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The Current State of MusicThis is an attempt to find out what is going on i Author: Chris Cracknell
This project is an exploration of the current state of music and the music industrytold through the voices of artists, producers, musicians, DJs, and insiders. By sharing their personal stories, insights, struggles, and successes, we aim to understand how they've shaped their unique corners of the music world. Its about uncovering the real journeys behind the soundwhat drives them, what challenges they face, and what keeps them going. In doing so, I hope to inspire othersand myselfto keep pushing forward, especially during the tough times. chriscracknelldj.substack.com Language: en Genres: Music, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Current State of Music Radio Show 18.04.26
Friday, 17 April, 2026
Hey, I hope you are well. Happy Record Store Day! Well, its actually tomorrow (18th April) but this will be broadcast on the actual day on Totally Wired Radio, so we may as well celebrate. For me, any day can be Record Store Day, and I”ve been digging in crates a fair bit of late, so todays show, although doffing a cap to RSD, is mostly about some of the dusty old records I’ve been picking up. I love record shops, the allure of finding the best song you’ve ever heard and that maybe no-one else knows about is very much what drives me, so heading to the more obscure shops is where you’ll find me.The best two shops ever, were Disque on Chapel Street Market in Islington, and If Music in Soho. Sadly Disque closed it’s doors many years ago, but If Music survives online after a greedy landlord fucked them over during lockdown. I miss those places so badly. I used to arrange my work to be in London on a Friday morning, so I could then skive off and spend hours with Jean Claude on a Friday afternoon, coming out a few hundred pounds lighter in my pocket, but a few pounds heavier in my record bag.I saw a video recently of a guy talking about online record shopping, and I guess this might be a generational thing, but I like digging through crates, not scrolling on a screen. The connection and excitement isn’t there, and I also know where most of my records come from, what the day was like, what else I bought at the same time, all that esoteric stuff that I do beleive makes you a better DJ as a result.Of course, these are the ramblings of a 50 something vinyl addict, and I appreciate the world is changing. I love Bandcamp and what it does, but lets support our record shops throughout the year, not just on this one day. This one day doesn’t really represent what a record shop does day in and day out, which is to help you discover your new favourite music. Amen.So, here is this shows tracklist:Miles Mosley - No Love LostNaveed - Day Come ThroughJhelisa - OxygenJhelisa - Friendly Pressure (Amalgamation of Soundz Remix)Suburban Architecture - Purpose EPMoses Yoofee Trio -. Nothing to Lose feat MulaySwell Session, Mr Scruff and Elsa Esmerelda - No NoLionrock - Fire Up The Shoesaw (Discotheque Remix)Combustible Edison - Bluebeard (Space Patrol 2000 Mix)Hector Live - Mi GenteFania All Stars - Estrellas De FaniaRicardo Eddy Martinez - La 132Rembert Egues - Tema Para Un AmanecerJuan Pablo Torres y Algo Nuevo - Rompe CocoriocoArp Frique and The Perpetual Singers - Alpha and OmegaPlay It Like Francis - L’Aventure Crest la venture (remix Alex Revox Jr)Beck - Venom Confection (E-Pro Remix)Treva Whateva - SingalongYoung MC - Bust a MoveOnly Child - Rain feat Buffy BroxNiko - Sound OffThe Belle Stars - The Clapping SongMoney Mark - Maybe I’m Dead (Dust Brothers Remix)The Dirty Beatniks - Getting’ Stupid This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriscracknelldj.substack.com
