Best Drum Machine Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #216 - The God Machine Tour 2024: Four Minute Load-Offs, Harrowing Border Crossings, Velvet Couches and Another Broken Snare Drum 54:53

1h ago54:53

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This week we continue telling the tale of Night Demon's adventures supporting Blind Guardian on their spring 2024 North American Tour. We resume the story at a small venue in Des Moines, Iowa, where the band overcame an undersized stage and logistical challenges to deliver a top-notch show. The following day was an 837-mile forced march to Toronto,…

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Do You Like Drum Machines in Your ZZ Top? 38:57

19h ago38:57

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Billy Gibbons is an undisputable guitar force whose feel, tone, and all-around vibe make him the highest level of hero. But that’s not to say he hasn’t made some odd choices in his career, like when ZZ Top re-recorded parts of their classic albums for CD release. And fans will argue which era of the band’s career is best. Some of us love drum machi…

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Drum Machine Joy Ep. 3 - We Are The Music Makers 1:05:42

20d ago1:05:42

1:05:42

We have a special guest as we discuss a goth synth oddity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bluecollarlove/support

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Episode #217 - The God Machine Tour 2024: Falling Down, Language Barriers and Border Crossings 49:36

6h ago49:36

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This week we continue with our narrative of Night Demon's spring 2024 tour supporting Blind Guardian in North America. We pick up the tale with an epic show in Montreal, Canada. It was the biggest selling show of the tour, but it came with a variety of logistical challenges. You will hear all about this magical night, complete with audio from the t…

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02. Electronic Witchcraft - Witness To Everything (A. Ashdown Remix) [Kitchen Spasm] 6:21

10h ago6:21

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W+P: Daniel Cramer [ soundcloud.com/electronicwitchcraft ]R+AP [2]: Andrew Ashdown [ soundcloud.com/aashdown ]R+AP [3]: John Bushby [ soundcloud.com/johnbushby ]R+AP [4]: Leon Varkalis [ soundcloud.com/leonvarkalis ]M: Damian Henderson [ soundcloud.com/d-omen ]A: opticalsandwich [ instagram.com/opticalsandwich ]…

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03. Electronic Witchcraft - Witness To Everything (DJ Kitchen Remix) [Kitchen Spasm] 7:13

10h ago7:13

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W+P: Daniel Cramer [ soundcloud.com/electronicwitchcraft ]R+AP [2]: Andrew Ashdown [ soundcloud.com/aashdown ]R+AP [3]: John Bushby [ soundcloud.com/johnbushby ]R+AP [4]: Leon Varkalis [ soundcloud.com/leonvarkalis ]M: Damian Henderson [ soundcloud.com/d-omen ]A: opticalsandwich [ instagram.com/opticalsandwich ]…

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04. Electronic Witchcraft - Witness To Everything (Leon Varkalis Remix) [Kitchen Spasm] 7:21

10h ago7:21

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W+P: Daniel Cramer [ soundcloud.com/electronicwitchcraft ]R+AP [2]: Andrew Ashdown [ soundcloud.com/aashdown ]R+AP [3]: John Bushby [ soundcloud.com/johnbushby ]R+AP [4]: Leon Varkalis [ soundcloud.com/leonvarkalis ]M: Damian Henderson [ soundcloud.com/d-omen ]A: opticalsandwich [ instagram.com/opticalsandwich ]…

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01. Electronic Witchcraft - Witness To Everything [Kitchen Spasm] 6:21

10h ago6:21

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W+P: Daniel Cramer [ soundcloud.com/electronicwitchcraft ]R+AP [2]: Andrew Ashdown [ soundcloud.com/aashdown ]R+AP [3]: John Bushby [ soundcloud.com/johnbushby ]R+AP [4]: Leon Varkalis [ soundcloud.com/leonvarkalis ]M: Damian Henderson [ soundcloud.com/d-omen ]A: opticalsandwich [ instagram.com/opticalsandwich ]…

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Sadler Vaden Can’t Stop Watching Oasis Videos 45:44

2h ago45:44

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Once the news of the Oasis reunion got out, Sadler Vaden hit YouTube hard on the tour bus, driving his bandmates crazy. The Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit guitarist has been a Noel Gallagher mega-fan since he was a teenager, so he joined us to wax poetic about Oasis’ hooks, Noel’s guitar sound, and the band’s symphonic melodies. What are Sadler’s fa…

