Radio Backlog

There's a lot on the plate today, both in radio and news form. I've been fairly busy with the summer of insanity, so this sort of backed up. But, never fear, because we'll take it all one step at a time until we're through. Ob-soive:

Episode 077: This Is... On The Hour (Part I)
(Featuring episodes of the BBC Radio Comedy, On The Hour.)

Playlist & Footnotes.

As I was unable to bring you a second vacation episode while I was visiting family in Washington, today I brought you selections from On The Hour. This broadcast contains the entire first episode, selections from the unaired pilot, and for the first time broadcast on KPSU, the Radio Athens news parody I produced a few months back. I really like how this show doesn't sound like anything I usually do, both in the kind of content, and in tone. While the voice overs don't really amount to much, they were some of the most entertaining things I've ever recorded for this show.

Episode 078: Songs The Cramps Taught Us, Part I
(Featuring songs from the Lux And Ivy's Favorites series of internet-only compilations.)

Playlist & Footnotes

I've been getting into these compilations lately, so I culled a few selections from this series for this particular show. This is totally the punk rock of its time, dirty and filthy, rockin' and in-your-face, offensive and just play wonderful. There's a wealth of material in this vein that I can't wait to explore more, and as I continue to mourn Lux's untimely death, this is a great way to help me get over it.

And, as a special treat, there's a retrocast, too:

Retrocast of "Senior Citizens: Revenge of the Lawn" (28 March, 2006)
(Featuring a live on-air reading of selections from the classic Richard Brautigan collection, by Tim Nicodemus and Austin Rich)

While this particular Retrocast isn't of an episode of Blasphuphmus Radio, it is so close to what I do in spirit that it is worth the listen. Tim and I read our favorite selections from this book, mixed in with a little music, too. I love this one.

And, as if that weren't enough:

Jackie An on What's This Called?
(Featuring a live solo-performance by Jackie An of New Red Sun.)

Playlist & Footnotes

Jackie An came into KPSU for a solo set of mind-bending, beautiful, enchanting violin music, with a twist. This performance practically gave me chills when I was recording it, and this performance is highly recommended for anyone who is a fan of New Red Sun, the violin, or experimental music of any variety.

And, speaking of New Red Sun, here's some news:

New Release on featherspines records:

New Red Sun, who made an appearance on What's This Called? on 3 October, 2009, just released a new CD called Book of Sand and Moss. The best part about this CD is that it features the recording I made on that day. The CD contains two tracks, and clocks in at about 30 minutes. If you like beautiful guitar / violin work that gets as loud and aggressive as it does quiet and melodic, then this is the disc for you. It was cool to hear a recording I made have actual mastering; while I wasn't 100% pleased with the original recording I made, Jason Martinez at Fuzzhouse Productions did a fantastic job of cleaning up my mess. This CD rules. And I had something to do with it. Just sayin'.

And now, some scheduling news:

I will miss the next two weeks of shows due to more summer shenanigans. On the 14th, of August, a KPSU alum - Sascha - will be guesting on What's This Called?, and will cover Blasphuphmus Radio, too. Sascha was a fantastic DJ who has moved on to other things, and it is a rare treat to hear her on the radio. Her show was unbeatable when it was on the air, and I am very much looking forward to hearing what she comes up with. On the 21st: TBA! (Most likely another extended episode of What's This Called?)

I will be doing some make-up shows next week, as I still want to bring you more radio, but I don't know exactly when I'll be able to. Watch this space for more information.

Whew. I think that covers everything. This summer has been crazy, and I will be very much looking forward to doing business as usual. Until then, take care.