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All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to [email protected]. Record a voice message and send it my way or leave one at the Speakpipe page! You can subscribe to Radio BSOTS via the following options: RSS feed ||| Apple Podcasts ||| Spotify ||| Mixcloud Amazon Music ||| Goodpods ||| TuneIn ||| iHeartRadio Connect with Camp Lo-Fi via social media: Mastodon | Threads | Facebook | Instagram This episode's track list (title / artist / source / license): 1. Like Comment Share and Subscribe (ft. Mirtel Pohla) by Rando Arand [Bandcamp] (2025) 2. Squares And Melodies by BTB [Enough Records] (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2025) 3. Apple by Sami Konzo [Phonocake] (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2026) 4. 225 Santa Monica by Eko_Fisk & Gears In The Rain [Zenapolae] (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2025) 5. The Long Retreat by Birocratic [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2022) August of 2026 marks the 21st anniversary of Radio BSOTS. For several years now, I have quietly celebrated in August when the show turns another year older. This year, I decided to give myself a gift: permission to walk away. The podcasting landscape has changed drastically in the past 20 years. And yes, everything must change. Had it remained stagnant or frozen in time, it more than likely would not be as popular as it is now. I feel like I'm a product of a different era, and I question often whether or not I'm built for podcasting's present age. I'll do my best to explain, but I know myself enough to know that I enjoy the process of recording and editing an episode, the process of putting it together. Everything that comes after that...not so much. And all signs as of late are pointing towards stepping away from this mode of expression as a creator. I still love podcasts. I still believe in the potential intimacy factor that makes creating and listening to episodes so engaging and enjoyable. And thankful that I got to produce episodes of my own show for this long and for all of the music and artists Camp Lo-Fi championed along the way. This is not the last episode, but I'm closer to it than I've ever been. Thank you for listening. Theme music edited by Macedonia. (Much love and thanks to Cy Tru for the original theme.) ID drop from Kahlief Adams of Spawn On Me. Other key info: Macedonia on Mixcloud Fading Into Obscurity presents What's Your Path, Man? (Side A) Netlabel Assembly 2026 – Sunday, August 16 The Pivot - What Happens When You Ask "What's Next?" with Twila Dang & Dominic Lawson The content of this episode has been released under a CC-BY-SA license. All works within this episode retain their original releases. See the show notes at the BSOTS blog for more information.

All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to [email protected]. Record a voice message and send it my way or leave one at the Speakpipe page! You can subscribe to Radio BSOTS via the following options: RSS feed ||| Apple Podcasts ||| Spotify ||| Mixcloud Amazon Music ||| Goodpods ||| TuneIn ||| iHeartRadio Connect with Camp Lo-Fi via social media: Mastodon | Threads | Facebook | Instagram Had I been more responsible this time around, this episode would have been shared with the world at least a month before Netlabel Day 2026 took place, not as the event is happening. Here's the inescapable fact about life, though...it just...keeps...lifing. At any rate, 90% of the show is comprised of Creative Commons licensed cuts, including a mini-documentary in support of the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine, a Playstation-inspired drum and bass joint from MICROMECHA, and a collaboration between Devin Morrison and Moonchild's Amber Navran. Give a brother 50 minutes, if you please. As always, I thank you for your time and your ears. This episode's track list (title / artist / source / license): 1. Baloney Syrup by Birocratic, G Mills, and K-Magic [Bandcamp] (CC-BY 4.0) (2026) 2. Halve-Life by Rav x KB x Scuare [Bandcamp] (CC-BY 4.0) (2020) 3. Thief and the Bell by Mary Sue and the Clementi Sound Appreciation Club [Rucksack] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2025) 4. Re:Generations by Sam Sellers [Bandcamp] (2024) 5. Gentleman Featuring QuianaNadine by cdk [ccMixter] (CC-BY-NC 4.0) (2025) 6. The Web We've Built: Documentary by Chris Frieland [Internet Archive] (CC-BY 4.0) (2025) 7. Pruneface by Tab + Anitek [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2025) 8. Brie by Shayhan [Bandcamp] (CC-BY 4.0) (2025) 9. Nu Beginning (Feat. Amber Navran) by Devin Morrison [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2021) 10. Disk Encryption by MICROMECHA [Bandcamp] (CC-BY 4.0) (2025) Theme music by Cy Tru (edited by Macedonia). ID drops from Morganics, DarrenKeith, Mr. Ivory Snow, EJ Flavors, and Mr. Fitz a.k.a. Techniken Defunkus. Other key info: Macedonia on Mixcloud Show no. 190 - BUCKWILD: Fun Is Serious Business Show no. 191 - But First...Music: Netlabel Day 2025 PCP#866… Ports Of Call…(Netlabel Day 2026 Part 1 of 3) Modern Brews & Beats Queue Points They Reminisce Over You Episode 100 - JAŸ-Z: Reasonable Doubt 30th Anniversary Mood Machine: The Rise Of Spotify and the Cost of the Perfect Playlist The content of this episode has been released under a CC-BY-SA license. All works within this episode retain their original releases. See the show notes at the BSOTS blog for more information.

All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to [email protected]. Record a voice message and send it my way or leave one at the Speakpipe page! You can subscribe to Radio BSOTS via the following options: RSS feed ||| Apple Podcasts ||| Spotify ||| Mixcloud Amazon Music ||| Goodpods ||| TuneIn ||| iHeartRadio Connect with Camp Lo-Fi via social media: Mastodon | Threads | Facebook | Instagram **SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM FOR THE FULL TRACK LIST** Monday, July 14, 2025 marked my second time around hosting a takeover of the Netlabel Day Radio stream. For two hours, I got to share a bunch of Creative Commons licensed tracks live from my living room. I'm always thankful for opportunities like this and I gotta give a shoutout to my big brother and Netlabel Day facilitator Omar Willey for entrusting me with another 120 minutes to go live. Honestly, I'm grateful to share music with any and all that are willing to take the time to listen. I'm always amazed at what I'm able to find within the CC music virtual bins. Among the featured netlabels are active imprints like blocSonic, Business Casual, Jumpsuit, Flowerpot, Dusted Wax Kingdom, and Monster Jinx. Thanks to the Internet Archive, I was also able to include works from netlabels that ended their run over 5, 10, or even 15 years ago like Melodica and Subwise. And whenever I can represent for labels that are indie staples like Stones Throw or Atjazz Record Co., I consider that a bonus. Other cuts were discovered on Bandcamp, Free Music Archive, and Jamendo. A little digging goes a long way, resulting in a freeform mix of hip-hop, soul, jazz, rock, and various forms of electronic music. Some brief corrections: "Not Myself" by Lovespirals was listed as Creative Commons (some rights reserved) at the time of the broadcast, but now is under full copyright (all rights reserved). And I announced that "Drifting Dawn" by Abigail Press was released on Trippin' The Rift, which is incorrect. It was actually released on Melodica, a netlabel from years past that I stumbled upon on the Internet Archive. And about halfway through, I mentioned Willam Maggos and his podcast Culture War Radio. Unfortunately, his show is no longer producing new episodes, but I shared part of his CC music manifesto from the podcast website during the livestream as it was a sentiment that I wholeheartedly agree with. His latest post on the Democracy Of Reach website continues that line of thought and is well worth reading. As this episode unfolds, keep your ears on the alert for verses from Chuck D of Public Enemy and Kool Keith of Ultramagnetic MCs and Dr. Octagon fame. There's a live cut by APB recorded at the WFMU studios and even a Latin jazz joint that dates back to 1968. A little something for many, and hopefully served up in a way that makes sonic sense. If you need an extended session for your next road trip or just some tunes to get you through your work day, I certainly hope that this episode provides what you're looking for. This episode's track list (title / artist / source / license): 1. Manual Retro by Night Owl Committee [Free Music Archive] (CC-BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2013) 2. Snakes by Rephazer [Kahvi Collective] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2024) 3. Thrive, Despite by A. Billi Free & The Lasso [Mello Music Group] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2022) 4. Not Myself by Lovespirals [Bandcamp] (2024) 5. One Of These Days by Alinah Sipps [Subwise] (CC-BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2009) 6. Answers by mary sue [bie Records] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2023) 7. Three More Hours (Featuring Ketsa) by Donnie Ozone [blocSonic] (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2024) 8. Alright Anyway Ft. Taelor Gray by Shon Tha Phenom [Jamendo] (CC-BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2022) 9. Don't Call Me by Gwen Rose [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2025) 10. Scenic Route by Jerry Paper [Stones Throw] (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2024) 11. Mamaye by Sampology [Jus Like Music] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2010) 12. Xamar by Dexter Story [Soundway] (CC-BY-ND 4.0) (2015) 13. How Not to Die (Featuring Chuck D) by Headsnack [blocSonic] (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2023) 14. Electric Mind ft. Kool Keith by The Polish Ambassador [Jumpsuit] (CC-BY-NC 4.0) (2022) 15. Greenery by DarkSunn [Monster Jinx] (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2024) 16. Untitled by Ras G [dublab] (CC-BY 4.0) (2021) 17. The Mind Is Not Inside The Head by The Oddvisers [Discordian] (2024) 18. Remains Of The Day by Wizard Of Loneliness [Business Casual] (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2024) 19. I Am Not What I Buy by Mr. Princess [Flowerpot] (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2024) 20. Swarm Of Bees by Dug [Flowerpot] (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2024) 21. Budding ornithologists are weary of tired analogies by milo [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2011) 22. Faces by Basement Skylights [Dusted Wax Kingdom] (CC-BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2012) 23. Drifting Dawn by Abigail Press [Melodica] (CC-BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2012) 24. VIBRAÇÃO by Alexander Flood [Atjazz Record Co.] (CC-BY 4.0) (2024) 25. Welcome To The Party by Har-You Percussion Group [ESP-Disk] (CC-BY-NC-ND 3.0) (1968) 26. One Day (Live at WFMU) by APB [Free Music Archive] (CC-BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2011) Other key info: Macedonia on Mixcloud Show #188 - Netlabel Day Radio Takeover (2024) BSOTS Guest Mix for The Neighborhood Feast Netlabel Week 2025 Panels Four Sundays Ago (thoughts on Banjee Boombox ATL) The content of this episode has been released under a CC-BY-SA license. All works within this episode retain their original releases. See the show notes at the BSOTS blog for more information.

All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to [email protected]. Record a voice message and send it my way or leave one at the Speakpipe page! You can subscribe to Radio BSOTS via the following options: RSS feed ||| Apple Podcasts ||| Spotify ||| Mixcloud Amazon Music ||| Goodpods ||| TuneIn ||| iHeartRadio Connect with Camp Lo-Fi via social media: Mastodon | Threads | Facebook | Instagram This episode's track list (title / artist / source / license): 1. 51st State, Eh? Rock Mix feat. Admiral Bob by J.Lang [ccMixter] (CC-BY 4.0) (2025) 2. I Am Him by Jericho Jackson (Elzhi & Khrysis) [Nature Sounds] (CC-BY 3.0) (2025) 3. Buried Alive by JP Reynolds [Bandcamp] (CC-BY 3.0) (2025) 4. Move Around by SoSoon [Bandcamp] (2025) 5. It's a Quarantine Thing (feat. Mega Ran) by Doctor Popular [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-SA 3.0) (2020) 6. The Democrats by Carsie Blanton [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-SA 3.0) (2024) 7. Shenanigans feat. Conscious and Sum by Core Rhythm [Bandcamp] (2010) 8. Texas Democracy Under Attack by Salanje [Jamendo] (CC-BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2025) 9. Staring At The Sun by The Dread [Free Music Archive] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2015) 10. Relief Checks by Mikal Amin & Mista Mayday [Bandcamp] (2024) 11. What A World (feat. I Rebel) by Wiseman [ccMixter] (CC-BY-NC 4.0) (2024) Sometimes when I need inspiration to tap into that "buckwild" energy for an upcoming episode, I'll return to a film that I have referenced on this show several times over the years: God Bless America, released in 2011 and written/directed by Bobcat Goldthwait. It's a dark comedy that's meant to be satirical, but I just watched it again and in 2025, it would be funnier if it didn't feel like a brutally honest reflection of present-day life in the USA. It all feels upside down right now and unbearably cruel. In one scene, Frank (the protagonist of the movie) asks his co-worker a question that I often ask myself: "Why have a civilization anymore if we no longer are interested in being civilized?" Whenever my mind gets stuck on that question, that usually means that it's time for BSOTS to get BUCKWILD. I started recording this in November thinking that it would be finished and online during my birthday month, but to no avail. Cold symptoms slowed me down midway through the month and its effect may be noticeable during my voice overs in the second half of the episode. Strangely enough, I think that the cold gave me just the right amount of irritation that I needed during my final talk break in defense of podcasting for fun. I'm probably one of the last podcasters that will admit to doing that, but I'm also a creative being who takes issue with referring to my work as "content," and I'll never make it in the industry with that attitude. The "buckwild" episodes are always a great time to play some music with abrasive energy and irreverent personality. "Shenanigans" feels like the lynchpin cut of the show. Released at least 15 years ago, it's still potent in its lyricism and production. Respect due to my brother Mtume Gant f/k/a Core Rhythm, who attacks the microphone on this joint alongside Conscious and Sum. "Relief Checks" is that "barely making it" working class / working poor sentiment that I'm sure a lot of stateside residents can relate to right about now. Much like Mtume, I've been representing for the music of Mikal Amin for as long as I've been producing this show. Mikal and producer Mista Mayday share a friendship that goes back 30 years, and it's always great to hear these two still gettin' it in for the love of hip-hop. The JP Reynolds joint hit me like a ton of bricks. "Buried Alive" is the opening cut of his new E.P. REVIVAL: The Cutting Room Floor. Due to the vulnerability captured in JP's voice as he spit these lyrics, I felt like he had eavesdropped on my emotions at the time that I heard it. If it's a dog eat dog world, then the Trump admistration is all too ready to hand out stars-and-stripes-ridden milkbone boxer briefs to the majority of America's citizens. I was able to find a few Creative Commons tunes that reflect the times. "The Democrats" by Carsie Blanton sums up my thoughts leading up to the 2024 Presidential election while Salanje's "Texas Democracy Under Attack" drops the listener in the middle of a protest. J. Lang's "51st State, Eh? (Rock Mix)" adds a little levity to the show, but it's also a bit sobering in retrospect. Remember when Trump wanting Canada to be the 51st state was the craziest thing he said this year? Way too much has happened since then. And because we're only five years removed from the global standstill brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, I included "It's A Quarantine Thing" by Doctor Popular, featuring spot-on lyrical commentary from Mega Ran. It's also worth mentioning that I grabbed an opening monologue from a previous "buckwild" episode released eight years ago and it feels like it could've been recorded yesterday. Its subject matter is in perfect sync with the politically charged music selections featured within this episode. I always look forward to the audio surprises that I stumble upon while on Bandcamp. Such is the case with Jericho Jackson, the collaborative efforts of Elzhi (emcee) and Khrysis (producer). If you follow these artists, then you understand what a blessing it is to have even a handful of their songs in the Creative Commons canon. "I Am Him" is a head nod essential. Meanwhile, "Move Around" by SoSoon (a single from his recently released album Life Be Life'ing) is a boom bap ode to the NYC subway system. The Dread's "Staring At The Sun" sits at the intersection of rock and hip-hop while Wiseman's "What A World" closes out the show leaning into the double time rhythms of drum and bass. It's a lot served up in just under a hour, but the "buckwild" episodes tend to move fast. It's the occasional primal scream for the podcast feed that serves as a sonic middle finger to everything worth leaving behind in 2025 (but may still grab hold of our heels as we enter 2026). Here goes nothin'...and I hope that you enjoy the ride. P.S. I mention a guest appearance on Mtume's podcast Within Our Gates within this episode, which is out now to listen to and enjoy! Check the links below for access to our conversation... Theme music produced by Cy Tru (featuring Jonny Sonic). ID drops courtesy of Mr. Ivory Snow, Mega Ran, Anji Bee, and Mikal Amin. Background music includes "Small Town USA (instrumental)" by Foul Mouth Jerk and "Plastic Rumblings" by Ezekiel Honig. Other BSOTS episodes referenced include: Show #165 - BUCKWILD: Recovery Mode Show #179 - In Conversation With Douglas Whitfield (pt. one) Show #180 - In Conversation With Douglas Whitfield (pt. two) Show #185 - BUCKWILD: The Changing Same Other key info: Ryno The Bearded Tha Bloc Report The Bugcast Within Our Gates: Beyond Blaxploitation - Discussing The Radical Outlier, Top Of The Heap w/Macedonia The content of this episode has been released under a CC-BY-SA license. All works within this episode retain their original releases. See the show notes at bsots.com for more information.

