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SF0075 Montreal May 20, 2021

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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 May 13, 2021

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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) May 06, 2021

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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 Apr 22, 2021

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Brian Eno has been inventing, making, producing and collaborating on half a century of boundary-expanding music. Let's celebrate him.

SF0071 Deadpan Apr 08, 2021

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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 Mar 25, 2021

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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) Mar 11, 2021

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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) Feb 25, 2021

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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 Feb 11, 2021

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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.

SF0066 Remembering The Fall 3 years on Jan 29, 2021

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Three years ago this week we lost Mark E Smith. Here's a tribute to the music of the man and the music of his group, The Fall.

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