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Episode #215 - The God Machine Tour 2014: Light Sabers, The Imperial March and the Twin Cities 49:56

7d ago49:56

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This week our ongoing deep dive into Night Demon's spring 2024 tour opening for German heavyweights Blind Guardian continues with tour stops in Denver, Colorado and Minneapolis, Minnesota. You will hear what the band did in Colorado to commemorate May 4, including equipping Rocky with a light saber and playing a special Star Wars themed outro at th…

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Angus and Malcolm, We Salute You 43:07

8d ago43:07

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There is no more solid, more rockin’ guitar duo than AC/DC’s Angus and Malcolm Young. Whether they make you want to brawl or crank up your amp, if you’re listening to this podcast, you know what we’re talking about. The band’s catalog is so famously consistent, do they have a best song? A worst song? (No.) And what’s the real secret to the brothers…

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BRAWLcast 393 / Bushby - Predictive Modeling 1:33:31

19d ago1:33:31

1:33:31

Davide Piras - Supersantos [Control Data Institute]Dawn Razor & ArcheTech - Lap Top [Homage]Hekkla - Nano [Flippen Bits]Interdimensional Warlock - My Own Devices [Control Data Institute]James Shinra - Poppin [James Shinra]Radioactive Man & Ben Pest - Our Survey Says.. [Asking For Trouble]Decal - (Thinking) Of The Present [Intrinsic Rhythm]Ole Mic O…

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Episode 50 Alison Redfern of Walsden Scarecrow Festival 19:47

13d ago19:47

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Alison Redfern created a scarecrow festival to help raise funds for St Peter's Church. Seven years later Walsden Scarecrow Festival is part of the local calendar, brings the village together with people from further afield, funds local community activities and brightens up the village for a weekend every September…

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Episode #214 - The God Machine Tour 2024: Tossing Fish, Seattle Dogs, Paranormal Activity and Playing at Altitude 59:23

14d ago59:23

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This week we continue with an in-depth recap of Night Demon’s spring 2024 North American tour supporting German stalwarts Night Demon. We pick up the narrative with the gig in Seattle, Washington. You will hear about Seattle’s significance to the guys, the beautiful historic venue, and how the band navigated logistical challenges including a curfew…

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Let's Argue About the Grateful Dead 48:22

21d ago48:22

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We can agree that Jerry Garcia’s playing pulled from all directions of the American musical experience to create an unparalleled playing vocabulary that persisted not only at the forefront of the Grateful Dead’s music, where he was most prominent, but also in his solo work with Jerry Garcia Band and in his bluegrass collaborations. Throughout the D…

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Episode 49 Keith Wilson talks stone, wood and metal 26:02

21d ago26:02

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Keith Wilson is a well known face in the Calder Valley and many have seen the results of his skills in stone walling, treeplanting, coppicing etc without realising. Admire his work in the beer garden at The Fox & Goose in Hebden Bridge for example. A benefit to the community and environment, Keith is very much a grafter…

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Episode #213 - The God Machine Tour 2024: Haunted Venues, New PAs, and Massage Misadventures 53:52

21d ago53:52

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This week we resume our narrative of Night Demon's spring 2024 tour supporting German masters Blind Guardian in North America. This episode picks up gigs in San Francisco and Portland. You will hear all about the historic venue in San Francisco and the accompanying sound issues. Then it's on to Portland where a massage appointment goes awry, a gig …

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Mike Campbell Is the King of Cool 38:42

26d ago38:42

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Tom Petty’s righthand man proved time and again that he could get to the heart of the matter and find the perfect guitar part for a song. But he’s also cooked up plenty of hits as a player and writer for artists such as Don Henley—with whom he co-wrote two of his biggest hits—Stevie Nicks, Roy Orbison, Matthew Sweet, Brian Setzer, and so many other…

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Scanner - My Life In Modules 55:27

1M ago55:27

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In this first part of an occasional series exploring modular synthesis and live performance. William Stokes talks to experimental electronic musician Scanner about his career, the choice of his favourite modules he'll showcase in his closing performance and the friendliness of the modular community. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:13 - The Tate Mo…

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KSP/164 / DJ Sous Chef - If You Can't Stand The Kitchen Get Out Of The Heat 59:01

