solipsistic NATION No. 303: Elastic Bond, Live
What makes today’s such a special show—aside from the music, which is great, by the way—is that today’s show comes to you from Ty, who is both a listener and a friend of solipsistic NATION. Ty emailed me a few months ago and suggested that I might consider doing shows featuring Calima Shatiday and Elastic Bond. After checking out their music on iTunes I knew Ty was absolutely right, I had to have them on the show. Calima will appear on solipsistic NATION... Read More
solipsistic NATION No. 299: The Best Electronic Music of 2012
In the six years of producing solipsistic NATION I’ve never done a “best of show.” There are a couple of reasons for that. One reason is because there are already enough record stores, magazines and blogs doing a much better job of curating music from the last year than I am. Hell, the Headphone Commute blog dedicates an entire month looking back at the last year alone. But honestly, I could never care enough to get my act together to do this kind of show. I... Read More
solipsistic NATION No. 295: Palenke Soultribe
2012 has been a fantastic year for solipsistic NATION! In 2012 began streaming on taintradio. At first glance it seems like an off fit—taintradio is primarily a jazz station, but that also include jazz on the fringes like Naked City and Last Exit. If you kind of squint your eyes you can see how solipsistic NATION might fit into taintradio’s overall format. Whatever, I don’t care. I’m just thrilled and honored to be included on taintradio’s roster.... Read More
solipsistic NATION No. 293: Michael Maricle, Live
Today on solipsistic NATION we’re going to listen to live in-studio performance recorded by Michael Maricle! Michael has been recording and performing his music for a while now but I only just discovered him when a promotional copy of his recently released The Heart Found You album was sent my way for review. Michael’s music was instantly familiar and seems to come from the same tradition that The Orb and Tripswitch others do. I don’t quite know what that tradition... Read More
Song of the Day: “Nonsense (Disaster)” by Phontaine
“Nonsense (Disaster)” by Phontaine from the Manoeuvres 1: A Collection of Vancouver Electronica compilation album. Read More
Song of the Day: “Huh” by TEEN
“Huh” from TEEN’s In Limbo album. This track has a very 80′s 4AD-Cocteau Twins feel to it. Not a bad thing. Read More
Song of the Day: “Naughty Girl” by Oy
“Naughty Girl” from Oy‘s First Box Then Walk album. Another great release from Creaked Records! When are they coming on the show? Naughty Girl by Oy Read More
Song of the Day: “Through The City On The Edge Of Forever” by Michna
“Through The City On The Edge Of Forever” from Michna‘s electro-Latin sounds Moving Mountains EP. This track slowly builds and builds until your floating in the clouds. Read More
Song of the Day: “Sayso (Julien Mier Remix)” by Evy Jane
“Sayso (Julien Mier Remix)” from Evy Jane‘s self-titled EP. I could listen to this track all day long. Read More
Song of the Day: “Spider Toupet” by Port-Royal
“Spider Toupet” by Port-Royal from Tympanik Audio‘s Emerging Organisms vol. 4 compilation album. I’ve been thinking about this video for days. It felt like something lifted out of a fairy tale but really, this idea is so rich and so true that it’s been told again and again. I can’t help but think it has a special relevance for us as we enter the post-scarcity economy, at least n the digital sense. There is so much free media (music, literature,... Read More
