SF0101 International Women's Day Special
To celebrate International Women's Day, an episode of alternative female artists to watch out for in 2022.
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Sombrero Fallout
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Episodes
SF0100 Special Extended Edition - All New Artists
For the 100th edition of Sombrero Fallout, listeners have written in with their choice of an artist never previously featured. Plus some surprise guests towards the end behind the mike.
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 56 min
SF0099 Happy Alternative Valentines Day
An alternative world of music for Valentine's Day
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 9 min
SF0098 Remembering The Associates 25 years on
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.
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 7 min
SF0097 Guest Host Terry Edwards
Terry Edwards, go to session man, but also member of The Higsons, Gallon Drunk and the NJE guest hosts this eclectic episode.
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 12 min
SF0096 Festive Forthy 2021 Part Three, Numbers 13-1
The Top Tracks from 2021 as chosen by Sombrero Fallout. Eclectic, eccentric, essential.
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 12 min
SF0095 - Festive Forthy 2021, Part Two: Numbers 26-14
The second of three episodes rounding up the best alternative tracks from 2021.
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 15 min
SF0094 - Festive Forthy 2021, Part One: Numbers 40-27
The first episode in this year's best tracks selection, in the opinion of Sombrero Fallout.
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 14 min
SF0093 Australian Post Punk Today
A survey of all that's great in Australian post-punk over the last few years.
Nov 25, 2021•1 hr 6 min
SF0092 - MBV's Loveless 30 Years On
A celebration of the debt owed by the bands who listened to My Bloody Valentine's soundscape masterpiece from 1991: Loveless.
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 11 min
SF0091 - Berlin
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.
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 9 min
SF0090 Guest Host Pinko Fowler, Part 2
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.
Oct 21, 2021•1 hr 11 min
SF0089 Writing, Reading and Libraries
Songs about books, reading, writing, libraries. Unfashionable these days, maybe, but the inspiration for some great tracks.
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 8 min
SF0088 Is modern life rubbish?
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.
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 8 min
SF0087 Richard H Kirk of Cabaret Voltaire (1956 - 2021)- A Tribute
A tribute to Richard H Kirk of Cabaret Voltaire, electronic visionary, who died recently at the age of 65.
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 8 min
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.
Sep 23, 2021•58 min
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.
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 7 min
SF0084 Lee 'Scratch' Perry- A Tribute
A tribute to the recently departed Lee 'Scratch' Perry, the architect behind reggae and dub.
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 7 min
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.
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 23 min
SF0082 Confessional Songs
Confessionals, memoirs, autobiographies - call them what you like, a collection of brilliant, highly personal songs.
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 11 min
SF0081 The Sparks Brothers and Their Influence
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.
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 6 min
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.
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 6 min
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
Jul 11, 2021•1 hr 15 min
SF0078 London
From the northern line to the north circular, some tracks celebrating London and London life.
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 5 min
SF0077 Sombr-Euro Fallout
A celebration of alternative European music from countries competing at the 2021 Euros.
Jun 20, 2021•1 hr 8 min
SF 0076 Post-Brexit Post-Punk
It's the third wave of Post-Punk and it's happening right now!
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 6 min
SF0075 Montreal
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.
May 20, 2021•1 hr 10 min
SF0074 Dave O'Neil Guest Appearance
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.
May 13, 2021•1 hr 16 min
SF0073 4AD (historic roster)
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.
May 06, 2021•1 hr 8 min
SF0072, 50 Years of Brian Eno
Brian Eno has been inventing, making, producing and collaborating on half a century of boundary-expanding music. Let's celebrate him.
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 10 min
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