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free to experiment - part 2

Does Not Affect Play // 15.11.09 // Free To Experiment - Part 2

This week Does Not Affect Play continues its journey into the world of free music with a focus on record labels that distribute their releases for free. As for part 1, the playlist contains links to download all the tracks featured on the show.

Posted at 18:48, 15th November 2009

free to experiment - part 1

Does Not Affect Play // 20.10.09 // Free To Experiment - Part 1

This week Does Not Affect Play begins a three (or should that be free?) part journey into the realms of freely distributed music. Over the course of the next three episodes I'll be highlighting numerous sources of amazing free music, discussing the reasons behind free distribution, and playing a whole host of songs you can download legally for free. The playlist for each episode will contain links to download all the songs from their original source.

Part 1 will highlight a number of free music sources that boast tens of thousands of interesting tracks, such as the superb Free Music Archive. Part 2 will focus on record labels that choose to distribute their music for free; and part 3 will be discussing the DIY approach with artists that distribute music freely themselves. If you have any interesting music or opinions you'd like to contribute to the coming shows then email jannik@subcity.org with your info.

So that's the scoop - tune in to part 1 for Swedish swing-jazz-death-metal, novelty beatboxing, Gamelan music and a "circus punk marching band".

Posted at 01:24, 20th October 2009

little boxes they put us in

Does Not Affect Play // 06.10.09 // Little Boxes They Put Us In

After a recent awkward attempt on my part to explain what kind of music the show plays I decided to piece together a mix of the different things that can typically be found on Does Not Affect Play. Listen in for brand new music, old recovered music, and a significant bout of genre-hopping.

Posted at 17:31, 6th October 2009

a few minutes before the dawn

Does Not Affect Play // 15.09.09 // A Few Minutes Before The Dawn

Does Not Affect Play will be returning to the airwaves (both online and on 106.6FM) in a brand new timeslot (Tuesdays 4-5pm) next week. Whilst everyone else has been preparing for a full on audio assault, I've been tinkering away in the small hours, sewing together one of the most beautiful hours of music you will hear this year. Undoubtedly one of the best playlists assembled for this show so far, and also one of the most peaceful. Listen live, or listen again (in a bath with some candles), to tracks from Danny Norbury, Motohiro Nakashima, Message To Bears, Chihei Hatakeyama, Loren Dent and Haruko amongst others.

Posted at 00:42, 10th September 2009

student radio awards

Does Not Affect Play was recently entered into the Best Specialist Music Programming category at the UK Student Radio Awards alongside a number of other excellent Subcity shows. Check out all the Subcity entries here.

Posted at 18:28, 12th August 2009

latin carnival

Does Not Affect Play // 26.05.09 // Latin Carnival

This Wednesday the Flying Duck will play host to a Hispanic Carnival featuring SambaYaBamba, Glasgow Capoeira, Kenodeke Collective and a host of DJs including myself. So I figured I'd best get everyone in the mood with an hour of nothing but latin music. If you want to find out more about the event check out www.myspace.com/hispaniccarnival

Posted at 13:54, 26th May 2009

popcorn, mule, horse, tighten up

Does Not Affect Play // 28.04.09 // Popcorn, Mule, Horse, Tighten Up

This week on Does Not Affect Play normal service will be resumed with an hour of funk, soul and rnb 45s, plus a couple of upcoming gig recommendations. Expect tracks from George Campbell, Otis Goodwin, Lou Courtney, Eldridge Holmes, and Pat Hunt amongst others.

Posted at 16:49, 27th April 2009

saving daylight

Does Not Affect Play // 31.03.09 // Saving Daylight

After a short hiatus and a switch of timeslot, Does Not Affect Play returns with an hour of neo-classical, acoustic and ambient tracks to bask in the extra hour of daylight. Expect, amongst others, Max Richter, Sylvain Chauveau, Library Tapes, Cam Deas and Charlie Parr to feature on the playlist.

Posted at 15:57, 30th March 2009

ass, titties and soul (and a competition!)

Ahead of the End of FM Party with DJ Assault I'll be spinning some funk, soul and rnb 45s to give you a flavour of what'll be going down in the funk and soul room. There's also a chance for you to win a copy of the brand new 7" from Milwaukee sensations Kings Go Forth. Their first single, One Day (MRC-001) sold out worldwide in less than 24 hours and has been tearing up dancefloors across the globe ever since. Their new single Now We're Gone (MRC-002) is another killer, and you can win a copy by listening to Does Not Affect Play from 10-11am on Friday. Details of the competition will be announced in the first half of the show. Check out http://www.myspace.com/kingsgoforth for a preview of the track in question.

Posted at 19:22, 12th March 2009

swingin', surfin' and streakin'

Does Not Affect Play // 06.03.09 // Swingin', Surfin' and Streakin'

This week on Does Not Affect Play we celebrate the stupefyingly silly and the supremely sleazy. Expect songs about streaking and surfing alongside a mouthwatering selection of jug jugglers from the 45s that sense and civility forgot. Essential listening for all lovers of trashy novelty numbers and raucous rockers. Probably the only time this year you'll hear songs about a blonde haired midget on a Shetland pony and limboing in the same hour.

