luv478

techno

Brocken Spectre

most of the time a Brocken spectre, also called a Brocken bow, mountain spectre, or spectre of the Brocken, is the magnified giantic shadow of an observer cast in mid air upon any type of cloud opposite a strong light source. The figure’s head can be surrounded by a bright area called Heiligenschein, or halo-like rings of rainbow-coloured light forming a glory, which appear opposite the Sun’s direction when uniformly sized water droplets in clouds refract and backscatter sunlight. The term ‘Brocken spectre’ was coined in 1780 by Johann Silberschlag, a German pastor and natural scientist who frequented the Harz mountains and observed the affect for the first time atop Brocken, the range’s highest peak.
this time though, it refers to a trancey techno mix that aims straight for the center of the Heiligenschein.
photo : LeJohn Birchglass

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Tracklist:
  1. Eternity Land – Architectural – Turbo (2025)
  2. A Break In The Clouds (Main Mix) – Holden – Border Community (2003)
  3. Touch – Yoshinori Hayashi – Smalltown Supersound (2021)
  4. Horizonsz – Oscean – Tresor (2022)
  5. Transport (Carl Craig Remix – DJ Deep & Roman Poncet Rework) – Juan Atkins & Moritz Von Oswald – Tresor (2017)
  6. Furry Hat – Avus – Border Community (2007)
  7. Like Dat – Pure Science – Rehab Music (1996)
  8. Stereophonic – Kris Menace & Spooky – Compuphonic (2008)
  9. The Offering – Martinou – Turbo (2023)
  10. Lifeforms (Wighnomy Brothers & Robag Wruhmes Simetikon 002-06 Re-Edit) – The Future Sound Of London – Virgin (2006)
  11. Everyday – The Field – Kompakt (2007/2019)
  12. Which Way? – Toni Mono – F Communications (1995)
  13. Current Mood – Böhm – Eudemonia (2023)
  14. Zia – Taho – F Communications (1995)
  15. Teentown Beats (12″ Mix) – Ian O’Brien – Peacefrog Records (2001)
  16. Nightshade – Atlantic Ocean – Eastern Bloc Records (1994)

luv477

rock 'n' roll

luv477 Bottle Caps

Bottle Caps

seventy years ago the rumblings of rock’n’roll were starting to take hold of the youth. here’s some sides from the late fifties that’ll have you boppin’ into summer like a cool breeze.
photo : Cole Plotz

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Tracklist:
  1. Life Begins At Four O’Clock – Bobby Milano – Challenge / Fantastic Voyage (1958/2013)
  2. Rock Around With Ollie Vee – Buddy Holly – MCA (1956/1979)
  3. Black Slacks – The Sparkletones – ABC-Paramount / MCA (1597/1983)
  4. Let’s Bop – Jack Earls – Sun Records / Fantastic Voyage (1956/2011)
  5. Ooh! My Head – Ritchie Valens – Del-Fi Records / Rumble Records (1959/2014)
  6. Skinny Jim – Eddie Cochran – Crest / United Artists Records (1956/1971)
  7. Scratching On My Screen – Ric Cartey – National Recording Company / BBE (1958/2013)
  8. That Crazy Little House On The Hill – Gene La Mar & His Blue Flames – Spry / Fantastic Voyage (1958/2015)
  9. Crazy Talk – The Loafers – Phonograph Records / Stag-O-Lee (1958/2014)
  10. You Shocked Me – Tiny Topsy – Federal – Fantastic Voyage (1958/2015)
  11. Tight Skirt Tight Sweater – The Versatones – All Star / Stag-O-Lee (1958/2012)
  12. I Shot Mr. Lee – The Bobbettes – Atlantic / Official (1959/1989)
  13. Heebie-Jeebies – Little Richard – Specialty / Alternative Fox (1958/2020)
  14. Summertime Symphony – Jamie Coe – Addison Records / Stag-O-Lee (1959/2016)
  15. Honey Bop – Wanda Jackson – Capitol / Fantastic Voyage (1958/2014)
  16. You Can’t Catch Me – Chuck Berry – Chess (1956/1984)
  17. Havin’ A Whole Lot Of Fun – Johnny Jano – Excello / Fantastic Voyage (1956/2013)
  18. Four O’Clock Baby – Darrell Rhodes and The Falcons – Winston / Stag-O-Lee (1959/2020)
  19. Please Give Me Something – Bill Allen & The Back Beats – Imperial / Fantastic Voyage (1958/2015)
  20. I’m Through – Sleepy LaBeef – Starday / Fantastic Voyage (1957/2013)
  21. Crackin’ Up – Bo Diddley – Checker / Rumble Records (1959/2012)
  22. Mystery Train – Elvis Presley, Scotty & Bill – Sun / Fantastic Voyage (1955/2013)

