Radio BSOTS: 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)