Podcasts by Sombrero Fallout
Sombrero Fallout delivers you alternative music intriguingly themed every fortnight.
Further podcasts by Ian Deeker Forth
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SF0099 Happy Alternative Valentines Day from 2022-02-10T00:00
An alternative world of music for Valentine's Day
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SF0098 Remembering The Associates 25 years on from 2022-01-27T03:15:59
Like Princess Diana, Billy McKenzie of The Associates said goodbye in 1997. But the comparison stops there because this episode is a celebration of Billy's work and influence.
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SF0097 Guest Host Terry Edwards from 2022-01-13T02:23:05
Terry Edwards, go to session man, but also member of The Higsons, Gallon Drunk and the NJE guest hosts this eclectic episode.
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SF0096 Festive Forthy 2021 Part Three, Numbers 13-1 from 2021-12-23T04:26:23
The Top Tracks from 2021 as chosen by Sombrero Fallout. Eclectic, eccentric, essential.
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SF0095 - Festive Forthy 2021, Part Two: Numbers 26-14 from 2021-12-16T01:22:54
The second of three episodes rounding up the best alternative tracks from 2021.
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SF0094 - Festive Forthy 2021, Part One: Numbers 40-27 from 2021-12-09T01:22:32
The first episode in this year's best tracks selection, in the opinion of Sombrero Fallout.
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SF0093 Australian Post Punk Today from 2021-11-25T05:18:05
A survey of all that's great in Australian post-punk over the last few years.
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Episode 92 - MBV's Loveless 30 Years On from 2021-11-11T04:41:31
A celebration of the debt owed by the bands who listened to My Bloody Valentine's soundscape masterpiece from 1991: Loveless.
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SF0092 - MBV's Loveless 30 Years On from 2021-11-11T04:41:31
A celebration of the debt owed by the bands who listened to My Bloody Valentine's soundscape masterpiece from 1991: Loveless.
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SF0091 - Berlin from 2021-10-28T09:27:26
Berlin, internationally famous for its clubs, its lifestyle, its vibe. Take a tour with a collection of songs about Berlin or recorded in the city.
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SF0090 Guest Host Pinko Fowler, Part 2 from 2021-10-21T05:36:23
Part 2 of the Sombrero interview with indie music maven Pinko Fowler. Tales of Mark E Smith, Snub TV and the full-on craziness of Hunter S Thompson, plus classic alternative tracks.
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SF0089 Writing, Reading and Libraries from 2021-10-14T05:42:24
Songs about books, reading, writing, libraries. Unfashionable these days, maybe, but the inspiration for some great tracks.
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SF0088 Is modern life rubbish? from 2021-10-07T06:36:33
Modern life can often be very vexatious, even if cognitively we know we're better off than ever. Here's a celebration of how rubbish modern life is.
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SF0087 Richard H Kirk of Cabaret Voltaire (1956 - 2021)- A Tribute from 2021-09-30T04:21:31
A tribute to Richard H Kirk of Cabaret Voltaire, electronic visionary, who died recently at the age of 65.
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SF0086 Guest Host Pinko Fowler, Part 1 from 2021-09-23T05:26:38
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, Cab...
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SF0086 Covers from another genre from 2021-09-16T08:07:12
The very best type of cover song adds something new to the original. The icing on the cake? These tracks switch genre as well.
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SF0085 Covers from another genre from 2021-09-16T08:07:12
The very best type of cover song adds something new to the original. The icing on the cake? These tracks switch genre as well.
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SF0084 Lee 'Scratch' Perry- A Tribute from 2021-09-09T09:37:59
A tribute to the recently departed Lee 'Scratch' Perry, the architect behind reggae and dub.
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SF0083 - Guest Host Andrew McClelland from 2021-08-26T04:16:34
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.
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SF0082 Confessional Songs from 2021-08-19T02:10:35
Confessionals, memoirs, autobiographies - call them what you like, a collection of brilliant, highly personal songs.
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SF0081 The Sparks Brothers and Their Influence from 2021-08-05T05:04:17
To coincide with the release of Edgar Wright's outstanding Sparks Brothers movie, here's 50 years of the Maels and the bands they have influenced.
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SF0080 50 Years of Music's Most Influential Riff from 2021-07-22T04:43:44
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.
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SF0079 Guest Host - Rajan Datar from 2021-07-11T08:08:17
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
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SF0078 London from 2021-07-01T06:31:47
From the northern line to the north circular, some tracks celebrating London and London life.
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SF0077 Sombr-Euro Fallout from 2021-06-20T02:59:40
A celebration of alternative European music from countries competing at the 2021 Euros.
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SF 0076 Post-Brexit Post-Punk from 2021-06-03T03:51:52
It's the third wave of Post-Punk and it's happening right now!
