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.
The Raincoats: Gina Burch
Gina Burch made a big impression with The Raincoats, but is still making great music on her own solo albums: I Play My Bass Loud and 2025's Trouble.
Geoff Travis of Rough Trade Records
Geoff Travis had a unique perspective on the first album by The Raincoats as one of the people who made sure it was recorded and released to the public.
The Raincoats: Ana da Silva
Ana da Silva plays guitar and sings in The Raincoats. Here she also shares the story of how Kurt Cobain found her.
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, 2021
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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