Can someone answer me a basic recording nerd question? Why do so many re-releases of older stereo recordings have their left & right channels swapped? Afaik, 2-track tape is always aligned the same way, so unless the cables are crossed (unlikely in a pro […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Right then, thanks to @kleptones for the cinematic selection. We return next week, same time, same place, with @iamwahl in the chair. Until then, thanks for stopping by, good to see everyone, hoping for a mighty fine week for y'all. #music #listeningclub

"You have been listening to..." Double legends Asha Bhosle & The Kronos Quartet's 2005 album "You've Stolen My Heart - Songs from R.D. Burman's Bollywood". A beautiful trip, imho - hope you enjoyed! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You%27ve_Stolen_My_Heart As […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Unexpected elephant solo #listeningclub

Greetings listeners, thanks for coming along for the ride - I don't have much side commentary for this, although that first tune's title, I believe, roughly translates as "Take Another Toke" #listeningclub

Hey there folks, pleased to announce today's #listeningclub pick from @kleptones has arrived bright and early on the blog for your forthcoming requirements. Get what you need and hope to see you back here on the above hashtag at 20:00 BST (GMT+1) for playback […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

In an attempt to pick something non-sports related, I reached this, which should need no introduction, but was originally called "Games For May" after the London event that inspired it. #listeningclub

I have to admit, I probably like songs about cricket more than I actually like cricket. (Insert 10cc reference here) #listeningclub

Unsurprisingly this tune did not touch down in the UK at all #listeningclub

Nice call - I found a CD single of this in a junk shop for 50p, that was a good day #listeningclub

....and we're off! #listeningclub #music #nowplaying

Hey everybody, tonight's #GamesDayVortex has arrived on the blog for your pre-match ritual requirements. Get what you need and hope to see you back on the #ListeningClub hashtag in just over an hour at 20:00 BST (GMT+1) for kickoff, playback, rah-rah and […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

This Sunday we're having our usual come-one-come-all end of the month mixtape knees-up, which this time will be a #GamesDayVortex; you can help us by polishing up your studs, sharpening your javelins and seeing what tune is brought to your mind. Drop that […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

'Lo there. Tonight's #ListeningClub pick from @ogili has arrived on the blog for your requirements. Grab what you need and hope to see you back on the above hashtag in just over an hour for playback and general whathaveyou […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

TIL there's a file integrity verifier built into FooBar2000. (Right click > Utilities > Integrity Verifier) Very handy to weed out broken files from the 'ol sample library. #music #audio #foobar2000

Says it all, really. https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/sep/08/court-staff-cover-up-banksy-image-of-judge-beating-a-protester #banksy #art #protest #gormless

...zooms back home wine-in-hand after a failed attempt to see a lunar eclips (it's too low in the sky, even for flat as hell Amsterdam) #listeningclub

Hiya. Today's #ListeningClub pick from @akx has arrived on the blog for your requirements. Get what you need and hope to see you back here on the above hashtag at 20:00 BST (GMT+1) for playback and the first of the last of the summer wine […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

As much as I like his videos, I'm always buzzing to see David Byrne on stage, making songs come alive as only he can. Bonus here: "Houses In Motion" live (and excellent) for the first time in 16 years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxzyxS6pRac #music #davidbyrne #talkingheads

I am really enjoying @pixelfed but I'll be enjoying it a whole lot more when this bug is squashed and it can understand line breaks from other instances' posts. At the moment it's breaking a whole load of links and hashtags. Simple fixes mean a lot to useability! […]

Hey, I did a remix of Airsine's "Like Fire" a while back - It's just come out on Bandcamp and you can grab it here (PWYW for a short while, make the most of it!) The original is a psychedelic-ish slo-house chugger, so I thought I'd do something different, speed it up a bit, chuck in some breaks […]

Ahh an optimistic finish, bless @JimMcCauley #listeningclub

*sings along sadly* #listeningclub

Has @akx chipped in some #doomjazz here? #listeningclub

"I try to play my music They say my music's too loud I try to talkin about it I get the big run around When I rolled with the punches I got knocked on the ground With all this bullshit going down..." The Isley Brothers puttin ideas in people's heads back in […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Let the truth be told. #music #listeningclub #nowplaying

Well ain't **that** the truth. #listeningclub

Hey now! Tonight's #TruerWordsWereNeverSpokenVortex has arrived on the blog courtesy of @JimMcCauley 's fine work. Grab what you need from the blog and hope to see you back here at 20:00 BST (GMT+1) today for playback and a few rounds of truly powerful shots […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Right then, thanks to @woj for the swooning selection. Next Sunday, as is our end of month custom, we have a come-one come-all #vortex, this time the topic will be a #TruerWordsWereNeverSpokenVortex - wide open to interpretation as always, so have a think, a […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Ahoy there! Tonight's #ListeningClub pick from @woj has arrived on the blog for your day's requirements. Get what you need and hope to see you back on the above hashtag at 20:00 BST (GMT+1) later today for playback, an assortment of yo ho ho's and hopefully […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Hey there, returning once more with the 3rd and final chunk from our Kings Day DJ set in Amsterdam this year, this time a couple of hours from right near the end of the day, so everything's getting decidedly ravey, but we're still chucking in a few favourites […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Surprised to find this lot on here, this (last one) is excellent! (NB - Never seen the film or heard this before) #listeningclub

Aroogah, everyone. Today's #Listeningclub selection from @faberfedor has arrived on the blog for your day's requirements. Get what you need and hope to see you back here on the above hashtag at 20:00 BST (GMT+1) for playback and a plate (or two) from the […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

#rip Ronnie Rondell Jr. #music #pinkfloyd #stuntman

Mysteriously, overnight, a portrait of Thomas Jefferson has appeared in the garden. If you know anyone who has lost one, here 'tis. #spook #amsterdam

Hey there, back again with the 2nd chunk from our Kings Day DJ set in Amsterdam this year, this time from mid-way through the day, heading from jazzier soulful sounds into more solid 4-4 territory, mixing some quality oddball grooves from around the world […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

This is definitely the "Revolution 9" of the album #listeningclub

Salutations! Today's #ListeningClub selection from @SimonLandmine has arrived on the blog for your requirements. Grab what you need and hope to see you back here on the above hashtag at 20:00 BST (GMT+1) for playback and a big bowl of your favourite ice cream […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Presenting the first of three choice chunks of our Kings Day DJ set in Amsterdam this year - For the last few years we've been hosting a lil secret location block party where we can play an extended set, dropping as many solid personal favourites as we can […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Won't be around later on for #listeningclub so wishing everyone a fine playback, see you next time!

Hup ho, folks. Today's #ListeningClub pick from @saucer has arrived on the blog for your requirements. Grab what you need and hope to see you back here on the above hashtag at 20:00 BST (GMT+1) for playback, drinks and nibs […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

’All I know about method is that when I am not working I sometimes think I know something, but when I am working, it is quite clear that I know nothing.’ - John Cage. https://robertwilson.com/lecture-on-nothing RIP Robert Wilson #rip #robertwilson

I was doubtful, and Tim is missed terribly, but this is really quite glorious, and bodes well for a fine epitaph. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTRaHsKKlXA&ab_channel=abcglobus #music #cardiacs

Surely some mistake, @pixelfed ? (This is pixelfed.social, btw)

Disciplined self-indulgence #obliquestrategies

One last one for the after-party, quite lidderally, mate. RIP Tom Lehrer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frAEmhqdLFs #listeningclub

Right then, in a multitude of fine forms as expected, that was the #ListeningClub #RecoveryRedemptionRebirthVortex, many thanks to everyone for chipping in tunes and to @saucer for the fine blending on the mix. It's that very same @saucer who will be in the […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Is this a recent "ultimate" remix? It seems a lot sharper than the original syrupy version... #listeningclub

Plucked from the Red Hot organization's "Transa", a recent compilation of songs created "celebration of the trans community", that was Lightning Bug's "Please Tell Me", which seemed quite appropriate. Also that fuzz riff, eh? #listeningclub

Salut, folks. Today's #ListeningClub #RecoveryRedemptionRebirthVortex has arrived bright and early on the blog for your day's requirements. Grab what you need and hope to see you back here on the above hashtag at 20:00 BST (GMT+1) for playback, bonhomie and […] [Original post on mastodon.social]