This episode is made up of a few of the songs that have been keeping me going throughout the second lockdown. A bit of groove and new wave-ish songs that will hopefully make your afternoon a bit better.
hope you enjoy x
Today I bring you an interview with Kenyan rapper Ziller Bas and Swiss producer Flex Fab. The two have been putting out some fantastic music together as part of a multi-episode EP. The interview took place over the summer through an exchange of Whatsapp voice notes, with Ziller Bas in his hometown of Kilifi and FlexFab in his studio in Switzerland.
Get hold of their music over on bandcamp
Watch the documentary about the project here
And follow both Ziller Bas and FlexFab on instagram
I've got the melancholy Covid blues! Yeah I caught myself a little dose of the hotbug you might have been hearing about. Music as always fights in the corner for humanity and keeps us shining. I've lost me sense of smell and I can't taste, but don't worry, I've not lost my taste in good music and there's plenty in today's show! I'm delirious and cheesy!
Stay safe!
Tune in from 12pm!
Following on from Crucial Roots' "Take 5" a few months ago, we have prepared a mix showcasing 5 of our favourite Labels/Producers: Black Legacy (from producer Keety Roots), Blackheart Warriors, Black Redemption (run by Ras Kush), Blakamix, and Disciples Studios.
Blackheart Warriors: a California based Soundsystem and record label which has worked with artists like: Fred Locks, Judah Eskender Tafari, Earl Zero, Tena Stelin, Wellette Seyon, Sista Miko, Rob Symeonn, SIs Naffi I.
Black Legacy: Run by producer and singer Keety Roots, Black Legacy has been releasing records since the early 90s and a is a cornerstone of the UK's roots and dub scene.
Black Redemption: Run by producer Ras Kush out of New York and started in 2000, the label has released a steady stream of records form both US and UK producers, working regularly with Judah Eskender Tafary, Russ Disciples, Fred Locks and has partnered with Berlin's Lion Den Sound System.
Blakamix: Started by Mixman and now operated by his son Mali Blakamix, the label started in the late 80s and became central to the new UK Dub sound, working closely with Ironworks Studios, Dread & Fred and Unitone Studio.
Disciples: the moniker of legendary producer Russ Brown. Although Russ has run a string of labels over the years (Boom Shaka Lacka, Backyard Studios, Calabash) we have decided for this mix to group all of these under 'The Disciples'. Russ is one of the UK's most prolific dub producer, with a signature heavy bassline and melodic productions.
Join us as we welcome all those new and returning to Glasgow this Fresher's Week! 🌶 Subcity Radio will be streaming the best our city has to offer over the next week, with shows from over 60 contributors that all help make Glasgow!
To give you a wee taste of the club scene that has had to be put on pause, we have asked some of Glasgow's best promoters to take over the airwaves each evening. They will be sending the club we all love and miss straight through to your kitchen for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own bubble.
Keep your eyes in the event for broadcast update! 👀
For the schedule visit: subcity.org/freshers2020
Full Line up: 👅 Tom MacFadyen
Beth Horseman
Yesno
Fancyyyyy tapes (Tom Mudd)
Cryptic Glasgow
Pete Narzisi
Glasgow Guardian
Glasgow Womens library
Coconut Water
Good Press
Glasgow University Arms Divestment Coalition x GRASS x GU Extinction Rebellion
Doyenne
Successful Women at Glasgow (SWAG)
Radiophrenia Festival
Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival
Intersectional Feminist Book Club
Stereo
Glasgow School of Art Queer Society
Lunchtime Gallery
The Skinny
The Rum Shack
Glasgow Zine Library
Soma Skool
2centavos
Quto Glasgow
Good Vibrations
Small Trans Library Glasgow
Pocket Club
Kill all Kings
Aposympiesis
Mood
Kingku Radio
DAYTIME/NIGHTIME
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Music, Please!
Practice Good Practice
Say it again, but louder!
Marianas Trench Sound
Bloc Radio
DJ Amtrak presents Escapology
Passion Play
Beat Beneath
Roo Honeychild
GU South Asian Society
GSA STAR
Hawkchild DIY w/ Voight Kampff, Schematic and Special Guest: Jordan Weekender
Shakara w/ Plantainchipps and Sofay
Healthy w/ Sarra Wild B2B Letitia Pleiades
Hardcore Queer Action x Fast Muzik
Boosterhooch w/ Clemency, Warmchains, angel d'lite, DJ FOMO
Southside Solidarity w/ Dj Peanut, Pigeon Steve and Whale of a Time [wheelman, gus and archie]
Anwuli Sound
Domestic Exile
Sound Thought Festival
The Hug n Pint
Unearthly Matters
Body Parts
Lava Lava
North VS South
PEARL NECKLACE
Grass is green in the fields for you
Nice Pipes
Club Action
Niamh Felton
Subcity Radio at Civic House w/ Murmuru, Passion Play, Club Action and Junglehussi
Today Subcity Radio is taking part in a media blackout in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests going on around the world.
We urge our listeners to take part in this blackout and use the time to donate, educate and take action.
We have compiled a list of petitions, fundraisers, educational resources and which is linked here.
Broadcast on Subcity Radio!
For now, we are apart, but radio can bring us together! While our studio is shut, we are still able to broadcast both pre-recorded and live shows while you remain in the comfort of your bedroom. If you don’t currently have a show, we are also going to be accepting selected requests from people that wish to broadcast one off pre-recorded and live broadcasts. The programmes team will have the final say if a one-off show will go ahead to ensure our station content remains as diverse and wide-reaching as it currently is.
All types of broadcast from podcasts, live performances and mixes are encouraged. No radio experience is required, and we will provide as much technical support as possible if you have a good idea for a broadcast.
We have made a short guide to help you put together your own broadcast which can be found in the 'News' tab on the website. Live broadcasts are also equally possible – please contact [email protected] to find out technical requirements for this.
Requirements for pre-recorded shows:
- Shows should ideally be 1-2 hours. Shorter and longer broadcasts will still be considered
- Files are to be 320kbps MP3
- Send files using We-Transfer, Google Drive or Onedrive links
- Email these links to [email protected]
How to record a show:
First create a folder on your computer with all the music or other audio files that you would like to include in your show. There are many ways to download music – Bandcamp, Beatport and Google Play are all good places to start. There are lots of options if you wish to record your own voice or other audio including using a mobile phone microphone. Most phones have a voice recording app already installed. If you have access to a microphone and an interface, here is a guide to record audio into a computer.
To arrange, combine and edit your audio files to create your show, you will need a Digital Audio Workspace (DAW). There are loads of options for DAWs both free and paid for. Audacity (download here) and Reaper (download here) are both free and are a good introduction to audio software. Ableton (download here) offers more advanced features but is paid for (although there is a free trial offered). FL studio or Fruity Loops (download here) is another popular DAW but this is better suited for music production.
There are YouTube tutorials available for each of these programs, but the basics are broadly similar. Each audio file is represented as a waveform that can be arranged in a track on a timeline. Multiple tracks of audio can be added to a timeline to enable sounds to be overlaid. Once the files have been arranged you can then export (or “bounce�) your masterpiece as one MP3 file to be sent to us. Make sure you export the file in the requested format above. Again, tutorials for each of the specific DAWs are available that can help with this.
Feel free to contact our tech team if we can offer any additional assistance at [email protected]
Requirements for pre-recorded shows:
- Shows should ideally be 1-2 hours. Shorter and longer broadcasts will still be considered
- Files are to be 320kbps MP3
- Send files using We-Transfer, Google Drive or Onedrive links
- Email these links to [email protected]
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