Episodes

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SF0086 Guest Host Pinko Fowler, Part 1

Pinko Fowler has videoed every indie star in the known universe (just about). Friends of the Fall, Sonic Youth, the Pixies, the Jesus and Mary Chain, the Cure, Nick Cave, the Go-Betweens, Pulp, Cabaret Voltaire and dozens more, here’s Pinko’s choice of tracks from his life in indie – plus all the anecdotes on top.

Discussing music by:
Swell Mpas
Metal Urbain
Scott Walker
Jesus and Mary Chain
Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry
The Pop Group
Lee Hazlewood and Nancy Sinatra
Rowland S Howard and Lydia Lunch
Rema Rema
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SF0085 Covers from another genre

The very best type of cover song adds something new to the original. The icing on the cake? These tracks switch genre as well.

Discussing music by:
Tkay Maizda
Dinosaur Jr
Slowdive
Easy Star All-Stars
Little Roy
The Dead Kennedys
Sweet Whirl, Gregor
Julia Jacklin
Big Black
Death Cab for Cutie
El Ten Eleven
Schneider TM, KPT.Michi.Gan
The Concretes
Glen Campbell
June Tabor, Osyterband
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SF0084 Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry- A Tribute

A tribute to the recently departed Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, the architect behind reggae and dub.

Discussing music by:
Lee Scratch Perry, The Upsetters
Bob Marley and the Wailers
U-Roy
King Tubby, Lee Scratch Perry
Augustus Pablo
The Upsetters, Prince Jazzbo
Junior Murvin
The Clash
Dub Syndicate
Lee Scratch Perry
Lee Scratch Perry, Subatomic Soundsystem
Brian Eno
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SF0083 – Guest Host Andrew McClelland

Alternative improv comedian and DJ to the stars (e.g. Cher) Andrew McLelland co-hosts this eclectic mix of Australian indie-folk, post-punk, post-rock – and sea shanties.

Discussing music by:
The Smiths
Blur
The Lucksmiths
They Might Be Giants
Chris Thile and others
Explosions in the Sky
Life Without Buildings
Allo Darlin’
The Decemberists
Modern Giant
Hatchie
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SF0080 50 Years of Music’s Most Influential Riff

For half a century, one propulsive descending riff has provided not just covers but a framework for any amount of alternative music. Here we delve deeper into this rich history.

Discussing music by:
The Stooges
The Minutemen
Helena Deland
Yo La Tengo
Emilie Simon
Jans Lekman
Ty Segall
Soccer Mommy
Uncle Tupelo
Bauhaus
Joy Division
Matt Mays
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SF0079 Guest Host – Rajan Datar

The guest host is Rajan Datar, BBC journalist, star of TV and Radio, and long time bass player in the group he founded, Maroon Town

Discussing music by:
Eddie and the Hot Rods
Monsoon
The Specials
Dub Specialist
The Rolling Stones
Jah Wobble and The Invaders of the Heart
KC and the Sunshine Band
Columbo
Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band
Prince Fatty and Shneice McMenamin
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