All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to [email protected]. Record a voice message and send it my way or leave one at the Speakpipe page! You can subscribe to Radio BSOTS via the following options: RSS feed ||| Apple Podcasts ||| Spotify ||| Mixcloud Amazon Music ||| Goodpods ||| TuneIn ||| iHeartRadio This episode's track list (title / artist / source / license): 1. Kieron by Alphabets Heaven [WotNot] (CC-BY-NC-SA) (2018) 2. Waves by Alphabets Heaven [WotNot] (CC-BY-NC-SA) (2018) 3. Yellowish by Warik [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-SA) (2025) 4. LIFE IS A RHYTHM (feat. Cazeaux O.S.L.O) (Radio Mix 1) by Alexander Flood [Atjazz Record Co.] (CC-BY) (2024) 5. DontLetGo by AMARAFLEUR [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-SA) (2019) 6. Energy by Cleveland Watkiss [Function Records UK] (CC-BY-SA) (2022) 7. Peat by Rephazer [Kahvi Collective] (CC-BY-NC-ND) (2024) 8. Rhapsody In Blue (1924 Recording) Part 1 by George Gershwin and the Paul Whiteman Orchestra [Internet Archive] (Public Domain Mark 1.0) More often than not, just thinking about social media engagement makes me exhausted, but I've found reasons to hang out on Mastodon more than other platforms. It mainly has to do with an active and growing indie music community, including music makers, music lovers, and tech developers that are often a combination of the former two categories. It's just nice to witness them all speak to each other, brainstorm in real time, and make things happen. No social media platform is perfect, but what I'm learning on Mastodon gives me incentive to make return visits and engage with the community while I'm there. It also makes sense to share what I'm learning there with the BSOTS listening audience, particularly if the information is related directly to music appreciation, sonic curation, and/or media preservation. There's an embrace of open source tools on Mastodon as well as Creative Commons licensed works, and I have stumbled upon a number of great CC music releases since I've been there. Respect due to Ryno The Bearded for putting me on to Warik, an artist that reminds me of the beauty of well-crafted pop music. The jangly guitars, catchy lyrics, and soulful bump of "Yellowish" have made it worthy of many rewinds on my player. On the electronic side of things, there's Alphabets Heaven and their album Your Lifestyle, a gorgeous and sun-kissed psychedelic beat tape that straddles the fence between hip-hop and house. Many of the songs on that release are brief, so I included two within this episode. And I can't get over the crunchy programming of Rephazer's "Peat," full of foreboding bass tones and a lighter melody that floats right above the surface. Half of the joy of searching through CC music websites is the discovery and surprise that happens along the way, but since you can't be everywhere at once, it's always helpful to tap into the tastes and preferences of other CC music fans. I learned about AMARAFLEUR through watching one of her videos on the Friends Of CC Music YouTube channel. Hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa, her left-of-center R&B displays a certain vulnerability that you can't turn away from. "DontLetGo" benefits from Aule Whan's futuristic hip-hop styled production. This is a head nod essential right here. I also have been coming across some incredible drum and bass tunes lately, but I never thought I'd find a CC licensed joint featuring Cleveland Watkiss, arguably one of the most charismatic vocalists that the UK has given to the world. "Energy" is a well orchestrated jazz stepper and a no-brainer to include within this episode. Live jazz for the dance floor is delivered in top form courtesy of Australia's Alexander Flood. "Life Is A Rhythm" is a peak hour tune made with the house heads in mind. The episode concludes with a rendition of "Rhapsody In Blue" that entered the public domain earlier this year. It's rare that you get to hear a sound recording in the public domain from 90 years ago that represents the composer's original artistic intention, but this version of the composition actually features George Gershwin on piano. It's amazing that this classic work is available for all of us to access and interact with now. This is why I continue to crate dig within the CC music virtual bins: you'd be amazed at the familiar names or few that you'll find. Trust and believe that your curiosity for CC music discovery will always be rewarded. With all of that said, here's hoping that you will enjoy the show and I thank you so much for listening. Theme music edited by macedonia (originally produced by cy tru). ID drop courtesy of Kahlee. Other key info: Macedonia on Mastodon Macedonia on Mixcloud Show no. 187 - Testing The Waters Show no. 188 - Netlabel Day Radio Takeover (2024) Banjee Boombox presents All Things Audio Netlabel Day They Reminisce Over You 2 Clowns In A Closet Remembering Radio Free Fedi Radio Free Fedi Fest '25 The content of this show has been released under a CC-BY-SA license. All works within this show retain their original releases. See the show notes at bsots.com for more information.

