Troika

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Troika is a Hicks.design podcast presenting three pieces of thematically linked music. Sometimes six, or maybe nine. Multiples of three anyway

  1. Troika #58: Hickensian Christmas III

    23/12/2025

    Troika #58: Hickensian Christmas III

    An extra slice of ho, ho, ho to you all! I've chosen three alternative festive tunes, all from bands on the Sonic Cathedral label. Featuring Deary, Pye Corner Audio and Dawn Chorus & the Infallible Sea.

    15 min
  2. Troika #57: Stars of the Lid Forever

    21/11/2025

    Troika #57: Stars of the Lid Forever

    So to celebrate the launch of the Stars of the Lid Forever project, to archive all their live recordings, I've chosen my three favourite performances from the eighteen shows featured on the site. These are: Requiem for Dying Mothers from St Agnes Church NYC in 2015, Even if You're Never Awake from the Los Angeles Echoplex in 2008 and December Hunting for Vegetarian Fuckface from The Barbican, London in 2016.

    54 min
  3. Troika #56: Ambient Country

    26/05/2025

    Troika #56: Ambient Country

    A second instalment of Ambient Country tunes, featuring Ry Cooder, Yo La Tengo, William Tyler, Jim Wallis, Hayden Pedigo and Yasmin Williams.

    34 min
  4. Troika #55: 10th Anniversary

    03/03/2025

    Troika #55: 10th Anniversary

    Ten songs about 'ten' for the Troika tenth anniversary. Featuring; Explosions in the Sky, Curve, Sleigh Bells, Beach House, Dusty Springfield, Big Audio Dynamite, Spielmann, Interpol, Phantogram and Nala Sinephro.

    48 min
  5. Troika #54: Best of 2024

    13/02/2025

    Troika #54: Best of 2024

    This episode is a Triple Troika of my favourite tracks from 2024. I was hoping to get this out in December, but better late than never! Features Nilüfer Yanya, Brimheim, Starflyer 59, Grandaddy, Bill Ryder Jones, Foxing, The Amazing, Natalie Holt, Cowboy Sadness

    44 min

  6. 22/11/2024

    Troika #50: Shoegazin' Part 2 - 1990s

    In the last episode of Troika, we heard from the early influences, hearing where Shoegaze originated. I was too young to appreciate Cocteau Twins or The Jesus and Mary Chain at the time, but by the time Shoegaze came along, I was primed and ready. Music from Slovdive, RIDE and My Bloody Valentine

    23 min

  7. 23/11/2024

    Troika #51: Shoegazin' Part 3 - 2000s

    In part 3, we look at the bands that grew up influenced by Shoegaze, and kept it alive. Music from Ringo Deathstarr, Nothing and Deafheaven.

    15 min

  8. 24/11/2024

    Troika #52: Shoegazin' Part 4 - 2020s

    In part 4 of the shoegaze series, we look at very recent bands who have appeared since 2020. With music from Wisp, Deary, Glare and Holy Fawn.

    23 min
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Troika is a Hicks.design podcast presenting three pieces of thematically linked music. Sometimes six, or maybe nine. Multiples of three anyway

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  • Creator
    Hicks.design
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Hicks.design
  • Show Website
    Troika