British Post-Punk Pioneers the Raincoats

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the music and legacy of the Raincoats, a post-punk band beloved by musicians and critics alike. Raincoats leaders Gina Burch and Ana da Silva join Jim and Greg to reflect on creating their debut album in 1979 and staying creative in the decades since. Though they never found mainstream success, the Raincoats’ sound left a deep mark on alternative music—including on one of their most famous fans, Kurt Cobain of Nirvana.

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Featured Songs:

the Raincoats, "Fairytale In The Supermarket," The Raincoats, Rough Trade, 1979

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Gina Birch, "Feminist Song," I Play My Bass Loud, Third Man, 2023

Gina Birch, "Causing Trouble Again," Trouble, Third Man, 2025

Gina Birch, "I Play My Bass Loud," I Play My Bass Loud, Third Man, 2023

the Raincoats, "The Void," The Raincoats, Rough Trade, 1979

the Raincoats, "In Love," The Raincoats, Rough Trade, 1979

the Raincoats, "Shouting Out Loud," Odyshape, Rough Trade, 1981

the Raincoats, "No One's Little Girl," Moving, Rough Trade, 1984

the Raincoats, "No Side to Fall In," The Raincoats, Rough Trade, 1979

the Raincoats, "Only Loved at Night," Odyshape, Rough Trade, 1981

the Raincoats, "Ooh Ooh La La La," Moving, Rough Trade, 1984

SPRINTS, "Something's Gonna Happen," All That Is Over, City Slang and Sub Pop, 2025

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