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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.

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.

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.

This week Oliver pays tribute to the recently departed ex-Replacements guitarist Slim Dunlap with two covers by Chris Mars and Jeff Tweedy. Also, a selection of alternative Xmas songs, including three picks from the 'Psych-Out Christmas' compilation. 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.

This week, Oliver plays underated early shoegazers Drop Nineteens as they re-release their lost debut album. Also, L.A. psych rockers levitation room, including their new cover of Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam. 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.

Oliver plays favourite tracks from Bill Callahan's lo-fi Americana project Smog, including a brilliant newly re-released live in studio performance. Also, favourite tracks from The Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn's debut solo album. 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.

The greatest new indie rock releases including a new career retrospective from 90s rock band Cracker, and new releases from DOPE LEMON and Father John Misty. 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.

This week Oliver plays favourites from Drive-By Truckers frontman Patterson Hood's solo records, including a new single from an upcoming record, his first in twelve years. Also, a new single from New York indie rockers Momma. 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.

Shortly before his solo electric gig in Auckland, Oliver looks at Bob Mould's post Husker Du career. Tune in for plenty of guitar noise with tracks from Bob Mould and his band Sugar. 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.

Who does MJ Lenderman sound like? Dinosaur Jr? Son Volt? Silver Jews? Drive-By Truckers? Neil Young & Crazy Horse? Oliver makes a case for the label of 'punk rock Jason Molina' as he looks through Lenderman's pre 'Manning Fireworks' releases, including some awesome live tracks. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of...

Oliver checks out favourites from psych rockers The Entrance Band, including a cover of 60s psych legends Love. Also, new releases from Chuck Prophet, Chicago punk rockers Sincere Engineer, and Lowertown's Olivia O. 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.

America! This week Oliver marks the upcoming American Election with favourite songs about the psyche of America from the likes of Jason Isbell, Drive-By Truckers and Neil Young. 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.

We have a somewhat politically charged episode this week, as Oliver looks into the new live album from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, a newly released live version of a Drive-By Truckers classic, and Rodriquez's greatest protest song. 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.

This week Oliver has another set of favourite indie and alt rock covers. Listen in to hear the likes of The Lemonheads, The War On Drugs and Cage The Elephant covering tracks from the likes of The Grateful Dead, Elliott Smith and Warren Zevon. 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.

Alt-J's second studio album 'This Is All Yours' ten years after its release. It's Alt-J's most experimental album, with heavily layered and arty tracks. Also, an 'infectious' new single from Australian garage rockers The Grogans. 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.

This week Oliver compares the new War On Drugs live album with the 2020 'LIVE DRUGS' LP. The former live album is one of Oliver's favourites, so how does the new one stack up? Also, a taste of next week's show on the tenth anniversary of Alt-J's 'This Is All Yours'. 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.

Oliver checks out Nada Surf's new LP 'Moon Mirror' and also plays favourite tracks from their 2016 album 'You Know Who You Are'. Also, a favourite live track from New Zealand power-pop group The Beths. 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.

This week Oliver plays garage psych from Chicago's Glyders, manic live garage punk from San Francisco's Thee Oh Sees and newly rereleased live tracks from the Jason Molina and Songs:Ohia treasure troves. 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.

This week is all about the rising Americana indie rocker MJ Lenderman (also of Wednesday). Oliver checks out favourite tracks from Lenderman's critically revered new LP 'Manning Fireworks' which takes influences from the likes of Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Jason Molina, Silver Jews and Drive-By Truckers. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH Z...

This week Oliver checks out another selection of his favourite indie covers. Listen in to hear the likes of Pixies, Pavement and Yo La Tengo covering the likes of The Beach Boys, Warren Zevon and The Seeds. 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.

After last week's ep 150 celebration, Oliver sets off in pursuit of 200 with new music from a Dinosaur Jr reissue. Also, new tracks from New Zealand's Best Bets, Beabadoobee, and Nada Surf. 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.

This week, to celebrate episode 150 we have an afro-psych celebration! Oliver plays tracks that don't fit into the usual theme of the show, with obscure 60s psych from Ultimate Spinach and D R Hooker, Zamrock from Ngozi Family, and one of afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti's best. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on...

Oliver looks at favourite tracks from Father John Misty (Josh Tillman). Also, a demo version of a favourite Justin Townes Earle track, two new singles from Sun Room, and a new live track from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. 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.

This week Oliver looks into the story of Justin Townes Earle, whos talent for writing haunting alt-country brings to mind the same from his namesake, Townes Van Zandt. Oliver looks at favourite JTE tracks, and two new singles from a rarities record. Also, new singles from MJ Lenderman and Kim Deal. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE....

This week Oliver pays tribute to the recently departed New Zealand alt-rock legend Martin Phillipps and his band The Chills. Oliver looks into The Chills' history and plays favourite tracks from across their discography. 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.