All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to [email protected]. Record a voice message and send it my way or leave one at the Speakpipe page! You can subscribe to Radio BSOTS via the following options: RSS feed ||| Apple Podcasts ||| Spotify ||| Mixcloud Amazon Music ||| Goodpods ||| TuneIn ||| iHeartRadio Connect with Camp Lo-Fi via social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This episode's track list (title / artist / source / license): 1. Meridian Sound (Part Three) (Live at WFMU) by Lushlife [Free Music Archive] (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2012) 2. Zo0o0o0p​!​!​! feat. Oddisee by Kidkanevil [Bandcamp] (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2010) 3. Rose Joint by Shad + Datsunn [Bandcamp] (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2024) 4. The Price by Scuare x sow [Bandcamp] (CC BY 3.0) (2022) 5. Dark Step by 85 [Bandcamp] (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0) (2012) 6. Angela Davis (Produced by J-Pilot) by Rah Digga [Free Music Archive] (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2018) 7. Noumenon by Lovespirals [Bandcamp] (2024) 8. Stars by BeatLove [Silent Flow] (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2011) 9. In Matacumbo by Cosmic Analog Ensemble [Upitup] (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0) (2013) 10. No Map Territories by Cosmic Analog Ensemble [Upitup] (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0) (2013) 11. No by Devin Morrison [Bandcamp] (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2019) 12. Propaganda by CM & Tha Silent Partner [blocSonic] (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2014) 13. TimesUp feat. Tab by Anitek [Jamendo] (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2023) 14. keep_it_real by lojii [Bandcamp] (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2021) 15. NO COMPASS by Yung Miss [Bandcamp] (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2021) 16. ONE OF THOSE DAYS by Yung Miss [Bandcamp] (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2021) 17. Please Listen To My Demo (Live at ATP 2008) by EPMD [Free Music Archive] (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0) 18. Richter Scale (Live at ATP 2008) by EPMD [Free Music Archive] (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0) 19. Don't Call Me [Alternate Version] by Ankhle Conscious [Bandcamp] (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0) (2024) 20. 30:5 / moonshine ft. chadah-hadassah by Yashiyah [Bandcamp] (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2022) 21. In the Spirit of Martin by Nikki Giovanni [Free Music Archive] (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0) (2009) 22. Ridiculous Love by Niki J Crawford [Jamendo] (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2016) 23. Check Your Math by DJ Spooky [Free Music Archive] (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0) (2013) 24. Proto Culture 2.0 (feat. Del The Funky Homosapien) by Mega Ran [Bandcamp] (CC BY 3.0) (2020) 25. Sailing by Cheese [blocSonic] (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2018) 26. Turn The Channel, It's Another Commercial by The Bran Flakes [Free Music Archive] (CC BY-NC 3.0) (2010) 27. Richard Nixon Died Today by Negativland [Free Music Archive] (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2008) 28. Eternal Recurrence by Moki McFly [Mahorka] (CC BY-NC 3.0) (2020) 29. Staring at Heaven's Gate by CLOUDWARMER [Bandcamp] (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2023) 30. Undying Love For Humanity (Live at Monty Hall) by Laetitia Sadier Source Ensemble [Free Music Archive] (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2017) 31. Sleeping In The Yard by Artem Bemba [Southern City's Lab] (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2017) On July 14, 2024, I participated in a 51-hour marathon live stream on Netlabel Day Radio. It was my first time hosting a live radio show since my last broadcast for Bondfire Radio back in late December of 2023, so this was a big deal to me. Both Sides Of The Surface took over the stream for two hours representing for Creative Commons licensed music from various netlabels such as blocSonic, Mahorka, Silent Flow, Upitup, and Southern City's Lab. The majority of the selections were found on Bandcamp and the Free Music Archive along with a pair of cuts from Jamendo. Many of these artists have been played on the podcast before, but at least half of this playlist contains songs that are brand new to the show. (There are a total of 31 tracks featured and I spent the entire month of March sharing these cuts on my Mastodon page, posting one track per day and doubling up to catch up on any days that I missed.) I do have to point out that "Noumenon" by Lovespirals was under a CC license at the time of the live stream, but was changed to "All rights reserved" shortly thereafter, so techically it's the only song on the playlist that's not a Creative Commons tune. I can't be too upset about that, though: it's Lovespirals, a duo whose music I've been championing for almost as long as this podcast has existed. Everything else bears a CC license and ranges from hip-hop to soul to spoken word to electronic to experimental sound collages. There are also a few live cuts as well, including moments from Laetitia Sadier of Stereolab performing at WFMU's Monty Hall and legendary hip-hop duo EPMD running through their hits as part of the All Tomorrow's Parties Festival. Other notable artists in the mix include the late, great Nikki Giovanni, Devin Morrison, Rah Digga, and Negativland, plus guest appearances from Oddisee and Del The Funky Homosapien. There's a lot of variety offered here and I hope that there's something offered in the mix that you will enjoy. Thank you so much for listening. Other key info: Macedonia on Mixcloud The content of this show has been released under a CC-BY-SA license. All works within this show retain their original releases. See the show notes at bsots.com for more information.

All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to [email protected]. Record a voice message and send it my way or leave one at the Speakpipe page! You can subscribe to Radio BSOTS via the following options: RSS feed ||| Apple Podcasts ||| Spotify ||| Mixcloud Amazon Music ||| Goodpods ||| TuneIn ||| iHeartRadio Connect with Camp Lo-Fi via social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This episode's track list (title / artist / source / license): 1. Happy Birthday ccMixter by J.Lang featuring Snowflake [ccMixter] (CC-BY) (2024) 2. Thanks For The Memories (Featuring Belle McNulty) by CM aka Creative [blocSonic] (CC-BY-NC-SA) (2024) 3. drain the sun by niteffect [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-ND) (2022) 4. Over by Suhov [Free Music Archive] (CC-BY-NC-ND) (2008) 5. Whenever You Wanna Call Me by Comfort Fit [Free Music Archive] (CC-BY-NC-ND) (2005) 6. Out for a Shrink Pink Drink by Apes On Tapes [Free Music Archive] (CC-BY-NC) (2010) 7. Configurate by Proviant Audio [Free Music Archive] (CC-BY-NC-ND) (2009) 8. 1000 Miles by Bluntspeakers [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-ND) (2010) 9. Soul Groove! (Patience) by !Mc'Lain! [Jamendo] (CC-BY-NC-ND) (2022) 10. The Holowaka Hides in the Shadow of the Sun by Fields Ohio [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-SA) (2024) BSOTS BONUS TRACK: 11. Train Rides - In Praise of Black Men by Nikki Giovanni [Free Music Archive] (CC-BY-NC-SA 3.0) (2009) If you're reading this, it means that you made it out of 2024. Happy New Year and welcome to Camp Lo-Fi. I hope and pray that you will be able to experience peaceful moments and great music throughout this year. I pulled this episode together as 2024 was coming to a close, making this the first sonic statement for Radio BSOTS in 2025. To kick off a new year of the podcast, this episode and the next episode will focus on my participation in the Netlabel Day Radio live stream marathon that took place in July of last year. I initially recorded a 30-minute test run for the stream and figured that I should share that with the listeners. I gathered together some Creative Commons tunes from indie labels that ended up releasing later works under full copyright as time went on, but are still imprints that I hold in high regard (namely Tokyo Dawn, Budabeats, and Error Broadcast). All cuts played during the test run can still be found online via Jamendo, Bandcamp, and the Free Music Archive. This set of music leans heavy on the sounds of international beat culture, particularly that first decade of the early 2000s where the lines between electronic music and hip-hop production got blurry (and for the better, in my opinion). Selections from Comfort Fit, Suhov, Bluntspeakers, and Apes On Tapes are probably the best examples of this. Outside of the test run, the show opens with a selection in honor of ccMixter turning 20 years old (featuring the voice of Madam Snowflake - check out this video for a snapshot of her artistic journey) and closes with an addictive head-nodding joint from Fields Ohio. I also get to share some listener feedback this time around. As a bonus, I couldn't let the episode end without the words and voice of the late, great Nikki Giovanni. As always, I welcome your interaction and hope that there are some selections within this installment of the podcast that grab your attention and increase your curiosity about other gems that can be found within the world of Creative Commons licensed music. Theme music by Cy Tru (edited by Macedonia). Background music by Techniken Defunkus. ID drops from Morganics and Jonny Sonic. Other key info: Macedonia on Mixcloud BSOTS show #178 - Creative Commons Gems From Public Enemy And Nikki Giovanni BSOTS show #181 - Creative Commons Sightings Of Kool Keith And DJ Harrison BSOTS show #186 - Download While You Can Netlabel Archive Funkwhale Castopod Tha Bloc Report The content of this show has been released under a CC-BY-SA license. All works within this show retain their original releases. See the show notes at bsots.com for more information.