1M ago59:01

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Watch DJ Sous Chef cooking up this recipe:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7OPPohZkOUMore Sous Chef: https://soundcloud.com/thomasmiskinPistachio - Spooky Seasoning [Hotbox]Grinch - Indi'Acid (Karaba Remix) [39 Records]Chris Stussy - Can’t Escape [Up The Stuss]X-Coast - Track 2 [Steel City Dance Discs]X-Coast - Track 1 [Steel City Dance Discs]DJ Ni…

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Episode #212 - The God Machine Tour 2024: Crosswinds, Sandstorms, Phoenix and The Belasco 54:42

28d ago54:42

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Our tale of Night Demon's 2024 North American tour supporting German legends Blind Guardian resumes with the long and arduous drive from Austin to Phoenix, as high crosswinds, automatic braking features and a sandstorm wreak havoc on the touring van and touring party. You will hear how the band made the most of a small, packed room in Phoenix, then…

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We Listened to Every Metallica Studio Album 49:32

1M ago49:32

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It’s a long journey from Kill ’Em All to 72 Seasons, but we made the trip and there’s a lot to talk about. We cover our favorite tracks on every studio album, with the band’s best riffs and solos along the way. There’s plenty we can all agree on—Master of Puppets sits high on the hard-rock altar—and just us much that’s up to debate—is it time for a…

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Episode #211 - The God Machine Tour 2024: Texas Heat, Seated Shows, Broken Snare Drums, and Serendipity 52:37

1M ago52:37

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This week we continue recounting the glories of Night Demon's spring 2024 tour opening for Blind Guardian across the United States. In this episode, we cover the Texas leg of the tour, beginning with a long day of driving from Atlanta that brought tantalizing news of fall tour dreams coming true. The guys then take you through their successful show…

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Talkin’ About Grant Green with Dan Wilson 46:36

1M ago46:36

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Dan Wilson is a bandleader, teacher, and a Grammy-nominated guitarist who’s played alongside organ-jazz master Joey DeFrancesco and bassist Christian McBride. He’s on the short list of players who are experts of Grant Green’s singular swinging sound. We called Dan to talk about our favorite entries in the Green’s long discography. From trio dates t…

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Episode 48 Ashleigh Cooper on antiques, charity shop work and active sports 28:40

1M ago28:40

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Ashleigh Cooper has been in Calder Valley for 35 years and has retired from his antique dealer job (mostly). He works at the RSPCA shop in Hebden Bridge and is active in sports for the not-so-young, coaching walking cricket, playing walking football ... and pub quizzes. This Londoner loves The North and its people. The feeling is mutual.…

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BRAWLcast 392 / BlaKe - Stay Weird. Turn Pro Vol.2 1:04:37

1M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Star, ITO - Sudoko Kid [Cr2 Records]Fabe - Water Tower [Salty_Nuts]Abbud - Minimalism [Dirty Bird]Main Phase - Ghosting In The Rave [Hardline]Dismantle - Street Knowledge [Stations]Denham Audio - Top Buzz [Sneaker Social Club]Neumonic - Movin [ShadowTrix]Taylor Swift - Love Story (Four Tet Remix) Interplanetary Criminal - Murder Sound [Instinct]DJ …

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Episode #210 - The God Machine Tour 2024: Masquerade, Bus Woes & Hip Hop Karaoke 46:59

1M ago46:59

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This week we resume our examination of Night Demon's spring 2024 tour opening for Blind Guardian in North America. The narrative picks up with show #4 in Atlanta, Georgia. The guys talk about their history with tonight's venue, the famous Masquerade, and its various incarnations. On the day in question, Blind Guardian's bus broke down again, creati…

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Episode 47 Nicola Warren, School Crossing Patrol Lady 21:11

2M ago21:11

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Nicola Warren is a popular as a School Crossing Patrol getting children and parents safety across the road to their school. There is so much more to her life than that as people who cross roads every day of term times realise. Listen to Nicola about her role and her views on the strange goings on in the valley…

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A Zakk Wylde Primer 45:13

1M ago45:13

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Zakk Wylde is best known for his work at Ozzy’s side. It’s with good reason: He’s blazed that gig with his strong musical personality firmly intact for decades. But on this episode we’re not only talking about his work with the Ozzman, but his solo albums, Black Label Society, Zakk Sabbath, and a few very key guest spots. Supported by EMG Pickups: …

