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Ross Wakefield brings you a monthly podcast celebrating some of the absolute best in new music. From Hip Hop to House to Disco to Folk to Minimal Electronica, there's bound to be something you'll fall in love with...promise. Support the music and spread the word. x
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Modernist design: it is timeless, clean, functional, and often familiar. The more you learn, the more you recognize… it is all around us. Upon reflection, admiration grows. The Perspecta aims to expand your knowledge, through tastefully interviewing the most interesting, conversant, and influential members of our community. Come listen, subscribe, and start discovering your next mid-century modern obsession right now.
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Phew! Thankfully got this one in on time. A much more laid back affair, but some absolute gems in there for you all to discover. PLEASE CONTINUE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW, RATE & SUPPORT THE MUSIC! Love you endlessly...Ross xx -Bandcamp: https://franksonmusicuk.bandcamp.com -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FranksonMusicUK -Twitter: ht…
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A little late again, sorry! Have been spinning a million plates this last few weeks. Starting to feel a bit calmer now, so back at it. PLEASE CONTINUE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW, RATE & SUPPORT THE MUSIC! Love you endlessly...Ross xx -Bandcamp: https://franksonmusicuk.bandcamp.com -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FranksonMusicUK -Twitt…
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Slipped another in at the 11th hour before the end of April. No fooling here though folks! Just straight up new glorious music. PLEASE CONTINUE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW, RATE & SUPPORT THE MUSIC! Love you endlessly...Ross xx -Bandcamp: https://franksonmusicuk.bandcamp.com -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FranksonMusicUK -Twitter: htt…
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So here we are! We made it to 200 episode of the show. It started 15+ years ago and it's been absolutely joyous and an unrivaled privilege to bring so much inspirational music over the years. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all your support and most of all for investing in the music. Keep on, keeping on! PLEASE CONTINUE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRI…
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You're going to love this one. A really diverse spread of uptempo electronica for you. Get ready to have your boat well and truly floated!! PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT THE MUSIC! Love you endlessly...Ross xx Here are all my links: -Bandcamp: https://franksonmusicuk.bandcamp.com -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FranksonMusicUK -…
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Aaaaaaaaaand here's another one!! Heck yeps. Some beautiful Nu-Soul and deep jazz for you this time. Get your best listening ears on! PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT THE MUSIC! Love you endlessly...Ross xx Here are all my links: -Bandcamp: https://franksonmusicuk.bandcamp.com -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FranksonMusicUK -Twitte…
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Here we are again...really please to bring you another episode in quick succession. Still a fair bit pf catching up to do though! PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT THE MUSIC! Love you endlessly...Ross xx Here are all my links: -Bandcamp: https://franksonmusicuk.bandcamp.com -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FranksonMusicUK -Twitter: h…
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Hi gang! So sorry for the delay, long, long overdue. All explained in the episode, but my most heart-felt of apologies. Anyway despite the lateness, it's the usual torrent of delicious newness for you. So please sit back and enjoy! PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT THE MUSIC! Love you endlessly...Ross xx Here are all my links: -Bandcamp: …
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Welcome back to The Perspecta & and into an illuminating conversation about the world of mid-century modern lighting, specifically its darling Modeline of California. Did you know there were 27+ different designers who crafted for Modeline? We switched on to discuss a few of them, the company’s founder, his relevance to the entertainment world, hot…
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Yes, yes...back again y'all! This one's bursting with goodness for you to enjoy and add to your weekly shopping list! PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT THE MUSIC! Love you endlessly...Ross xx Here are all my links: -Bandcamp: https://franksonmusicuk.bandcamp.com -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FranksonMusicUK -Twitter: https://twitt…
