Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Radio BSOTS show #152 - BUCKWILD: The Shouting Match Never Really Ended... (pt. 2)



Without you, this show is an exercise in ego surrounded by harmonics.  Leave feedback at 1-206-278-0751 or the Speakpipe page, or email us at radiobsots@gmail.com.

If there is one picture that perfectly describes my Endless Shouting Matches period of podcasting, this would cover it.  I really was over the top on this show, but at least I can laugh about it now.  Besides that, this laid the groundwork for BSOTS GONE (buck)WILD, so it can't be all bad.  And there was some pretty cool music featured on this hot mess of a show.  The truth is that it wasn't meant to stick around longer than it did.  And I am more than okay with that.




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This episode's track list:

1.  A Tribe Called Red - "Burn Your Village To The Ground" (2014) {FREE DOWNLOAD}
2.  80's Babies - "3Fifths" (2014) {Bandcamp (name your price)}
3.  John Oswald - "Power'" (2001) {Amazon MP3}
4.  Fishbone - "Faceplant Scorpion Backpinch" (2007) {iTunes}
5.  John Rifle - "Billboard (pt. 1)" (2002) {Last FM}
6.  Conscious - "Traffic Niggahs: The Title" (2006)
7.  Saul Williams - "Telegram" (2004) {iTunes}
8.  Friendly Fires - "Paris" (2008) {iTunes}
9.  Bloc Party - "She's Hearing Voices" (2005) {iTunes}
10.  O.B.E. - "Sex Offender" (2006)
11.  Cars & Trains - "Broken Streetlamp Serenade" (2006) {iTunes}
12.  Tom Waits - "How's It Gonna End" (2004) {iTunes}
13.  Mark Templeton - "As The Day Grows Longer" (2007) {FREE DOWNLOAD}

Theme music produced by Cy Tru (featuring vocals by Jonny Sonic).  ID drops courtesy of Anji Bee and Fave.  Background music includes "Pop Champagne (instrumental)" by Jim Jones and "Vanity (instrumental)" by Badluck.  Cameo appearances from The Hired Gun and Jersey Todd.

Other key info:
The Music Podcast Consortium's Facebook Fan Page
Macedonia on Mixcloud
Macedonia's Tumblr Page
Black Podcasters United Facebook Fan Page
BSOTS 151 - BUCKWILD: The Shouting Match Never Really Ended (pt.1)
The Comic Book Chronicles podcast on the Cold Slither Podcast Network

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Radio BSOTS show #151 - BUCKWILD: The Shouting Match Never Really Ended... (pt.1)



Without you, this show is an audience of one and I already know what it sounds like.  Leave feedback at 1-206-278-0751 or the Speakpipe page, or email us at radiobsots@gmail.com.

I feel the need to leave 2014 on a silly note and poke some fun at myself at the same time.  The BSOTS GONE (buck)WILD shows always provide a chance for me to inject some humor back into the podcast.  This show unearths some footage from a BSOTS spinoff called *endless shouting matches with yourself*.  It ran for 16 episodes (July 2006 - March 2008) and had an "anything goes" type of format.  My rants took center stage while the music added some sonic relief.  The truth is that *endless shouting matches* laid the foundation for the "buckwild" experience to exist within the BSOTS channel.

The spoken word piece that appears before the opening credits is one that I wrote back in January of 2000.  I first recorded it for episode #2 of *endless shouting matches*.  A re-recorded version appears on a previous "buckwild" episode (show #86, to be precise).  I had fun listening back to some of this footage and hopefully, you will as well.  But seeing as how this episode was recorded between a pair of non-indictments for police officers, the audio that opens the show places Eric Garner's demise into proper context regarding American history with a little help from Melissa Harris-Perry.



