Notable climbers include Morrissey, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and debuting artists like Tom Tom Club.
New Order's "Regret" remains at No. 1 on the alternative music chart for a second week, followed by Depeche Mode's "Walking In My Shoes" and Radiohead's "Creep". Porno For Pyros' "Pets" rockets to No. 6, while notable debuts include The Cranberries' "Dreams" and Aimee Mann’s "I Should’ve Known". The competition intensifies.
Transmission with Derek Nester 