Wed, 24 December 2014
Without you, this show is an exercise in ego surrounded in harmonics. Call the show to leave your feedback at 206-278-0751 or email radiobsots@gmail.com. This show continues what I started on the last show: looking back on the BSOTS spinoff known as Endless Shouting Matches With Yourself. I really was over the top during my Endless Shouting Matches period, 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. It wasn't meant to stick around longer than it did. And I am more than okay with that.
1. A Tribe Called Red - "Burn Your Village To The Ground" (2014) If you missed show #151, you can check it out here. To learn more about this podcast, please visit bsots.com. |
Sun, 7 December 2014
Without you, this show is an audience of one and I already know what it sounds like. Please call the voice mail line at 1-206-278-0751 to leave your feedback. 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. This episode's track list: 1. Jason Randall Smith (Macedonia) - "Spill" (2006) More information can be found on this podcast at bsots.com |
Fri, 28 November 2014
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.
1. Jaimeo Brown - "Mean World" (2013) Further information on this show and this podcast can be found at bsots.com. |
Sat, 4 October 2014
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... This episode's track list: 1. Kidkanevil - "Butterfly/Satellite feat Cuushe & submerse" (2014) {Bandcamp} More information on this podcast can be found over at bsots.com... |
Sat, 2 August 2014
CALL THE SHOW AT 1-206-278-0751! 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. Visit truthoughts15.com for more details. Subscribe via RSS This episode's track list: 1. Rodney P - "Success (feat. Harleighblu & Renegade Brass Band)" (2013) {iTunes} If you liked this show, you might enjoy this previous label profile episode: BSOTS 143 - First Word Records (2013 Camp Lo-Fi Label Of The Year) "there's something divine in this..." |
Sun, 15 June 2014
CALL THE SHOW AT 206-278-0751! 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. Do not attempt to adjust your podcatcher. BSOTS has gone BUCKWILD once again... Subscribe via RSS this episode's track list: If you liked this show, please check out this previous BUCKWILD episode: |
Sun, 25 May 2014
Near the beginning of the show, I announce that the cuts that you are about to hear are from releases that came out within the past four months. Actually, a slightly wider time frame is covered by these selections. The Pugs Atomz album snuck in on the last day of 2013 and the Sorceress album just came out on May 20, 2014. Of course, The Incredible Bongo Band's classic release Bongo Rock dates back to 1973, but its recent reissue acknowledges its 40th Anniversary. In short, 2014 has truly blessed us already with some wonderful music and it's not even halfway done. The playlist below only scratches the surface of what's out there... This episode's track list... 1. Essa - "The World Belongs To You" (2014) You can learn more about this podcast at bsots.com. |
Sun, 13 April 2014
Several years ago, there was a tweet from Amanda Diva that I've never forgotten. It simply stated the following: "I wish talent were enough." It planted the seed for an all-female episode that I'm just getting around to putting together, so an extended mix was necessary. This episode pulls selections from 1996 right on up to 2014, touching upon hip-hop, soul, funk, and electronic music along the way. In addition, this show also includes some much-needed commentary from sisters like Toni Blackman, Hanifah Walidah (formerly known as Sha-Key), and Rosa Clemente (Vice Presidential candidate for the Green Party in 2008). If you dig what you hear, please share this episode with a friend and leave a voice message with your feedback. It's greatly appreciated. Respect due to each and every woman featured within this episode: it would be nothing without your artistic endeavors. Regards and respect... subscribe via itunes ||| listen via stitcher You can contact me via Speakpipe, Twitter or email. And if you love the show, please join the Facebook page or our Google+ page. ID drops courtesy of Anji Bee, DJ Diva, and India of Astronauts of Antiquity. Background music consists of "Vanity (Instrumental)" by Badluck. other key info: this episode's track list: Visit bsots.com to learn more about this show... |
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Hosted by Macedonia, Radio BSOTS (Both Sides Of The Surface) is a music podcast dedicated to independent and podsafe rhythms and sounds from around the way to around the world, with a renewed focus on Creative Commons licensed works. Genres covered include hip-hop, soul, jazz, funk, and electronic music.
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