A Sonic Youth: Recent Episodes
Oliver Grey
A love for indie rock as expressed by a 18-year-old Kiwi, Oliver Grey who grew up in a household surrounded by the greatest 70s, 80s, 90s and newer alt and indie rock. Each episode explores a classic indie rock album, new releases and essentials.
Oliver did have another episode 250 planned... But, last week he had the late notice opportunity to interview a long-time favourite artist, Courtney Barnett. So tune in as Oliver asks Courtney about her new album 'Creature of Habit', her new home in California, and her upcoming New Zealand tour! Tracklist: Courtney Barnett - Scotty Says Courtney Barnett and Waxahatchee - Site Unseen Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile - Outta The WoodworkCourtney Barnett - Rae Steet Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver prepares for episode 250 by clearing up the "loose ends" from his A Sonic Youth playlists. We start by paying tribute to the legendary self-titled 'The Modern Lovers' album on its 50th birthday. Then, tracks from Defiance, Ohio, Ryan Adams and 764-Hero. Plus, two great covers, one of a psychedelic Beatles classic, and a punk cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Tracklist: 1 . The Modern Lovers - Dignified and Old 2 . The Modern Lovers - Modern World3. Defiance, Ohio - The White Store4. Ryan Adams - Stay with Me5. One Man Bannister - Tomorrow Never Knows (Beatles cover) 6. The Gun Club - Run Through the Jungle (CCR cover) 7. 764-Hero - Loaded Painted Red Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at music new and old from a favourite from the Australian indie rock scene, Carla Geneve. Her's is a powerful brand of Australian indie, led by a strong voice, emotionally-dense lyrics and a good dose of proper indie rock noise. Plus, new garage punk from the upcoming Ty Segall album, and surfy indie rock from Aussie band Surf Trash. Tracklist:1. Carla Geneve - Don't Wanna Be Your Lover2. Carla Geneve - Greg's Discount Chemist3. Carla Geneve - Finally Broke Me 4. Ty Segall - Black Paint5. Ty Segall - Running to Nowhere 6. Surf Trash - Mr Speers 7. Carla Geneve - Brighter Than Blue Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
The Go had it all going for them. They had a great sound, mixing garage rock with power pop and a bit of glam rock. They were signed (alongside Nirvana, Mudhoney, etc.) on Sup Pop Records. And, on their first record, their lead guitarist was a certain guy named Jack White. So why haven't you heard of them? Well Oliver can't answer that, what he can do is play a selection of brilliant tracks from The Go, including one from their 'lost' album. Also, a newly remastered version of Oliver's favourite track from Dutch indie rockers Pip Blom, and a look at the brilliance of early Snail Mail. Tracklist:1. The Go - Keep On Trash2. The Go - Come Back3. The Go - Free Electricity 4. Pip Blom - Babies Are A Lie (2026 Edition)5. Snail Mail - Thinning6. Snail Mail - 2nd Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Courtney Love Cover)7. Snail Mail - HabitFollow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver plays favourites from Boston-based neo-psych/shoegaze band Magic Shoppe.Plus, music from two of the greatest and most influential alternative rock bands. One of whom is gearing up to release their next album. The other has just announced a bunch of exciting New Zealand live dates. Tracklist:1. Magic Shoppe - Blowup2. Magic Shoppe - Trip Inside This House3. Magic Shoppe - Something's Wrong4. Dinosaur Jr - Several Got Away5. Mudhoney - Good Enough6. Mudhoney - Let It Slide7. Magic Shoppe - Dead PoplarFollow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Israel Nash's 'Rain Plans' is one of Oliver's favourite albums, a perfect blend of folky Americana and psych rock. Recently, we received a deluxe reissue featuring demos and cut tracks, and it lives up to the original. Then, new music from This Is Lorelei, and tracks from Bristol-based punk-rockers Langkamer and their latest album 'No'. Tracklist:1. Israel Nash - Who in Time2. Israel Nash - Wichita3. Israel Nash - Woman at the Well (Fire Sessions Demo)4. This Is Lorelei - Billy Came Back5. Langkamer - Easterly6. Langkamer - Crows7. Israel Nash - I Was Quiet (She Didn't Need to Know)Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at EIGHT indie new releases. We start with NZ's Office Dog, playing tracks from their new LP 'Prime Corner'. Also, Canadian neo-psych band Elephant Stone, Aussie indie from Julia Jacklin, Dutch indie rock from Pip Blom, and another great new song from Wild Pink. Then two new bands, one from Brighton, one from Montana, and their awesome sounding new indie rock releases. Tracklist: 1. Office Dog - Gold Things2. Office Dog - Permanent Day3. Pip Blom - School - 2026 Edition4. Wild Pink - Box Store5. Elephant Stone - Fascists Killed Yer Rock 'N' Roll6. Julia Jacklin - Get Away From Me (I Think I'll Love You Soon) 7. Stonefruit - From the Sun8. Oral Habit - The Glove Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Some 243 episodes later, Oliver looks back at the album that started it all! It's Nada Surf's punky 1996 debut 'High/Low' on its 30th birthday. Led by the iconic 'Popular', this is an album which Oliver thinks strikes a middle ground between the brands of noise rock heard from Pixies and Husker Du. Plus, a tribute to one of the most iconic neo-psych songs, released on the same day as 'High/Low' in 1996, and a tribute to the late Oliver Tree. Tracklist: Nada Surf - TreehouseThe Brian Jonestown Massacre - AnenomeNada Surf - PopularNada Surf - Psychic CaramelNada Surf - Deeper WellOliver Tree - Welcome to LAFollow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver plays tracks from his favourite neo-psych album on its tenth birthday, Psychic Ills' 'Inner Journey Out'. Plus, loud indie rock from Ty Segall and Jackal Onassis. Then, a look at The Minus 5, including a cover of a Neil Young and Crazy Horse classic. Tracklist:Psychic Ills - I Don't MindPsychic Ills - BabyTy Segall - Black PaintJackal Onassis - Runty Little PuppyThe Minus 5 - Let the Rope Hold, Cassie LeeThe Minus 5 - Pocahontas (Neil Young cover)Psychic Ills - All Alone Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver checks out 'Philadelphia's been good to me', the new record from one of his favourite indie artists, Kurt Vile. Oliver reckons it's Kurt's best since his golden period in the early 2010s. Tune in to hear favourites from another hazed-out classic from Philly's constant hitmaker. Also, favourites from the now10-year old tribute album 'Day of the Dead'. It features legendary indie rock artists covering classics from The Grateful Dead. Tracklist: Kurt Vile - Red Room DubKurt Vile - 99 BPMKurt Vile - Avalanches of SnowThe War On Drugs - Touch of Grey Kurt Vile, The Violators, J Mascis - Box of Rain Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver checks out a host of the best new indie rock singles. There's the disortion-drenched Americana indie of Wild Pink, surfy indie from Surf Trash, and jangly psych-rock from levitation room. Plus, new music from NZ's Office Dog and two songs from 'Piper Oz the Hound', an album by folk-rock oddity Art Lown. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver celebrates New Zealand Music Month with a collection of his favourite alt-rock tracks from Aotearoa. Including a classic 'genre forerunner' from The Clean and two great slices of guitar led indie from bands on Christchurch's Melted Ice Cream label. Then, a track from one of Hamilton's leading bands and a modern release from an 80s Flying Nun group. Tracklist: 1. The Clean - Point That Thing Somewhere Else2. The Naenae Express - Phones3. Bitter Defeat - Long Lash4. Sneaky Feelings - Sun Is Shining5. Wurld Series - Second Hit6. Jim Nothing - Lucky Charm7. Mako Road - The Green SuperintendentFollow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at another spaced-out indie gem from Kurt Vile's upcoming record. Also, new music from U.S. shoegazers The Asteroid No.4. Then, a song from U.K. post-punkers Cola's new record 'Cost of Living Adjustment'. Tracklist:1. Kurt Vile - Fo Sho2. Kurt Vile - Zoom 973. The Asteroid No.4 - Protostar4. The Asteroid No.4 - Wicked Wire5. The Asteroid No.4 - Shadowed6. Cola - HedgesittingFollow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at 'I'm People', the great new album of sunny Americana from Hiss Golden Messenger. Also, Oliver's favourite Neil Young album 20 years after its release. 'Living with War' was a fiesty anti-war and anti-bush protest record, backed up by plenty of that inconic Neil Young guitar noise. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at the new record from Californian psych rock and alt-folk musician Tim Presley's project White Fence. Also, a look at one of the great albums by alt-country group The Jayhawks ten years after its release. Plus, a taste of Oliver's Free FM 'De-Tour Du Jour', an hour long music show tangential to the usual sounds heard on A Sonic Youth. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver checks out the newly reissued early Pavement release 'Perfect Sound Forever'. It's Pavement at their most abrasively rock 'n' roll. Plus, a great new cover by Deer Tick and a live performance of a favourite from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Finally, a look at the super deluxe reissue of This Is Lorelei's enduringly brilliant 'Box for Buddy, Box for Star'. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
