Songs You Never Hear On The Radio

31/10/2020

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As you will no doubt know if you've heard our latest episode (if not why not, etc) we are looking for nominations for albums for us to listen to in the next series.

The only criteria are:

- it must be interesting
- it must be a complete work (eg not a compilation)
- we can't have heard it before

Clearly you won't necessarily know what we have and haven't heard, but this picture indicates some stuff you can rule out straight away.

You can leave nominations in the comments below or if you're shy you can DM us or email to [email protected]

21/10/2020

It's the end of the season!! We wrap up the highlights of the last 13 episodes and listen to some of our favourite tracks so far.

ALSO - exciting news within about season two and how YOU can get involved!

The Indie Dads look back on the highlights of the first season of the podcast, choosing their most memorable tracks, and outlining some exciting opportunities for listeners to get involved with Season Two!

08/10/2020

Nooo! It's the last episode of the season!! We've been saving this one up - it's Neutral Milk Hotel's 1998 classic "In the Aeroplane Over The Sea". It's a phenomenal piece of work and (Anne) Frank-ly we've thrown the kitchen sink at it. It's a bumper episode so hopefully it will keep you going whilst we're away!

The Indie Dads end the season by visiting one of the great sacred cows of indie music with Neutral Milk Hotel's phenomenal 1997 album "In The Aeroplane Over The Sea". This bumper-length episode explores in depth this masterpiece and its exploratio...

24/09/2020

Don't let this be The Only One I Know - it's a new episode!

We revisit the indie clubs of our youths with a trip to Tellin Stories by The Charlatans from 1997, via an awful lot of Bob Dylan tracks...

The Indie Dads revisit their northern youths this week with a journey to Madchester and The Charlatans' 1997 album Tellin' Stories - although to be honest it's mainly about Bob Dylan. And terrible, terrible accents.

14/09/2020

Yee haw brothers!! This week we go alt-country with our latest episode exploring the southern stylings of Texas' Hovvdy (pronounced "Howdy"), and their 2018 album 'Cranberry'...via, of course, lots and lots of diversions into, for example, Neil Young, Simon and Garfunkel, James, REM and many many others...

Yee-haw! The Indie Dads take a trip to the deep south this week for an exploration of all things alt-country, based around Hovvdy's 2018 album "Cranberry". As ever, the conversation finds its way to a range of brilliant tunes including The Byrds, ...

04/09/2020

WE ARE BACK!

After a short hiatus to reflect on our behaviour (eg going on holiday) we are BACK with a vengeance to discuss John Maus' 2011 offering "We Must Become The Pitiless Censors of Ourselves". Unfortunately we are seemingly unable to censor ourselves so this is another two-part episode. Part 1 is below and I'll stick a link to Part 2 in the comments.

As ever, we have plentiful diversions here, so even if you've never heard of John Maus there's bound to be something you like within it...

The Indie Dads are back after their holidays, taking a delve into John Maus' 2011 synthwave album "We Must Become The Pitiless Censors of Ourselves"...via, of course, diversions into The Stone Roses, The Sisters of Mercy, The Doors, and, erm, 90s ...

04/08/2020

** IT'S ONLY A NEW EPISODE!!" **

Having a bad week? Fear not! Your woes are over as we take you off to West Africa to meet Highlife superstar Ata Kak and his legendary 1994 album "Obaa Sima", via the, er, obvious diversions to Cornershop, The Shawshank Redemption and Shostakovich...

The Indie Dads take a trip to West Africa (via Toronto) to meet Ghanaian highlife superstar Ata Kak's rediscovered 1994 LP "Obaa Sima". The Dads debate this via Paul Simon, Robert Johnson, and the obvious touchstones of The Shawshank Redemption a...

26/07/2020

This week's double-header episode is "Beach Music" by Alex G.

What's your favourite beach music? Give us your killer seaside songs.

24/07/2020

Just in time for the weekend, it's a new episode! We take a look at Alex G's 2015 album "Beach Music" in so much depth that we had to split it into two episodes. This is the first - it's only 48 mins so you whizz through it on a trip to the shops (facemask compulsory etc). Or the perfect accompaniment to a day on the beach?

