The Same has been played on NTS over 10 times, featured on 19 episodes and was first played on 16 May 2016.

There are several bands named The Same 1) Swedish punk band 2) UK Mod revival band 3) band from the Tampa Bay area 4) Minimal Electronic Music duo from Felixstowe, UK

1) The punk band The Same was formed in 1977 and played their first gig as Absolute Swine. After the concert the guitarrist Tomas Broman quit and the new setting became Peter Byström (vocals), Per Kraft (guitarr), Mats-Olof ”Moses” Nilsson (bass) and Magnus Holmén (drums). Before their final gig at Hedbergska skolan 25/11-77, they also played at Club Mysack as Pete & the Percolators.

2) A UK Mod revival band best known for the Movements b/w Wild About You single released in 1980 (some re-issues have the a+b sides flipped) Stephen Rose (vocals, guitar), Pete (Bass)

3) A band from the Tampa Bay area, FL. Members included Ryan Metcalf - guitar/vox/trumpet, Chase Leonard - drums (2003 to 2004, 2006 to 2008), Brian Schanck - bass/synth, Damon Harper - drums/vox (2005)

4) Minimal Electronic Duo from Felixstowe, UK. Consisting of Robert Cox (Casio VL Tone) and partner Florence Atkinson (Vocals). Released first LP - Synch or Swim, in 1981. Followed by a 7" Single in 1982.