The Mixtape Series Is Back (Episode 397)
Soulcruzer
The Soulcruzer Mixtape Series is back, because some things are worth coming back to! If you’ve been here a while, you’ll know what this is. If you’re new, here’s the…
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lose small mind, free your life
“When you lose small mind, you free your life.” That lyric cuts right into the marrow of things. It’s a perfect koan dressed up in nu-metal clothing. Small mind is…
Take a look around
Take a Look Around https://youtu.be/o3UHMV3jrZk?si=D51rRvCqONyh8U6W Scene One: A Cultural Snapshot in Sonic Form The year is 2000. Nu metal is in full bloom. TRL dominates after-school hours. Everything feels like…
soulcruzer theme song
I’ve been experiementing with AI-generated music, and the results have been pretty cool for what it is. The level of quality you can get from AI-powered music tools is mind-blowing.…
down the rabbit hole with Fallen Horses, by Smash Mouth
My down-the-rabbit-hole excursion today is “Fallen Horses” by Smash Mouth. They’re a band usually associated with high-energy feel-good anthems. But, in this tune, they offer something more introspective. The song…
a nostalgic turn
OK. I’m feeling a little nostalgic tonight, and I’m in the mood to listen to some tunes. I’ve been firing on all cylinders today, and now I’m ready to let…
my spotify music year-in-review
Everyone (or at least everyone with a Spotify account) is currently posting their 2022 music streaming activity on social media. Well, I thought I’d join in the fray and post…
one world or no world: revisiting Dire Straits’ Brothers In Arms album
“The first lesson a revolutionary must learn is that he is a doomed man.” Huey Newton Before I start, I need to thank @SMWGeek for writing The Album That Makes…
Radio Soulcruzer 11.06.2022
I got the idea for this episode from Jimi Hendrix’s song “Voodoo Chile,” which is on his album “Electric Ladyland.” The song clocks in at 14 minutes and 59 seconds!…
Feeling the pump of Rad Wings of Destiny
“When Ugly Kid Joe sold their souls to the devil in the pursuit of rock ‘n’ roll they drove a harder bargain than Robert Johnson at the Crossroads. Not only…
Devil at the Crossroads
I was fishing for a documentary to watch over coffee this morning. Not something I normally do, but it’s Saturday, and I’m down in Bristol waiting for the rest of…
MJ015: the Halloween Special
Ah! The Halloween Special. As holidays go, I like Halloween! The ghost, the ghouls, the spooky stories…love it. And who doesn’t like dressing up as different characters? Here’s the playlist…
MJ014 the mad ones
Last night, I returned to my radio presenter roots in terms of the style of the show. I think I’ll hang out in that space going forward. I’ll keep the…
something about the way the sun felt warming my face
Something about the way the sun felt warming my face as I sat in the backyard listening to the noise drifting out of the high school made me think about…
Who’s watching you now?
Sometimes we hold ourselves back out of fear of who might be watching us and how they’ll judge us based on what they see. We fear the judging eyes. To…
Clay’s Mixtape: A Musical Podcast BONUS Tape – Van Halen (Eddie)
I made this mixtape as a tribute to another fallen guitar hero – Eddie Van Halen.
Clear on out the back
We watched The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly last night. It’s one of the movies on the IMDB top 100 movies: Thought I’d spend some of my isolation time…
I think we’re alone now
It’s Friday. It’s raining. But we can still have fun. And even though it’s not quite beer-o’clock yet, I’m going to share with you my musical guilty pleasures! via GIPHY…
How did I almost miss #OneHitWonderDay
I could have gone on for a while digging through the one hit wonders of my listening journey, but I’ve limited myself to these 15 One Hit Wonders! #OneHitWonderDay What’s…
What is the number one rule of Funk?
Inspiration is wild. And it can come from anywhere, anytime. I literally stumbled upon this 1 min 20-sec video of the one and only Bootsy Collins explaining the power of…