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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