Athens 441
Music
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Georgia Public Broadcasting’s eclectic indie music show heard statewide every Friday/9PM EST & Saturday/11PM EST or online at Athens441.org 🎙📻
Episodes
- #210: Kindercore Records
Athens 441 episode #210 covers the history of the Kindercore Records label with Dan Geller and Ryan Lewis. The episode also includes new music from several artists.
- #209: Hannah Lew
On episode #209 of Athens 441, Hannah Lew discusses her debut solo LP. The show also includes music from ME AT THE ZOO, Golomb, and Chad Van Gaalen.
- #208: DJ Food
DJ Food discusses a mutual love for flexidiscs with JoE Silva on Athens 441 episode #208, coinciding with Record Store Day. New tracks from The Falling Spikes, sock jock, and Robyn Hitchcock are also presented.
- #207: Richard Barbieri
Richard Barbieri, synthesist for Japan and Porcupine Tree, spoke with JoE Silva about his new solo album "Hauntings." The episode also features new music from Memorials, Plastic Spirits, and Georgia's Drivin N Cryin.
- #206: Ora Cogan
Ora Cogan joins Athens 441 to discuss her album "Hard Hearted Woman." New tracks from Langkamer, Courtney Barnett, and Dipper Grande are also played.
- #205: A.C. Newman
A.C. Newman from The New Pornographers joins JoE Silva to discuss the new album "The Former Site Of...". The episode also features new music from The Lemon Twigs, Ora Cogan, and The Outfit.
- #204: Reine Orelia
In episode #204 of Athens 441, Paris-based singer-songwriter Reine Orelia talks about her new EP. The show also plays new tracks by Kim Gordon, Eleni Mandell, and Star Moles.
- #203: LAPĂŞCHE
Athens 441 features new indie music from The Medium and Vera Ellen, includes a voicemail from LAPĂŞCHE, and revisits a 1979 track by Gary Numan.
- #202: Trinary System
Roger Miller of Mission of Burma joins Athens 441 to discuss his project Trinary System. The episode also features new music from Damaged Bug, Dewey, and Reverends.
- #201: Added Noise
The podcast episode "Added Noise" presents new music from artists including KĂśKEN, Puffer, Crooked Fingers, Ivan The Tolerable, and Danz CM.
- #200: Mary Lattimore
This episode of Athens 441 features Mary Lattimore discussing her new LP "Tragic Magic" with Julianna Barwick, recorded with rare instruments. New music from Heavenly and The Corsican, along with a track by Rufus Wainwright, are also inclu…
- #199: Juliana Hatfield
In episode #199 of Athens 441, Juliana Hatfield joins to discuss her new album "Lightning Might Strike." The show includes new electropop by Chinese American Bear, indie guitar music from Itch and the Nits, and a remembrance of Sly Dunbar.
- #198: Dandy Boy Records
This episode of Athens 441 highlights Dandy Boy Records from Oakland, featuring Ryli, Joel Cusumano, and The Goods. The show also includes new music by Alexis Taylor, indie pop from The Just Joans, and a track by Juliana Hatfield.
- #197: Tyler Ramsey
Tyler Ramsey rings in to tell about his new LP with pal Carl Broemel, "Celestun." Plus new post-punk joy from Dry Cleaning, deathcrash and an unreleased dance floor banger from Ron Deacon
- #196: Annie Leeth
Episode #196 features Annie Leeth discussing her album "Phantom Limb." It also includes new music from Indonesian artist Well Whale, the return of Herman Dune, and indie guitar pop from Galore.
- #195: MEMORIALS
Electro-psych duo MEMORIALS joins Athens 441 to discuss their new single. The episode also features guests Sunday Mourners, Bluhm, and the return of Holly Golightly.
- #194: Best of 2025, Pt. 2
This episode continues the review of music from 2025, highlighting tracks from Artificial Go, Pink Lady Monster, and Brainwasher.
- #193: Best of 2025, Pt. 1
This episode revisits the year 2025, highlighting notable music from Finn Wolfhard, Saint Etienne, Basia Bulat, and The Lemon Twigs.
- #192: Arthur Baker
In episode #192 of Athens 441, producer Arthur Baker discusses his work with New Order on their 1983 single "Confusion." The episode also features new music from EGGY, Yuuf, and Dry Cleaning.
- #191: José González
This episode of Athens 441 features an interview with José González discussing his single "Pajarito." It also includes new music from Dom Mariani and Soulwax, and a segment remembering Mani Mounfield.
- #190: Sloan Brothers
Sloan Simpson of Sloan Brothers calls in to discuss his new EP "Middle-Aged Love." The episode also features Bambi Conway of The Padoras discussing 1984, new music from Danz CM, Blind Yeo, and Rats On Rafts.
- #189: Roger O’Donnell
In episode #189 of Athens 441, host JoE Silva shares a voicemail from synth artist Roger O'Donnell regarding his new solo album, "Projections." The episode also features new music from Spoon, Great Lakes, and Leanne Betasamosake Simpson.
- #188: Brainwasher
Episode #188 of Athens 441 features an interview with the psych duo Brainwasher by JoE Silva. The episode also includes segments on Vision Video, Livingmore, and The Ghastly Ones.
- #187: Pictish Trail
Johnny Lynch, also known as Pictish Trail, previews his upcoming album "Life Slime." The episode also includes new music from Courtney Barnett and Sloks, and a "Wayback Track" from The Flies.
- #186: OMD
Paul Humphries from Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark presents a DJ set of his favorite tracks to mark the 40th anniversary of the album "Crush". The episode also includes new music from indie artists No Peeling, wavepool, and Aurora Roja.
- #185: THE PINK STONES
Hunter Pinkston of The Pink Stones left a voicemail for JoE Silva about the band's new record. The episode also includes new music by Dom Mariani, Juana Molina, and Giant Day.
- #184: The Raincoats
This episode features author Audrey Golden discussing her book "Shouting Out Loud: Lives of The Raincoats" with JoE Silva. It also includes new indie music and a voicemail from Marc Ribot.
- #183: Asher White
JoE Silva gets a voicemail from Asher White about his album "8 Tips for Full Catastrophe Living." Plus new sounds from Brian Eno, The Saints and Drink The Sea.
- #182: Emma Swift
East Nashville siren Emma Swift rings in to tell us about the title track to her new long player "The Resurrection Game." Plus JoE Silva spins new sounds from Los Straitjackets, Paul Well and Ron Gallo.
- #181: Camper Van Beethoven
Jonathan Segel of the mighty Camper Van Beethoven joins us on this week's show as we welcome the band back to Georgia for a special 40th anniversary gig at the 40 Watt
- #180: John Peel Special
Remembering the great BBC DJ John Peel on what would have been his 86th birthday with journalist Stephen Dalton and Paul Hanley of The Fall
- #179: Case Oats
Casey Walker of Case Oats rings in to talk about her new track "Bitter Root Lake." Plus we feature new tracks from Scottish sister duo The Cords, a wayback track from Ian Matthews and the latest psych adventure from Major Stars.
- #178: Pink Lady Monster
JoE Silva gets some voicemail from Denver's Post-punk sextet Pink Lady Monster. Plus we here new tracks from In The Pines, Astrachan, and Camp Blu
- #177: Artificial Go
Angie Willcutt of Artificial Go steps into the Athens 441 green room to talk about their new LP. Plus, we check out new tracks from Massage, The Nude Party, and synth virtuoso Lisa Bella Donna
- #176: Honey Radar
Jason Henn of Honey Radar rings in to tell JoE Silva about their latest EP "Reclining Psych-Out." Plus we say goodbye to Ozzy, and spin some new tracks from The Vapors and Ryan Cassata.
- #175: XTRO Records
This week JoE Silva puts the Athens 441 label spotlight on XTRO Records out of Ft. Myers, Florida. Plus we spin new tracks from Brainwasher, BRNDA, and his highness The Orb
- #174: Mekons
Jon Langford and Tom Greenhalgh from Mekons pull their van over long to tell us about their latest long player "Horror." Plus we spin new indie sounds from thanks mom, Technopolice and Chalk Talk.
- #173: Lia Braswell
Drummer extraordinaire Lia Braswell rings in to leave us voicemail about her debut album "Rising." Plus JoE Silva spins new tracks by Makin' Out, Fell, and The Red, Pinks and Purples
- #172: The Soft Boys
Robyn Hitchcock returns to chat with JoE Silva about the 45th anniversary reissue of The Soft Boys classic "Underwater Moonlight." Plus we spin new psych pop from Rujen, deep grooves from TOPS, as well as a postpunk banger from Lifeguard.
- #171: The Feelies
Bill Million of The Feelies fills us in on their new top shelf collection of covers, "Rewind." Plus new sounds from Comet Gain, Automatic and The New Eves
- #170: Brian Wilson
Sean O'Hagan of The High Llamas joins us to celebrate the life and work of Brian Wilson. Plus we spin tracks from Yo La Tengo, Fleet Foxes and a bundle of other bands influenced by the man himself.
- #169: CDSM
The gents of Celebrity Death Slot Machine ring in to talk about their latest LP "Convertible Hears." Plus we spins new guitar pop from Finn Wolfhard, the latest from Paul Weller, and a Summer of Love wayback track from Sly & The Family Sto…
- #168: Miynt
On this week's episode JoE Silva spins new indie pop from Autumn Sweater, a brand new single from Nashville's Emma Swift, and we check in with Stockholm's Miynt on her new record.
- #167: David Lowery
David Lowery leaves JoE Silva some voicemail about his new triple album " Fathers, Sons and Brothers." Plus we spin new indie pop from Ryli and Perennial, as well as another track from the new Stereolab record.
- #166: Primordial Void Label Spotlight
On this episode JoE Silva turns the label spotlight on Georgia's Primordial Void collective. Label curator Marcel Sletten walks us through their 50th release. Plus we get voicemail from Irish singer/songwriter Brigid Mae Power, plus some h…
- #165: Terry Chambers of EXTC
Terry Chambers of EXTC remembers writing and recording classic tracks with XTC. Plus we feature new sounds from Florry, Cleveland's Artificial Go, and synth-tastic playlist entry from Organically Programmed
- #164: Guest DJ Jen Matson
Special guest DJ Jen Matson of Seattle's KHUH chimes in to spin some of her current local faves. Plus we check out new tracks from St. Louis' Gummi and a wayback track from Holland's Summer of Love courtesy of Q65.
- #163: Yukimi
Yukimi Nagano of Little Dragon joins JoE Silva to talk about her new solo album "For You." Plus new indie pop sounds from Say Sue Me, the latest from the Budos Band and the new Cure remix by Four Tet.
- #162: The Bongos
Power Pop legend Richard Barone joins us to talk about the new live LP from The Bongos - "The Shroud of Touring: Live in 1985". Plus we spin new music from Frankie SunSwept, Holy Wave, and the Academy of Staring Daggers.
- #161: Sorrows
JoE Silva chats with Arthur Alexander of the NYC Power Pop band Sorrows and the record that sat on the shelf for over forty years. Plus new sounds from King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Tunde Adebimpe, and The Number Ones.