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SF0075 Montreal from 2021-05-20T02:40:47
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.
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SF0074 Dave O'Neil Guest Appearance from 2021-05-13T05:47:54
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.
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SF0073 4AD (historic roster) from 2021-05-06T07:44:39
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.
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SF0072, 50 Years of Brian Eno from 2021-04-22T05:09:38
Brian Eno has been inventing, making, producing and collaborating on half a century of boundary-expanding music. Let's celebrate him.
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SF0071 Deadpan from 2021-04-08T08:52:47
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.
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SF0070 The Long Influence of New Order's First Year from 2021-03-25T06:06:15
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 abou...
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SF0069 Ireland (honouring St Patrick's Day) from 2021-03-11T00:00
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 ...
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SF0068 Wales (honouring St David's Day) from 2021-02-25T03:02:57
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.
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SF0067 "This is The Real Indie" - The Millennial NY Scene from 2021-02-11T12:43:15
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.
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SF0066 Remembering The Fall 3 years on from 2021-01-29T04:37:38
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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SF0065 Proto-punk from 2021-01-22T08:38:03
Punk before punk - how punk is that. AKA garage rock or, as this episode's title has it, proto-punk.
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SF0064 Women to Watch 2021 from 2021-01-08T00:34:08
A chance to hear some of the new female artists destined to make waves on the 2021 alternative music scene.
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SF0063 Best of 2020, Part Two, 12-1 from 2020-12-23T06:08:12
A round up of the 12 "best" alternative tracks of 2020. Sombrero Fallout bears no responsibility for the absence of your favourite band, and listeners do so at their own discretion.
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SF0062 Best of 2020, Part One 25-13 from 2020-12-10T06:27:36
The first of two episodes curating some of the best alternative tracks of 2020.
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SF 0061 The Go Betweens and their Influence from 2020-11-28T05:21:17
The Go Betweens - the greatest of all Australian bands? Decide for yourself in this episode, paying tribute to the iconic Brisbane outfit and the groups they influenced.
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SF0060 Dub and its Post Punk Influence from 2020-11-12T01:08:13
A look at the link between the original early '70s dub reggae artists, such as Lee Perry and Augustus Pablo, and their influence on the original late '70s and early '80s post-punk bands.
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SF0059 21st Century Synths from 2020-10-29T06:10:32
We know about the golden age of early 80s synth bands, but let's take a tour round the world of 21st century synth artists.
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SF0058 Songs called Love Song from 2020-10-15T13:01:59
A mix of love songs all titled 'Love Song' (more or less) from a mix of genres. Apologies to anyone who has already downloaded the episode earlier. It was withdrawn after the discovery of technical...
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SF0057 Nick Drake and His Legacy from 2020-10-01T07:57:29
A look back at some classic tracks from Nick Drake, tragically neglected in his own lifetime, and the bands that he influenced.
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SF 0056 Let's all meet up in the Year 2000 from 2020-09-17T07:41:53
Let's do as Jarvis once asked us and meet up in the year 2000 for a look back at that year's best music.
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SF0055 Listeners Recommend from 2020-09-03T09:05:41
Listeners have their say on bands the podcast should feature. A couple of bands featuring listeners also feature.
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SF 0054 Tribute Songs to Musicians from 2020-08-20T05:34:47
Herein we take a listen to musicians paying tribute to other musicians who are their influences or who deserve especial respect. Or usually both. Plus one anti-tribute, for good measure.
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SF0053 Ordinary Lives from 2020-08-06T01:58:49
As some of us re-enter a brutal lockdown phase, time to celebrate the ordinary lives of everyday heroes.
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SF0052 A Kiwi Special! The Flying Nun label and the Dunedin Sound from 2020-07-23T14:41:23
A Kiwi celebration of the 80s music known as The Dunedin Sound, the Flying Nun label and its influence on the embryonic indie scene in the UK and US.
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SF 0051, First Album, First Track from 2020-07-09T13:07:40
Choice cuts from first cuts on debut albums kick off our second half century of episodes.
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SF0050,The Fallout Fifty Part Three, 2004-2019 from 2020-06-25T09:10:47
A celebration of different genres of alternative music, choosing one track a year from the last 16 years. Our 50th episode!
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SF0049 The Fallout Fifty Part Two, 1987-2003 from 2020-06-11T09:34:52
A track a year from 1987-2003 to symbolise what was going on in alternative music in the second of three episodes covering the last 50 years.
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SF0048 The Fallout Fifty Part One, 1970-1986 from 2020-05-29T04:47:40
The first of 3 episodes with a track from each of the last 50 years.
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SF0047 Remembering Joy Division 40 Years On from 2020-05-16T09:19:15
In this episode, we and other artists pay tribute to Joy Division, 40 years on from their demise.
