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Air Tight Ep. 154 | Underground Music, Counter-Culture News & Bold Free Thought

Welcome back to Air Tight, Episode 154, hosted by The Alex on Green Coast Radio — your home for independent radio, underground music, and counter-culture thought leadership. This week's episode delivers an eclectic mix of underground hits and sonic gems from across the spectrum, featuring music from legends and innovators like Charlie Musselwhite, Cleo Sol, Holly Golightly, SupaMan, Wax Tailor, Body Count, and many more. Whether you're a fan of gritty blues, soulful grooves, protest anthems, or experimental beats, this episode is packed with tracks that speak to freedom of expression, street culture, and new music discovery. Alongside the music, The Alex dives into a wild ride through current events with his signature underground lens. He shares a jaw-dropping story about a woman in Thailand who was mistakenly declared dead and nearly cremated while still alive. He also unpacks the upcoming Louvre ticket price increase for non-EU citizens, raising questions about cultural access and global equity. And in a thought-provoking segment, The Alex reflects on the growing concern of surveillance by AI assistants — a topic touching on freedom of thought, digital privacy, and life in a hyper-connected world. Listeners are encouraged to check out Unknown Airwaves on our YouTube channel for even more underground culture and music visuals. Don't forget to explore GreenCoastRadio.com and hit the "Station Gear" page for exclusive art, bold t-shirts, and perfect gift ideas for fans of independent music and counter-culture living. If you're into college radio, protest culture, altered states of mind, or simply discovering music that challenges the norm — this episode is for you. Stay free, stay curious, and keep it locked on Green Coast Radio. Find our EXCLUSIVE designs on Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/GreenCoastGear/shop?asc=u [https://www.redbubble.com/people/GreenCoastGear/shop?asc=u] Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34H91gFKjhosvdZGnHAVRn?si=e2b8303612544018 [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34H91gFKjhosvdZGnHAVRn?si=e2b8303612544018] Playlist Charlie Musselwhite - Christo Dedemptor Laney Jones - We Belong together Cleo Sol - Why don't your Blue Moon Marquee - Rollin' & Tumblin' Cari Cari - Machikko Antonio Aguilar - Triste Recuerdo George Carlin - Tired of Songs Holly Colightly - There's the End Hot Boogie Chillun - I'm Coming Home Kharii - Stardust Nico Rubio - Sirena Leopold & his Fiction - Golden Friends SupaMan - Godly Warriors Singapore Sing - Overdrive Ron Gallo - Poor Traits of the Artist Shannon Shaw - Goodbye Summer Wax Tailor - Heart Stop The Dutchess & The Dude - Reservoir Park The Replacements - Bastards of Young SurfBort - Lucky Body Count - Freedom of Speech

