A Sonic Youth

A Sonic Youth

🎸 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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October 29, 2026 • 28 mins
Legendary Seattle hard-rockers Mudhoney are back in NZ for the first time since 2014! Oliver prepares for a long-awaited gig by playing favourite Mudhoney live tracks, studio versions of live staples, and favourite tracks from their more modern LPs. Tracklist: 1. Magnolia Caboose Babyshit (Blue Cheer Cover) 2. Touch Me I'm Sick (Live KEXP) 3. I'm Now (Live KEXP) 4. Sweet Young Thing Ain't Sweet No More 5. Hate The Police (Dic...
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Music old and brand new from Philly indie rock legends The War On Drugs! Plus, new release garage punk from Aussie band The Grogans and Christchurch's Best Bets. Then a look at favourites from The Fizzgates, which take sonic influence from Dinosaur Jr, Husker Du, and The Brian Jonestown Massacre. Tracklist: 1 - The War On Drugs - Comin' Through 2 - The War On Drugs - Brothers 3 - The War On Drugs - Who's That 4 - The Grogans ...
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The Hold Steady is one of Oliver's favourite bands, one that's all about rock ‘n’ roll power chords, frothing energy, and really fun lyrics. 'Boys and Girls in America' is the final record from the band's 3-album golden period. Oliver checks out favourite tracks and tells the interconnected stories behind the songs. Plus, Drive-By Truckers' bold 2016 protest album 'American Band'. It's an album that, sadly, is as lyric...
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September 24, 2026 • 28 mins
Oliver was a massive fan of This is Lorelei (Nate Amos)'s first 'full' album, 'Box for Buddy, Box for Star'. Now, he's signed to Matador Records and has released another great album of music which finds a space between slacker indie and alt-country. Also, Silver Jew's sophomore record 'The Natural Bridge' 30 years on. Oliver plays favourite tracks and tells some of the story of enigmatic band leader David Berman. Tracklist: 1. ...
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September 17, 2026 • 27 mins
We are joined in the FreeFM studio this week by Nicholas Joseph, the day before the album release gig for his debut solo record ‘Sailing’. Nicholas talks to Oliver about his music history and influences, playing in post-punk bands in the Auckland scene, and writing this new guitar-based album after settling back in New Zealand after a period living in Shanghai. Tracklist: 1. Nicholas Joseph - Make it Simple 2. Nicho...
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Oliver checks out the beautiful cosmic Americana of Dylan LeBlanc's 'Coyote' and his latest album with The Family. Then, the psych-influenced power pop of Exploding Flowers. Also, Wand's Cory Hanson and a brilliant track omitted from his much revered 2023 solo album. Tracklist: 1. Dylan LeBlanc - Coyote 2. Dylan LeBlanc - Hate 3. Dylan LeBlanc, The Family - Wicked Kind 4. Exploding Flowers - Self Help Starter Kit 5. Exploding ...
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September 3, 2026 • 28 mins
It's a full noise episode of the show this week! Oliver looks at the new Dinosaur Jr album, one which many, (Oliver included), are calling one of the best of their 'modern' reformation period. Also, 'Chrome', the new album of sludgy guitar-based indie rock from Californian modern garage punk legend Ty Segall. Tracklist: 1. Ty Segall - Black Paint 2. Ty Segall Band - Diddy Wah Diddy 3. Ty Segall - Glass 4. Dinosaur Jr - Seve...
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August 27, 2026 • 28 mins
NYC-based loud Americana band Wild Pink have released the follow-up to their brilliant 2024 record 'Dulling The Horns'. Can this new record, 'Still Coming Down' maintain the distortion-drenched brilliance of the previous? Also, Scottish jangle rock legends Teenage Fanclub, and the first single from their upcoming thirteenth record. Tracklist: Wild Pink - Disitengrate Wild Pink - Round Of Applause At The End Of The World Wild P...
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In what was supposed to be the episode 250 special (before last week's short-notice interview with Courtney Barnett), Oliver looks at some favourite 'storytelling' protest songs. Including an incredible unreleased song by MJ Lenderman about the Vietnam War, Jason Isbell and Drive-By Truckers with more introspective tales of U.S. involvment in The Iraq War, and a brilliant song about ex NRA Leader Harlon Carter's dark past. Follo...
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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 ...
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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 . ...
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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 Lover 2. Carla Geneve - Greg's Di...
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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 'l...
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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 - Blowup 2. Magic Shoppe - Trip Inside This House 3. Magic Shoppe - Something's Wrong 4. Dinosaur Jr - Several Got A...
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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 Time 2. Israel Nash - Wichita 3. Israel Nash - Woman at t...
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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 Things 2. Off...
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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 O...
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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 Mind Psychic Ills - Baby Ty Segall - Black Paint Jackal Onassis - Runty Little Puppy The Minus 5 - Let the Rope Hold, Cassie Lee The Minus 5...
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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 Gratef...
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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...
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