Posted at 00:34, 6th March 2009

gospel and garage

Does Not Affect Play // 27.02.09 // Gospel and Garage

This week I'll be turning my attention to two genres I don't play as much as I should - gospel and garage. Both genres really deserve their own special edition of the show, but as I'm pushed for time I've had to wedge them together. Will it work? Tune in on Friday to find out.

Posted at 16:19, 22nd February 2009

walk on a rainbow trail

Does Not Affect Play // 20.02.09 // Walk On A Rainbow Trail

Vietnamese tribal singing, glitchy electronic ambience, space-rock, private press folk records and custom-made baroque lutes combine to make an hour of static crackle, muffled drums and hushed dreamy soundscapes.

Posted at 10:45, 17th February 2009

chalk and cheese

Does Not Affect Play // 23.01.09 // Chalk and Cheese

In a break from normality there's no theme running through this week's show, however there is probably the best playlist of the series so far. Going from hard funk and uptempo rnb to ominous drone and lush ambience this episode is a real case of chalk and cheese.

Posted at 12:17, 23rd January 2009

just jazz

Does Not Affect Play // 16.01.09 // Just Jazz

Join me tomorrow from 10 for one hour of jazz 45s and LPs. There'll be some vocal tracks, some modal tracks, some funky tracks, some new tracks and some old tracks. Full playlist will be available here after the show.

Posted at 20:15, 15th January 2009

home of shadows and whirlwinds

Does Not Affect Play // 05.12.08 // Home Of Shadows and Whirlwinds

I enjoyed last week's show so much that I'm doing something similar on this week's show. Expect tracks from Parks, Minus Pilots, Gareth Dickson, and the sadly departed Odetta.

Posted at 09:39, 5th December 2008

at peace

Does Not Affect Play // 28.11.08 // At Peace

Mesmerising tracks today from James Blackshaw, Christina Carter and Chieko Mori amongst others. Check out the playlist here.

Posted at 10:24, 28th November 2008

credit crunch cheaps

Does Not Affect Play // 21.11.08 // Credit Crunch Cheaps

Amidst the credit crunch and the pound falling under $1.50 ,this week's episode features a collection of funk and soul 45s you can pick up for under a tenner.

Posted at 11:41, 21st November 2008

soon to be forgotten

Does Not Affect Play // 30.10.08 // Soon To Be Forgotten

This week I'll be taking a look into the distant future and guessing what tracks of today will be the forgotten collectables of tomorrow. To this end I'll be playing a whole host of timeless records released in the last 5 years.

Posted at 20:29, 28th October 2008

oddities for oddballs

Does Not Affect Play // 16.10.08 // Oddities For Oddballs

This week on Does Not Affect Play, I'll be bringing you an almighty collection of trashy novelty 45s. Prepare for a plethora of the finest avant-retard masterpieces from the 1960s. Truly essential listening, as there's a chance you won't hear some of these records again for another 40 years.

Check out the forum after the show, where I'll be posting some label scans for some of the harder to find records.

Posted at 00:55, 16th October 2008

spinning 45s at the drawing room 11/10/08

I'll be spinning 45s tonight (Saturday 11th) from 9-12 at The Drawing Room. Expect funk, soul, jazz, rnb, and tittyshakers.

Posted at 10:15, 11th October 2008

soul time!

Does Not Affect Play // 09.10.08 // Soul Time!

This week on Does Not Affect Play I'll be spinning exclusively soul 45s. Tune in live between 7 and 8pm, or catch it anytime after on listen again (where you can also find all the other episodes from the series).

Posted at 00:03, 9th October 2008

r'n'b like it used to be

Does Not Affect Play // 02.10.08 // R'n'b Like It Used To Be

This week on Does Not Affect Play I'll be playing exclusively rhythm and blues. Expect to hear tales of rejection, lust, heartache and despair from 7-8pm this Thursday on www.subcity.org.

If you missed the last two episodes, Funky Down Easy and Tittyshakers and Other Unmentionables, then don't worry as you can still catch them on listen again complete with full playlists.

Posted at 15:26, 2nd October 2008

funky down easy

Does Not Affect Play // 25.09.08 // Funky Down Easy

This week on Does Not Affect Play I'll be turning my attention to the subject of funk. If you don't know what funk is here's a definition from Peter Wermelinger's superb Funky and Groovy Music Records Lexicon. "Funk is that bumpy and groovy sound that hits your belly, sends out waves through the whole body, making you move your feet, nod your head and feel alright." I'll be spinning an hour of these sounds from 7-8pm this Thursday so put your radio and your dancing shoes on and get ready to do your thing.

If you missed last week's episode, "Tittyshakers and Other Unmentionables", then you can still find it on listen again complete with a full playlist. If it left you gagging for more then don't fret as there'll be a healthy dose of bust bouncers in the "Oddities For Oddballs" edition of Does Not Affect Play coming in a few weeks time.

Posted at 17:37, 26th September 2008

tittyshakers and other unmentionables

Does Not Affect Play // 18.09.08 // Tittyshakers and Other Unmentionables

We'll be kicking off the series with a collection of sleazy jazz, tittyshaker, and rockabilly 45s. Expect wanton sleaze and gratuitous nudity.

Posted at 22:43, 15th September 2008

does not affect play at the drawing room (11/10)

I'll be spinning 45s on Saturday 11th from 9-12 at The Drawing Room. Expect funk, soul, jazz, rnb, tittyshakers, and maybe even some rockabilly.

Posted at 17:10, 14th September 2008