Radio BSOTS
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.

Normally, Radio BSOTS is all about the music, a platform where I get all geeked out about artists and songs and I invite you to geek out with me.  And then there's this little thing called BSOTS GONE (buck)WILD, an all-too-rare occurrence where the gloves come off and you learn about me alongside the music (for better or worse).

This year's "buckwild" experience is all about anger.  Technically, many of these shows have dealt with anger in some way, shape, or form, but that's another story.  Two forces of nature pop up on this show in the form of soundbites:  Tastykeish of Bondfire Radio's TK In The AM and longtime activist / 2008 Green Party Vice Presidential Candidate Rosa Clemente.  For conceptual continuity's sake, I make mention of a previous podcast episode as well as a blog post from over two years ago.  Feel free to check those out if you're curious.

Sonic catharsis begins here.  Lord knows I needed it and I'm sending this one out for all those in need of a primal scream.

This episode's track list:

1.  Lea Lea - "Psycho Killer" (2014)
2.  Semi Hendrix (Ras Kass & Jack Splash) - "M.A.S.H. (feat. Kurupt)" (2015)
3.  Willie the Kid & Bronze Nazareth feat. Roc Marciano - "Avalon" (2014)
4.  Public Enemy - "Praise The Loud" (2015)
5.  Respect Tha God - "Dum Dum" (2015)
6.  Pete Cannon Meets Ghost Writerz - "How We Living" (2015)
7.  Romare - "Pusherman" (2014)
8.  Moki McFly - "Ghostride The Whip" (2014)
9.  Naked City - "Blood Is Thin" (1998)
10.  iAreConscious - "If Only (Black Lives Mattered)" (2014)
11.  King Magnetic - "Our War" (2015)
12.  Gensu Dean - "It Happened Before" (2015)
13.  yU - "Disturbed feat. B. Jamelle" (2011)
14.  Blaktroniks - "It Can Get Ugly" (2012)
15.  Jonny Sonic - "Rugout" (2014)
16.  The Walkmen - "We've Been Had" (2001)

BSOTS BONUS TRACK:  Blakesmith - "What Matters ft. Mmdelai" (2015)

Theme music produced by Cy Tru featuring Jonny Sonic.  ID drops courtesy of Anji Bee, India of Astronauts of Antiquity, and Jonny Sonic.

Background music selections include the following:
"Pop Champagne (Instrumental)" by Jim Jones
"germinal ring" by Cyclops Joint
"Adolar Aluminum" by Comfort Fit
"five minutes, five seconds" by Kid 606 vs. Max Tundra
"Vanity (Instrumental)" by BADLUCK.

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Direct download: radiobsots2015-11-21.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:50am EDT

Because sometimes you just need some sun-drenched music in your life for motivation.  Sending this mix out to all whom the show title applies.  Camp Lo-Fi's getting some broadcast love right now, but rest assured...the podcast ain't goin' NOWHERE.  Trust.

This episode's track listing:

1.  Chief & Deheb - "These Are The Songs" (2015)
2.  FilosofischeStilte - "Lost (Sam a la Bamalot Remix)" (2015)
3.  Danny Scrilla - "Jello'" (2015)
4.  Nuage - "Spring Ghosts" (2015)
5.  Dizz1 - "Get Em Up feat. Frank Nitt (Danny Breaks Remix)" (2015)
6.  Zagar - "Dream Of A Machine (Daveny Remix)" (2014)
7.  Positive Flow - "Children Of The Sun feat. Heidi Vogel (Rowpieces Remix)" (2015)
8.  Satele - "Sounds Within" (2015)
9.  Bastien Keb - "Beat Without A Heart" (2015)
10.  Quantic - "Painting Silhouettes" (2015)
11.  Lossy - "River Neckinger" (2015)
12.  A Study In Her - "Days & Nights & Weeks & Months" (2010)
13.  Sinistarr - "Runna" (2012)
14.  Inko - "Leeejo" (2012)

To learn more about this podcast, please visit bsots.com.

Direct download: radiobsots2015-10-20.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:10pm EDT

This show is about a week past the date that I originally wanted it to be released online.  Time challenges and a sluggish computer made things more difficult than they needed to be, but it's here.

A few corrections, if I may.  First off, "Soon Come Soon" by Young Fathers is a standalone single and is not a part of any of their albums.  Second, the news regarding Netlabel Day will sound dated at this point, as that event occurred on July 14, 2015.  Although that day has come and gone, we as music lovers get to reap the benefits long after the fact, so make sure to check out the list of releases to find out about all the FREE AND LEGAL music that dropped that day.

In the meantime, Camp Lo-Fi continues to play catch-up with releases from this year and last year.  Hope you enjoy the show.  Thanks for listening.


This episode's track list:

1.  Pete Rock - "Heaven & Earth" (2015)
2.  Young Fathers - "Soon Come Soon" (2014) {iTunes}
3.  Omar - "Stop War, Make Love (Scratch Professer ReTwist)'" (2015)
4.  Sweatson Klank - "Listen To The Love" (2015)
5.  Slakah The Beatchild - "Misscommunication ft. Spek Won & Ian Kamau" (2014)
6.  Brookylyn83 - "Storm In A Teacup" (2014)
7.  Mount Bank - "Summer Camp" (2015)
8.  Thom Yorke - "Youwouldn'tlikemewhenI'mangry" (2014)
9.  Monsoonsiren - "Sullen Fables " (2014)
10.  Rory More - "Looking For Lazlo" (2014)
11.  Core Rhythm & Zajazza - "But Beautiful" (2015)
12.  François - "On & On" (2015)

BONUS TRACK:  SwamiMillion x Fawda Trio - "Caffe" (2014)


You can find out more about this podcast at bsots.com

Direct download: radiobsots2015-07-11.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:38pm EDT

It's been three and a half months since the last BSOTS episode.  During that time, this show has been making itself known as a radio broadcast.  In all honesty, the broadcast has taken top priority, but the podcast has not been forgotten about.  With this episode, I celebrate a return to home base and get back to the standard practice of music appreciation. 

