A Sonic Youth

Oliver Grey
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A Sonic Youth Podcast

A love for indie rock as expressed by a 18-year-old Kiwi.

  1. 19 HR. AGO

    A Sonic Youth episode 153 - MJ Lenderman's Manning Fireworks

    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.

    28 min

  2. SEP 5

    A Sonic Youth episode 152 - Indie Covers

    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.

    28 min

  3. AUG 29

    A Sonic Youth episode 151 - Dinosaur Jr, Best Bets, Beabadoobee, Nada Surf

    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.

    28 min

  4. AUG 22

    A Sonic Youth episode 150 - Ultimate Spinach, D R Hooker, Ngozi Family, Fela Kuti

    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.

    28 min

  5. AUG 15

    A Sonic Youth episode149 - Father John Misty, Sun Room, Justin Townes Earle, Jason Isbell

    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.

    28 min

  6. AUG 8

    A Sonic Youth episode 148 - Justin Townes Earle, Kim Deal, MJ Lenderman

    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.

    28 min

  7. AUG 1

    A Sonic Youth episode 147 - Martin Phillipps, The Chills

    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.

    28 min

  8. JUL 25

    A Sonic Youth episode 146 - Wilco, Dinosaur Jr - 25-07-24

    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.

    28 min
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About

A love for indie rock as expressed by a 18-year-old Kiwi.

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  • Creator
    Oliver Grey
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C)Free FM
  • Show Website
    A Sonic Youth

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