All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to [email protected]. Record a voice message and send it my way or leave one at the Speakpipe page! You can subscribe to Radio BSOTS via the following options: RSS feed ||| Apple Podcasts ||| Spotify ||| Mixcloud Amazon Music ||| Goodpods ||| TuneIn ||| iHeartRadio Connect with Camp Lo-Fi via social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This episode's track list (title / artist / source / license): 1. Outer Dark by Wizard Of Loneliness [Business Casual] (CC-BY-SA) (2024) 2. Unfolding by A. Billi Free & Uncle_EL [Eye Mija Productions] (CC-BY-NC-SA) (2020) 3. Evil by Coldreavers [Trippin' The Rift] (CC-BY-NC-SA) (2011) 4. Invade Your Soul by Lavoura [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-SA) (2011) 5. spring by king britt presents scuba [Unfoundsound] (CC-BY-NC-ND) (2008) Most of my waking moments are spent thinking about music appreciation, sonic curation, and media preservation: not only as separate concepts, but also regarding how they intersect. I recently came to the realization that it's awfully strange that I don't talk about these things more often on the show. And then some strange occurrences in the world of music, podcasting, and online archiving took place over the past month. Suddenly, I had the perfect excuse to express some observations and concerns about it all while sharing some Creative Commons selections with the listeners. Spotify removing over 500 podcast episodes from their platform because of music isn't surprising, but the fact that the podsafe episodes weren't spared is what's annoying me to no end (particularly considering that this is happening while they continually devalue music and the artists that create it via payout pittances for single and album streams). There was also a story about hundreds of thousands of online hip-hop mixtapes disappearing almost overnight without explanation. If that weren't enough, a recent cyberattack knocked the Internet Archive offline in October, but staff have been providing weekly updates via their blog as services are restored slowly but surely. (For those that need the Cliff Notes version of what's been going on with the Internet Archive, check out this four-minute clip from Fireship's YouTube channel.) Seeing as how the Internet Archive is one of my go-to sources for Creative Commons licensed music, I had to incorporate a handful of CC cuts into the show to help move things along. "Evil" by Coldreavers is a hidden gem found while digging through the Archive, a brooding piece of downtempo that features a first-hand account from a jilted lover. Released through the Trippin' The Rift netlabel about 13 years ago, it sounds like it hasn't aged a day (and I really need to find out who's responsible for the vocals on this one). Meanwhile, "Invade Your Soul" is jazz-infused electronica from São Paulo, Brazil's Lavoura. The stuttered patterns of the programmed drums have a broken beat feel and I fell hard for this cut right away. Then there's the infectious pop of "Outer Dark" by Wizard Of Loneliness. Between the bright organ sounds, the punch of the snare pads, and the hazy vocals, it's a winner right out the gate. It's just one of many ridiculously catchy tunes being released by the Business Casual label this year and a great example of why I keep coming back to that label to hear more. The combined forces of producer Uncle El and vocalist A. Billi Free are responsible for "Unfolding," one of those cuts that feels grounded and airborne at the same time. It's left-leaning hip-hop with a lyrical bend towards peeling back personal layers and allowing for growth and vulnerability. The show closes out with some ocean floor deep techno courtesy of master curator, producer and professor King Britt. "Spring" is a song that he recorded under his Scuba moniker for the Philly Time! compilation released on the Unfoundsound netlabel back in 2008. This episode represents a slight departure from the usual order of things around these parts, but I feel really good about this one. It could be the start of a new structure for future episodes. By all means, please let me know your thoughts on this one and thank you so much for listening. Theme music by Cy Tru (edited by Macedonia). ID drops from EJ Flavors and Thad Reid. Other key info: BSOTS show #175 - Does Music Belong In Podcasting? BSOTS show #182 - Life At Camp Lo-Fi: The First Nine Years BSOTS on Bondfire Radio broadcast archives Libsyn's The Feed podcast episode no. 277 Hip-Hop Can Save America - Exclusive: Datpiff Hip-Hop Mixtape Archive Disappears Overnight 2024 Black Podcasting Awards Ceremony Netwaves The content of this show has been released under a CC-BY-SA license. All works within this show retain their original releases. See the show notes at bsots.com for more information.

All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to [email protected]. Record a voice message and send it my way or leave one at the Speakpipe page! You can subscribe to Radio BSOTS via the following options: RSS feed ||| Apple Podcasts ||| Spotify ||| Mixcloud Amazon Music ||| Goodpods ||| TuneIn ||| iHeartRadio Connect with Camp Lo-Fi via social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This episode's track list (title / artist / source / license): 1. Kill Sound by Five Fingers Of Funk [Kill Rock Stars] (CC-BY-NC-ND) (2023) 2. Covfefe's Groove by Tha Silent Partner [blocSonic] (CC-BY-NC-SA) (2019) 3. Squishing Sniffy, Artists Busted! by The Bran Flakes [Free Music Archive] (CC-BY-NC) (2010) 4. I AM BLACK HISTORY by Mega Ran [Bandcamp] (2024) 5. Alien Abduction by DJ Ilya Monosov and the Hedonic Islands [Free Music Archive] (CC-BY-NC-SA) (2009) 6. Pro Black Crack Dealers by Columbo Black [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-ND) (2022) 7. G.O.P. by Mikal Amin & Mista Mayday [Bandcamp] (2024) 8. Classy by 85 [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-SA) (2012) 9. too much house by leumas [Lost Frog Prod.] (CC-BY-NC-SA) (2024) 10. Ebony Stoned by EllaMaeFlossie [iTunes] (2018) August of 2024 marks 19 years of Both Sides Of The Surface. Under the circumstances, it seems appropriate for the podcast to take some time to get "buckwild." The essential nature of the "buckwild" experience hasn't changed since it was first introduced to Camp Lo-Fi on the show's third anniversary back in 2008. It's a primal scream for the BSOTS feed whenever it's deemed necessary. There are occasional outbursts from me, but I tend to let the music do the talking for me on these shows, which is often a mix of cuts for the party people and the politicially minded as well. For those wondering about the title, The Changing Same is a term that's borrowed directly from the brilliant mind and pen of Amiri Baraka. He wrote an essay in the late 1960s examining the ways that Black music changed as Black people changed, how we referenced and reinterpreted the old to make it new again: "the changing same." My use of that phrase for an episode title is far more simplistic and merely as a reminder that the more things change, the more they remain the same. Personally speaking, the phrase brings to mind recent developments within the American political landscape over the last few months. This episode was recorded between mid-June and late July. Way too much happened within a stateside election year during that period. While Tha Silent Partner's "Covfefe's Groove" references a nonsensical moment during Trump's term as President, Mikal Amin and Mista Mayday fire lyrical shots at the present day "G.O.P." In the midst of half of America's hysteria over the very idea of 45 becoming 47, some humor is desperately needed and the "buckwild" experience has some light-hearted tunes on deck, from 85's slick yet silly "Classy" to Columbo's Black one-verse interrogation of "Pro Black Crack Dealers" to some sound collage silliness from The Bran Flakes. DJ Ilya Monosov takes the experimental hip-hop route with "Alien Abduction," bringing along Dudley Perkins and Georgia Anne Muldrow along for the ride. Five Fingers Of Funk deliver the live hip-hop vibes to the show on "Kill Sound" while Mega Ran delivers a memorable boom bap ode to Black pro wrestlers with "I AM BLACK HISTORY." For the bright-colored, hands-in-the-air raver contribution to this episode, look no further than "too much house" by leumas. And EllaMaeFlossie concludes the "buckwild" experience in grand style with the hard-as-nails womanifesto that is "Ebony Stoned." Humanity is taxing. Music is divine. I simply hope that this episode can bring a smile to your face and maybe even a moment of laughter, no matter how brief. Other BSOTS episodes referenced include: Show #176 - BUCKWILD: learn from it... Theme music by Cy Tru featuring Jonny Sonic. ID drops from Anji Bee, Mega Ran, Mikal Amin, and Mr. Ivory Snow. Background music: "Small Town USA (Instrumental)" by Foul Mouth Jerk and "Plastic Rumblings" by Ezekiel Honig. The content of this show has been released under a CC-BY-SA license. All works within this show retain their original releases. See the show notes at bsots.com for more information.

