The Melancholic Optimism of Youth - NTS Radio

As @nts_radio turned 15, they invited NTS Supporters to make a mix that captures that strange, cinematic coming-of-age feeling.

This was my submission.

It wasn’t selected for the feature, but rather than let it gather dust, I’m sharing it with all you lovely people for Independence Day weekend. Consider it a soundtrack for long drives, late light, mild rebellion, and whatever else the weekend decides to become.

TRACKLIST

1. Front 242 - Controversy Between (Aerial Version)

2. Depeche Mode - Shame

3. Propaganda - Frozen Faces (Stephen Lipson Remix)

4. Secession - Touch (Early Version)

5. Ministry - I Wanted to Tell Her

6. Grauzone - Eisbär

7. New Order - Your Silent Face (2015 Remaster)

8. Camouflage - Neighbours

9. Voice Farm - Seeing Is Believing

10. Batang Frisco - Sewing Machine

11. Duran Duran - The Chauffeur

12. Depeche Mode - Little 15 (Demo Version)

Published July 2026