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This episode's track list:


1.  Jason Randall Smith (Macedonia) - "Spill" (2006)
2.  Foreknown - "Minivan" (2014) {FREE DOWNLOAD | iTunes}
3.  The Evolution Control Committee - "Hillbilly Beatboxing'" (2010) {FREE DOWNLOAD}
4.  El-P - "Smithereens" (2007) {Discogs}
5.  K.K./Overnite/Sway - "Gather Round" (2005)
6.  Universal Truth - "Rock City" (2005)
7.  7L & Esoteric - "Daisycutta feat. Kool Keith" (2006) {iTunes}
8.  Drop Squad - "The Drop" (2014) {Music Alley}
9.  Jonny Sonic - "Bourbon Sass" (2006) {FREE DOWNLOAD}
10.  Chicks On Speed - "Turn Of The Century" (2000) {iTunes}
11.  The Coup - "My Favorite Mutiny" (2006) {iTunes}
12.  Foreknown - "The Quartermaster" (2014) {FREE DOWNLOAD | iTunes}
13.  Planet Asia & Tzarizm - "Via Satellite (feat. MidaZ the BEAST & Casual)" (2014) {iTunes}

Theme music produced by Cy Tru (featuring vocals by Jonny Sonic).  ID drop courtesy of Anji Bee.  Background music includes "Pop Champagne (instrumental)" by Jim Jones and "Vanity (instrumental)" by Badluck.

Other key info:
The Music Podcast Consortium's Facebook Fan Page
Macedonia on Mixcloud
Macedonia's Tumblr Page
Black Podcasters United Facebook Fan Page
BSOTS 150 - A Blackout Friday Blends Session
BSOTS 149 - Grooves and Gratitude
LS Rules podcast
Spawn On Me podcast

Friday, November 28, 2014

Radio BSOTS show #150 - A Blackout Friday Blends Session



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This episode turned out much different than originally intended.  This was supposed to be the episode where I revisited a BSOTS spinoff show from my early days of podcasting.  However, some things happened recently in America (Ferguson, MO to be precise) that made my shift my focus.  A playlist began to build in my head to help me deal with the rage and the sadness that I was feeling.  So I figured I'd share, just in case there was any one out there that needed a mix like this in their lives, too.

It's not the first time that I've made a show like this.  And it probably won't be the last.  Honestly, I look forward to the day where making shows like these won't be necessary, but some major changes would have to take place in this country for that to happen.  In the meantime, I'll let the music do the talking.  There are enough talkers in this world; I'm doing what I can to learn how to be a good listener.  The world needs more of those.



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This episode's track list:

1.  Jaimeo Brown - "Mean World" (2013) {iTunes}
2.  Janinah Burnett & Ahmed Sirour - "Soon I Will Be Done" (2014) {FREE DOWNLOAD}
3.  Jasiri X - "Do We Need To Start A Riot?'" (2012) {Bandcamp}
4.  Kidkanevil - "All Is Lost" (2014) {Bandcamp}
5.  Daru Jones - "They Don't Believe You / Tell Them" (2011) {FREE DOWNLOAD}
6.  Bates - "The Hate" (2014)
7.  Yoggyone - "Any Ideas (feat. Muhsinah)" (2014) {Bandcamp}
8.  The Black Opera - "Black Friday" (2014) {FREE DOWNLOAD}
9.  Dream Warriors - "You Think I Don't Know" (1994) {Discogs}
10.  J-Live - "I Am A Man (American Justice)" (2014) {Bandcamp}
11.  Fold - "We Must Speak feat. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." (2011) {Bandcamp}
12.  Nina Simone - "Revolution" (1969) {iTunes}
13.  Eugene McDaniels - "Love Letter To America" (1970) {iTunes}
14.  Propaganda - "Three Cord Bond" (2014) {FREE DOWNLOAD | iTunes}
15.  Geez N' Gosh - "Nobody Knows... / We Call On Him" (2002) {Discogs}

ID drops courtesy of Darren Keith Wyatt from the My Love For Music podcast.

Other key info:
The Music Podcast Consortium's Facebook Fan Page
Macedonia on Mixcloud
Macedonia's Tumblr Page
Black Podcasters United Facebook Fan Page

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Radio BSOTS show #149 - Grooves and Gratitude



Without you, this show is simply rhythms and vocals in a vacuum.  Leave feedback at 1-206-278-0751 or the Speakpipe page, or email us at radiobsots@gmail.com.