All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to [email protected]. Record a voice message and send it my way or leave one at the Speakpipe page! You can subscribe to Radio BSOTS via the following options: RSS feed ||| Apple Podcasts ||| Spotify ||| Mixcloud Amazon Music ||| Goodpods ||| TuneIn ||| iHeartRadio Connect with Camp Lo-Fi via social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This episode's track list (title / artist / source / license): 1. Classic (Co-produced by Jazzy Jeff) by Shad + Skratch Bastid [Bandcamp] (CC-BY) (2013) 2. My Dreams by Ultimate Fantastic [Free Music Archive] (CC-BY-NC-SA) (2017) 3. Hide by Ohad Slavin [Digital Diamonds] (CC-BY-NC-ND) (2023) 4. You Are Enough by Niki J Crawford [Jamendo] (CC-BY-NC-ND) (2024) 5. Ghost Of An Instant by DJ Enki [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC) (2023) 6. Sake Bomb (feat. Jade Gritty & AURC) by Tab [Jamendo] (CC-BY-NC-ND) (2023) 7. Regal Bounce by Moki McFly [blocSonic] (CC-BY-NC-SA) (2023) Continuing with the theme of Seven To Consider for any episodes featuring all Creative Commons music just feels right. Seven songs isn't an overwhelming number of tunes that are likely to be unfamiliar to most listeners. Hopefully, it's just enough to leave people wanting more. And as often as possible, I like to include selections that feature recognizable names. The Shad & Skratch Bastid cut that kicks off the show features a co-production credit from DJ Jazzy Jeff. Other hip-hop cuts within this episode include the uptempo electronic-enhanced "My Dreams" from Ultimate Fantastic (one could argue that it's slightly hip-house in its approach) and DJ Enki's "Ghost Of An Instant," which could be a favorite with fans of early work from DJ Shadow and RJD2. Ohad Slavin's "Hide" is a midtempo hypnotic cut from the Digital Diamonds netlabel that straddles the line betweeen techno and house. "You Are Enough" by Niki J Crawford is uplifting motivational soul that the world can use right now. Tab's "Sake Bomb" is one of the highlights of this episode: a sultry and trippy downtempo song that calls for constant rewinds. And then there's the drum and bass banger "Regal Bounce" by Moki McFly. It comes from last year's blocSonic netlabel release Tabernacle Sanctuary Alligator Soufflé, which won the 2024 Creative Commons Community Music Award for Album Of The Year. If any of these tunes pique your interest about the artists or labels featured within this episode, then my work here is done. Theme music by Cy Tru (edited by Macedonia). ID drops from Kahlief Adams and Herb Brooks. Other BSOTS episodes referenced include: Show #175: Does Music Belong In Podcasting? Show #178 - Creative Commons Gems From Public Enemy And Nikki Giovanni Show #183 - Life At Camp Lo-Fi: The Last Nine Years FLASHBACK: Both Sides On Bondfire Other key info: Bloc Discovery Sessions Culture War Radio Netlabel Day Queue Points The content of this show has been released under a CC-BY-SA license. All works within this show retain their original releases. See the show notes at bsots.com for more information.

All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to [email protected]. Record a voice message and send it my way or leave one at the Speakpipe page! You can subscribe to Radio BSOTS via the following options: RSS feed ||| Apple Podcasts ||| Spotify Amazon Music ||| Goodpods ||| TuneIn ||| iHeartRadio Connect with Camp Lo-Fi via social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This episode's track list: 1. The Hot 8 Brass Band - "Homies" (2012) [Bandcamp] 2. DJ EFN - "Paradise (feat. Talib Kweli, Wrekonize & Redman)" (2015) [Bandcamp] 3. DJ Vadim And Sena - "Work Hard" (2015) [Bandcamp] 4. Markis Precise - "Back To Life (feat. Eligh)" (2015) [Bandcamp] 5. Blitz The Ambassador - "JuJu Girl" (2015) [Bandcamp] 6. Core Rhythm And Zajazza - "Grown Folk Biz (feat. Homeboy Sandman And Eagle Nebula)" (2015) [Bandcamp] 7. Romare - "Nina's Charm" (2015) [Bandcamp] 8. Semi Hendrix - "Jesus Pressed Mute" (2015) [Bandcamp] 9. Sebastian Paul - "Birth" (2015) 10. Public Enemy - "Corplantationopoly" (2015) [iTunes] 11. Benjamin - "Those Memories (Sneak Up On Me)" (2015) [Bandcamp] 12. NxWorries - "Link Up" (2015) [Bandcamp] 13. The Greg Foat Group - "The Hunt" (2015) [Bandcamp] 14. Mbongwana Star - "Malukayi (feat. Konono No. 1)" (2015) [iTunes] For over eight years, Bondfire Radio was my home away from home, a place where I built community with a number of immensely talented people. It was the place where I learned how to celebrate the successes of others and how to truly be a team player while championing music from unsigned, independent and major label artists as both a broadcaster and a music director. Being a part of #teamBondfire was everything to me and I was gutted when it was announced that the station's end was unavoidable. Our last broadcast day was on Saturday, December 30, 2023, and I truly believe that we went out on top. That entire day was absolutely magical and I'm sure that a number of us involved are still trying to process what it all meant to us as individuals and as a collective. With my Bondfire broadcast days behind me, I wanted to revisit an earlier episode from 2016. In an attempt to bring the BSOTS on Bondfire broadcast experience to the podcast feed, I thought it would be wise to share some of the indie cuts that I was playing on the station during my first year. It's a fun mix of tunes with some special guests along the way that offers an accurate overview of what my early broadcasts were like. This one's for my Bondfire family and for anyone that never got the chance to hear my broadcasts live while the station was still around. Best believe that I am #teamBondfire for life! Black Pioneers In Radio promo produced by Bondfire Radio co-founder Coole High. ID drops courtesy of Fave, Kahlee, EJ Flavors, Core Rhythm, and Jonny Sonic. Other key info: Macedonia on Mixcloud The Weeksville Project BSOTS On Bondfire archives

All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to [email protected]. Record a voice message and send it my way or leave one at the Speakpipe page! You can subscribe to Radio BSOTS via the following options: RSS feed ||| Apple Podcasts ||| Spotify ||| Google Podcasts Amazon Music ||| Goodpods ||| TuneIn ||| iHeartRadio Connect with Camp Lo-Fi via social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This episode's track list (title / artist / source / license): 1. Minor Event by Nangdo [Free Music Archive] (CC-BY-NC-SA) (2010) 2. Where The Love Is (ft. Dale Novella) by Mikal Amin [Bandcamp] (2019) 3. Stroll by Exmiranda [Jamendo] (CC-BY-NC) (2018) 4. Home Is Free by Soul Inscribed [Bandcamp] (2020) 5. Guaranteed (feat. Ace Hashimoto) by Devin Morrison [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-ND) (2019) 6. It's Not Fair (Feat. Illspokinn) by Core Rhythm & Zajazza [Bandcamp] (2020) 7. Socks by Shlohmo [Free Music Archive] (CC-BY-NC-SA) (2009) 8. INSTANT CLASSIC (Intro) / Tip Jar by CM & Tha Silent Partner [blocSonic] (CC-BY-NC-SA) (2021) 9. Alright Anyway Ft. Taelor Gray by SHON THA PHENOM [Jamendo] (CC-BY-NC) (2022) This episode is the second of a two-part series looking back on 18 years of Radio BSOTS. Truth be told, the second half of the BSOTS life span is largely defined by inconsistency on the podcast feed and finding a regular groove on the broadcast side of the equation due to joining Bondfire Radio in 