Air Tight #152 – Underground Music, Hemp Crackdown & COP30 Indigenous Protests

Air Tight #152 | Hosted by The Alex from Green Coast Radio, this episode is a rallying cry for the curious, the counter-culture, and the music-hungry. We're back with another sonic journey through the best in independent music, college radio energy, and underground beats you won't hear on mainstream stations. Whether you're here to discover new music, rediscover forgotten legends, or stay sharp on the fight for freedom of expression, this one's for you. This week, The Alex drops a genre-defying mix featuring the raw truth of Immortal Technique, the poetic rebellion of Bob Dylan, the smooth stylings of Nouvelle Vague, and the edgy pulse of Sex Mask — plus many more deep cuts and new finds from across the underground. Expect everything from dance tracks to political anthems — it's a soundtrack for the disenfranchised, the dreamers, and anyone craving real culture. We're not just spinning music — we're turning up the volume on the issues that matter. This episode dives into the U.S. government's escalating crackdown on hemp and cannabis, a silent war that threatens both personal freedom and the booming independent cannabis economy. Then we shift the lens to COP30, where indigenous activists are leading the charge for climate justice and demanding visibility on a global stage. And finally, we float through the trippy brilliance of the Amsterdam Light Festival, where tech, art, and urban rebellion converge in dazzling displays — a celebration of altered states of mind and creative resistance. Remember to check out Unknown Airwaves on our YouTube channel, where we spotlight independent artists, exclusive performances, and visuals that speak louder than algorithms. For the best in underground hits, independent radio, and counter-culture music, stay locked to Green Coast Radio — your home for eclectic sounds, freedom of speech, and that signature college radio rebellion. Looking for the perfect gift for the underground head in your life? Visit our Station Gear page at GreenCoastRadio.com to grab exclusive art, custom tees, and the kind of merch you can't get at the mall — because your t-shirt should say something. Something real. Air Tight is more than a show — it's a movement. Tune in, turn it up, and tap into the global frequency of resistance, rhythm, and underground culture. This is where freedom of expression, futurism, and street culture collide . Join us in the ongoing fight to be heard — and to hear what's real. Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6N9gow2Sz53UFwPLk41mWp?si=dfd36a4795ba4e87 [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6N9gow2Sz53UFwPLk41mWp?si=dfd36a4795ba4e87] Playlist ISTA - Megawatt Count Five - Pretty Big Mouth Kim Fowly - The Trip Glen Glenn - Everybody's Moving Bob Dylan - Boots of Spanish Leather English Teacher - The World Biggest Paving Slab Immortal Technique - Point of No Return Lipka - Loud Misun - Battlefield Love & Rockets - No New Tale to Tell Lucille Dupin - Ilusion Paquita La Del Barrio - Rata De Dos Patas Nouvelle Vague - I Melt with YOu NoName - Hundred Acres Nasantara Beats - Tamat Pixies - Gigantic Rikki Ililonga - Sheebeen Queen Pretenders - Middle of the Road Scarlett Reid - Black Heart Blues Sex Mask - How to be Cool at Parties The Dead Weather - Hustle & Cuss Waldeck - So Strong

Air Tight 151: Scary Movies & Undergrond Hits

Air Tight Ep. 151 is here, and The Alex is serving up another raw dose of underground sound and counter-culture stories straight from Green Coast Radio. Tune in for fresh tracks and rediscovered gems from The Stooges, CERO9, Radium Dolls, Taylor Grace, Goat, and more—perfect for fans of eclectic beats, underground music, and everything the algorithm ignores. This week's news goes deep: The U.S. DOJ targets cannabis users' gun rights in a move that sparks serious protest vibes, and two are arrested in a Louvre art heist that feels like a movie—but it's real life. Plus, The Alex shares five Halloween-ready scary movies that go beyond the obvious picks for anyone into altered states and fringe horror. Don't forget to check out Unknown Airwaves on YouTube for visual trips and underground music videos. And hit up GreenCoastRadio.com and grab some exclusive Station Gear—graphic tees and art for the real ones living outside the lines. Discover new music. Re-discover the classics. Stay underground. Playlist: The Stooges - Gimme Danger Buffalo Springfield - Mr. Soul Lightnin Hopkins - Bring Me My Shotgun Roy Orbison - Shahdaroba The Cramps - I was a teenage Warewolf Stray Cats - Rock this Town BlakRoc - On the Vista Cero39 - Siempre Charles Wright - Express Yourself Courtney Burnett - Stay in your Lane Fred again - You're a star Goat - Jormugandr Neil Francis - Show me the right Radium Dolls - Golden Boy Red Axes - Girl Robert Finley - Holy Ghost Party Terrence Martin - From My Heart & My Soul Taylor Grace - Fine Street Woman St. Paul & the Broken Bones - Ooo Wee The Only Ones - Another Girl Another Planet Tired Lion - Japan Tool - Forty Six & 2

Air Tight Ep. 150 - Haunted Hotels & Hot Music Hits

Tune in to another heady ride through the underground with Air Tight, the music discovery show hosted by The Alex from Green Coast Radio. This episode is packed with eclectic sounds and counter-culture conversations you won't hear anywhere else. Whether you're a diehard music fan or just digging deeper into what's next, this is your destination for fresh underground beats, thought-provoking dialogue, and rebellious energy. This week, The Alex drops a sonic setlist featuring artists on the fringe and rising from the shadows—including the raw traditional power of Young Spirit, the soul-soaked fire of Lola Young, the genre-bending mystery of Sinnerella, the politically-charged grooves of Corner Shop, Americana outlaw Zack Bryant, the dystopian synth vibes of Automatic, and many more underground artists worth obsessing over. This is music discovery at its finest—blending new sounds, rediscovered classics, and future favorites across the map of sound. But Air Tight isn't just about the music—it's a frequency for counter-culture thinkers, street-level futurists, and the curious-minded. In this episode, The Alex breaks down the bizarre and fascinating haunted hotel contest launched by El Cortez in Las Vegas. Yes, you can now win a stay in a haunted suite—and maybe bump into a few ghosts with a joint in hand. He also shares timely reminders on how to protest safely in the digital age, offering real-world advice to keep your message loud and your identity protected. And of course, the ongoing conversation around artificial intelligence and music gets deeper this week as The Alex explores the future of sound creation, questioning whether the soul of music can survive the rise of machine-made melodies. Don't miss the shoutout to Unknown Airwaves, our sister show on YouTube, where you can catch raw visuals from the front lines of underground and alternative culture. Subscribe now on YouTube @GreenCoastRadio to keep your ears and eyes open. And if you live the culture, it's time to wear it. Check out our exclusive collection of underground-inspired gear and gift-ready drops over at GreenCoastRadio.com—just hit the "Station Gear" tab to shop the styles that keep the counter-culture alive . Every purchase supports independent radio, real voices, and the freedom to be weird, wild, and woke. Air Tight is where music fans, comic book lovers, fringe thinkers, and protest poets come to connect, vibe, and resist. From underground hits to the future of AI, from haunted hotels to altered states of mind—this episode brings it all together. Stay weird. Stay loud. Stay tuned in to Green Coast Radio.

Air Tight Ep149: Underground Music Mix + Free Speech, Psilocybin Scams & Cashless Concerts

Strap in and tune out the noise with Air Tight Episode 149, hosted by The Alex on Green Coast Radio — the internet's home for underground beats, eclectic music discoveries, and raw counter-culture commentary. This episode is a deep dive into the strange, beautiful and sometimes bizarre world where underground music and alternative thinking collide. The Alex kicks things off with a sonic journey featuring an eclectic mix of new and rediscovered music from underground legends and rising renegades alike — including tracks from Aaron Fazer, Gray Hounds, James Tucker, Rio Costa, the timeless energy of Prince, and plenty more genre-bending surprises. If you're searching for new music, craving underground hits, or looking to rediscover sounds that never got their proper due, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Expect underground dance tracks, future nostalgia, and audio medicine for altered states of mind. But Air Tight isn't just about the music — The Alex steps into the cultural shadows with thought-provoking commentary on current events that matter to the fringe, the streetwise, and the forward-thinking. In this episode, he breaks down reports surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's alleged suspension and asks the big question: Is freedom of speech in America under attack? What happens when comedians and creatives start getting silenced? Then, The Alex shifts gears and sounds the alarm on the rise of shady websites selling fake psilocybin gummies. As more people explore the world of psychedelics and altered states, so too do the scammers. Also up for discussion: the growing trend of cashless-only music events. Are we witnessing the death of cash in the music scene? The Alex explains why this shift matters. Don't forget to check out Unknown Airwaves on our YouTube channel, where we dig even deeper into underground music, visuals, and fringe culture. And if you're looking for that perfect gift for someone impossible to shop for — or just want to upgrade your vibe — head over to GreenCoastRadio.com and hit the "Station Gear" page. That's where you'll find exclusive streetwear, original art, and your new favorite underground t-shirt. Stream this episode now — listen to Green Coast Radio, where underground music lives, counter-culture breathes, and the future of sound is always just getting started.