From the archives, here’s a show we apparently broadcast in May of 2011, when Honcho visited us with a bag of loot from Austin Psychfest. The recording is currently MIA, but here’s the extant evidence of what we’re missing.
Looks like it sounds great!
The Count.
We continue our count-up to one million, 13 numbers at a time, with this second installment of songs named after numbers. Listen, rise. This was the only time we were ever forced to play Steppenwolf.
Other shows that require an abacus:
A show based on William’s finest ever mixtape? Of course! The title of the show and the mixtape is Fanfare for a New Mixtape, with a nod to Igor Stravinsky. Boom!
Cristy is already sick tonight, so I may as well dedicate our two-hour radio show to the memories and music of Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band.
The Magic Band and their sometime singer.
The Count.
As a corollary to our shows about numbers and years, we had to devote a show to addresses, ages, dates, and times. Are we geeks yet?
Rules? Well, just giving street names is a different mix. On the other hand, knowing that Heartbreak Hotel is on the end on Lonely Street is probably enough information to find it on a map of Miseryville. We’d also include “53rd and 3rd”—enough to let you know which subway stop is closest to the Ramones.
Download and get really specific with your listening.
Other shows that require an abacus:
Dr. Philip Graham, rock scholar, leads a rigorous discussion of the works, personnel, and history of Procol Harum, from their peculiar name and explosive, immediate success through their continuing contemporary relevance and most recent releases. What you don’t know might help you. Tune in.
Freestyle soundtracks, Austin psych, retro, and some astonishing early bullshit that forever destroys the punk cred of Lou Reed.
Sorry, Lou.
The irrepressible Dave Witzany joins us for a Valentine’s Day show dedicated to a songwriter we truly love: Robyn Hitchcock. Two absolute Hitchcockphiles join forces to somehow cull two hours from his 40-year career. Listen, love.
Data is elastic.
Here’s what we have for phone numbers so far:
Early results for dates and addresses are less encyclopedic.
Freelance rock scholars, unite in the name of research sharing! Here’s the show on MP3.
Tentative title: Songs with Data.
Other shows include:
