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A Sonic Youth

Oliver Grey
A Sonic Youth
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  • A Sonic Youth

    A Sonic Youth ep 239 - NZ Music Month Celebration

    20/05/2026 | 28 mins.
    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 Else
    2. The Naenae Express - Phones
    3. Bitter Defeat - Long Lash
    4. Sneaky Feelings - Sun Is Shining
    5. Wurld Series - Second Hit
    6. Jim Nothing - Lucky Charm
    7. Mako Road - The Green Superintendent

    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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    A Sonic Youth ep 238 - Kurt Vile, The Asteroid No.4, Cola

    14/05/2026 | 28 mins.
    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 Sho
    2. Kurt Vile - Zoom 97
    3. The Asteroid No.4 - Protostar
    4. The Asteroid No.4 - Wicked Wire
    5. The Asteroid No.4 - Shadowed
    6. Cola - Hedgesitting
    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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    A Sonic Youth ep 237 - Hiss Golden Messenger, Neil Young

    07/05/2026 | 28 mins.
    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.
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    A Sonic Youth episode 236 - White Fence, The Jayhawks

    30/04/2026 | 28 mins.
    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.
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    A Sonic Youth ep 235 - Pavement, Deer Tick, Jason Isbell, Momma, This Is Lorelei

    23/04/2026 | 27 mins.
    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.
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About 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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