Radio BSOTS: 2026

Sunday, August 9, 2026

193 - Wrapping Up And Winding Down

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This episode's track list (title / artist / source / license):

1. Like Comment Share and Subscribe (ft. Mirtel Pohla) by Rando Arand [Bandcamp] (2025)

2. Squares And Melodies by BTB [Enough Records] (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2025)

3. Apple by Sami Konzo [Phonocake] (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2026)

4. 225 Santa Monica by Eko_Fisk & Gears In The Rain [Zenapolae] (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2025)

5. The Long Retreat by Birocratic [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2022)

August of 2026 marks the 21st anniversary of Radio BSOTS. For several years now, I have quietly celebrated in August when the show turns another year older. This year, I decided to give myself a gift: permission to walk away.

The podcasting landscape has changed drastically in the past 20 years. And yes, everything must change. Had it remained stagnant or frozen in time, it more than likely would not be as popular as it is now. I feel like I'm a product of a different era, and I question often whether or not I'm built for podcasting's present age. I'll do my best to explain, but I know myself enough to know that I enjoy the process of recording and editing an episode, the process of putting it together. Everything that comes after that...not so much. And all signs as of late are pointing towards stepping away from this mode of expression as a creator. I still love podcasts. I still believe in the potential intimacy factor that makes creating and listening to episodes so engaging and enjoyable. And I'm thankful that I got to produce episodes of my own show for this long and for all of the music and artists Camp Lo-Fi championed along the way.

This is not the last episode, but I'm closer to it than I've ever been. Thank you for listening.

Theme music edited by Macedonia. (Much love and thanks to Cy Tru for the original theme.) ID drop from Kahlief Adams of Spawn On Me.

Other key info:
Macedonia on Mixcloud
Fading Into Obscurity presents What's Your Path, Man? (Side A)
Netlabel Assembly 2026 – Sunday, August 16
The Pivot - What Happens When You Ask “What’s Next?” with Twila Dang & Dominic Lawson

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Monday, July 13, 2026

192 - Won Nein Too

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Had I been more responsible this time around, this episode would have been shared with the world at least a month before Netlabel Day 2026 took place, not as the event is happening. Here's the inescapable fact about life, though...it just...keeps...lifing. At any rate, 90% of the show is comprised of Creative Commons licensed cuts, including a mini-documentary in support of the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine, a Playstation-inspired drum and bass joint from MICROMECHA, and a collaboration between Devin Morrison and Moonchild's Amber Navran.

Give a brother 50 minutes, if you please. As always, I thank you for your time and your ears.

This episode's track list (title / artist / source / license):

1. Baloney Syrup by Birocratic, G Mills, and K-Magic [Bandcamp] (CC-BY 4.0) (2026)

2. Halve-Life by Rav x KB x Scuare [Bandcamp] (CC-BY 4.0) (2020)

3. Thief and the Bell by Mary Sue and the Clementi Sound Appreciation Club [Rucksack] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2025)

4. Re:Generations by Sam Sellers [Bandcamp] (2024)

5. Gentleman Featuring QuianaNadine by cdk [ccMixter] (CC-BY-NC 4.0) (2025)

6. The Web We've Built: Documentary by Chris Frieland [Internet Archive] (CC-BY 4.0) (2025)

7. Pruneface by Tab + Anitek [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2025)

8. Brie by Shayhan [Bandcamp] (CC-BY 4.0) (2025)

9. Nu Beginning (Feat. Amber Navran) by Devin Morrison [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2021)

10. Disk Encryption by MICROMECHA [Bandcamp] (CC-BY 4.0) (2025)

Theme music by Cy Tru (edited by Macedonia). ID drops from Morganics, DarrenKeith, Mr. Ivory Snow, EJ Flavors, and Mr. Fitz a.k.a. Techniken Defunkus.

Other key info:
Macedonia on Mixcloud
Show no. 190 - BUCKWILD: Fun Is Serious Business

Show no. 191 - But First...Music: Netlabel Day 2025
PCP#866… Ports Of Call…(Netlabel Day 2026 Part 1 of 3)
Modern Brews & Beats
Queue Points
They Reminisce Over You Episode 100 - JAŸ-Z: Reasonable Doubt 30th Anniversary
Mood Machine: The Rise Of Spotify and the Cost of the Perfect Playlist

Music by SoulProdMusic from Pixabay

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Saturday, March 14, 2026

191 - But First...Music: Netlabel Day 2025

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Monday, July 14, 2025 marked my second time around hosting a takeover of the Netlabel Day Radio stream. For two hours, I got to share a bunch of Creative Commons licensed tracks live from my living room. I'm always thankful for opportunities like this and I gotta give a shoutout to my big brother and Netlabel Day facilitator Omar Willey for entrusting me with another 120 minutes to go live on the NLD Radio stream. Honestly, I'm grateful to share music with any and all that are willing to take the time to listen. I'm always amazed at what I'm able to find within the CC music virtual bins.

Among the featured netlabels are active imprints like blocSonic, Business Casual, Jumpsuit, Flowerpot, Dusted Wax Kingdom, and Monster Jinx. Thanks to the Internet Archive, I was also able to include works from netlabels that ended their run over 5, 10, or even 15 years ago like Melodica and Subwise. And whenever I can represent for labels that are indie staples like Stones Throw or Atjazz Record Co., I consider that a bonus. Other cuts were discovered on Bandcamp, Free Music Archive, and Jamendo. A little digging goes a long way, resulting in a freeform mix of hip-hop, soul, jazz, rock, and various forms of electronic music.

Some brief corrections: "Not Myself" by Lovespirals was listed as Creative Commons (some rights reserved) at the time of the broadcast, but now is under full copyright (all rights reserved). And I announced that "Drifting Dawn" by Abigail Press was released on Trippin' The Rift, which is incorrect. It was actually released on Melodica, a netlabel from years past that I stumbled upon on the Internet Archive. And about halfway through the episode, I mentioned Willam Maggos and his podcast Culture War Radio. Unfortunately, his show is no longer producing new episodes, but I shared part of his CC music manifesto from the podcast website during the livestream as it was a sentiment that I wholeheartedly agree with. His last post on the Democracy Of Reach website continues that line of thought and is well worth reading.

As this episode unfolds, keep your ears on the alert for verses from Chuck D of Public Enemy and Kool Keith of Ultramagnetic MCs and Dr. Octagon fame. There's a live cut by APB recorded at the WFMU studios and even a Latin jazz joint that dates back to 1968. A little something for many, and hopefully served up in a way that makes sonic sense. If you need an extended session for your next road trip or just some tunes to get you through your work day, I certainly hope that this episode provides what you're looking for.

This episode's track list (title / artist / source / license):

1. Manual Retro by Night Owl Committee [Free Music Archive] (CC-BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2013)

2. Snakes by Rephazer [Kahvi Collective] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2024)

3. Thrive, Despite by A. Billi Free & The Lasso [Mello Music Group] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2022)

4. Not Myself by Lovespirals [Bandcamp] (2024)

5. One Of These Days by Alinah Sipps [Subwise] (CC-BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2009)

6. Answers by mary sue [bie Records] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2023)

7. Three More Hours (Featuring Ketsa) by Donnie Ozone [blocSonic] (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2024)

8. Alright Anyway Ft. Taelor Gray by Shon Tha Phenom [Jamendo] (CC-BY-NC-ND 3.0) (2022)

9. Don't Call Me by Gwen Rose [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2025)

10. Scenic Route by Jerry Paper [Stones Throw] (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2024)

11. Mamaye by Sampology [Jus Like Music] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2010)