UK-based alt-country band Brown Horse released Oliver's favourite album of 2025. Now they're back with 'Total Dive', the group's third LP. Oliver checks out what is another great record. It evolves the Americana sound of Jason Molina, Uncle Tupelo and Wilco, and places the band firmly among contemporaries Wednesday and MJ Lenderman. Plus, Waxahatchee's cover of a favourite from This is Lorelei's album 'Box for Buddy, Box for Star'. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver checks out the much anticipated new single from the upcoming Kurt Vile album 'Philadelphia's Been Good To Me'. Also, favourites from 'Waking on A Pretty Daze' on its 13th birthday. Then, covers of favourites by Father John Misty, Songs: Ohia and Bruce Springsteen. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver checks out 'Ricochet', the highly anticpated third record from Snail Mail. Their early releases are some of Oliver's favourite modern indie rock albums, so what does he think of the latest batch? Plus, a new single from the upcoming record 'I'm People' from North Carolina's Hiss Golden Messenger, and a track from Courtney Barnett's new album. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver plays up and coming alt-country artist Brennan Wedl, including a great new cover also featuring Waxahatchee. Then, a track from Courtney Barnett's new album and the next single from Canadian post-punkers Cola. Closing off is Drive-By Truckers with one of the great rock 'n' roll tribute songs, 30-years after the death of its subject matter, musician Gregory 'Dean' Smalley. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at some of his favourite songs about sport. Including two great tracks about 🏏cricket, one detailing the career of the greatest to ever play, and another a Flying Nun influenced rocker about an iconic NZ test win. Also, Drive-By Truckers telling a Southern story about 🏎️ motor racing and the supergroup ⚾ The Baseball Project. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at the fascinating story of Saharan desert blues collective Tinariwen, including playing a track from their new album and one from their back catalog featuring Kurt Vile and Matt Sweeney. Also, favourites from the predicted setlist when The Brian Jonestown Massacre play in NZ next week. Then, a look at legendary hardcore group Hüsker Dü's 'Candy Apple Grey' on its 40th birthday. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver checks out a favourite indie rock album on it's tenth birthday, Nada Surf's 'You Know Who You Are'. It's an album he thinks finds a perfect middle ground between the band's grungy early sound and their more pop-based indie sound. Then, a look at a reissue of the first studio release by Americana legend Jason Molina's band Magnolia Electric Co..Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Modern indie rock figureheads Snail Mail are gearing up to release a highly anticipated new album. Oliver checks out the latest pre-release single 'My Maker', and plays favourites from the iconic 2018 record 'Lush'. Then, another great new single from the upcoming Brown Horse record, this one with some shoegaze influences, and a look at Canadian post-punk group Cola. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver checks out alt/americana group Hiss Golden Messenger, including a brilliant new single from a recently announced album. Plus, Philly punk rockers Remember Sports' pre-release single 'Across The Line' from their new album 'The Refrigerator' was one of Oliver's tracks of 2025. Now the full album has been released. Oliver checks out another favourite from it and plays a favourite piece of 'indie punk' from their back catalog. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver checks out Canadian/Belgian neo-psych band GHOSTWOMAN, a brilliant group that he admits he's been late to the party on. Then, some indie rock 'sonic coincidences', great tracks with some uncanny sonic brothers, which means they're great tracks too. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver checks out his favourite album across all of Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus' projects, his 2001 debut 'Stephen Malkmus' 25 years after it was released. It's an album which carries a strong sonic ancestry from Pavement, but also sees Malkmus experimenting with more instrumentation and involving folk and Americana sounds. Plus, a look at favourites from the 'Psych Box' compilation by two legendary neo-psych bands. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
U.K Americana group Brown Horse released Oliver's record of the year in 2025, and now they're back already with the first single 'Twisters' from their next project 'Total Dive'. Oliver plays favourites from 'All The Right Weaknesses' and then checks out the new single. Plus, pre-release singles from the much-anticipated new albums from Snail Mail and Courtney Barnett, then a new song from Cut Worms. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Dogwood Tales. Plus, a lively garage rocker from 90s Japanese alt rock legends Yura Yura Teikoku and a beautiful cover by MJ Lenderman performed live and solo at the Chateau Marmont. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver plays of selection of "hidden gems" from the wide world of alternative and indie rock. Tune in to hear a unqiue take on alternative blues, Chilean neo-psych, underground Japanese shoegaze and a brilliant solo track from Pavement's Stephen Malkmus. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
We start 2026 off LOUD as Oliver plays a selection of favourite indie rock guitar solos. There's Dinosaur Jr (of course), Drive-By Truckers, Israel Nash and a cover of a Peter Green Fleetwood Mac epic. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
It's an end of year wrap up as Oliver looks at his favourite indie rock songs released in 2025 and played on A Sonic Youth. Central to the show is Brown Horse's 'All The Right Weaknesses', along with tracks from Wednesday, Colin Miller, MJ Lenderman and Drive-By Truckers frontman Patterson Hood. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver takes a look at 'Holo Boy', the new record from Nate Amos' project This Is Lorelei. Then, a collection of alternative Xmas tracks, including a set from the 'Psych-Out Christmas' record. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
An exploration of modern garage rock legend Ty Segall, including a powerhouse hard rock cover of 'Diddy Wah Diddy' and a newly released live track. Also, a new live in studio version of L.A. psych rockers levitation room's greatest track. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
We have two of the greatest modern rock bands on this week's A Sonic Youth! First, The Hold Steady's 'Separation Sunday' 20 years on with a deluxe reissue. Then, Drive-By Trucker's greatest live performances with Jason Isbell including a recent feature on the Colbert late night show. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
New tracks from the soon to be released album from slacker Americana artist This Is Lorelei (Nate Amos). Iraqi/American shoegaze from the excellent nabeel, and two tracks to round up neo-psych November from The Brian Jonestown Massacre and Holy Wave. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
It's the final week of Neo-Psych November! Oliver looks at the stripped and repetitive sensory deprivation side of the wider genre. Listen in to hear beautiful stripped-back tracks from Assemble Head In Sunburst Sound, Moon Duo, Rose City Band, Psychic Ills, and more. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
It's week three of Neo-Psych November and it's time to look into the 'intricate sensory overload' side of the genre. Oliver plays tracks which merge neo-psych with acid psych (Moon Duo), shoegaze (LSD and the Search for God), and dream pop (The Warlocks), and more! Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
It's week two of Neo-Psych November! Following last week's introduction, Oliver looks at some of the history of the genre, from 60s psych through to New Wave and 80s alt-rock scenes. Then we take a deep dive into one of the genre's pioneering bands, The Brian Jonestown Massacre. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
