A Sonic Youth

Mar 05 2025 107 ep. 28 mins 1

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

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A Sonic Youth episode 178 - Hooveriii, Patterson Hood, The Chills, Mdou Moctar

Mar 05 2025 28 mins

Oliver plays new music from stoner/psych rockers Hooveriii, NZ legends The Chills, Patterson Hood and Niger's Mdou Moctar. 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.

A Sonic Youth episode 177 - Dead Meadow, Jason Isbell, Stephen Malkmus, The Jayhawks

Feb 26 2025 28 mins

Oliver plays favourite tracks from heavy psych rockers Dead Meadow. Plus a new acoustic track from Jason Isbell, and a celebration of records by Pavement's Stephen Malkmus and alternative country legends The Jayhawks. 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.

A Sonic Youth episode 176 - Silver Synthetic, Bully, Patterson Hood, Ben Kweller

Feb 19 2025 28 mins

Oliver looks at favourite indie Americana jams from Silver Synthetic, including a new single. Plus, new music from Bully, Patterson Hood, and Ben Kweller, with the latter two featuring Waxahatchee. 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.

A Sonic Youth episode 175 - Courting, DOPE LEMON, J Mascis, Surf Trash

Feb 12 2025 27 mins

Oliver checks out the best indie new releases from the past few weeks. Including DOPE LEMON, Courting, Surf Trash, and Dinosaur Jr's J Mascis with a cover of The Cure. 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.

A Sonic Youth episode 174 - Whirr, Craig Finn, Jason Isbell

Feb 05 2025 28 mins

Oliver checks out the new record from Whirr, the band who are 'carrying the torch of proper shoegaze into the 2020s'. Also, new singles from upcoming albums by Jason Isbell and The Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn. 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.

A Sonic Youth episode 173 - Les Savy Fav, The Chills, Patterson Hood, World Party

Jan 28 2025 28 mins

Oliver looks at World Party and math rockers Les Savy Fav. Plus, new releases from Drive-By Truckers' Patterson Hood and NZ indie legends The Chills. 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.

A Sonic Youth episode 172 - Moon Duo, Rose City Band, Wooden Shjips

Jan 22 2025 28 mins

Oliver checks out the three psych rock and shoegaze bands headed by Ripley Johnson. Moon Duo, Rose City Band, and Wooden Shjips. 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.

A Sonic Youth episode 171 - Indie Rock Bob Dylan Covers

Jan 15 2025 28 mins

Inspired by the newly released Bob Dylan movie 'A Complete Unknown', Oliver plays his favourite alt and indie rock Bob Dylan covers. 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.

A Sonic Youth episode 170 - A Year In Review part2

Jan 08 2025 28 mins

Part two of the 2024 year in review. Oliver plays favourite tracks from the past year including Silver Jews, DOPE LEMON, Squirrel Bait and Israel Nash. 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.

A Sonic Youth episode 169 - A Year In Review

Jan 01 2025 28 mins

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.