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Here we are again, this time bang on schedule. Firstly, thanks so much for the lovely messages of love and support after I spoke of my Mum's health in the last episode, you're all wonderful. Secondly, there's some absolute gold in this ep, so i hope you enjoy it! PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT THE MUSIC! Love you endlessly...Ross xx He…
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Bonjour!! Hope you're all well? Apologies for the show being a week late. Full explanation given in in the opening ramble. Anyway, it's definitely worth the wait. Heaven sent newness for you all to fall in love with. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT THE MUSIC! Love you endlessly...Ross xx Here are all my links: -Bandcamp: https://frankso…
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Hi gang! This one's a cracker. Perfect bank holiday energy. Enjoy. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT THE MUSIC! Love you endlessly...Ross xx Here are all my links: -Bandcamp: https://franksonmusicuk.bandcamp.com -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FranksonMusicUK -Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranksonMusicUK -Facebook: https://www.faceb…
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Hey, hey, hey!!! A more organic and less electronica-based show for you this month. Some truly stunning newness for you. Make sure you give it your full attention and get spending to your heart's content! PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT THE MUSIC! Love you endlessly...Ross xx Here are all my links: -Bandcamp: https://franksonmusicuk.ban…
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Back again and feeling the cold, so have a lined up a batch of core-warming, Soul-drenched goodness for you. Don't sleep, get clicking the links below and get buying! PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT THE MUSIC! Love you endlessly...Ross xx Here are all my links: -Bandcamp: https://franksonmusicuk.bandcamp.com -Instagram: https://www.inst…
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Happy New Year folks! Apologies for being a couple of days passed the end of the month deadline, but it's been a full on start to the year. Anyway, despite my slackness, the music is well and truly up to it's usual wonderful standards. Take your time to really enjoy this one and hit 2023 at optimum joyfulness. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRIBE & SU…
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The final show of the year, landing right as 2022 breathes it's last breath! Wishing you all the happiest of 2023s and sending love thanks for all of your support this year. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT THE MUSIC! Love you endlessly...Ross xx Here are all my links: -Bandcamp: https://franksonmusicuk.bandcamp.com -Instagram: https://w…
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Merrrrrrrrrrrrrrry Xmas!!! Happiest of ones to all you wonderful listeners. Hope you're all hanging up stockings and enjoying a festive tipple. Thanks as always for your enduring support and I hope you've found sound new music that ignites your soul this year. It's been a joy as always bringing you another years worth of musical goodness. PLEASE SP…
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Back once again and only ever so slightly late. Apologies. An emotional, work-filled, family-filled, man flu-filled few weeks. Anyway, a deliciously varied and inspiring box of newness to spin for you this ep. All rounded off with some wonderful music from my very special pal Stephen McCleery. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRIBE & SU…
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Howdy gang! I trust you're all doing okay? Got a lovely show in store for you this month. Lots of soul-drenched business! Get stuck in! PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT THE MUSIC! Love you endlessly...Ross xx Here are all my links: -Bandcamp: https://franksonmusicuk.bandcamp.com -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FranksonMusicUK -Twit…
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...and as Autumn arrives with a slightly unwelcome thud, I hope you'll find the 184th episode of the show a very welcome tonic. Some serious chops on this one folks. Enjoy. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT THE MUSIC! Love you endlessly...Ross xx Here are all my links: -Bandcamp: https://franksonmusicuk.bandcamp.com -Instagram: https://ww…
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*AIR HORN SOUNDS- It's Bank holiday weekend, carnival weekend, We Out Here Festival weekend and the sun is out. So happy to bring you an hour+ of spectacular new music. LET'S GO!!!!!! PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT THE MUSIC! Love you endlessly...Ross xx Here are all my links: -Bandcamp: https://franksonmusicuk.bandcamp.com -Instagram:…
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Phew! I'm not sure what's hotter, the tune or my studio! Anyway, he's a cracker foryou... PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, SUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT THE MUSIC! Love you endlessly...Ross xx Here are all my links: -Bandcamp: https://franksonmusicuk.bandcamp.com -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FranksonMusicUK -Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranksonMusicUK -Face…
