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Quiz about College Radio Darlings
Quiz about College Radio Darlings

College Radio Darlings Trivia Quiz


Bands or songs you're bound to hear on heavy rotation on college radio, past and present. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by MajorKong. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
MajorKong
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
53,795
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
12 / 20
Plays
1565
Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (13/20), Guest 68 (17/20), Guest 90 (12/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. Glasgow group formed in the early 1980's who popularized 'shambling' or 'anorak' pop music. Frontman created the legendary label 53rd and 3rd. Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. Calvin Johnson, Heather Lewis, and Bret Lunsford were part of what Washington based band? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. 'I Know Where Syd Barrett Lives.' Name the band. Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. Scottish band fronted by brothers William and Jim Reid. Their 1992 album was called 'Honey's Dead.' Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. Wim Wenders is obsessed with this band. Specifically, the band is featured prominently in Wenders' feature 'Until the End of the World.' Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. How cool are those New Zealand bands? This band's 2001 record release is called 'Getaway' and is on Merge Records. Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. This band's three-song EP is called 'The Modern Age.' Their major label debut is 'Is This It?' Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. Detroit rock band comprised of just Meg and Jack White. Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. Which band released '69 Love Songs'? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. Northern California space-age rock, pop band. Albums include 'Under the Western Freeway' and 'The Sophtware Slump.' Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. This band released 'Hot Shots II' on Astralwerks. Lead singer Stuart Mason has a side project, King Biscuit Time. Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. What is a Japanese, New York-based band that sings about food (not Shonen Knife)? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. Laetitia Sadier and Tim Gane are part of what band? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. Lead singer of the 80's pop band Til' Tuesday. Now a solo artist, she was featured prominently on the 'Magnolia' soundtrack. Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. This band's albums include 'Transmissions from the Satellite Heart' and 'The Soft Bulletin.' Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. Black Francis, Kim Deal, David Lovering and Joey Santiago. Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. Kim Gordon, Thurston Moore, Lee Ranaldo, and Steve Shelley. Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. Neil Haggerty, Jennifer Herrema. Offshoot of the band Pussy Galore. Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. Isaac Brock and Jeremiah Green. Their Epic debut 'The Moon and Antartica.' Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. Pavement was on what record label? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Glasgow group formed in the early 1980's who popularized 'shambling' or 'anorak' pop music. Frontman created the legendary label 53rd and 3rd.

Answer: The Pastels

Original members included Stephen Pastel (McRobbie), Brian Superstar (Taylor) and Chris Gordon.
2. Calvin Johnson, Heather Lewis, and Bret Lunsford were part of what Washington based band?

Answer: Beat Happening

Calvin Johnson went on to form Dub Narcotic Sound System and the Halo Benders.
3. 'I Know Where Syd Barrett Lives.' Name the band.

Answer: Television Personalities

Now I learned to love the ...
4. Scottish band fronted by brothers William and Jim Reid. Their 1992 album was called 'Honey's Dead.'

Answer: The Jesus and Mary Chain

Their 1984 debut single 'Upside Down' is one of best songs of the 1980's!
5. Wim Wenders is obsessed with this band. Specifically, the band is featured prominently in Wenders' feature 'Until the End of the World.'

Answer: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

Other bands or musicians Wenders is obsessed with include U2 and Ry Cooder.
6. How cool are those New Zealand bands? This band's 2001 record release is called 'Getaway' and is on Merge Records.

Answer: The Clean

The Clean was formed in Dunedin in 1978.
7. This band's three-song EP is called 'The Modern Age.' Their major label debut is 'Is This It?'

Answer: The Strokes

The Strokes started the media frenzy in the Mercury Lounge in NYC.
8. Detroit rock band comprised of just Meg and Jack White.

Answer: The White Stripes

The question remains. Are they brother and sister or ex-spouses?
9. Which band released '69 Love Songs'?

Answer: The Magnetic Fields

'Holiday' is possibly the best Magnetic Fields album.
10. Northern California space-age rock, pop band. Albums include 'Under the Western Freeway' and 'The Sophtware Slump.'

Answer: Grandaddy

Grandaddy's sound is very reminiscent of the Pixies.
11. This band released 'Hot Shots II' on Astralwerks. Lead singer Stuart Mason has a side project, King Biscuit Time.

Answer: The Beta Band

The Beta Band is a great live band. They opened for Radiohead on one of their tours.
12. What is a Japanese, New York-based band that sings about food (not Shonen Knife)?

Answer: Cibo Matto

Cibo Matto has been on the New York City scene since the early 90's.
13. Laetitia Sadier and Tim Gane are part of what band?

Answer: Stereolab

Their album 'Sound Dust' is out on Electra Records.
14. Lead singer of the 80's pop band Til' Tuesday. Now a solo artist, she was featured prominently on the 'Magnolia' soundtrack.

Answer: Aimee Mann

Aimee Mann is coincidentally married to Michael Penn. What if I was Romeo in black jeans?
15. This band's albums include 'Transmissions from the Satellite Heart' and 'The Soft Bulletin.'

Answer: The Flaming Lips

16. Black Francis, Kim Deal, David Lovering and Joey Santiago.

Answer: The Pixies

UMASS. Some albums include 'Doolittle,' 'Trompe Le Monde,' and 'Bossanova.'
17. Kim Gordon, Thurston Moore, Lee Ranaldo, and Steve Shelley.

Answer: Sonic Youth

Moore side projects include the Dim Stars and Even Worse.
18. Neil Haggerty, Jennifer Herrema. Offshoot of the band Pussy Galore.

Answer: Royal Trux

Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and Boss Hog are the other offshoots of Pussy Galore.
19. Isaac Brock and Jeremiah Green. Their Epic debut 'The Moon and Antartica.'

Answer: Modest Mouse

20. Pavement was on what record label?

Answer: Matador

Stephen Malkmus is now enjoying a solo career.
Source: Author MajorKong

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