2015. Being a part of that radio family felt bigger than BSOTS and I wanted to be a team player. One might say that I ghosted my own podcast, but I came back to the feed when I felt like I had something to say. And when I couldn't find the right words, I let the music speak. The selections included in this episode are all from artists that I've played in the past. Nangdo and Shlohmo both provide some stellar beat business found on the Free Music Archive. The moodiness of Shlohmo's "Socks" feels murky and disoriented while "Minor Event" by Nangdo plays around with brighter tones and vocal harmonies. Over on Jamendo, Canadian artist Exmiranda offers up a hynotic, hip-shaking cut in "Stroll" and Shon Tha Phenom turns the power of positive thinking into the anthmemic "Alright Anyway." Meanwhile, I used to play Devin Morrison's music on my Bondfire broadcasts years before I found out that his work is released under a Creative Commons license. "Guaranteed" is warm and soulful and feels like the nervous energy one gets when trying to play it cool around someone that they're attracted to. It was important for me to represent for the music of Mikal Amin, Mtume Gant, and Baba Israel on this episode. All three of them spoke to me separately about being a part of Bondfire Radio, but long before that, they were all good friends of mine and artists that I had in mind when starting this podcast. Their recorded output and live performances rekindled my love for hip-hop at a time when I thought that I was done with it. CM & Tha Silent Partner represent another shining example of hip-hop that can reaffirm or reestablish one's faith in the genre. Their blocSonics E.P. remains one of the sonic highlights of the blocSonic netlabel's back catalog. I stil can't get over the fact that a clip from one of my early podcast episodes kicks off their follow-up release, blocSonics 2! The last nine years have been full of highs and lows for this podcast, but I'm just thankful that it's still here. Although I take some time to tell my story, the music is still the star of the show and I hope that you find a new favorite artist or song as you listen. Theme music produced by Cy Tru and edited by Macedonia. ID drops courtesy of Chyll Will, DarrenKeith, and Morganics. Background music includes "Infinity 2" by Techniken Defunkus. Previous BSOTS episodes mentioned include: show #144 - Project: Mooncircle show #164 - Cupid Hunt's 2017: grass ain't greener... show #175 - Does Music Belong In Podcasting? show #179 - In Conversation With Douglas Whitfield (pt. one) show #182 - Life At Camp Lo-Fi: The First Nine Years Other key info: Macedonia on Mixcloud Black Men Win episode with Jason Smith Friends Of CC Music episode with Jason Smith In The Mix With Leah B. Tha Bloc Report The Bugcast Afros & Audio Black Podcasters Association The content of this show has been released under a CC-BY-SA license. All works within this show retain their original releases. See the show notes at bsots.com for more information.

All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to [email protected]. Record a voice message and send it my way or leave one at the Speakpipe page! You can subscribe to Radio BSOTS via the following options: RSS feed ||| Apple Podcasts ||| Spotify ||| Google Podcasts Amazon Music ||| Goodpods ||| TuneIn ||| iHeartRadio Connect with Camp Lo-Fi via social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram As lovers of Black music history, Jay Ray and DJ Sir Daniel have made some incredible strides over the past two years with their podcast, Queue Points. The show has quickly become a mainstay in the Camp Lo-Fi podcast queue. As a BSOTS feed bonus, I am pleased to share this special episode of Queue Points with you, one where I joined the dynamic duo as a guest in their exploration of trip hop and drum and bass. Enjoy the show! Episode Description Queue Points - The Power of the Drop: Trip Hop and Drum & Bass Shook The World There was a rumble coming out of the UK in the early-1990s. With the heavy influence of hip-hop came new styles that changed the way many experienced the music they loved. From the early days of Jungle that birthed Drum and Bass to to Trip Hops genre bending sounds, the crew continues our musical journey to the UK with, guest, Jason Randall Smith of Radio BSOTS. Follow Queue Points Facebook: https://facebook.com/queuepointspod Instagram: https://instagram.com/queuepointspod Twitter: https://twitter.com/queuepointspod TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@queuepointspod Follow DJ Sir Daniel Facebook: https://facebook.com/djsirdaniel Instagram : https://instagram.com/djsirdaniel Twitter: https://twitter.com/djsirdaniel Mixcloud: https://mixcloud.com/thesirdaniel Follow Jay Ray Facebook: https://facebook.com/jayrayisthename Instagram : https://instagram.com/jayrayisthename Twitter https://twitter.com/jayrayisthename

All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to [email protected]. Record a voice message and send it my way or leave one at the Speakpipe page! You can subscribe to Radio BSOTS via the following options: RSS feed ||| Apple Podcasts ||| Spotify ||| Google Podcasts Amazon Music ||| Goodpods ||| TuneIn ||| iHeartRadio Connect with Camp Lo-Fi via social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This episode's track list (title / artist / source / license): 1. Everybody Stopped Calling Me by Friends Or Whatever [blocSonic] (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2010) 2. In Matacumbo by Cosmic Analog Ensemble [Upitup] (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0) (2013) 3. Mango Tree by Chandeliers [Free Music Archive] (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0) (2008) 4. The Shoreline by Big La Vs. Todd [Bandcamp] (2023) 5. Datenight by Jonny Sonic [Bandcamp] (2010) 6. Dance To The Drummer's Beat by Dharma [Netlabel Archive] (CC BY-ND-NC 1.0) (1999) 7. Misunderstood by Lovespirals [Bandcamp] (2023) 8. Bag Of Nothingness by Comfort Fit [Free Music Archive] (CC BY-NC 3.0) (2009) 9. The Force May Be With You by Idmonster [Internet Archive] (CC NY-ND-NC 1.0) (2001) I haven't worked out just how many generations 18 years covers in the world of podcasting, but it's enough to know that it was a vastly different world in 2005. A world without as many social media bells and whistles, one where few contemplated how artificial intelligence tools could improve their podcasting workflow or how to create episode teasers in the form of audiograms or Instagram reels. A lot has changed, but some things remain the same. For me, nothing matters more than the music that I share on the show. I never wanted to do anything else in podcasting other than champion independent artists and connect the dots between various musical genres through this medium. There's a whole lot of music that has been played on this show over 18 years, and it would be foolish to suggest to you that nine songs could cover even a fraction of that time. However, some of these songs and artists are reminiscent of specific moments within BSOTS history. The selections from Lovespirals and Big La Vs. Todd represent my connection to the Music Podcasting Consortium, a like-minded collective of avid music supporters and creators that represents my first online community within the podosphere. Whether Todd Kelley (a.k.a. The Big La) is curating a music mix or in the lab crafting beats of his own, the head