Nick REALLY likes Alex G...so much that we've had to split this into two episodes! Join us for a delve into Alex G's emotional 2015 work "Beach Music", where we explore this dark, weird, beach-to-bedroom record via Bruce Springsteen, REM, and sing...

23/07/2020

If you're looking for an old episode - maybe to recommend to a friend? You can now browse our very own website!

https://songsneverhear.wordpress.com/

New episode/s will hopefully be out later today...hopefully...

Episode 5: McCartney by Paul McCartney Episode 5: McCartney by Paul McCartney – Songs You Never Hear On The Radio Even the most famous artists can have lesser-known works. Join the Indie Dads as they uncover Paul McCartney's first post-Beatles release, and hear the story of how the Beatles broke ...

11/07/2020

NEW EPISODE!! AND IT'S FAB!!

This week we go mega-obscure with apparently the first lo-fi album by a major artist, Paul McCartney's 1970 solo debut. Come along and hear a new take on the story of the break up of The Beatles, alongside some absolutely appalling impressions...

Even the most famous artists can have lesser-known works. Join the Indie Dads as they uncover Paul McCartney's first post-Beatles release, and hear the story of how the Beatles broke up, the impact on Paul's mental health, and the strange circumst...

02/07/2020

NEW PODCAST!! NEW PODCAST!!

Yes it’s that time of the week again - the Indie Dads prepare yet another masterpiece for your delectation.

The subject of this week’s in-depth analysis is ”Philosophy of the World”, the 1969 debut for New Hampshire girl group The Shaggs. If you haven’t heard this strange beast of an album then step this way for the full introduction…it’s quite something.

Of course, there’s the usual winding diversions around the history of popular music by way of discussion, so if you HAVE heard the record before, don’t be put off. Please.

The Indie Dads explore the weird and wonderful world of "Philosophy of the World" by The Shaggs, its bizarre beginnings and its influence on a broad range of artists from Frank Zappa to Kurt Cobain, with the usual diversions to Riot Grrrl, Jonatha...

26/06/2020

Hope you've enjoyed the latest episode!

We might be new to the podcast game but we are still eligible for the Listener's Choice award at the British Podcast Awards - you can vote for us here:

https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote

Vote for your favourite podcast in the Listeners' Choice Award supported by BBC Sounds.

23/06/2020

Oops - missed the link to the new episode!

The Indie Dads explore Ariel Pink's 2012 classic "Mature Themes", with, as ever, jaunts into Bob Dylan, The White Album, Jack Black and the 1985 film "Brazil"...

23/06/2020

IT'S A NEW EPISODE!!

The Indie Dads go deep into Ariel Pink's 2012 masterpiece "Mature Themes", via, as ever, diversions across the history of modern music and beyond.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rGTvKRzOuk4NNMrOYcvs2?si=weMJcyvdT2epinrSz1xhiQ

17/06/2020

Coming soon...quite something.

14/06/2020

**NEW EPISODE KLAXON!!**

Be the first to download the new episode of Songs You Never Hear On The Radio - the Indie Dads discuss the seminal 1977 roots reggae album "Heart of The Congos" by The Congos.

Light up a massive re**er, stick the sound system on, and relax...

MOOOO!

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The Indie Dads venture to mid-70s Jamaica to explore the recording of the seminal 1977 roots reggae album, "Heart of The Congos".

13/06/2020

Coming soon...

10/06/2020

Exciting news! Now available on iTunes:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-1-terror-twilight-by-pavement/id1517453051?i=1000477198851

‎Show Songs You Never Hear On The Radio, Ep Episode 1: Terror Twilight by Pavement - 8 Jun 2020

08/06/2020

First episodes are now available! A short Intro to the pod, and then a deep dive into Pavement's "Terror Twilight" album...

https://songsneverhear.buzzsprout.com/

Think your record collection is complete? Think again as Chris delves deep into Nick’s vast music library to find some lost gems. Each week Nick introduces Chris to a new album which he then clumsily compares to something you might have actually heard of.