As always, full show notes including a track listing and links to the artists/sources are after the break!

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Opening song clip: The Device Has Been Modified by Victims of Science

• Careless Love by Lena Horne
• At The Mall by Emerald Park, from the album For Tomorrow
• I Don’t Need You by Ay-14Ice
• Big Butter & Egg Man* by Louis Armstrong
• Amber Haze – Maximus Productions
• Out Of My Head – [dK], from the EP I’m a Visionary
• Dinner For One – Amity In Fame, from the album Dinner For One
• Honky Fonky – Triplexity, from the album Between Light And Shadow
• Tell Me – Ay-14Ice

*NOTE: Big Butter & Egg Man is mislabeled as Fly Me To The Moon on the Archives.

Music for this week’s show has been sourced from the following sites:

• The Public Domain/Open Source recordings at Archive.org
• Jamendo.com
• The Netlabel recordings at Archive.org

Also note, new podcasting setup. I’ve tried to normalize the sound as best I could, but find the final product a bit lacking. I’ll keep working on that. Sorry for the somewhat odd levels, folks!

It’s been a crazy busy week, which finds me recording and publishing Radioactive State on a new day. That’s right – moving forward, you can expect shows on Mondays as opposed to Wednesdays. (I get into just why the shift was needed on the podcast, but it’s a very exciting change! Yay!)

This week there’s a pretty wide mix as the last week or so has alternated between frenetic activity and needing slacktastic downtime to recharge the mental and spiritual batteries. As such, this show is a combination of older music and bands you’ll likely have heard of combined with my normal globe-scampering mishmash of cool new stuff.

In an effort to force myself to go a bit further away from sets, this week’s songs are quite literally presented in the random order in which they loaded into my MP3 player. All are great songs I’ve been jamming out to over the last while (or in for years in one case), so I hope you enjoy them as well!

As always, show notes with full band credit and links are after the break. Enjoy!

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Opening song clip: The Device Has Been Modified by Victims of Science

• Lieslieslies [Cognitive Dissonance Mix] – Ministry, from the album Rio Grande Dub(Ya)
• War Song – Post Death Soundtrack, from the album Music as Weaponry
• Tui Moana – Te Vaka, from the album Haoloto
• Member of No Tribe – The Fenwicks, from the album Member of No Tribe (Catch them on Facebook!)
• Take Over [feat. Tippa Lee] – Tommy Dubs, from the album En Los Campos
• Isis Unveiled [Radio Edit] – …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, from the album Century of Self
• Permanent Revolutions – All India Radio, from the album 002
• Cruise Control – Azoora, from The Big Bang EP

The Fenwicks appear here with written permission of and many thanks to  Steve Schub and Jim Corrieri. If you get a chance to see these guys perform in any format, take it. That said, when their musical wonder-twin powers connect in a worldwide skasplosion of epic proportions with the Fenwicks, it is the pinnacle of do not miss showmanship. Trust me on this.

Some of the music used in this week’s podcast was sourced from Mevio’s Music Alley at musicalley.com. Other music was taken from the CC-licensed collection at Jamendo.com. All music is used under Creative Commons or by written permission of the artists. If you enjoy their music, please consider picking some up or making a donation to the bands. Community support makes independent artists viable.

Radioactive State is licensed under a Creative Commons 3.0, Attribution, Non-Commercial, No Derivative Works unported license.

For those who love what they hear and want to know more, show notes with the band info and links to where you can get this great music for your own are after the break!

Opening song clip: The Device Has Been Modified by Victims of Science

• Balrog Boogie – Diablo Swing Orchestra, from the album Sing Along Songs For The Damned & Delirious
  
• Train Across Ukraine – Golem, from the album Citizen Boris (courtesy of JDub Records)
• Put ‘Em Up – Soulico [feat. Lyrics Born & Axum], from the single Put ‘Em Up (courtesy of JDub Records)
• Lost – Ember After, from the album Grasping At Straws
• Lloza – Xera, from the album Lliendes
• Hill – Hungry Lucy, from the album Pulse Of The Earth
• Tortuga – Talco, from the album Combat Circus
• Papillions – WhiteRoom, from the album WhiteRoom

Special thanks to JDub Records for allowing me to showcase Golem and Soulico, and Orren Merton for the use of Ember After’s music. Please note that those three songs are not available under Creative Commons licenses.

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
• Jamendo.com

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

Suggestions? Want to tell me about an awesome independent band/artist I should feature? Drop me a note to krystalle[at]radioactivestate[dot]com, or leave a comment below.

Also, don’t forget, you can pick up the show on iTunes now!

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.

Originally, I’d had this crazy idea to make a podcast full of polka music for April Fool’s day, but then I realized I’d have to listen to it to master it.

Needless to say, this is a guaranteed 100% polka-free podcast. Sorry polka fans, but short of Weird Al, I don’t tend to gravitate towards it.

This episode is also 100% safe from April Fool’s pranks. It does, however, feature some excellent rockabilly and ska with a dash of punk and reggae in there for good measure because that’s my springtime music — and the weather here in Florida has been pretty damn fantastic lately.

Thanks to the awesomeness of bands releasing their music for more podcasters to use, there are a couple of surprises in this podcast’s lineup. If you like being surprised, be sure to listen to the show before checking the show notes.

Of course, if you’re into spoilers, the full listing of tracks and artists can, as always, be found after the break!

Radioactive State – Episode #3, Volume #1

1. Johnny Dangerously – Guitar Slingers
2. Everything Sux – Descendents
3. Rock ‘n’ Roll Is Here To Stay – Shakin’ D.T’s
4. Like A Rocket – Guitar Slingers (Note: lyrics NSFW!)
5. Don’t Give It All Away – Bombskare
6. Fan Of The Bean – The Clintons
7. Don’t Say – Subcity Dwellers
8. World Turned Upside Down – Bombskare
9. Forever Moore – Fishbone

All music used on this podcast was released for free use in podcasts through Music Alley. As such, this podcast is released under Creative Commons: Attribution, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives.

Not all songs may be available as free downloads at the time this is released or accessed, so please support independent artists you like by buying some music!

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

Image courtesy of joiseyshowaa on flickr

Because I’m sappy and sentimental, this episode is chock full of love just in time for Valentine’s Day. This episode skews more towards alternative rock, although there’s a bit of jazz, blues, and even a bittersweet acoustic track in the mix.

I did warn you I listen to just about everything.

I’m also playing with the format a bit – less talking, more music! As always, feedback is welcomed, so feel free to drop a comment, or drop me an email to krystalle [at] radioactivestate [dot] com.

Enjoy!

Radioactive State – Episode #2, Volume #1

As always, complete show notes behind the break.

1. Let Somebody In – Shawn Fisher *Warning: Music auto-plays!*
2. Theater, Girl – Moving Castles
3. My Funny Valentine – Debbie Cunningham
4. Melt Into You – Sara Haze
5. Didn’t Mean To Think About You – Galia Arad
6. Love Bites – Will Tang
7. Open Your Eyes – Shawn Fisher *Warning: Music auto-plays!*

Ending music from the video Charlie Schmidt’s Keyboard Cat, seen on any fine purrveyor of viral Internet memes.

All music used on this podcast was released under Creative Commons license for use in Podcasts through Music Alley. As such, this podcast is also released under Creative Commons: Attribution, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives.

Not all songs may be available as free downloads at the time this is released or accessed, so please support independent artists you like!

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

Image courtesy of ♥ellie♥ on flickr

And yes, the podcast plugin doesn’t seem to be pulling ID3 tags properly for the inline player, but they are on the source file. Working on it!

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!