It's the first week of Neo-Psych November! Oliver introduces the coming shows about the psychedelic side of indie rock by playing his favourite neo-psych songs from the likes of Psychic Ills, The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Dolly Rocker Movement, plus a couple of hidden gems from Argentina and Chile. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
New music from Chicago psych rockers Glyders, Courtney Barnett and a Pavement cover by Soccer Mommy. Also, a couple of tracks from the 2003 Drive-By Truckers album, including a the first recorded performance of one of Jason Isbell's greatest songs. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Favourites from Wild Pink's excellent heavy Americana record 'Dulling The Horns'. Plus, other favourite loud Americana tracks from Alabama's Dexateens and Milwaukee's Telethon (featuring The Jayhawks' Gary Louris). Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at favourite Nada Surf songs from their 2005 album 'The Weight Is a Gift'. Also, the new Pavement "greatest hits" release and a look at new and old tracks from Ohio-based punky indie rockers Remember Sports. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at Kurt Vile's 'b'lieve i'm goin down' on the tenth anniversary of its release. Plus, Sonic Youth's 'Washing Machine' 30 years on, and a Lou Reed cover from New Orleans' Silver Synthetic. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver checks out the great new record 'Bleeds' from North Carolina creek-rockers Wednesday. It's an album with equal doses of alt-country and shoegaze, with dense lyrical themes. Plus, a look at Craig Finn's (The Hold Steady) 2015 solo album 'Faith In The Future'. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
grunge to electronica. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
A classic track and new single from Texas alt-rockers Midlake. Then, favourite tracks from one of the most underrated 2010s alt-rock albums, Chuck Prophet's 'Bobby Fuller Died for Your Sins', and a song from the new Big Thief record. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
New shoegaze from The Asteroid No.4, new punk from Bass Drum of Death, new southern creek rock from Wednesday, and a new Velvet Underground cover from Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
It's indie covers time again! Oliver plays favourite covers of tracks by the likes of Outkast, The Stooges and Pavement by The Wedding Present, Allah-Las, Nada Surf, Booker T. Jones and more! Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
The late great Mark Linkous and his project Sparklehorse. Sparklehorse were alt-country pioneers, in similar spheres as Elliott Smith and Jason Molina, and having great influence on Wednesday and MJ Lenderman. Plus, UK classic rock band The Heavy Heavy with two great covers of Father John Misty and Jonathan Wilson. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Episode 200! Oliver tells the stories of some of his favourite songs he's played on the show in the past 199 episodes, since late 2021. Featuring the likes of Kurt Vile, Songs: Ohia, and Alejandro Escovedo. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
An African adventure this week as Oliver looks into the amazing world of Zamrock, Afrofunk and African Rock. Listen in to hear favourites from Chrissy Zebby Tembo, The Psychedelic Aliens, De Frank Professionals and more of the funkiest music you probably have never heard before! Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
A Sonic Youth goes off the rails as Oliver plays his favourite freak folk and acid rock oddities. Listen in to hear the unique funk of Doug Hream Blunt, cosmic Americana from Jimmy Carter and Dallas Country Green, and psych rock from Robert Lester Folsom and Stan Hubbs. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
More new indie! UK psych rock project The Lucid Experiment with some beautiful neo-psych tracks. Then, Sun Room with energetic garage rock, and Cavolo Nero with some funky world music infused indie. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at Dinosaur Jr's debut album 'Dinosaur' 40 years on. Plus, a newly released 1985 Husker Du live EP, and MJ Lenderman covering a Jason Molina (Songs: Ohia) classic on a new tribute album. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver checks out some of the greatest indie rock songs from records released in the year 2000. Including an underated J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr) release, a beautiful Grandaddy concept album and pop brilliance from Teenage Fanclub. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Luke Roberts and a favourite track from Chicago singer/songwriter Trey Gruber. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
A selection of the hottest indie rock new releases. Featuring Australian indie pop bands Loose Tooth and Olivia's World. Plus, a raucous new single from Wednesday, and tracks from Bnny and Wild PinkFollow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver pays tribute to The Beach Boys' artistic frontman Brian Wilson with some favourite indie rock Beach Boy covers. Also, favourite songs from the new Pavement motion picture soundtrack. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
A mid-winter pick me up as Oliver looks at favourite comedy indie rock songs. Featuring King Missile, The Dead Milkmen, The Chats, and plenty more! Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at tracks from the new album by Melbourne garage and surf rockers The Grogans. Plus, other favourite Grogans tracks, including a cover of The Kinks. Then, indie folk group Big Thief. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week, Wet Leg are back with new singles from a second album! Plus, more new releases from Wednesday, Hooveriii, and The Convenience. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at the new album and other favourite tracks from grungy indie rock band Momma. Plus, Jason Molina's Magnolia Electric Co and their Americana rock record 'What Comes After The Blues' 20 years after its release. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at Mike Polizze, both his impressive solo work and his releases under his band Purling Hiss. Polizze's music ranges from subdued indie-folk rockers to Dinosaur Jr and Husker Du inspired grungy indie rockers. Plus, a new single from NZ indie rock figureheads The Beths. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver checks out the infectiously catchy sunny indie rockers on This Is Lorelei's album 'Box for Buddy, Box for Star'. Plus, a look at the new DOPE LEMON (Angus Stone) record 'Golden Wolf'. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at the beautiful new album from Colin Miller, the Asheville, North Carolina artist Oliver first knew of as MJ Lenderman's drummer. Plus, some Lenderman tracks and the latest single from DOPE LEMON's new album. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Wowee Zowee it's Pavement time again! Oliver looks at Pavement's 1995 album, one which many fans consider the definitive Pavement record. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver goes track-by-track and plays favourites from southern rockers Drive-By Truckers' 'lost album' The Big To-Do. This is an album which varies between country honks, alt-folk and big Crazy Horse guitar rockers. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Killer parties, citrus and liquor, hoodrat chicks and more as we look at The Hold Steady's powerhouse 2009 live album 'A Positive Rage'. This is a rock band at their peak, playing songs from their much-loved first four records. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Enchanted'. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Ep 180 is all about Australian indie superstar Courtney Barnett's 2015 debut album 'Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit'. It's now ten years old, so Oliver looks back on favourite tracks, including some live versions with some added gusto. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at The Dandy Warhols! Yes, the ones that wrote Bohemian Like You! Oliver looks at their story and some of the other great songs from their catalog. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver plays new music from stoner/psych rockers Hooveriii, NZ legends The Chills, Patterson Hood and Niger's Mdou Moctar. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver plays favourite tracks from heavy psych rockers Dead Meadow. Plus a new acoustic track from Jason Isbell, and a celebration of records by Pavement's Stephen Malkmus and alternative country legends The Jayhawks. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at favourite indie Americana jams from Silver Synthetic, including a new single. Plus, new music from Bully, Patterson Hood, and Ben Kweller, with the latter two featuring Waxahatchee. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver checks out the best indie new releases from the past few weeks. Including DOPE LEMON, Courting, Surf Trash, and Dinosaur Jr's J Mascis with a cover of The Cure. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver checks out the new record from Whirr, the band who are 'carrying the torch of proper shoegaze into the 2020s'. Also, new singles from upcoming albums by Jason Isbell and The Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at World Party and math rockers Les Savy Fav. Plus, new releases from Drive-By Truckers' Patterson Hood and NZ indie legends The Chills. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver checks out the three psych rock and shoegaze bands headed by Ripley Johnson. Moon Duo, Rose City Band, and Wooden Shjips. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Inspired by the newly released Bob Dylan movie 'A Complete Unknown', Oliver plays his favourite alt and indie rock Bob Dylan covers. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Part two of the 2024 year in review. Oliver plays favourite tracks from the past year including Silver Jews, DOPE LEMON, Squirrel Bait and Israel Nash. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
