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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 Archive
Monday, 1 December, 2025
Ah man, I’m in a terrible rush today. Getting through a long list of jobs before I travel to France tomorrow for some work related things (and some fun hopefully) and I wanted to send out a show from the archives.So I just listened to one of my early shows from 1BTN or 1 Brighton FM as it was known and, not to blow my own trumpet, the music is simply incredible!I used to do my show live, and it was recorded off the broadcast feed, no-one really knew what they were doing, so the sound isn’t amazing, and I used to throw records in a bag and trundle off into Hove and see what happens. I’m pretty certain this show is 100% vinyl, although there may be a couple of tracks in there that never got a pressing, so maybe I had some digital stuff with me, but I’m quite astounded by the breadth of music I had taken along.There is some stuff in there you’ll definitely know, like the opener Will Powers (which is a also a good psotove affirmation if you need it) Lemon Jelly, one of my all time favourites from Sebastien Tellier, even Van Halen and the Beach Boys!But then there are some deeper cuts which I hope you love as much as me. I love Derek Gripper and his amazing guitar playing, Treva Whatevas’ Bouncing Bomb always brings a smile, and I think this is the first time I ever thoguht about mixing the Transglobal Underground into the Ewok Theme from Star Wars, a move I usually reserve for any show broadcast on May the 4th. I wonder what led me there?So this ia three hour show with plenty of twists and turns, and I’m rather proud of myself from 2017 for being bold enough to go to all these places. Most DJ’s have a style. or a genre and I’ve always hated that and, if I’m honest, its always worked against me as a DJ because its hard to know where to put me, I get that.However, looking back as a proof of being someone who is deeply motivated by music and has a sizeable bag to delve into for inspiration and references when working with artists, I think I’m doing OK.I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did relistening to it. See you soonCx Will Powers - Adventures in SuccessLemon Jelly - SoftSebastian Tellier - La RitournelleTony Allen and Africa 70 - No Accommodation For LagosCara Stacey - Theta WavesTinariwen - Afours AfoursDerek Gripper - Elyne RoadFinnegan and Finlan - Seasons of DoubtMatt and Boog - Radio SundayMatt and Boog - Night and DayBonobo - Second SunFloating Points - Kelso DunesVan Halen - Ain’t Talking ‘Bout LoveEden Ahbez - Full MoonNancy Wilson - Son of a Preacher ManDonald Byrd - The WeasilBlue Mitchell - Good Humour ManJimmy McGriff - Blue JuiceGand Starr - Check The TechniqueMarlena Shaw - California SoulRJ D2 - GhostwriterTreva Whateva - Bouncing BombTransglobal Underground - Temple HeadJohn Williams - Ewok Theme from Star WarsJon Hopkins - Open Eye SignalJamie XX - The Rest is NoiseTheo Parrish - FootworkSurfjan Stevens - ChicagoVitamin String Quartet - Get LuckyKings of Convenience - FailureJeb Loy Nicholls - Going Where The Lonely GoMary Wells - SatisfactionPastor TL Barrett and The Youth for Christ Choir - Joyful NoiseKiller Joe Piro - Hang on SloopyLea DeLaria - People Are StrangeThe Beach Boys - Good Vibrations 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