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SF0046 New York We Love You from 2020-04-30T00:00
Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with all our friends in New York with this tribute episode to the city's great music.
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SF0045, Soundtrack to a Future Covid-19 Indie Movie from 2020-04-23T00:00
A unique opportunity to hear this soundtrack to a yet-to-be-written movie about the effect of the coronavirus on the hopes and dreams of one young couple.
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SF0044 Songs inspired by authors from 2020-04-17T00:00
In this episode, we have have a listen to songs inspired by authors, from Camus and Dostoievsky to Lovecraft and Kafka.
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SF0043, Female Songs, Male Covers from 2020-04-09T10:18:05
In which we hear varied interpretations by men of women's songs. For the companion piece, dig out the earlier episode where roles are reversed.
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SF0042 International WFH Dance Party from 2020-04-03T08:22:42
Roll back the rugs. Push the sofa to one side. It's alternative at-home dance time with Sombrero Fallout's house.
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SF0041, Home Recordings, Third and Final Part from 2020-03-29T07:26:40
In the third and final part of our Home Recordings series, we bring it home with a genre-spanning episode, from The Streets to Neutral Milk Hotel, from Pavement to Augustus Pablo.
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SF0040 Songs Recorded At Home, Part Two from 2020-03-25T00:00
In Sombrero Fallout Episode 40, we continue with Part 2 of songs recorded at home. Appropriate for these times.
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SF0039 Songs Recorded At Home, Part One from 2020-03-22T11:00:46
In Episode 39 of Sombrero Fallout, we tune into songs recorded at home. In self-isolation, if you will.
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SF0038 Glam Rock from 2020-03-14T23:56:06
In Episode 38 of Sombrero Fallout, we take a look at glam rock and its influences.
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SF0037 Andy Gill RIP - A Gang of Four Tribute from 2020-02-14T01:28:19
In this episode we pay tribute to Andy Gill (RIP) of the Gang of Four. Tracks from the band and from those the band influenced.
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SF0035 Women To Watch in the 2020s from 2020-01-08T04:34:10
In this episode of Sombrero Fallout, we listen to tracks from Women To Watch in the 2020s.
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SF 0034 Best Of 2010s Numbers 10 - 1 from 2019-12-16T12:19:16
The best 10(alternative)songs of the 2010s.
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SF 0033, Best Of 2010s Numbers 20 - 11 from 2019-12-13T11:31:01
The first of two episodes curating the best alternative music of the 2010s.
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SF 0032 1979: Peak Post Punk, Part Two from 2018-08-04T00:00
In the last episode of this series of Sombrero Fallout, we complete our survey of the wonderful year in music that was 1979.
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SF 0031, 1979: Peak Post Punk, Part One from 2018-07-24T00:00
In our 31st episode we listen to music from the post-punk year par excellence. 1979.
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SF 0030 Indie Football Classics from 2018-07-10T00:00
In our 30th episode, recorded at the same time as the World Cup 2018, we take a look at the indie/football crossover.
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SF 0029 The World Cup of Music from 2018-06-29T00:00
A collection of alternative music from the participating nations in the 2018 World Cup.
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SF 0028 Slowcore from 2018-06-16T00:00
A tribute episode to the best of Slowcore music from the early 90s and beyond.
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SF 0027The Sound of Young Melbourne from 2018-05-31T00:00
In our 27th episode, we listen in to what's emerging from the streets of Melbourne.
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SF 0026 The Natural World from 2018-05-19T00:00
An alternative look at nature, pastoral music and the great outdoors.
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SF 0025 25th Edition Special Requests from 2018-05-03T00:00
This is the 25th anniversary edition of the podcast where Friends of Sombrero Fallout wrote in with their many and varied requests.
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SF 0024 Warp Record Label from 2018-04-20T00:00
An episode dedicated to bands on the Warp record label. Classic electronica and IDM, from artists including Aphex Twin, Grizzly Bear, !!!, Boards of Canada and Nightmares on Wax.
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SF 0023 Songs Under Two Minutes from 2018-04-06T00:00
In this episode, each miniature masterpiece is under two minutes long. Superb value for money - 24 songs in under an hour!
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SF 0022 Classic Songs from Indie Movies from 2018-03-29T00:00
A trip through some of the best songs used in independent movies, from the relentlessly jaunty to the deeply reflective.
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SF 0022 Classic Tracks in Indie Movies from 2018-03-27T00:00
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SF 0021 Sheffield from 2018-03-13T00:00
There’s more to Sheffield than Pulp and the Arctic Monkeys – though you can hear them too, on this Sombrero Fallout episode dedicated to the city’s best alternative music.
