A Sonic Youth

Oliver Grey
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A love for indie rock as expressed by Kiwi taste-maker 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 essential bands and albums.

  1. 2D AGO

    A Sonic Youth ep 225 - GHOSTWOMAN, Sonic Coincidences

    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.

    28 min

  2. FEB 5

    A Sonic Youth ep 224 - Stephen Malkmus Solo Debut, Psych Box Compilation

    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.

    28 min

  3. JAN 29

    A Sonic Youth ep 223 - Brown Horse, Snail Mail, Courtney Barnett ft. Waxahatchee, Cut Worms

    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.

    28 min

  4. JAN 22

    A Sonic Youth ep 222 - Euphoria Again & Dogwood Tales, Yura Yura Teikoku - MJ Lenderman

    The new collaboration record 'Destination Heaven' by American alt rockers Euphoria Again & 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.

    28 min

  5. JAN 15

    A Sonic Youth ep 221 - A Selection of Hidden Gems

    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.

    28 min

  6. JAN 8

    A Sonic Youth ep 220 - Indie Rock Guitar Solos

    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.

    28 min

  7. 12/31/2025

    A Sonic Youth ep 219 - End of Year Favourites Wrap-Up

    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.

    28 min

  8. 12/24/2025

    A Sonic Youth ep 218 - This Is Lorelei, Alternative Xmas Tracks

    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.

    28 min
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A love for indie rock as expressed by Kiwi taste-maker 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 essential bands and albums.

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  • Creator
    Oliver Grey
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    154
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C)Free FM
  • Show Website
    A Sonic Youth