nod factor is always priority number one with him. "The Shoreline" is a calming instrumental piece and one of my personal favorites from his Kneel Before Todd album. The music of Lovespirals appeared within the first ten episodes of Radio BSOTS and is one of the first podsafe artists ever played on this show. Their new single "Misunderstood" is a continuation of the ethereal attributes that make their work so special (and besides that, atmospheric drum and bass is the way to my heart). Over the years, podsafe music resources faded away one by one, but thankfully the Free Music Archive is still around. Founded in 2009, I've been virtually crate digging through this website since its beginning stages in beta mode, always finding works that have both intrigued and surprised me. A cut like "Mango Tree" by Chandeliers brings me right back to those early days of searching for music on the FMA. This one's a total earworm, marrying lyrics and vocals that lean towards folk with an off-kilter funk groove accentuated by the bass, keys, and rhythm guitar. "Bag Of Nothingness" is another FMA find, where producer Comfort Fit takes the funk and launches full speed into the future, creating a hip-hop/electronic beat hybrid that stays crunchy even in milk. Prior to the FMA's existence, a universe of netlabels brought me in touch with an endless amount of Creative Commons licensed music. The blocSonic netlabel would have been the first, and I try to represent for their output as often as possible. The self-titled album by Friends Or Whatever is one of my all-time favorite blocSonic releases and the shimmering brilliance of "Everybody Stopped Calling Me" is just one of the reasons why. No Type (no longer active) was another netlabel that I came across soon after blocSonic and I fell hard for their focus on experimental electronic music. The introspective beauty of "The Force May Be With You" by Idmonster is reminiscent of work from labels like Project Mooncircle, the warm chords occasionally disturbed by slivers of voices, clicks, and digital static. Upitup Records is more of a recent discovery, but the music of Cosmic Analog Ensemble has been played on this show well over a decade ago. He's a multi-instrumentalist that's capable of creating soulful jazz numbers to sample-heavy hip-hop instrumentals that feel like Madlib during his most leftfield moments. I cannot stop playing "In Matacumbo" and it would be criminal not to share that cut with you. The same can be said for "Dance To The Drummer's Beat" by Dharma. It's impossible to keep still when those breakbeats kick in. Believe it or not, that cut dates back to 1999, proving that the Creative Commons crates are deep and full of amazing cuts that deserve more exposure. (Seek and ye shall find.) It was released on Mono211, a label that stopped releasing music 20 years ago. Thanks to the efforts of those behind the Netlabel Archive for preserving the works of inactive imprints and ensuring that their output won't be lost forever. And then there's Jonny Sonic, an artist that ended up becoming the unofficial voice of the BSOTS GONE (buck)WILD episodes. His music is often punchy and insistent, never forsaking the funk in its approach. I love the horn section on "Datenight" and how Jonny's voice just seems to cut through his big band that's right behind him. I've been playing his music since at least 2006 and he's the first artist that I reach for whenever BSOTS needs to blow off some steam. Should you need some music to bring you back from the brink, here's hoping that the selections within this episode can bring some semblance of peace your way. ID drops: Fave, Kahlief Adams, Aspektz, Jonny Sonic, Darrenkeith Other key info: Macedonia on Mixcloud BSOTS on Bondfire Radio BSOTS 149 - Grooves And Gratitude BSOTS 151 - BUCKWILD: The Shouting Match Never Really Ended (pt. one) BSOTS 152 - BUCKWILD: The Shouting Match Never Really Ended (pt. two) Queue Points Show #119 - Exploring The Soundscapes Julien Smith Lost In The Sauce Bloc Discovery Sessions The content of this show has been released under a CC-BY-SA license. All works within this show retain their original releases. See the show notes at bsots.com for more information.

All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to [email protected]. Record a voice message and send it my way or leave one at the Speakpipe page! You can subscribe to Radio BSOTS via the following options: RSS feed ||| Apple Podcasts ||| Spotify ||| Google Podcasts Amazon Music ||| Goodpods ||| TuneIn ||| iHeartRadio Connect with Camp Lo-Fi via social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This episode's track list (title / artist / source / license): 1. Electric Mind Ft. Kool Keith by The Polish Ambassador [Bandcamp] (CC BY-NC 3.0) (2023) 2. City Swagger by DJ Harrison [blocSonic] (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2012) 3. Shades, Fades & Blaze by DJ Harrison [blocSonic] (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2012) 4. I'M GOOD by Yung Miss [Bandcamp] (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2019) 5. Life Is But A Dream (featuring Kara Square) by J.Lang [ccMixter] (CC BY-NC 3.0) (2022) 6. BESPOKE ft. Wallace by Close Counters [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-SA 3.0) (2019) 7. garden of destruction by niteffect [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2022) Another Creative Commons crate dig session uncovers seven gems from under the underground. Over on Bandcamp, The Polish Ambassador of Jumpsuit Records creates a low-slung electronic instrumental with hip-hop leanings for Kool Keith (a.k.a. Black Elvis) to glide effortlessly over. It's like he beamed in from another galaxy or something. In Melbourne, Australia, the Close Counters duo crafts an uptempo selection for the dance floor, hovering somewhere between house and broken beat. And then there's niteffect from Budapest, offering a downtempo cut with acidic synth patterns and breakbeats that waft in and out of the mix. It was over a decade ago that DJ Harrison's '94 Flow album came out on the blocSonic netlabel. It still sounds amazing, especially when you consider a statement that repeats throughout the album: "There are no samples on this record." The first time I heard that, I remembered thinking to myself, "Stop lying to me." That's how frighteningly talented and in the pocket DJ Harrison is. He makes the type of funk and soul that people will be sampling 15 to 20 years from now. Meanwhile, the rap and R&B hybrid cut from Yung Miss is a West and East Coast connection produced by Mr. Ivory Snow of Connecticut (Yung Miss hails from California). This one knocks, and it screams heavy rotation for rap radio. Seven songs. Thirty-five minutes of your time. Here's hoping the music will prove that this episode is time well spent. Other key info: Macedonia on Mixcloud BSOTS on Bondfire Radio BSOTS 176 - BUCKWILD: learn from it... Queue Points episode # 112: The Transatlantic Connection Queue Points episode # 113: The Power Of The Drop Yung Miss - "I'M GOOD" music video Tha Bloc Report BSOTS theme music produced by Cy Tru (edited by Macedonia). ID drops courtesy of India from Astronauts of Antiquity, Mr. Ivory Snow, and Kahlief Adams of Spawn On Me. The content of this show has been released under a CC-BY-SA license. All works within this show retain their original releases. See the show notes at bsots.com for more information.