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Episode #209 - The God Machine Tour 2024: Backstage Hot Tubs, Load-Out Downpours, and Signing Fantasy Novels 50:31

2M ago50:31

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This week we continue our exploration of Night Demon's spring 2024 US tour opening for the mighty Blind Guardian. We pick up the tale with the second show of the tour in Norfolk, VA and take you through the next gig in Charlotte, NC as well. By this time, Night Demon are settling into the tour, enjoying the good vibes, playing great shows to packed…

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05. Vitaly Reznakov - Diochryme (D-OMEN Remix) [Digital Distortions] 6:23

2M ago6:23

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W+P: Vitaly Reznakov [ https://soundcloud.com/vitalyreznakov ]R+AP [5]: D-OMEN [ https://soundcloud.com/d-omen ]M: Damian Henderson [ https://damian-henderson.com/ ]A: opticalsandwich [ https://instagram.com/opticalsandwich ]By Digital Distortions

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01. Vitaly Reznakov - Aphonic Neutrality [Digital Distortions] 5:20

2M ago5:20

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W+P: Vitaly Reznakov [ https://soundcloud.com/vitalyreznakov ]R+AP [5]: D-OMEN [ https://soundcloud.com/d-omen ]M: Damian Henderson [ https://damian-henderson.com/ ]A: opticalsandwich [ https://instagram.com/opticalsandwich ]By Digital Distortions

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01. Electronic Witchcraft - Acid Flash [Kitchen Spasm] 7:32

2M ago7:32

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Written & Produced by Daniel Cramer [ @electronicwitchcraft ]Mastered by Damian Henderson [ https://damian-henderson.com/mastering/ ]By Digital Distortions

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03. Vitaly Reznakov - Polykube [Digital Distortions] 5:17

2M ago5:17

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W+P: Vitaly Reznakov [ https://soundcloud.com/vitalyreznakov ]R+AP [5]: D-OMEN [ https://soundcloud.com/d-omen ]M: Damian Henderson [ https://damian-henderson.com/ ]A: opticalsandwich [ https://instagram.com/opticalsandwich ]By Digital Distortions

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04. Vitaly Reznakov - Infinite Surface [Digital Distortions] 6:02

2M ago6:02

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W+P: Vitaly Reznakov [ https://soundcloud.com/vitalyreznakov ]R+AP [5]: D-OMEN [ https://soundcloud.com/d-omen ]M: Damian Henderson [ https://damian-henderson.com/ ]A: opticalsandwich [ https://instagram.com/opticalsandwich ]By Digital Distortions

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02. Vitaly Reznakov - Diochryme [Digital Distortions] 4:41

2M ago4:41

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W+P: Vitaly Reznakov [ https://soundcloud.com/vitalyreznakov ]R+AP [5]: D-OMEN [ https://soundcloud.com/d-omen ]M: Damian Henderson [ https://damian-henderson.com/ ]A: opticalsandwich [ https://instagram.com/opticalsandwich ]By Digital Distortions

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03. Electronic Witchcraft - Acid Flash (DJ Kitchen Remix) [Kitchen Spasm] 6:14

2M ago6:14

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Written & Produced by Daniel Cramer [ @electronicwitchcraft ]Remix & additional production John Bushby [ @johnbushby ]Mastered by Damian Henderson [ https://damian-henderson.com/mastering/ ]By Digital Distortions

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02. Electronic Witchcraft - Acid Flash (Leon Varkalis Remix) [Kitchen Spasm] 7:17

2M ago7:17

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Written & Produced by Daniel Cramer [ @electronicwitchcraft ]Remix & additional production by Leon Varkalis [ @leonvarkalis ]Mastered by Damian Henderson [ https://damian-henderson.com/mastering/ ]By Digital Distortions

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Episode 46 Cath Baker, Calderdale Badger Protection Group 31:03

2M ago31:03

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Viv and Dave chat with Cath Baker mostly about her work protecting badgers. There are people who deliberately attack badgers but many are inadvertently injured or killed by cars, people digging or building in places badgers live. The Calderdale Badger Protection Group work with wildlife officers and local vets to help. Have a listen and find out ho…

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The Always Evolving Alex Lifeson 36:03

