A Sonic Youth

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.

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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 Woodwork

Courtney Barnett - Rae Steet

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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 . The Modern Lovers - Modern World

3. Defiance, Ohio - The White Store

4. Ryan Adams - Stay with Me

5. One Man Bannister - Tomorrow Never Knows (Beatles cover)

6. The Gun Club - Run Through the Jungle (CCR cover)

7. 764-Hero - Loaded Painted Red

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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 Discount Chemist

3. Carla Geneve - Finally Broke Me

4. Ty Segall - Black Paint

5. Ty Segall - Running to Nowhere

6. Surf Trash - Mr Speers

7. Carla Geneve - Brighter Than Blue

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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 'lost' album.

Also, a newly remastered version of Oliver's favourite track from Dutch indie rockers Pip Blom, and a look at the brilliance of early Snail Mail.

Tracklist:

1. The Go - Keep On Trash

2. The Go - Come Back

3. The Go - Free Electricity

4. Pip Blom - Babies Are A Lie (2026 Edition)

5. Snail Mail - Thinning

6. Snail Mail - 2nd Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Courtney Love Cover)

7. Snail Mail - Habit

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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 Away

5. Mudhoney - Good Enough

6. Mudhoney - Let It Slide

7. Magic Shoppe - Dead Poplar

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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 the Well (Fire Sessions Demo)

4. This Is Lorelei - Billy Came Back

5. Langkamer - Easterly

6. Langkamer - Crows

7. Israel Nash - I Was Quiet (She Didn't Need to Know)

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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. Office Dog - Permanent Day

3. Pip Blom - School - 2026 Edition

4. Wild Pink - Box Store

5. Elephant Stone - Fascists Killed Yer Rock 'N' Roll

6. Julia Jacklin - Get Away From Me (I Think I'll Love You Soon)

7. Stonefruit - From the Sun

8. Oral Habit - The Glove

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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 Oliver Tree.

Tracklist:

Nada Surf - Treehouse

The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Anenome

Nada Surf - Popular

Nada Surf - Psychic Caramel

Nada Surf - Deeper Well

Oliver Tree - Welcome to LA

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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 - Pocahontas (Neil Young cover)

Psychic Ills - All Alone

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