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SF0078 London
From the northern line to the north circular, some tracks celebrating London and London life.
Ian Forth
Communications strategist, podcaster (www.sombrerofallout.com and www.vinylmaelstrom.com), novelist.
SF0077 Sombr-Euro Fallout
A celebration of alternative European music from countries competing at the 2021 Euros.
SF 0076 Post-Brexit Post-Punk
It’s the third wave of Post-Punk and it’s happening right now!
SF0075 Montreal
From Arcade Fire to Helena Deland, Montreal is arguably the music capital of Canada. Here we take a tour around some of its alternative highlights.
SF0074 Dave O’Neil Guest Appearance
Dave O’Neil, comedian, film star, radio host, TV quiz panellist and bass player with Captain Cocoa, guest hosts this edition, choosing some of his all-time favourite tracks.
SF0073 4AD (historic roster)
Some of the 4AD label’s classic artists: from the Birthday Party to St Vincent, the Cocteaus to Pixies – and some lesser known gems along the way.
SF0072, 50 Years of Brian Eno
Brian Eno has been inventing, making, producing and collaborating on half a century of boundary-expanding music. Let’s celebrate him.
SF0071 Deadpan
A brisk walk through a dark, deadpan, detached setlist. A lot more fun than it sounds. To add one more D, starts with Dry Cleaning.
SF0070 The Long Influence of New Order’s First Year
In their first year (1980-81), before they’d identified their trademark sound, New Order still managed to influence vast numbers of bands with their musical experimentation. This is an episode about that.
SF0069 Ireland (honouring St Patrick’s Day)
A tour through the byways of Irish alternative music over the last half century. From Stiff Little Fingers to Girl Band via Ash and Whipping Boy; The Pogues to Newdad via Stump – and all points in between.
SF0068 Wales (honouring St David’s Day)
From John Cale to the Manics, Anhrefn via the Darling Buds, Colossal Youth through Gorky’s to Derrero and Steveless, a celebration of Welsh music.
SF0067 “This is The Real Indie” – The Millennial NY Scene
If you’re looking for the real indie, here’s the NY/Long Island scene that flourished at the turn of the century. Real authentic, real indie, real cool.