luv476

blues 'n' folk, funk 'n' soul

luv476 Watching The Whole Thing Come Down In Harmony

Watching The Whole Thing Come Down In Harmony

some soulful folk’s music loosely labeled as soul-folk music.
photo : Errol Wood

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Tracklist:
  1. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face – Roberta Flack – Atlantic (1969)
  2. Pieces Of A Man – Gil Scott-Heron – Flying Dutchman / BGP Records (1971/2014)
  3. In My Heart – Bill Withers – Sussex / Music On Vinyl (1971/2012)
  4. Pastures Of Plenty – Odetta – Vanguard / Soul Jazz (1960/2005)
  5. Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues – Nina Simone – RCA Victor (1969)
  6. What More Can I Say John? – Richie Havens – Verve Forecast (1968)
  7. Love Letter To America – Eugene McDaniels – Atlantic (1970)
  8. What Do I Have? – Nancy Dupree with a group of Rochester, N.Y. youngsters – Asch Records / Folkways Records / Moi J’Connais Records / Mississippi/Change Records (1970/2014)
  9. When I Was A Young Man – Don Crawford – Verve Folkways (1966)
  10. Annie’s Lover – Taj Mahal – Columbia (1969)
  11. Salamanca – Key & Cleary – Now-Again Records (1975/2024)
  12. He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother – Donny Hathaway – Atco (1971)
  13. It’s Only Life, That’s All – Willie Wright – Hotel Records / Numero Group (1977/2022)
  14. Bury Me High – Josh White – Period Records (1957)

luv475

odd pop, weird

luv475 When We Did Believe In Magick

When We Did Believe In Magick

psychedelic odd pop rockin’ big beats from the future/past,
when we did believe in magick.
image : Billy Sue & Mary Lou

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Tracklist:
  1. Flying Teapot (A Sacred Rhythm Extension And Cosmic Overdub by Joaquin Joe Claussell) – Gong – Virgin (2009)
  2. Metallic Spheres – The Orb ft. David Gilmour – Columbia (2010)
  3. Back To The Stars – Figueroa – Nomark Records (2020)
  4. The Babies – Super Numeri – Ninja Tune (2005)
  5. The Illectrik Hoax – DJ Food ft. Natural Self – Ninja Tune (2009)
  6. Blue Honey (A Monstrous Psychedelic Bubble Mix by The Amorphous Androgynous) – Pop Levi – Ninja Tune (2010)
  7. Peacebone – Animal Collective – Domino (2007)
  8. Grasshopping – Daevid Allen Weird Quartet – Purple Pyramid (2016)
  9. Edge Of The Universe (Remix by The Amorphous Androgynous) – Syd Arthur – Monstrous Bubble Records (2014)
  10. Everything’s Been Leading To This – Panda Bear & Sonic Boom – Domino (2022)

luv474

abstract house

luv474 Whats So Funny Bout Peace Love And Always Dancing

What’s So Funny ‘Bout Peace, Love And Always Dancing?

when I first stumbled upon house music one of the things that really attracted me to it was how much positive emotion radiated from it. often times a few uplifting words, sung or spoken, in repetition could really change the mood on a dancefloor. a few hundred people chanting in unison phases like “i’m gonna help myself”, “i love music”. “together” or “find a better day” was a healing process. beyond the driving beats, insatiable grooves and good times lies the true revolution in house music, unabashed positivity. when being a positive force in the world is a truly revolutionary act, what’s so funny ‘bout peace, love and always dancing?
image : sweet daddy luv