Radio BSOTS celebrated its 9th Anniversary in August of this year.  Between a much-needed vacation and the back-to-school/work whirlwind that was September, I am just getting around to completing this episode, but that's okay.  It gives me an excuse to stretch out for this one and play cuts from artists that I've been supporting since the early days of this podcast while surrounding them with new cuts coming in from all over the planet.  Not only that, but I wanted to set some time aside to show love to the listeners and my fellow podcasters who have supported me throughout the years.

This episode includes a BSOTS GONE (buck)WILD mini-mix entitled "The Ferguson Suite," which was inspired by the murder of Michael Brown by police officer Darren Wilson and the protests that took place this past Summer in Ferguson, MO.  The mix includes excerpts from a Black Agenda Radio commentary by Glen Ford entitled "America: Young Black Men Have No Right To Life" as well as brief remarks from poet Nikki Giovanni taken from "Introduction to In The Spirit of Martin."  The visceral cut from Jasiri X and the heart-breaking plea from J. Cole not only speak to the immediacy of the Ferguson situation, but to the growing trend of Black lives snuffed out by police brutality.  At the same time, works from Ms. Lauren Hill, Mystic and the late Amiri Baraka help put things in a historical context, shedding light on just how long the struggle for freedom has been taking place.

Whether you're a first-time listener or a long-time listener, I truly hope that you enjoy this episode and will continue to check out future shows.  Love and respect...



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This episode's track list:
1.  Kidkanevil  - "Butterfly/Satellite feat Cuushe & submerse" (2014) {Bandcamp}
2.  Very Tall Stories - "Don't Lose Your Cool" (2014) {iTunes}
3.  Bishop Nehru - "You Stressin'" (2014) {iTunes}
4.  Stacie Aamon - "Where You Are" (2014) {FREE DOWNLOAD}
5.  The GrooveblasterAnji Bee - "Southern Heat" (2014) {iTunes}
6.  80s Babies - "I Digress" (2014) {Bandcamp (name your price)}
7.  Kalbata & Mixmonster - "Congo Beat The Drum" (2014) {iTunes}
8.  Mr. Fresh - "Deep (feat. C3)" (2014) {Bandcamp (name your price)}
9.  All Urban Outfield - "Lurkers" (2014) {FREE DOWNLOAD}
10.  The Impossebulls - "Subterranean Homesick Blues" (2014) {FREE DOWNLOAD}
11.  Prince Fatty Meets Nostalgia 77 - "Seven Nation Army Dub feat. Dennis Alcapone" (2014) {iTunes}
12.  Jamod Allah - "Cry For The Children" (2014) {FREE DOWNLOAD}
13.  Sonzeira - "Southern Freeez (feat. Emanuelle Araújo)" (2014) {iTunes}
14.  Omar - "Stop War, Make Love" (2014) {to be released October 20th}
15.  Jonny Sonic - "Conduit" (2014) {to be released this Fall}
16.  Soul Inscribed - "Dream State (DJ Kiva Remix)" (2014) {FREE DOWNLOAD}
17.  Jasiri X - "212°" (2014) {FREE DOWNLOAD}
18.  Mystic - "Country Roads" (2014) {FREE DOWNLOAD}
19.  J. Cole - "Be Free" (2014) {Soundcloud}
20.  Amiri Baraka - "Why Is We Americans? (excerpt)" (2012) {YouTube}
21.  Ms. Lauryn Hill - "Black Rage (sketch)" (2014) {FREE DOWNLOAD}
22.  Sun Dula & Sam.i.Am the Son - "Drop" (2014) {to be released}
23.  Hired Gun - "Midnight Sun" (2013) {YouTube}

ID drops courtesy of Mr. Fresh, Anji Bee, Fave, DJ Diva, EJ Flavors, Jonny Sonic, Stan Smith, and Hired Gun.  Background music consists of "germinal ring" by Cyclops Joint, "bathing" by Techniken Defunkus, "Leave A Note (Instrumental)" by Silhouette Brown, and "Vanity (Instrumental)" by BADLUCK.