Thanks for checking out this episode and for hanging in there with me.  There's more to come...

This episode's track list:

1.  Zagar - "Dream Of A Machine (Single Edit)" (2014)
2.  Scrimshire - "Manhattan Night In Tunisia" (2015)
3.  Quiet Dawn - "New Dawn ft. Oddisee (Eric Lau Remix)'" (2014)
4.  Prefuse 73 - "Storms Over Ragga" (2015)
5.  Traveling In Stereo - "Bar Made" (2014)
6.  Romare - "Work Song" (2015)
7.  Sorceress - "Te Kano" (2014)
8.  Gilles Peterson Presents: Sonzeira - "Estrelar (Feat. Marcos Valle)"(2014)
9.  Lee Stone - "What Is Life" (2015)
10.  The Rurals - "One More Day (Main Mix) [feat. Rogiérs]" (2015)

Learn more about this show by visiting bsots.com.

Direct download: radiobsots2015-05-26.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:45pm EDT

This is my contribution to the 8th Annual Cupid's Hunt Podcast Collaboration, recorded on Valentine's Day 2015.  This one is for those still feeling the afterglow as well as those who carry on after the love is gone.  This is for the ecstatic and those who would say "it's complicated" regarding their relationship status.  Whether in love, out of love, or somewhere in between, there's probably at least one song here that you can relate to, be it vocal or instrumental.

I hope you enjoy this one and will check out all the other great mixes that are part of this year's Cupid's Hunt event.

This episode's track list:

1.  Mar - "Mar Variation - Avril 14th with Szjerdene" (2011)
2.  Kassett / Margo - "Lovebites (LTGL Remix)" (2014)
3.  Harikiri - "Tell Me, Touch It'" (2014)
4.  Sir - "Love You (Prod by Knx) " (2014)
5.  Alice Russell - "I'm The Man, That Will Find You" (2014)
6.  The Stuyvesants - "W.O.M.A.N." (2010)
7.  Hygher Baby - "Let U Go (DJ Asparagus Remix)" (2010)
8.  Katalyst - "Dreaming Of You" (2011)
9.  Robokid - "Ur Touch (Affelaye Remix)" (2014)
10.  Sleepin Giant - "Let's Get Serious feat. Ruben Hein (EAN Remix)" (2014)
11.  Boss Kite - "Fruit Smoothie feat. Motem" (2012)
12.  Tall Black Guy - "I See You" (2012)
13.  Jneiro Jarel - "Android Romance 1" (2010)
14.  Eddie - "10pm" (2011)
15.  Sly Maceo - "Because" (2014)
16.  Joey Ripps - "Leave" (2009)
17.  MUTE - "Cry" (2012)
18.  H.. - "Take Me Somewhere Nice" (2013)
19.  Robin Hannibal - "Amends" (2011)
20.  Diggs Duke - "Forever Love Is Tainted" (2014)
21.  Lazerbeak - "Don't Tie Me Down" (2012)
22.  Queen Magic - "I Don't Want" (2014)
23.  Jaye P. Morgan - "Here Is Where Your Love Belongs" (1976)
24.  Jon Phonics - "Yes ft. Yasine" (2014)

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Direct download: radiobsots2015-02-15.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:28pm EDT

Without you, this show is caught up in a winter storm of its own ego.  Please call the show at 1-206-278-0751 to share your feedback.

Seeing as how the first month of a new year is almost over, I figured I'd really ought to get Radio BSOTS for 2015 underway.  As per usual, the first shows of a new year are spent picking some of last year's selections, particularly those releases that tend to go unrecognized in most circles.  Whether it's the head nod brillliance of Submerse, the sanctified spitting of Jackie Hill Perry, the pop perfection of Nautic, or the grown folks hip-hop of The 1978ers, there just might be something for everyone on this episode.

This episode's track list:

1.  CM & Tha Silent Partner - "Propaganda" (2014)
2.  Jef Gilson - "1973" (2014)
3.  Submerse - "Fumes'" (2014)
4.  Fulgeance & DJ Scientist - "Moscow Nightlife" (2014)
5.  Propaganda - "Crimson Cord" (2014)
6.  Jackie Hill Perry - "Dead Preacher" (2014)
7.  The 1978ers - "People Of Today Act II" (2014)
8.  Steve Arrington - "Nobody Else But You (Opolopo Remix)" (2014)
9.  Lost Midas - "Dream Of Me" (2014)
10.  Luka ft. Jackie Queens - "No Limit (Pablo Martinez Remix)" (2014)
11.  Leaks - "Give" (2014)
12.  Kratos Himself - "Bloom" (2014)
13.  SwamiMillion x Fawda Trio - "Baccio" (2014)
14.  Nautic - "Freedom Of The Floor" (2014)
15.  De La Soul - "The People (feat. Chuck D)" (2014)

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Direct download: radiobsots2015-01-27.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:04pm EDT