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This week Oliver pays tribute to the recently departed ex-Replacements guitarist Slim Dunlap with two covers by Chris Mars and Jeff Tweedy. Also, a selection of alternative Xmas songs, including three picks from the 'Psych-Out Christmas' compilation. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week, Oliver plays underated early shoegazers Drop Nineteens as they re-release their lost debut album. Also, L.A. psych rockers levitation room, including their new cover of Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver plays favourite tracks from Bill Callahan's lo-fi Americana project Smog, including a brilliant newly re-released live in studio performance. Also, favourite tracks from The Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn's debut solo album. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
The greatest new indie rock releases including a new career retrospective from 90s rock band Cracker, and new releases from DOPE LEMON and Father John Misty. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver plays favourites from Drive-By Truckers frontman Patterson Hood's solo records, including a new single from an upcoming record, his first in twelve years. Also, a new single from New York indie rockers Momma. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Shortly before his solo electric gig in Auckland, Oliver looks at Bob Mould's post Husker Du career. Tune in for plenty of guitar noise with tracks from Bob Mould and his band Sugar. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Who does MJ Lenderman sound like? Dinosaur Jr? Son Volt? Silver Jews? Drive-By Truckers? Neil Young & Crazy Horse? Oliver makes a case for the label of 'punk rock Jason Molina' as he looks through Lenderman's pre 'Manning Fireworks' releases, including some awesome live tracks. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver checks out favourites from psych rockers The Entrance Band, including a cover of 60s psych legends Love. Also, new releases from Chuck Prophet, Chicago punk rockers Sincere Engineer, and Lowertown's Olivia O. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
America! This week Oliver marks the upcoming American Election with favourite songs about the psyche of America from the likes of Jason Isbell, Drive-By Truckers and Neil Young. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
We have a somewhat politically charged episode this week, as Oliver looks into the new live album from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, a newly released live version of a Drive-By Truckers classic, and Rodriquez's greatest protest song. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver has another set of favourite indie and alt rock covers. Listen in to hear the likes of The Lemonheads, The War On Drugs and Cage The Elephant covering tracks from the likes of The Grateful Dead, Elliott Smith and Warren Zevon. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Alt-J's second studio album 'This Is All Yours' ten years after its release. It's Alt-J's most experimental album, with heavily layered and arty tracks. Also, an 'infectious' new single from Australian garage rockers The Grogans. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver compares the new War On Drugs live album with the 2020 'LIVE DRUGS' LP. The former live album is one of Oliver's favourites, so how does the new one stack up? Also, a taste of next week's show on the tenth anniversary of Alt-J's 'This Is All Yours'. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver checks out Nada Surf's new LP 'Moon Mirror' and also plays favourite tracks from their 2016 album 'You Know Who You Are'. Also, a favourite live track from New Zealand power-pop group The Beths. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver plays garage psych from Chicago's Glyders, manic live garage punk from San Francisco's Thee Oh Sees and newly rereleased live tracks from the Jason Molina and Songs:Ohia treasure troves. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week is all about the rising Americana indie rocker MJ Lenderman (also of Wednesday). Oliver checks out favourite tracks from Lenderman's critically revered new LP 'Manning Fireworks' which takes influences from the likes of Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Jason Molina, Silver Jews and Drive-By Truckers. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver checks out another selection of his favourite indie covers. Listen in to hear the likes of Pixies, Pavement and Yo La Tengo covering the likes of The Beach Boys, Warren Zevon and The Seeds. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
After last week's ep 150 celebration, Oliver sets off in pursuit of 200 with new music from a Dinosaur Jr reissue. Also, new tracks from New Zealand's Best Bets, Beabadoobee, and Nada Surf. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week, to celebrate episode 150 we have an afro-psych celebration! Oliver plays tracks that don't fit into the usual theme of the show, with obscure 60s psych from Ultimate Spinach and D R Hooker, Zamrock from Ngozi Family, and one of afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti's best. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at favourite tracks from Father John Misty (Josh Tillman). Also, a demo version of a favourite Justin Townes Earle track, two new singles from Sun Room, and a new live track from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks into the story of Justin Townes Earle, whos talent for writing haunting alt-country brings to mind the same from his namesake, Townes Van Zandt. Oliver looks at favourite JTE tracks, and two new singles from a rarities record. Also, new singles from MJ Lenderman and Kim Deal. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver pays tribute to the recently departed New Zealand alt-rock legend Martin Phillipps and his band The Chills. Oliver looks into The Chills' history and plays favourite tracks from across their discography. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at a new EP from alt-country legends Wilco. Also, Dinosaur Jr's 'Farm' turns fifteen, and has a re-issue on the way. Oliver looks at his favourite tracks from 'Farm', and checks out an unearthed track from its recording sessions. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at New York folk-rock group The Felice Brothers. He checks out two of their classics, and two new releases. Also, a new single from New Zealand power-pop group Best Bets. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks at a hidden gem, D.C's shoegazey indie rock group Big Hush. Also, new music from surf-rockers Sun Room, Guided By Voices, and a new dub mix of a classic from Allah-Las. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Jason Molina, Uncle Tupelo, Pavement, Drive-By Truckers, those are some of the artists that MJ Lenderman has been compared to. This week we check out Lenderman's solo work, including new single releases, along with the work he's done as guitarist of Wednesday. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
New album from The Sadies and Rick White, also playing favourite tracks from previous releases and a collaboration with Kurt Vile. Also, a look at Hüsker Dü’s ‘Zen Arcade’ on its 40th Birthday. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at another DOPE LEMON (Angus Stone) record, 'Rose Pink Cadillac'. Also, favourites from Australian surfy psych rock band Babe Rainbow. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