Other key info:
The Music Podcast Consortium's Facebook Fan Page
Macedonia on Mixcloud
Macedonia's Tumblr Page
Black Podcasters United Facebook Fan Page
The Chillcast With Anji Bee
Cold Slither Podcast Network
The DigiKast
Flowink
Friday Favecast
Hard Knock Radio
Operation Cubicle
Solipsistic Nation
This Week In Blackness

("i never have to tell you to get down to my sh*t 'cuz I know that you already are...")

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Radio BSOTS show #148 - Label Profile: Tru Thoughts


It was only a matter of time before I dedicated an entire show to the Tru Thoughts label.  So much of their discography got love from BSOTS last year that it was inevitable.  The fact that the imprint celebrates its 15th Anniversary this year was all the excuse I needed to finally play some Tru Thoughts tunes that Camp Lo-Fi hasn't gotten around to yet.  Beyond that, their releases for 2014 alone warrant some serious attention.  If you're not familiar with Tru Thoughts, consider this episode your inroad to one of the best independent labels on earth.

FYI:  Tru Thoughts recently announced a 15th Anniversary box set releasing in late October of this year.  It sounds like this thing is going to be jam-packed full of goodness, so diehard fans of the label need to seriously consider copping one for themselves.  Check the promotional video below for a teaser and visit truthoughts15.com for more details.





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This episode's track list:

1.  Rodney P  - "Success (feat. Harleighblu & Renegade Brass Band)" (2013) {iTunes}
2.  Lost Midas - "Head Games (feat. Audris)" (2014) {iTunes}
3.  Mark de Clive-Lowe & The Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra - "Heaven" (2013) {iTunes}
4.  Kylie Auldist - "In A Week, In A Day (Ashley Beedle's Streetsoul Edit)" (2010) {iTunes}
5.  Quantic Y Su Conjunto Los Miticos Del Ritmo - "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" (2013) {iTunes}
6.  Peshay - "Vanguard" (2014) {iTunes}
7.  Titeknots - "Wordy" (2013) {iTunes}
8.  Quantic & Alice Russell - "Magdalena (feat. Combo Bárbaro)" (2013) {iTunes}
9.  Harleighblu - "Sittin' By The Window (Radio Edit)" (2014) {iTunes}
10.  Natural Self - "Street Spirit" (2010) {iTunes}
11.  Werkha - "Sidesteppin' (feat. Bryony Jarman-Pinto)" (2014) {iTunes}
12.  Anchorsong - "Plum Rain" (2011) {iTunes}
13.  Lanu - "Mother Earth (feat. Aloe Blacc & Quantic)" (2011) {iTunes}
14.  Sleepin' Giantz - "Badungdeng (Clean Version)" (2012) {iTunes}
15.  Hint - "Crash And Burn (C.O.N.E. Remix) [feat. Natalie Storm]" (2012) {iTunes}
16.  Drumagick - "Carreira (Drumagick Extended Running Mix)" (2012) {iTunes}
17.  Menagerie - "Leroy And The Lion" (2012) {iTunes}

ID drops courtesy of Bazooka Joe, Aspektz, EJ Flavors, and Stan Smith.  Theme music produced by Cy Tru.  Background music consists of "germinal ring" by Cyclops Joint and "Leave A Note (Instrumental)" by Silhouette Brown.

Other key info:
The Music Podcast Consortium's Facebook Fan Page
Macedonia on Mixcloud
Macedonia's Tumblr Page
Unfold with Robert Luis
DJ Center Live In Oakland
Flowink.com Artist Spotlight Mix:  Massive Attack
Flowink.com Artist Spotlight Mix:  Minnie Riperton

("there's something divine in this...")