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Tracklist:
  1. Luv The Cure – Lectroluv – Eightball Records (1993)
  2. Sunrize – The Rising Sunz – Henry Street Music (1996)
  3. Set Me Free (Faster Vocal) – Coco Steel and Lovebomb – Warp (1994)
  4. In Love Again (Scuba I Fell Remix) – Wam Kidz – Earth Recordings (1997)
  5. Street Corner Symphony – Street Corner Symphony – Open (1995)
  6. Venus “Sunshine People” (DJ Gregory Remix) – Cheek – Versatile Records (1996)
  7. Metropolis – Del Costa & Pedro Goya – Music For Freaks (2005)
  8. Better Day (Presence Vocal Mix) – Presence – Pagan (1997)
  9. A Chance To See Again – Daniel Maunick – Far Out Recordings (2020)
  10. Madd Phunke (305 Webster Mix) – DJ Ra-Soul & DJ Buck – Freshly Squeezed (1995)
  11. Move It Girl!!! – Ashley Beedle presents The London Heavy Disco Revue – Out Hear Audio (2006)
  12. The Music (Dub Mix) – Todd Terry – TNT Records (1995)
  13. Love Wonder (Chicago Dub) – Vital Signs ft. Ulysses – Large Records (1995)
  14. Beyond The Stars – Leo, Laj & Mr. Beef – Spectrum Records (1997)
  15. Stella Sunday (Idjut Boys Sarbeni Remix) – Glasgow Underground – Glasgow Underground (1997)
  16. Better Love (Voodoo Dub) – Deep Sensation – Yoshitoshi Recordings (1995)
  17. D-Day (Roger’s Raw Mix) – D-Day – Jus’ Trax (1993)
  18. Muse Q The Music (Rhythm Appella) – Shazz + St Germain ft. Derek Bays – F Communications (1996)
  19. Mouth (Brad Peep’s Remix For Friends) – Iz & Diz – Classic (2002)
  20. End This Hate – The Messenger – Nervous Records (1993)
  21. The Best Things In Life Are Free (The S-Man Salsoul Vibe) – Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson – AM:PM (1995)
  22. That’s The Way Love Is (Steve ‘Silk’ Hurley Deep House Mix/Extended Version) – Ten City – Atlantic (1989)

luv473

electronic listening music

luv473 Janky Robots Up To No Good

Janky Robots Up To No Good

“Delores!!! Those janky robots are up to no good again!! Ever since they moved in downstairs it’s been so noisy. Every night and twice a day those broken down robots make a racket with their bleeps and bloops, incessant beats and noise, noise, noise! I mean it is kinda charming to see those tiny machines really get into a groove, all bopping along really into the so-called “music” they make, but they really cause a ruckus. Their only saving grace is that their battery packs run down in less than an hour so they never go too long before having to take a break and recharge. Heck, sometimes it ain’t that bad.”
photo : those janky robots

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Tracklist:
  1. Monophonic Shit – Mr. Oizo – F Communications (1999)
  2. Endlosrille – Mouse On Mars – Song (1999)***
  3. De-Pimp Act – Luke Vibert – Planet Mu (2009)
  4. Krabstrakt – Actress – Werk Discs (2004)
  5. Fleas And Itches – Tipper – Noodles Institute Of Technology (2004)
  6. Odd Job (Citrus Canker Version by Push Button Object) – Phoenecia – Schematic (1999)
  7. Bass Generation – Ubik – Zoom Records / Musique Pour La Danse (1990/2023)
  8. +10 Funk – J.K. – Rephlex (2009)
  9. Snapterisk – Global Goon – Central Processing Unit (2023)
  10. PERL-E – Loser – Cheap (2000)
  11. Motor Bass Get Phunked Up (Electrofunk Remix by Richie Hawtin) – La Funk Mob – Mo Wax (1994)
  12. Bang-Bang – Drexciya – Underground Resistance / Clone Classic Cuts (1996/2012)
  13. Terry’s Medication – Alder and Elius – Skam (2000)
  14. Elephant Generators – Solvent – Suction Records (2014)
  15. Spry Bat – Jake Slazenger – Clear (1995)
  16. Naf Gonad – Ultramarine – Blanco y Negro (1995)
  17. Gutta Percha – Patcha Kutek – Beta Bodega (1999)
***track played at wrong speed, on 33rpm instead of 45rpm.

