🎸 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.
Legendary Seattle hard-rockers Mudhoney are back in NZ for the first time since 2014!
Oliver prepares for a long-awaited gig by playing favourite Mudhoney live tracks, studio versions of live staples, and favourite tracks from their more modern LPs.
Tracklist:
1. Magnolia Caboose Babyshit (Blue Cheer Cover)
2. Touch Me I'm Sick (Live KEXP)
3. I'm Now (Live KEXP)
4. Sweet Young Thing Ain't Sweet No More
5. Hate The Police (Dicks Cover)
6. You Got It (Keep It Outta My Face)
7. Chardonnay
8. Please Mr. Gunman
9. Good Enough
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22 Oct 2026
ep 258 - The War On Drugs, The Grogans, Best Bets, The Fizzgates
Music old and brand new from Philly indie rock legends The War On Drugs! Plus, new release garage punk from Aussie band The Grogans and Christchurch's Best Bets. Then a look at favourites from The Fizzgates, which take sonic influence from Dinosaur Jr, Husker Du, and The Brian Jonestown Massacre.
Tracklist:
1 - The War On Drugs - Comin' Through
2 - The War On Drugs - Brothers
3 - The War On Drugs - Who's That
4 - The Grogans - Reasons
5 - Best Bets - More Good News
6 - The Fizzgates - BJM
7 - The Fizzgates - Dandy
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8 Oct 2026
ep 247 - The Hold Steady, Drive-By Truckers' American Band
The Hold Steady is one of Oliver's favourite bands, one that's all about rock ‘n’ roll power chords, frothing energy, and really fun lyrics. 'Boys and Girls in America' is the final record from the band's 3-album golden period. Oliver checks out favourite tracks and tells the interconnected stories behind the songs.
Plus, Drive-By Truckers' bold 2016 protest album 'American Band'. It's an album that, sadly, is as lyrically relevant 10-years on. And it sounds as great as ever.
Tracklist:
1. The Hold Steady - Stuck Between Stations
2. The Hold Steady - First Night
3. The Hold Steady - Arms and Hearts
4. The Hold Steady - Same Kooks
5. Drive-By Truckers - Guns of Umpqua
6. Drive-By Truckers - Surrender Under Protest
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Engagement
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