Monday, June 16, 2014

Radio BSOTS show #147 - BUCKWILD: Advanced Cautious Optimism



Some killer covers of Outkast, Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force, and Gary Numan.  Musical tributes to DJ Rashad and the 100th Anniversary of Sun Ra's birth.  Pete Rock remixes Yo La Tengo.  A seriously on-point critique of present-day education.  The first two songs ever played on Radio BSOTS.  And A Tribe Called Red remixes traditional pow wow music with rebel-rousing results.

Oh yeah, I introduce a new word within the first five minutes:  "ratchetivity."  I think it will catch on.

Do not attempt to adjust your podcatcher.  BSOTS has gone BUCKWILD once again...




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This episode's track list:

1.  The Custodian of Records - "A Word With Grasshopper" (2009) {FREE DOWNLOAD}
2.  Blackhouse - "Make A Choice" (1987) {Bandcamp}
3.  Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - "Spottie" (2010) {FREE DOWNLOAD}
4.  813 - "Espoir Voyage (LiL TExAS Remix)" (2013) {Beatport}
5.  Manix - "Pull Up Tune" (2013) {Beatport}
6.  Propaganda - "Bored Of Education" (2014) {FREE DOWNLOAD | iTunes}
7.  CSC Funk Band - "A Troll's Soiree (Live at WFMU Record Fair)" (2011) {FREE DOWNLOAD}
8.  Extra T's - "E.T. Boogie" (1982) {iTunes}
9.  Man Parrish - "Hip Hop, Be Bop (Don't Stop)" (1982) {iTunes}
10.  Lightnin' Rod - "Sport" (1973) {iTunes}
11.  Yo La Tengo - "Here To Fall (Pete Rock Remix)" (2010) {iTunes}
12.  Traxman - "Rock You" (2012) {iTunes}
13.  DJ Rashad, MoonDoctoR & FreshtillDef - "We Get High (feat. DJ Spinn)" (2014)
14.  Twilight 22 - "Siberian Nights" (1984) {iTunes}
15.  Breakout - "Planet Rock Pt. 1" (2006) {Discogs}
16.  Cookin' On Three Burners - "Cars" (2013) {iTunes}
17.  Northern Cree - "Red Skin Girl (A Tribe Called Red Remix)" (2012) {FREE DOWNLOAD}
18.  MED - "Classic feat. Talib Kweli (Dexter Remix)" (2014) {Stones Throw Store}
19.  Willie The Kid & Bronze Nazareth - "The Guilt" (2014) {iTunes}
20.  Tricky - "A Song For Yukiko" (2001) {iTunes}
21.  Hade - "RASHAD" (2014) {FREE DOWNLOAD}
22.  Érick d'Orion - "Mach 100 For Mister Ra" (2006) {FREE DOWNLOAD}

ID drops courtesy of Anji Bee, EJ Flavors, and Fave.  Theme music produced by Cy Tru featuring Jonny Sonic.  Background music consists of "Pop Champagne (instrumental)" by Jim Jones, "The Sauce (instrumental)" by De La Soul, "germinal ring" by Cyclops Joint, and "Vanity (Instrumental)" by Badluck.

Other key info:
The Music Podcast Consortium's Facebook Fan Page
Macedonia on Mixcloud
Macedonia's Tumblr Page
Prototype of Nu-Soul 38
Anatomy Of A Podcast: The State Of Radio BSOTS
Check out previous "buckwild" episodes

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Welcome to Camp Lo-Fi...again...



Simply claiming this spot in cyberspace for myself, an extension of home base that allows me to be more flexible with how this podcast is presented.

Hip-hop at the core.  Soul and funk as protective layers.  Electronic music for a comfy robe.  And jazz weaving its way in and out of the gaps.

If you love the aforementioned genres, then I encourage you to check out the show and tell a friend.  Social media continuity can be found via Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and Tumblr.  If you care to subscribe, Radio BSOTS is located within within the iTunes podcast directory and is available to stream via Mixcloud.  For all my smartphone massive on the check-in, this show can also be found on Stitcher Radio as well as Tune In.

Sometimes it's best to just let the music do the talking, so if you've never heard the show before, here's what you can expect...




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