luv472

ambient revolution, electronic listening music, jazz, library music, odd pop, weird

luv472 From On Hold To Eternity

From On Hold To Eternity

have you ever made a call and been placed on hold for what seemed like an eternity? it’s happened to me many times, but the last time it happened it was different. at first everything seemed normal. i dialed the number, was told to hold for a moment and then the muzak started, designed to placate my savage soul while i wait for someone to answer my call. at first it was innocuous enough, somewhat groovy, happy music music with all the extremes tidily trimmed. as i was grooving along and not really paying attention to the time, 20 minutes slipped past and i started getting kinda antsy and bored of waiting around. it was really starting to get to me. now as this was happening the music playing on the end of the line started changing to fit my mood. i didn’t even notice it happening but as an apathetic feeling started coming over me, the music started becoming more formless. i had been waiting so long that the very concept of time began losing all meaning. i was floating in a void where the muzak had melted away and faraway sounds from ancient telephone lines started peaking through. i was floating free, waiting for someone, anyone, to answer my call. after some more time passed i started getting comfortable with this new timeless freedom and the music slowly started coming back to life. at this point i was feeling a little bit washed out from being on the phone for so long so i closed my eyes and just listened.  eventually the music stopped and i just hung up, having completely forgotten why i made the call in the first place. luckily i record all my telephone calls for quality assurance purposes and can present to you the most transcendental hold muzak i have ever heard.
photo : Phase Holden Topple

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Tracklist:
  1. Keep It Happy – Nick Perito – MUZAK (1971)
  2. Canty – Orchestra Cometa – Cometa Edizioni Musicali (1976/2016)
  3. Lucky Girl – Take Six – Music De Wolfe (1980)
  4. Beautiful People – Geoff Bastow – Programme Music / JW Music Library / Be With Records (1975/2024)
  5. We’ve Only Just Begun – Grant Green – Blue Note (1971/2024)
  6. Analcolico – Giovanni Tommaso – SR Records / Sonor Music Editions (1972/2019)
  7. Swelling Itchy Brain (EZ Listening Muzak Version) – Devo – Club Devo / Futurismo (1981/2016)
  8. Temperament VII – Ragnar Grippe – BIS (1982)
  9. excerpt from Mundus Intellectualis – Nicole Lachartre – Metaphon (1973/2023)
  10. Winter Hours – The Advisory Circle – Ghost Box (2014)
  11. Über Den Wolken – Hans-Joachim Roedelius – Venture / Bureau B (1987/2011)
  12. excerpt from Mundus Intellectualis – Nicole Lachartre – Metaphon (1973/2023)
  13. Water Boy – Clara Rockmore & Nadia Reisenberg – Bridge Records / Mississippi Records (1975/2006/2021)
  14. Contemplation – Master Wilburn Burchette – Burchette Brothers / Numero Group (1975/2024)
  15. excerpt from Mundus Intellectualis – Nicole Lachartre – Metaphon (1973/2023)
  16. Waiting Montage – Ennio Morricone – Applause Records / Dagored (1982/2008)
  17. Moody You – Norman Candler – Sonoton / Be With Records (1980/2023)
  18. Elevator Up – Disconscious – Tinnitus Records / Mental Groove Records / Musique Pour La Danse (2013/2023)
  19. Eternity – Alan Hawkshaw – Bruton Music / Ace (1979/2024)
  20. excerpt from Mundus Intellectualis – Nicole Lachartre – Metaphon (1973/2023)

luv471

jazz

luv471 Now Rift

Now Rift

a dozen contemplative and supremely chill jazz tracks from the 2020s whose collective reflective moods inspire us to pause, take note of where we are, and wisely choose the best way forward.
photo : Uncle Baddy

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Tracklist:
  1. First Step – Phi-Psonics – Gondwana Records (2021)
  2. I’ll Explain Later – De Beren Gieren – Sdban Ultra (2024)
  3. Dream In Slow Motion – Ivan The Tolerable Quintet – Riot Season (2024)
  4. Continuum 8 – Nala Sinephro – Warp (2024)
  5. Pneuma – Karu – Beat Machine Records (2022)
  6. donatt gonatt – Otis Sandsjö, Petter Eldh & Dan Nicholls – We Jazz (2024)
  7. Same Shame – Onilu – Eremite Records (2025)
  8. Abflug 3 – Krajenski – Agogo Records (2024)
  9. Eco-echoes – Amalie Dahl’s Dafnie – Aguirre Records / Sonic Transmissions Records (2024)
  10. New Dawn – Marshall Allen ft. Neneh Cherry – Week-End Records / Mexican Summer (2025)
  11. How Can We Mend A Broken Heart – Kahil El’Zabar – Spiritmuse Records (2020)
  12. The Impetus (To Be And Do Better) – Joel Ross – Blue Note (2022)

luv470

blues 'n' folk

luv470 Promise That You'll Try

Promise That You’ll Try

some guitar music to help while away the day.
some songs got sangin’, some are just pickin’ n’ strummin’.
some long songs, some short ones, some old songs, some new ones.
photo : Auntie Taffy