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A little late...sorry!!! June kicked my ass, so I'm still playing catch up. Anyway, a corker in store for you. I took the decision to make it really sunny to accompany the music, so enjoy! Love you endlessly...Ross xx Here are all my links: -Bandcamp: https://franksonmusicuk.bandcamp.com -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FranksonMusicUK -Twitte…
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Our first in-person conversation, a sit down with James Goldstein - the detail & design oriented owner who spent much of his life perfecting the Sheats-Goldstein Residence, hand in hand with iconic architect John Lautner. You’ve seen his home in films and music videos (Big Lebowski, Snoop, Doja Cat), but never before has he shared so much informati…
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Boooooooof!! A lightening quick follow up episode for you folks and goodness me it's a belter. Some serious 4/4 goodness for you that's screaming to be blasted from cars and open windows in the sunshine. Spread the word, share the love and whilst you doing so, please give the show a 5 star rating on Apple podcast too! Love you endlessly...Ross xx H…
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Hey gang! Ever so, slightly late, but definitely worth waiting for. As promised, a glorious selection of new house and disco for you to feast on. Spread the word, share the love and whilst you doing so, please give the show a 5 star rating on Apple podcast too! Love you endlessly...Ross xx P.S. Sorry to mention it yet again, but please do checkout …
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We love talking about creative process, and with RJD2 - we thoroughly explored his mindset and approach to creating & producing music. He is an accomplished musician, DJ & producer whose original tracks for a collaborative rap album somehow became the theme song for Mad Men! LIke many of us, he has great interest in other aspects of art & design fr…
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Salut!!!!!! How are we team? Nice to be back again already. This ep is packed with laid-back soul-drenched beats to welcome the spring time! Get buying, get streaming, get gigging and please, please tell everyone you can... Love you...Ross xx Tracklist: 1. Jono McCleery 'Walk With Me' (Ninety Days) 2. Hardkandy, ft. Andy Platts 'Stronger Stuff' (Wa…
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Yes, yes!!!!! Thank goodness, I'm managing to come through on my promises for once in a damn while! Anyway, another hour (ish) long offering of spectacularly uplifting electronica for you, plus another snippet of my new project, Frankson. Please support the music and come follow me on @FranksonMusicUK across IG, FB and the Tweets. Love you endlessl…
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Here we are again...another show, another pile of wonderful new music for you guys to fall in love with, then get straight on to you beloved record store and get buying the heck out of. Plus, another snippet from my new EP, due for release on 06/05/22! Please, please, please spread the work, now more than ever! Love you...Ross. x Tracklist: 1. LNDF…
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And together, we break into the world of entertainment! Although the setting of a television show or movie may appear seamless to the audience, we have learned in this conversation - that is actually an extreme, coordinated effort - that even requires a bit of luck! So many moving pieces have to work in concert in order to present the atmosphere we…
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Yes, yes! Now being served in new, more manageable chunks, I'm glad to say I'm back super quickly with a another show. Loads in store for you including a little taster of the title track from my forth coming EP. Please, please, please spread the work, now more than ever! Love you...Ross. x Tracklist: 1. Bobby Hex (KRL Beats) 'Generation Alpha' (Hex…
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Hey you wonderful lot, you! So sorry for the unintentional hiatus from the show. I've been super busy setting up my own little label and finished it's first releases. I'll be giving you the full low down in the next episode, but until then enjoy the below 2hrs of glorious new(ish) music I've lined up for you. Love you...Ross. x Tracklist: 1. Scrims…
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It was well worth all of the security precautions to have a wide-ranging, anonymous discussion @northwest_mcm_wholesale on Instagram. We talked about energy drinks, picking, refinishing, all of the secrets & gossip he is privy to as our community’s most famed memer… and we did actually learn a few genuine things about the person behind the account.…