2M ago36:03

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Over the course of his long career, the Rush guitarist has shape-shifted through the classic rock universe. From mid-’70s hard rock through the band’s more progressive tendencies, into the beating heart of the ’80s, and finding a (relatively) leaner approach by the turn of the century, Lifeson—aka Lerxst—always found a new way to add space and dime…

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Jason Singh - Sounds Of Nature 44:39

2M ago44:39

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Jason Singh is a sound artist, producer and performer. His creative output is an exploration of the natural world, voice and a wide range of music technologies. Works include live performance, immersive installations, studio recordings, broadcasts and sound walks. In this show he talks about how he makes music using the MIDI Sprout interface, a dev…

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KSP/163 / DJ Kitchen - Impossible Travel Activity 1:08:54

2M ago1:08:54

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DJ Pipe - Touchstone (Alright) [Global North]Electronic Witchcraft - Delta [Kitchen Spasm]A04F - Jedi [A04F]Frits Wentink - Spiritual Basslines (Extended Mix) [Royal Oak]Electronic Witchcraft - Witness To Everything (Leon Varkalis Remix) [Kitchen Spasm]Reflex Blue - Rockin' The Boat [Limousine Dream]Striker Fox - Basecamp [Bobby Donny]DJ Kitchen - …

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Episode 45 Aid Todd, Drum Machine & The EMF 28:42

2M ago28:42

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Aid Todd set up Drum Machine to reflect western rhythms and culture. It has grown to be a mainstay of festivals, locally and nationally and many valley residents have been part of it. Meanwhile Aid has been part of several successful bands including Limehouse Lizzy and most recently he has joined the EMF, just back for a tour of the USA. Hear his s…

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Episode #208 - The God Machine Tour 2024: Tour Kickoff and Good Vibes 54:24

2M ago54:24

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This week we continue our coverage of Night Demon's spring 2024 tour opening for Blind Guardian in North America. You will hear all about the band's pre-show playlist, the construction of the setlist, and the logistics that led them to Silver Spring, MD to begin the tour. The guys talk about meeting Blind Guardian, their impressions from the first …

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Drum Machine Joy Ep, 2 - Five Stars For Failure 38:48

2M ago38:48

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Five stars for a new podcast episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bluecollarlove/support

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Vernon Reid: Rock God, Noise Master, Pedal Nerd 35:52

2M ago35:52

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We love “Cult of Personality” because it’s one of the hardest hitting riffs in the classic rock canon. Catch it on drivetime radio and it’ll get your heart pumping faster than an extra double-shot of espresso. But we also love it because it launched Vernon Reid’s guitar into the mainstream. We’re unpacking Reid’s playing—from his early days in the …

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Episode 44 Louisa Needham Keep Tod Tidy 18:12

2M ago18:12

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Louisa set up Keep Tod Tidy and works closely with community wardens to organise monthly clean up days in the town centre ad around the estates of Todmorden. As ever, she's a lot more than that. Here she chats with Viv and Dave about her community activities, work at after school clubs and an interesting holiday job on the beaches of the Mediterran…

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Episode #207 - The God Machine Tour 2024: Guardians Meet Demons 49:39

2M ago49:39

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In spring 2024, Night Demon embarked on a full U.S. tour with German power metal heroes Blind Guardian. In this episode, we explore the whys and wherefores for the tour. How the tour came about. The offer. The band's reflections and response. And the sheer logistical nightmares of getting Night Demon band and crew onto the Eastern Seaboard of the U…

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Let’s Convene the Bill Frisell Fan Club 42:57

2M ago42:57

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How do you capture what is so special about Bill Frisell’s guitar playing in one episode? Is it his melodies, his unique chord voicings, his rhythmic concept, his revolutionary approach to pedals and sounds…? It’s all of that and much more. Jason and Nick talk about each of their five favorite Frisell recordings, talk about some other far-out Frise…

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Episode #206 - Scream For Me Santa Ana! The Demon supports Bruce Dickinson 1:24:42

2M ago1:24:42

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On April 15, 2024, Night Demon had the privilege of opening for the one and only Bruce Dickinson at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California. In this episode, you will hear of the massive influence that Bruce and Iron Maiden had on Jarvis, Armand, and Brian, individually and collectively. They explain how this show came to be, how the logistics wer…

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