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Tracklist:
  1. Red And White Light Ship – Gimmer Nicholson – Peabody / Light In The Attic (1981/2016)
  2. I Remember Learning How To Dive – Animal Collective ft. Vashti Bunyan – FatCat Records (2005/2015)
  3. Dear Corn Mother – Bobby Lee – Tompkins Square (2021)
  4. Rabbits Dance – Malvina Reynolds – Pacific Cascades Records / The Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility (1973/2017)
  5. Honey Babe Your Papa Cares For You – Elizabeth Cotten – Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (1958/2018)
  6. Tricycle – Oliver – OLIV Records / Guerssen (1974/2022)
  7. Johna’s Theme – R. Stevie Moore – Personal Injury (1975/2014)
  8. Dopplertron – Bibio – Mush / Warp (2009/2021)
  9. Pilar – Six Organs Of Admittance – Drag City (2023)
  10. Hannah & Gabi (demo) – Lemonheads – Atlantic / Fire Records (1992/2022)
  11. Time Of No Reply – Nick Drake – Island (1969/2004)
  12. Plume Blanche, Plume Noire – Emmanuelle Parrenin – Ballon Noire / SouffleContinu Records (1977/2017)
  13. Trail Of Signs – Theo Lawrence – Tomika Records (2024)
  14. Forcefield – Beck – K (1994)
  15. Trombone – Leo Kottke – Capitol (1975)
  16. Turquoise – Donovan – Pye Records (1965/1971)
  17. My Man On Love – Judee Sill – Asylum Records / Music On Vinyl (1971/2017)
  18. Shimmering Water – Cam Newton – Inner City (1979)
  19. Life On Mars? – Seu Jorge – Hollywood Records (2004/2021)
  20. Epitaph – Badly Drawn Boy – Twisted Nerve / XL Recordings (2000)

luv469

hip hop

luv469 Golden Age Conscious Wave

Golden Age Conscious Wave

rap tracks from the golden age that ride the crest of the conscious wave. don’t think of it as nostalgia, it’s more like a refresher ‘cos the next wave is comin’.
photo : Whippa Hannigan

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Tracklist:
  1. Why Is That? – Boogie Down Productions – Jive / Get On Down (1989/2024)
  2. Tie Goes To The Runner – Public Enemy – Def Jam (1992)
  3. Stress (Remix) – Organized Konfusion ft. The Large Professor – Hollywood BASIC / Fat Beats (1994/2024)
  4. Just When You Thought It Was Safe… – Leaders Of The New School – Elektra / Get On Down (1991/2024)
  5. Smokin’ That S*#%! – KMD ft. Earth Quake, Kurious & Lord Sear – Elektra / Sub Verse Music / Metal Face Records (1994/2001)
  6. Wack M.C.’S – Del Tha Funkee Homosapien – Elektra / Traffic Entertainment Group (1993/2004)
  7. Whatever – Jeru The Damaja – Payday / FFFR (1996)
  8. Attack Of The Tupperware Puppets – The Lootpack ft. The Crate Diggas Sextet – Crate Diggas Palace Records (1996)
  9. One Love – Nas – Columbia (1994)
  10. Cash Money – Homeliss Derelix – Stones Throw Records (1996)
  11. Here Today, Gone Tomorrow – Gang Starr – Chryisalis / Virgin (1990/2014)
  12. Make Your Mind Up – Souls Of Mischief – Jive / Traffic Entertainment Group (1993/2022)
  13. Mind Power – A Tribe Called Quest – Jive (1996)
  14. Ma Dukes – O.C. – Wild Pitch Records / Vinyl Me, Please (1994/2024)
  15. Wailin’ – Outkast – LaFace Records (1996)
  16. Cuttin’ Headz – Ol’ Dirty Bastard ft. The RZA – Elektra (1995)
  17. Pass The Plugs – De La Soul – Tommy Boy / AOI Records / Chrysalis (1991/2023)
  18. Somethin’ That Means Somethin’ – The Pharcyde – Delicious Vinyl / Capitol / Craft Recordings (1995/2018)
  19. Examination Of What – Digable Planets – Pendulum Records / Elektra / Modern Classics Recordings (1993/2021)