A Sonic Youth

Host: Oliver Grey
Categories: Music
Languages: English

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Produced By: Free FM 89.0
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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.

All Episodes

A Sonic Youth episode 183 - Drive-By Truckers The Big To-Do.

Published: 10/4/2025 2:30 p.m.

Oliver goes track-by-track and plays favourites from southern rockers Drive-By Truckers' 'lost album' The Big To-Do. This is an album which varies between country honks, alt-folk and big Crazy Horse guitar rockers. 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 182 - The Hold Steady's A Positive Rage

Published: 03/4/2025 2:30 p.m.

Killer parties, citrus and liquor, hoodrat chicks and more as we look at The Hold Steady's powerhouse 2009 live album 'A Positive Rage'. This is a rock band at their peak, playing songs from their much-loved first four records. 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 181 - Pavement's Slanted & Enchanted

Published: 27/3/2025 1:00 p.m.

Mixing cocktails with a plastic-tipped guitar, fruit-covered nails, and more weirdness as Oliver takes a track-by-track look at Pavement's raw and experimental debut album 'Slanted & Enchanted'. 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 180 - Courtney Barnett

Published: 20/3/2025 2:45 p.m.

Ep 180 is all about Australian indie superstar Courtney Barnett's 2015 debut album 'Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit'. It's now ten years old, so Oliver looks back on favourite tracks, including some live versions with some added gusto. 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 179 - The Dandy Warhols, Jason Isbell

Published: 13/3/2025 3:00 p.m.

Oliver looks at The Dandy Warhols! Yes, the ones that wrote Bohemian Like You! Oliver looks at their story and some of the other great songs from their catalog. 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.