| Genre | Alt-Rock Music History |
|---|---|
| Running time | Sundays: 60 Minutes |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | CFNY |
| Syndicates | CILQ, CILV, CFPL, CJDV, CFMK, CKHY, CKWF, CJKR, CHDI, CFGP, CFGQ, CJZN, CFOX, WAPS |
| Hosted by | Alan Cross |
| Produced by | Rob Johnston |
| Recording studio | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Original release | 1993–present |
| No. of series | 28 |
| No. of episodes | 969 (as of end of 2022) |
The Ongoing History of New Music[1] is the longest running music history documentary radio program in Canada.[2] produced by Corus Entertainment and hosted by Alan Cross.[3] It is syndicated to several radio stations, mostly but not exclusively Corus-owned, across Canada.
The Ongoing History chronicles the history of alternative rock, from its roots in punk and new wave to the modern day. An episode of the show may profile an important musician or band, a significant musical trend such as grunge or Madchester, or a theme such as payola, gay musicians or significant cult figures. Some topics are covered in a single show, while more substantial topics may be presented over multiple episodes.