You know the Australian brother-sister folk duo Angus & Julia Stone? You know that's the same Angus Stone that releases stoned-out indie psych under DOPE LEMON? Hear all about it in this week's A Sonic Youth which focuses on the early DOPE LEMON albums. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver makes small inroads into lo-fi indie rockers Guided By Voices' 40 album discography, and plays their new single. Also, favourite tracks from Guided By Voices member Tobin Sprout, new music from Nada Surf and a taste of next week's show on DOPE LEMON. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver plays new music from psych rockers Hooveriii, garage rockers Dead Ghosts, and shoegaze rockers The Asteroid No.4. But two of those bands’ new music swaps sounds with the others’. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
The awesome new album 'Funeral for Justice' by Niger's desert rock band Mdou Moctar. It's an album filled with equal doses of bold guitar noise and beautiful folk, with a strong political message. Also, tracks from 'Real Life', the new record from Melbourne's Jess Locke. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver frequently mentions his struggles with the poppy, lo-fi side of modern indie rock. But, there are exceptions. Crumb is one, their brand of funky, psychedlic low-fi indie is something more special. Oliver checks out their career to date, including a track from their upcoming LP 'AMAMA'. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver catches up on more of the best indie new releases. Fresh music from Jess Locke, Slow Pulp, Mdou Moctar and the legendary The Jesus and Mary Chain. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver catches up on more indie new releases. This episode features The Hold Steady, laid-back funk from Khruangbin and Mexican-American alt-rock legend Alejandro Escovedo reworking songs from his past. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver catches up on indie new releases. Starting with another awesome African desert blues track from Niger's Mdou Moctar. Also, a new single from garage-rockers Dead Ghosts and a new album from Shoegaze pioneers Ride. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver celebrates the tenth birthday of The Hold Steady's sixth album 'Teeth Dreams'. It's an album filled with Craig Finn's storytelling centered songwriting and The Hold Steady's big guitar-foward alternative heartland rock sound. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver celebrates the live magic of his favourite band, Drive-By Truckers, by playing his favourite live tracks. He picks songs from their years as a three guitar band, with a sound which evokes Neil Young and Crazy Horse, but also a masterpiece from their 'murder noir' record. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at Nick Cave & The Bad Seed's 2008 album Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!Filled with Cave's typically great lyrical themes, this album is one of the most energetic and upbeat in the discography of the legendary group. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at some indie new releases from Melbourne's Jess Locke, Jade Bird, Blizten Trapper, and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at a favourite band of two of his music idols, Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett. It's Washington State's Chazzy Belt! Oliver takes a look at their catchy songwriting and fun lyrical themes. Also, new funky guitar-foward rock & roll from Niger's Mdou Moctar. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Legendary indie noisemakers Dinosaur Jr sound amazing on studio records... But Oliver thinks live Dinosaur Jr is something else. So this week, in celebration of seeing them live the weekend following this show's airing, Oliver plays his favourite Dinosaur Jr live takes. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at a newly released 1993 Matthew Sweet live album. It features some excellent live takes on tracks from Sweet's iconic 1991 power-pop record 'Girlfriend'. Oliver looks at the some of the Matthew Sweet story, and that of the 'Girlfriend' album. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at the new solo record from Dinosaur Jr frontman J Mascis, and also plays some favourite songs from his previous solo recordings. Then he checks out the new single from poppy Americana musician Jade Bird. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver checks out favourite tracks from alt-rock journeyman and garage revivalist Ty Segall. Oliver plays tracks from Segall's new record 'Three Bells', but also his greatest song, and a song with 'massive energy and unadulterated noise'. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Music new and old from Indie Rock and Shoegaze legends Ride AND The Jesus and Mary Chain. Both groups have new albums on the horizon, and Oliver checks out early singles from them, plus tracks from a Jesus and Mary Chain live album. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
New singles from Dinosaur Jr frontman and guitar god J Mascis. Also, new music from Faye Webster and tracks new and old from American Psych Rockers The Asteroid No.4. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at legendary 90s soft indie rockers Mazzy Star. Then he plays iconic tracks Mazzy Star vocalist Hope Sandoval sings on from the likes of The Jesus and Mary Chain and Psychic Ills. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver plays favourite tracks from genre-defining Shoegaze and dreampop record 'Souvlaki' by Slowdive. He then checks out a track from post-Slowdive group Mojave 3, and a solo release from lead Slowdive singer/songwriter Neil Halstead. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week we have a show full of dark shoegaze indie. Starting with songs from Rivulet's 'I Remember Everything', including an epic Jason Molina tribute. Then we take a look at the gloomy shoegaze of Slowdive and Scotland's Telstar Ponies. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at the Jeffrey Lee Pierce Sessions Project, a series of unfinished recordings posthumously released from Jeffrey Lee Pierce (The Gun Club). The latest record features the likes of Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, and Alejandro Escovedo. Also, music from Will Oldham under the name Palace Music. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at a favourite record from Israel Nash 'Barn Doors and Concrete Floors'. It's an album filled with rich Americana soundscapes influenced by country and heartland rock. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver checks out the latest from Philly's Constant Hit Maker - Kurt Vile, including an 'instant classic' that pays tribute to Petty, Dylan, and David Berman. Also, music from Australian indie rockers Lower Plenty's latest LP. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at a host of new indie rock tracks including live R.E.M, J Mascis, Ty Segall and surf rock from Sun Room. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at the new 10th anniversary reissue of Jason Isbell's 'Southeastern', and the story leading up to the record. Also, new music from favourites Kurt Vile and Grandaddy. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at the new live album from The Feelies, which pays tribute to their heroes and biggest influence The Velvet Underground with 18 covers of their songs. He also plays favourite Velvet Underground covers from Kurt Vile and Psychic TV. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at 'Ozarker', the new record from one of his favourite artists, Israel Nash. It's an album that blends Nash's Southern Country and Americana sound with Heartland Rock. Oliver also plays a sunny new single from Canada's Elephant Stone. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver checks out White Fence, a masterful melding of Americana, 60s psych and 60s folk-rock from Tim Presley. Then he reviews, with mixed feelings, the new record from L.A. psychedelic surf-rockers Allah-Las. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at the new Slow Pulp album 'Yard'. Also, a reissue of The Breeders' classic 90s record 'Last Splash' featuring J Mascis, and The Grogans covering a rock classic from The Kinks. Visuals via iOS thanks to Vizzy.fmFollow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week we have an all Australian episode as Oliver first looks at the new record of hazy psych rock from DOPE LEMON (Angus Stone). Then, new music from Carla Geneve, who reminds Oliver of Courtney Barnett. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at new music from NZ artists Swallow the Rat, Fazerdaze, and Wurld Series. Then, new singles from The Feelies from their upcoming album of Velvet Underground covers. Visuals available on iOS devices thanks to Vizzy.fm.Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at new singles from Pip Blom, Hooveriii, and Israel Nash on the run-ups to their respective new LPs. Also, some favourite tracks from Jonathan Wilson, and a distinctive take on a rock classic from Iggy Pop. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at his favourite album from Grandaddy, The Sophtware Slump. This is a sprawling concept album heavily inspired by the likes of 'Ok Computer' and 'Low', which explores the relationship technology has with nature and human society.
