Tag: Sunny Varney
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Episode 2482: September 2026 New Music 6: The Joy Hotel, Hamish Hawk, Fright Years, Green Lung, Audrey Horne, Bloodstain, Castle
The itinerary takes the September 2026 New Music Train from Scotland to Illinois, with Roger Grace and Sunny Varney leading the way. That’s a dynamic new music combination and they provide the latest on new tracks from The Joy Hotel, Hamish Hawk, Fright Years, Green Lung, Audrey Horne, Bloodstain and Castle.
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Episode 2462: August 2026 New Music 7: The Jayhawks, Sarah Cahoone, Son Volt, Kris Barras Band, The Warning, Joyous Wolf, Ironflame
The August 2026 New Music Train is making its way back toward the depot for some rest and relaxation, but before it does, there is a sizable journey to make, heading from Sweden to Illinois. Niklas Nygards and Sunny Varney are on board for this trip, entertaining us with new records from The Jayhawks, Sarah Cahoone, Son Volt, Kris Barras Band, The Warning, Joyous Wolf and Ironflame.
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Episode 2439: July 2026 New Music 6: Parker Barrow, The Dead Reds, Black Sites, Low Cut Connie, Swampmeet, The Reds, Pinks and Purples, Son Volt, Sharp Pins
The July 2026 New Music Train is close to the end of its journey, but not before Harris and Rachel King and Sunny Varney hop on board with a bevy of fresh tracks. The trio will bring you up to speed on new releases from Parker Barrow, The Dead Reds, Black Sites, Low Cut Connie, Swampmeet, The Reds, Pinks and Purples, Son Volt and Sharp Pins.
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Episode 2415: June 2026 New Music 7: Jared James NIchols, Lex Legion, Datura4, Taxi Girls
It’s the final trip for the June 2026 New Music Train and Sunny Varney is leading the way back to the depot with songs from Jared James NIchols, Lex Legion, Datura4 and Taxi Girls. Then, Patrick debuts a new feature of New Music Week as he chooses a re-issue that was released last month.
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Episode 2397: May 2026 New Music 6: Fables, Kneecap, Armani Burnham, The Karma Effect, Spell
A transatlantic journey is on the agenda for the May 2026 New Music Train in this episode. The journey begins in Dublin, where Liam McIndoe hops on board and steers the train towards Illinois, where Sunny Varney is on the platform with a pile of new music. Liam and Sunny serve up picks from Fables, Kneecap, Armani Burnham, The Karma Effect and Spell.
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Episode 2358: March 2026 New Music 9: Close Enemies, Daniel Romano, Fangus
The March 2026 New Music Train is down to its final journeys and today, new music stalwart Sunny Varney climbs on board in Illinois. Three excellent picks are in store, with new songs from Close Enemies, Daniel Romano and Fangus.
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Episode 2340: February 2026 New Music 8: Tailgunner, Wicked Smile, Starbenders, The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis
It’s the last ride for the February 2026 New Music Train as it looks forward to some rest before its next journey. Sunny Varney and Patrick steer it into the depot, with new tunes from Tailgunner, Wicked Smile, Starbenders and The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis.
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Episode 2313: January 2026 New Music 7: Dry Cleaning, Blackwater Holy Light, Black Pistol Fire, Gluecifer
The January 2026 New Music Train has a pair of midwestern riders aboard on this episode: Mark Neese from Michigan and Sunny Varney from Illinois. The pair dish on new tunes from Dry Cleaning, Blackwater Holy Light, Black Pistol Fire and Gluecifer.
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Episode 2290: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part 15
It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. We have a triple header to close out the week, featuring best of 2025 picks from Noah Crane, Sunny Varney and Kevin Bartlett. Get ready for a plethora of great songs from last year!
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Episode 2270: November 2025 New Music 6: Blackwater Holylight, Troy Kingi, Speedclaw, Kadavar, The Riptide Rats
The November 2025 New Music Train veers from Dublin to Illinois in today’s episode, with both Liam McIndoe and Sunny Varney eager to share their discoveries. Songs from Blackwater Holylight, Troy Kingi, Speedclaw, Kadavar and The Riptide Rats are on the musical menu.