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Atomic Ranch is one of our mid-century modern community’s most important publications, and our guest Jickie Torres has been hard at work bringing it to life with her team for years. She wears many hats directing the content of your favorite Modernist escape; and has been busy writing a new Atomic Ranch book, representing AR at the Fall Modernism We…
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Our first entrepreneur! Not too many can say they’ve survived the Shark Tank, and came out with a deal - but Matt Bliss and his grandfather’s mid-century modern tree design captured the heart (and business mind) of Barbara Corcoran, and we hope this conversation captures yours as well! He recounted the stories of his grandfather, early stages of hi…
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One of our goals in starting this podcast was to learn about influential mid-century modern designers, from first hand accounts; not many relationships are closer than that of father and son. Jim was able to recount beautiful personal experiences with his father Adrian Pearsall, and spoke about his close collaboration with him - from furnishing res…
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Hi gang! Super pleased to be back with you, unleashing a suitcase full of cracking new music. Tons of goodness lined up this month, so make sure you give it a right good listen. Please promise me you'll keep spreading that word and support the music! Love you...Ross. x Tracklist: 1. Eparapo, ft. Dele Sosimi 'From London To Lagos' (Wah Wah 45s) 2. L…
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Yo, yo!!!!!! Squeezing in this Ep just in time, before August bids us farewell. Sorry for leaving it to the last minute. It's been a super busy month or so since I was last in touch. Lots of wonderful music to play you and hopefully, some exciting news to bring you in the course of the next month. So make sure you stay tuned. Keep supporting the ar…
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Dream come true! What is more fun than sitting down with one of your favorite musicians and talking about mid-century modern design & architecture? We spoke about Jake’s personal connection to Herman Miller, learned about hi-fi audio equipment, reviewed influences & style in his music, and discussed architecture across Europe and the Northwest US. …
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We officially went global in our 3rd episode, a conversation with Tim Ross (@modernister) where we learned all about Modernist design & preservation in Australia. Tim highlighted a number of famous architects & designers, including Glenn Murcutt, Harry Seidler, Grant Featherston, Jørn Utzon, Walter Burley Griffin, & John Andrews; and Canberra seems…
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Whoooooooooop! So pleased to be back in your aural company again. This ep, is definitely the best of 2021, so far. Hold tight, enjoy and get buying. xx Tracklist: 1. Alice Russell 'Heartbreaker' (Tru Thoughts) 2. Hector Plimmer 'Circle' (Albert's Favourites) 3. Children of Zeus 'No Love Song' (First Word) 4. Jonny Wildey 'Roll' (Wotnot) 5. Bev Lee …
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In our second episode, we learned all about America’s designer Paul McCobb - from one of the foremost experts and collectors, Samuel Hildreth. We covered Planner, Perimeter, Predictor and the rest of Paul’s prolific career - and heard Sam’s story from his first McCobb coffee table to his recent museum exhibit. Sam and DC shared tales of Facebook Gr…
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Lovely to be back in your company once again folks...really enjoyed this show. We're definitely starting to see the fruits of music makers in lockdown. Some really special stuff in this month's selection. Get buying, get supporting, share the show and tell your friends...please. Love you...Ross xx P.S. GET IN TOUCH ON: HIDEOUTSESSIONS@MAC.COM https…
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Bonjour, you spectacular lot, you!! I hope you're all feeling a little closer to "normality" or at least finding something reminds you of what that is each day?! Well, here's hoping that this show is providing a positive distraction, I know all the artists and labels are doing an incredible job for me personally. Proper emotional scaffolding. Anywa…
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So, just about managed to get another episode in within the promised time frame. Hurray! Thanks to everyone that has got in touch, so relieved to hear you're all with me. Loads of delicious new music for your listening gear. Please tell everyone you possibly can to get involved with the show. Love you...Ross xx P.S. GET IN TOUCH ON: HIDEOUTSESSIONS…
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Ho-leeeeee-crap! I can't apologies enough for my staggeringly poor performance over the last over the last 5 or so months. It's been an absolute age. I'm so damn sorry you lot! Moving house, building work, Covid-times has all got the better of my time management and I had to aim my attention elsewhere. Not to worry, I'm back, armed to the teeth wit…
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