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This week Oliver looks at favourites from country-rock group Blitzen Trapper, including a new single. He also checks out tracks from a new Grandaddy extras release, and new music from Hiss Golden Messenger and The Front Bottoms. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at the debut album from indie rock band Grandaddy. That debut album, 'Under The Western Freeway' is filled with rich, dreamy soundscapes and fascinating lyrical themes. Also, new music from Slow Pulp. Added images on iOS devices thanks to vizzy.fm. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at the latest Khruangbin live album. It features live performances of some favourite Khruangbin tracks, and some from guest band Men I Trust. Also, new music from Jonathan Wilson and English Teacher. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at Belgian indie pop band Girls In Hawaii and Canadian garage-rockers Dead Ghosts, both newly discovered favourites of his. Also, new music from Bully. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
To celebrate episode 100! of A Sonic Youth, Oliver looks at 5 songs he dreams of playing live. After starting things off with a Positve Jam, he plays tracks from a 'guitar god' and who he believes to be the greatest live rock band of all time. Added visuals on iOS devices thanks to Vizzy.fm - a great tool for making great podcasts even greater!
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This week Oliver checks out music new and old from Scottish Indie Rock royalty Teenage Fanclub. Also, an excellent new single from DOPE LEMON and more new music from Israel Nash, Slow Pulp and NZ's The Beths. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver continues his look into some of his favourite indie tribute songs. Including two tributes to The Velvet Underground, one a song which he's loved since he was six. Also, a tribute to Ronnie Van Zandt and Neil Young. He also plays a new single from an upcoming release of raraties from Grandaddy's record 'Sumday'.
Album/artist images added [on iOS devices] thanks to Vizzy.fm - the ideal way to enhance your podcast!
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This week is part one of two episodes looking into indie artists writitng about the artits that influenced them. Featuring Nada Surf paying tribute to Dylan, beabadoobee fangirling over Stephen Malkmus, and more. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Join Oliver this week as he plays some recently discovered indie rock favourites. This week features new music from Aussie surf rockers The Grogans, Slow Pulp, and The High Water Marks. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at the remixed and remastered version of his second favourite album of all time, Drive-By Truckers' 'The Dirty South'. Oliver plays the tracks he sees the biggest changes on, and plays the original studio version of 'TVA'. A song which was first destined for 'The Dirty South' but has since become a Jason Isbell solo staple.
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'My love of Malkmus’ music first came from his solo records with The Jicks. This may be the reason why I hold them so highly.' This week Oliver explores Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks' record 'Mirror Traffic'. Also, great new music from indie punk rockers The Front Bottoms.
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This week Oliver shares his thoughts on Weathervanes, the new record from alternative country and Americana powerhouse Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Also, new live releases from funky instrumental trio Khruangbin. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at a favourite Drive-By Truckers record at it turns 20, 'Decoration Day'. He plays two songs from the record he describes as peak Jason Isbell, some of the greatest rock & roll storytelling you'll ever hear.
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This week Oliver looks at Australian indie jangle from Jess Locke. Also featured is another new remastered track from Drive-By Trucker's 'The Dirty South' and a Gordon Lightfoot tribute cover from The Dandy Warhols. Added imagery on iOS thanks to Vizzy.fmFollow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at new music from Southern rockers The Pink Stones, and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Then, a Neil Young cover from 90s Indie Rocker Juliana Hatfield and a live in studio performance from Lowertown on Audiotree Live. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week we're getting down and dirty with Mudhoney. Oliver checks out their new record 'Plastic Eternity' and plays some favourites from their iconic 'Superfuzz Bigmuff' EP. Added visuals on iOS devices thanks to Vizzy.fm.Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at Australian punk rockers Eddy Current Suppression Ring. More specifically, their great 2008 record 'Primary Colours'. Then he takes a look at two newly released acoustic versions of classic songs from The Lemonheads. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at some of his favourite guitar solos. Starting with classics from The Kinks and The Kingsmen he remembers from his childhood. Then he checks out a surprise Gordon Lightfoot cover from Jonathon Wilson with a great solo and tracks from Drive-By Truckers and Dinosaur Jr, among others. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at 'Rat Saw God', a brilliant new record for North Carolina's Wednesday. It's a record which is sonically influenced from a number of sources, from walls of shoegaze guitar noise to country twang. There's also great songwriting and storytelling about the South. This is also true of our other focus this episode. Oliver discusses an exciting new reowrking of DBT's The Dirty South. Part of Free FM's YOUTH ZONE freefm.org.nz
This week Oliver celebrates the tenth birthday of one of the greatest indie records of all time, Kurt Vile's incredible 'Wakin On A Pretty Daze'. He plays some lesser-know tracks from the record, then looks at a new single from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at new music from Philly Garage-Rocker Ron Gallo, Hamilton, New Zealand's moderately successful Bitter Defeat, and live recordings from Daniel Johnston BBC performances. Added visuals on Apple devices thx to Vizzy.fm.Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver checks out demo and remix version of some of his favourite indie rock tracks. Featuring the likes of a demo of a Warren Zevon classic, A Kurt Vile banger and a remix of Alt-J's greatest track. Added visuals on Apple devices thanks to vizzy.fmFollow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week we have more indie new releases. Featuring the likes of Tetski-TV 666 with their punky Finnish shoegaze, an earworm new single from New Zealand's Fazerdaze, and alt-country superstar Jason Isbell. Check your Apple device for added artist images thanks to Vizzy.fm.Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Solo releases from the members of the band Sonic Youth. It's really just an excuse to rave about his love of Lee Ranaldo's hugely underated solo work. Added visuals on Apple devices thanks to Vizzy.fmFollow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver celebrates the birthday of a favourite Dinosaur Jr album, 'Green Mind'. Also featured is new music from California's Sun Room. They take Californian surf-rock and combine it with energetic Kinks-esque 60s British R&B. Also, a charity album featuring some interesting covers of tracks from the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Rose City Band's country psychedelic rock and new releases from Benee, The Hold Steady, Bully and Dry Cleaning. check out your Apple device for images thanks to Vizzy.fm.Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at the underated Elephant 6 Collective band The High Water Marks. Also featured are some new releases from second thoughts, Teksti-TV 666, and Jen Cloher. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at Dinosaur Jr's 1993 record 'Where You Been' as it celebrates its 30th Birthday. He also plays tribute to Tom Verlaine with a track from one of his favourite albums of last year. Check your device [especially Apple devices] for artist and album imagery as you play this episode - thanks to Vizzy.fm.Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Celebrating The Cros with tracks from across his career.Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at a modern alternativ pop artist and meme 'figure' Oliver Tree. Also featured is Kiwi artist Fazerdaze and a new single from Wednesday. This episode enhanced with images on selected devices and platforms.Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver checks out a tribute album filled with awesome psychedelic covers of songs by The Doors. Including bands like Elephant Stone, Psychic Ills, and The Black Angels. He also checks out a new single and exciting album announcement from a favourite alt-rock band as they celebrate their 20th birthday. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week we look at two raucous female-led indie rock bands, Speedy Ortiz and Spud Cannon. Both bands play catchy indie rock with plenty of cheap guitar jangle and influences flowing down from bands like Pavement, but also Riot Grrrl. Check your device for images as links as this episode plays.Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