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SF 0020 Dream Pop from 2018-03-02T00:00
An ethereal trip around the world of Dream Pop (Shoegazing to some), featuring The Cocteau Twins, Sigur Ros, Mercury Rev, Beach House, My Bloody Valentine and The xx among others.
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SF 0019 Male Songs, Female Covers from 2018-02-15T00:00
Marvin Gaye, The Smiths, Neil Young, Public Enemy, The Beatles, The Stones, Black Sabbath, New Order and ELO (among others) all get a female makeover in this celebration of female artists covering ...
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SF 0018 The Legacy of The Fall from 2018-02-04T00:00
A celebration of The Fall's legacy. Tracks from Pavement, Sonic Youth, Arctic Monkeys and Guided by Voices sit alongside today's inheritors of Mark E Smith's influence: Ought, Parquet Courts and Pr...
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SF 0017 Mark E Smith of The Fall - A Tribute from 2018-01-25T00:00
A tribute to Mark E Smith of The Fall (5/3/57-24/1/18).
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SF 0016 Best of 2017, Tracks 10-1 from 2017-12-24T00:00
The Top Ten Alternative Tracks of 2017.
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SF0015 Best of 2017, Tracks 20-11 from 2017-12-22T12:47:13
The best tracks of 2017, from #20 to #11, as chosen by Sombrero Fallout..
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SF0014 A Merry Little Alternative Christmas from 2017-12-22T00:00
Have yourself a merry little alternative Christmas with a selection of merry little alternative Christmas tunes from down the ages.
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SF0013 LA and Hollywood from 2017-12-02T00:00
In our 13th episode, we take an alternative look at LA, Hollywood and its nearby coast. We walk the Spanish suburbs of Beck's childhood, drive through Long Beach with Warren G and then up the Pacif...
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SF 0012 The Alternative Ashes from 2017-11-19T00:00
Celebrating the launch of the 2017 Ashes with some classic alternative music - from 'Australians In Europe' to 'Ashes to Ashes' via 'Monty Got A Raw Deal' and many others.
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SF 0011 Long Songs, Volume One from 2017-11-12T00:00
In Episode 11, we play some alt-epics. Celebrating various artists experimenting with longer form music from Television and Sonic Youth through DJ Shadow and The Microphones via Fiery Furnaces and ...
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SF 0010 Regrets - I've Heard A Few (Songs On The Subject) from 2017-11-05T00:00
In our tenth episode we wonder what would have happened if. Featuring a wide range of artists, including an overdue debut for the Australians with The Go Betweens' Dive For Your Memory
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SF0009 Sisters and Brothers from 2017-10-21T00:00
In Episode 9 of Sombrero Fallout, we take a listen to songs about brothers and sisters. Tracks about sibling rivalry and jealousy, but also about the importance of sisters and brothers in our lives.
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SF0008 Politics and Protest from 2017-10-06T22:46:44
The eighth episode of Sombrero Fallout shines the spotlight on songs of politics and protest, from the Vietnam War to the turmoil of today via personal politics and Marxist manifestos.
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SF 0007 1978: The Year Post-Punk Broke from 2017-09-23T00:00
In our seventh episode we go back to the first year after punk rock, when music got really interesting. From The Buzzcocks to Joy Division via The Gang of Four, Wire and PIL, amongst many others.
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SF 0006 The Sound of Young Glasgow from 2017-09-10T00:00
In our sixth episode we head north of the border to Glasgow. The city has an amazing track record for producing some of the best alternative music of the last 40 years, from the Jesus And Mary Chai...
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SF 0005 A Short History of Paranoia from 2017-08-27T00:00
In our fifth episode, we start to feel extremely unsettled.
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Life During Wartime, Talking Heads
A Song from under the Floorboards, Magazine
Passover, Joy Division
Yas...
SF 0004: Short Story Songs from 2017-08-27T00:00
For our fourth episode we celebrate short stories in songs. The set starts with 'Up the Junction' by Squeeze and ends with 'Frank's Wild Years' by Tom Waits, with an intriguingly varied literary jo...
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SF 0003: The Kraftwerk Legacy from 2017-08-13T00:00
The third episode of the Sombrero Fallout podcast, which gives you alternative music, intriguingly themed. Today's theme celebrates the influence of the German group Kraftwerk, who have been descri...
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SF 0002: Sci Fi from 2017-08-13T00:00
The second episode of the Sombrero Fallout podcast, which gives you alternative music, intriguingly themed. Today's theme celebrates science fiction, from Roswell to infinity and beyond. A familiar...
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SF 0001: British Post - Punk Women Icons from 2017-08-13T00:00
The first episode of the Sombrero Fallout podcast, which gives you alternative music, intriguingly themed. Today's theme celebrates the female icons of the British punk and post-punk movement. Topi...
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