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  • 190 - BUCKWILD: Fun Is Serious Business

    190 - BUCKWILD: Fun Is Serious Business
    Dec 28 2025
    All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to radiobsots@gmail.com. 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 ...
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    57 mins
  • 189 - Sonic Solace For The Summer

    189 - Sonic Solace For The Summer
    Jul 11 2025
    All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to radiobsots@gmail.com. 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 ...
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    42 mins
  • 188 - Netlabel Day Radio Takeover (2024)

    188 - Netlabel Day Radio Takeover (2024)
    Apr 11 2025
    All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to radiobsots@gmail.com. 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: ...
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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • 187 - Testing The Waters

    187 - Testing The Waters
    Jan 6 2025
    All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to radiobsots@gmail.com. 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.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 186 - Download While You Can

    186 - Download While You Can
    Nov 5 2024
    All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to radiobsots@gmail.com. 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.
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    38 mins
  • 185 - BUCKWILD: The Changing Same

    185 - BUCKWILD: The Changing Same
    Aug 16 2024
    All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to radiobsots@gmail.com. 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.
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    52 mins
  • 184 - Jazzy Jeff Among The Copyleft

    184 - Jazzy Jeff Among The Copyleft
    Jul 1 2024
    All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to radiobsots@gmail.com. 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.
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    40 mins
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    FLASHBACK: Both Sides On Bondfire
    May 5 2024
    All comments, questions, and general feedback can be sent to radiobsots@gmail.com. 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
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    1 hr and 15 mins