'The first Velvet Underground album only sold 20,000 copies, but everyone who bought it formed a band'.This week we look at Velvet Underground influenced indie bands, including Jonathon Richman, The Feelies, Parquet Courts and The Black Angels. Check your device for enhanced imagery [limited devices and apps].Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week we look at The Shins record 'Port Of Morrow'. Then we check out DOPE LEMON and Kurt Vile covering tracks from The Go-Betweens and Nick Cave, and some crazy psych rock from Sam Flax. Check your device for enhanced images as this episode playsFollow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver's Xmas song picks. check your device [and certain platforms] for enhanced visuals.Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver picks his festive favesFollow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at a hidden gem of 60s psychedelic rock, The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band. Then we look into some great modern psych tracks from Moses Gunn Collective and Hooveriii that carry the sound of West Coast Pop Art. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Obscure Finnish Shoegaze from Teksti-TV 666, chillhop from Houses and local shoegaze from Hamilton, NZ's very own Bitter Defeat.(00:00) Intro(00:46) Houses(10:10) Teksti-TV 666(20:15) Bitter Defeat(24:18) Bitter Defeat - Sugar Blind(27:06) OutroChapters, images & show notes powered by vizzy.fm.Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at more new releases, Pop-Rock from Second Thoughts and The Wedding Present, and Chill-Hop from Winston Surfshirt and Dope Lemon. Also featured is a great track from Immigrant Union, which was formed by a member of The Dandy Warhols, and provided a stepping stone for the careers of Courtney Barnett and her band. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week on ASY, underrated Americana & Punk legend Alejandro Escovedo. Featuring foot stomping rock & roll, protest songs about Trump America, and a raucous cover of 'I Wanna Be Your Dog'. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver explores the amazing story of late 60's folk-rocker Rodriguez, one of forgotten dreams and redemption. And he poses the question, better than Dylan?
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This week on A Sonic Youth we look at Nada Surf's indie-pop tracks. (00:47) Our first songs are the acoustic guitar driven 'Concrete Bed' and 'Whose Authority'. https://vzyfm.co/3TmRDxk (06:11) The formation and releases of Nada Surf. https://vzyfm.co/3UnzyjB (08:51) B-Sides is a brilliant collection of acoustic versions of Nada Surf classics. https://vzyfm.co/3 Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
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This week Oliver looks at the new record from Canadian Dream Pop group Alvvays, 'Blue Rev'. This album carries the typical bubbly Alvvays sound, but is more fierce and noisy than their previous two releases. Also featured is L.A. band Cheekface, a band who's songwriting process is described as the band members trying to make each other laugh, but this doesn't mean they don't create great music with significant lyrical themes.
Oliver continues his exploration of alternative country legends The Jayhawks, and checks out Philly art rock and garage punk artist Ron Gallo. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week is part one of two episodes on Americana legends The Jayhawks. Today, we take a deep dive into the band's early, more country focused work. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week we look at some great indie rock from the likes of Wurld Series, Best Bests, and Kool Aid from Kiwi label Melted Ice Cream. Also featured is a unique new release from shoegaze dream pop band Alvvays. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver checks out the classic 90s indie band formed by members of The Pixies and Throwing Muses, and the new album from Kiwi band The Beths. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver explores some of his favourite early DBT tunes, catches up with new Khruangbin and Dry Cleaning tracks. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week we look at Chuck Prophet's brand of Californian rock & roll, Ron Gallo's modern garage rock, and Lowertown's jangly low-fi indie pop. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at the album that got him hooked on the great storytelling and catchy indie rock sound of The Hold Steady, 2008's 'Stay Positive'. Also featured is an amazing cover of one of Neil Young's greatest songs by Israel Nash.
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This week we check out the latest record from Australian shed rockers The Chats. The new album continues their penchant for short, fast punk songs with such tracks as 'Boggo Breakout' and 'I've Been Drunk In Every Pub In Brisbane'. Also featured are new releases from brilliant U.K indie rock band Courting, star duo Broken Bells and Stranger Things' Maya Hawke. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at some crazy psyched out punk rock from a live album from Thee Oh Sees. Then we look at the first single from the upcoming Khruangbin album which pays tribute to legendary Malain guitarist Ali Farka Touré. Also featured are some exciting new releases from Alvvays and The Beths. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver looks back on some faves from The War On Drugs, and checks out Wet Leg's cover of an Aussie punk classic! Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver celebrates episode 50 by exploring the story of the show's namesake, Sonic Youth. Featuring classic tracks, experimental guitar pieces and lesser known works. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver explores Zambian Rock from Amanaz. While their music is obscure, it has found its way into the consciousness of indie fans. Also featured is Christchurch based shoegaze and Pavement influenced group Wurld Series.
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Oliver revisits Khruangbin's work with Leon Bridges, plus New Jersey's The Front Bottoms. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week's A Sonic Youth is all about catching up on the exciting indie new releases from the past few weeks. Featuring artists such as Julia Jacklin, The Wedding Present, J Mascis and Saya Gray. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
Oliver explores the new Soccer Mommy record then discusses new music from Alvvays, beabadoobee and Broken Bells.
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This week Oliver looks at the second part of the Jason Molina story. This episode focuses on Molina's work under Magnolia Electric Co, with a main focus on his Neil Young influenced live album. Also featured is a haunting solo track. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver explores Jason Molina's remarkable alt rock Americana work as Songs: Ohia. His works blends rock, blues, country and lo-fi with incredible songwriting that grapples with love and sorrow.
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Oliver checks out his favourite covers - taking in tracks originally done by Nirvana, New Order, Prince, The Rolling Stones and Warren Zevon. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at the ultimate grunge band Mudhoney (think Nirvana but better), focusing on the tracks from the band's earlier days on their 'Superfuzz Bigmuff' record. Then we explore some tracks from the new Drive-By Truckers album. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This week Oliver looks at the latest solo album from The Hold Steady front man Craig Finn. Then he looks at some standout tracks from Mt. Joy and Gymnastics In The Seventies. Also featured is the latest of the 24 songs The Wedding Present is due to release each month of this year. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. this show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.
This episode Oliver celebrates New Zealand Music Month with some tracks from favourite Kiwi artists. Featuring The Chills, Half Eaten Pie, Bitter Defeat, The Bats and Flight Of The Conchords.
