By popular demand, this week I’ve turned my ear towards geeky music – although I should note that I’ve left the definition a bit broad. From well-known favorites like Jonathan Coulton, to soon-to-be favorite artists you may not have heard of yet, this is an extra-long podcast full of music that should set many a heart a-twittering. (Or will at least get Tweeted a few times, anyway.) So, if you love geeky music, or have ever been a fan of Dr. Demento, this particular episode should make you happy.

Hopefully.

Be warned that while this podcast is relatively tame, there is the odd f-bomb. You’ll want earphones if you’re listening to this one at work or around kids… Unless, of course, you happen to work in a very laid-back office, or have kids who swear anyway.

It also includes more of me talking, since I got a couple of notes that I didn’t talk enough on the last one. (Blame them if I’m talking too much for you now. ;D)

As always, the independent artists make this podcast possible. So, if you find a song or artist you really like please consider buying some music from them!

Radioactive State – Episode #4, Volume #1

Show notes are behind the break for those of you who want more details on the tasty music in episode #4.

• Skullcrusher Mountain – Jonathan Coulton
• The Hyrule Connection – Rocket-Propelled Geeks
• I’m Not Your Personal IT Guy – Devo Spice
• Mac vs. Woman – Smart Bomb Radio
• Platform Wars – Devo Spice [featuring the great Luke Ski and Dual Core]
• Gamer Funk – Rob Balder
• The Swashbuckling Rum Run of Tom Lefting – We Are They
• World War Z – Conyeezy
• Take Off Your T-Shirt – WW III (a side project of Watt White)
• Internet Girl – The Gorskys
• The Girl At The Video Game Store – Parry Gripp (Released for G4‘s Attack of the Show)

Some of the music used on this week’s podcast comes from either the artist’s own sites (linked above) or:

• Mevio’s Music Alley at musicalley.com
• The Funny Music Project at thefump.com

This podcast is released under Creative Commons: Attribution, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives.

Image courtesy of lechampiondumonde.com on flickr

Also be sure to check out two of the main shows that inspired me to start my podcast – Henry Rollins’ incredible radio show, Harmony in my Head, and Wil Wheaton‘s excellent Radio Free Burrito.

Feedback is welcomed! Feel free to leave a comment, or email me at krystalle [at] radioactivestate [dot] com with your requests, suggestions, proposals, death threats, or anything else you feel weird leaving in the comments below.

After chewing over music choices for a couple of weeks, it’s time to get this show started.

This week’s show is a mix of influences, but primarily music leaning towards a darker, more Industrial edge. Feedback is welcome!

Radioactive State – Episode #1, Volume #1

1. Angry Ophelia’s Song [feat. Musetta] – Donnie Drost
2. Take My Place (Head mix) – Etherdust
   Bonus: Several free tracks on his site, although this one isn’t on there for some reason. Must have missed it in my coffee-free state. Thanks!
3. Good Enough (Shockshadow remix) – Shockshadow
4. Static Attraction (Hard House mix) – DJ Rkod
5. You – VTG
   Bonus: You can pick up their entire album for the cost of one social media link.

All music used on this podcast was released under Creative Commons license. As such, this podcast is similarly released under Creative Commons: Attribution, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives.

Music sourced from ccmixter.org & Mevio’s MusicAlley service at musicalley.com.

Image courtesy of monkeyc.net on flickr

Since I’d really rather like to stay on the outside of a jail cell, and as I don’t have insane amounts of money for ASCAP/etc. licensing (or civil fees for using that music without licenses) I’ll be doing things a bit differently. The music I’ll be using will primarily be bands that are either releasing under Creative Commons licenses, or bands that I am able to get written permission to feature. Also, to save confusion: if a show is all CC-licensed music, I’ll release that episode under Creative Commons as well. Obviously, if I get a piece that is under a special written license, I’ll point the song out in the show notes so nobody gets in trouble, and of course it means that show will not be released under a CC license.

I already have a handful of shows planned out. The first will start in more of my traditional vein: an industrial dance/alternative feel. The ones after that? Well, I won’t spoil the surprise as to the themes and bands. The important things to know about me are:

• I listen to just about everything with the primary exception of gangsta rap
• I’m really fond of audio silliness, covers, and other miscellaneous tidbits.

For now, best to focus on getting the outlines in place and getting this site set up. Soon, however, I shall start recording and releasing the podcasts. I hope you’ll listen in!