This week's show features two great female led indie rock bands. Pip Blom transcends the indie pop genre with their catchy hooks and punk influences and Dream Wife is quite possibly the greatest Riot Grrrl influenced band at the moment. Also featured is the latest new single from Drive-By Truckers, a seven minute epic about late night drives and experiences from touring the country. Follow the show - FB and Insta @asonicyouthpodcast
This week we look at a raft of new releases from Drive-By Truckers, The Chats, Julia Jacklin and Sunflower Bean. Then we explore country infused alt rock from Diamond Rugs and some awesome experimental blues rock electronica from D.D Dumbo. Follow A Sonic Youth on Insta @asonicyouthpodcast and Facebook
This week we have a mixed bag show. A new release from a leader of the next generation of the indie mainstream, Beabadoobee, and new tracks from The Sadies and The Wedding Present. We also take a look at experimental fusion world music from Goat and an interesting version of a classic from The Clash.
This week Oliver looks at Mako Road, a kiwi surf and psych band that have a point of difference to others. Also featured is promising young indie band English Teacher and a REM cover from Jason Isbell. Follow A Sonic Youth on FB and Insta @asonicyouthpodcast
This week Oliver checks out a new record from Kurt Vile. This one, Vile's ninth, is as spaced out as ever. Also featured is a new single from southern rockers Drive-By Truckers, which came with the announcement of a new album.
This week Oliver looks at two highly anticipated album releases, Wet Leg's self-titled debut and a reissue of Pavement Terror Twighlight. Both bands have been used as examples of a sudden rise to the top of indie from a previously unknown group, and they both make some pretty great music too. Follow @asonicyoutpodcast on Facebook and Insta
This week we have some moody psych rock from Angus Stone of Angus & Julia Stone and Dope Lemon. Oliver's impressed by the variety of sounds Stone uses on his records while still staying true to the psych sound of Dope Lemon. Also featured is a sunny new single from indie legends Teenage Fanclub. Follow A Sonic Youth - FB & Insta @asonicyouthpodcast
This week's feature band is shoegaze influenced indie rockers Wednesday. Also featured are some exciting new releases from Craig Finn [The Hold Steady] and Nashville's Soccer Mommy,
This week Oliver looks at an ultimate pop rock album, Matthew Sweet's 'Girlfriend'. Also featured is a track from Melbourne based indie rocker Jess Locke and a new single from Kurt Vile. Follow A Sonic Youth on Facebook and Insta - @asonicyouthpodcast
This week we're looking at some great tracks from psych rock musician and esteemed producer Jonathan Wilson
Oliver explores a country-tinged indie rock fave from The Jayhawks, and a new release from Wet Leg
This week Oliver looks at his songs of the summer. Featured artists include The War On Drugs, WITCH and Elbow.
This week Oliver looks at a prog rock masterpiece from indie legend Stephen Malkmus (and The Jicks). Also featured is a new track from Kurt Vile.
Oliver checks out the punked up global psychedelic grooves of Los Bitchos' debut, and reviews, with mixed feelings, the brand new LP from Alt-J.
This week Oliver looks at two great up and coming indie artists, Pom Pom Squad and KIT.
Oliver finishes his Alt-J album reviews by looking at 2017's 'Relaxer'. Also featured is a great new track from The Sadies.
Oliver looks at a favourite psych rock band - Psychic Ills. He also looks at some very promising releases from Bob Dylan's Grandson Pablo, who carries the family sound.
Oliver looks at a second series of his favourite indie covers. Features the likes of Dinosaur Jr, Yo La Tengo and FIDLAR.
Part two of three episodes exploring alt-J's first three albums before they release their fourth in February. This week we look at 2014's 'This Is All Yours'.
This week we're looking at some favourite indie covers, featuring tracks such as a stripped back version of the Rolling Stones' 'Miss You', a chaotic shoegaze version of the Beach Boys' 'Surfin' USA' and an ever more haunting cover of John Lennon's 'Working Class Hero'.
On this special Christmas episode of A Sonic Youth we explore Indie Christmas music with featured tracks from Pom Pom Squad, Elephant Stone, Psychic Ills, He 5, The Vacant Lots and The Fuzztones. Also featured is a recently released cover of Nada Surf's hit "Popular".
On this episode Oliver looks at a solo record from The Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn. Also featured is 'timeless songwriting' from Grandaddy and a track from Oliver Tree.
This week Oliver looks at modern Surf Rock from L.A. based Allah-Las. Also featured is a dark psych rock track from Dead Meadow, a sunny indie rock track from The High Water Marks and Lucero with a song about L.A. and Warren Zevon.
We're 'on smoko' with Australian Shed Rockers The Chats. Also featured is 'catchy yet mind melting punk' from Husker Du, a Stooges cover from Uncle Tupelo and a psych rock instrumental from Meat Puppets
Oliver Grey looks at dream pop and shoegaze from Alvvays. Also featured is psych rock from Allah-Las, Holy Motors and 'an incredible vocal performance' from James Mercer of The Shins.
This week your host Oliver Grey looks at Thai Funk infused Psych Rock from Khruangbin. He also discusses a Bob Dylan cover from Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus and the brand new album from Courtney Barnett.
Host Oliver Grey looks at Soccer Mommy's 'Clean', psych rock from Elephant Stone, a 'perfect driving song' from Jack River and new releases from Snail Mail and Alt-J.
Your host Oliver Grey looks at Broken Bells, a collaboration between James Mercer of The Shins and legendary producer Brian Burton (Danger Mouse). He also takes a look at an indie pop masterpiece from Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever and new releases from Snail Mail and The War On Drugs.
On this episode of A Sonic Youth your host Oliver Grey looks at The Hold Steady's 'Almost Killed Me', an album about killer parties. He also discusses a favourite Pavement song and looks at Brisbane band Kitchen's Floor.
Oliver checks out new releases from Snail Mail and Aussie psych rockers Fade In Mona Lisa and reviews faves from Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus and Grandaddy
On this week's episode of A Sonic Youth your host Oliver Grey looks at Alt-J's An Awesome Wave, an album that he believes is truly unique. He also discusses his favourite Dinosaur Jr track and looks at a new release from latin surf rockers Los Bitchos.
Oliver Grey looks at Phantastic Ferniture, a garage-pop collaboration between a group of friends including folk-rock star Julia Jacklin. Oliver also looks at Courtney Barnett's latest single, NZ's The Beths and psych rock from The Lucid Experiment.
Your host Oliver Grey checks out the music from his favourite video game - Grand Theft Auto 5 - and new releases. Features tracks from Alt-J, Oh No, Bleached, Wavves, The Black Angels, Sam Flax
A surprise new album from Snail Mail, this century's greatest protest album so far, and an indie new EP release from Proto-Prog inspired LA band Pinky Pinky
Exploring indie rock with Snail Mail, Texan Israel Nash, Kiwi punk from Sit Down In Front and local teen singer/songwriter George Woolston.
Oliver checks out Dinosaur Jr's "criminally underrated" 'I Bet On Sky' LP, indie release news, gives his thoughts on indie darling Courtney Barnett and personal fave The Chills, both acts he saw live in the last year.
Debut episode! Oliver checks out Nada Surf's debut LP 'High/Low', new indie releases, a Kurt Vile fave and picks his first 'Desert Island Disc'