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Brian Walker, Pop Culture Archivist
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- Aug 22, 11The new podcast is something different. What do you call it? Japanese Post-Rock? Ambient Space Musik?At it's heart, the theme is to chill out. It's quiet and evocative. It's melancholy but not at all depressing. It's the downtempo soundtrack for the early morning.Enjoy... and chill.
- Aug 01, 11Happy summer everybody! The new episode of the 1/2 Hour is here to provide your soundtrack to the season! Play it your car, at the beach, in the shower, and enjoy these long sweet days of fun and sun....
- Jun 14, 11
Here we go! Episode 17 is here and ready make friends! It's a doozy, with some jazzy punk, old-school country, indie-pop, delightful music from Singapore, classic rocksteady reggae, Japanese folk-psychedelica and more!
Go listen to the goodness right here!
In this episode:
Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her
Slim Gaillard - May 10, 11
It's on! The 16th installment of the Half Hour of Power is here is here to rock your world and change your life!
Sit back and enjoy some punk-rock, Japanese hip-hop, Cambodian garage rock, cha-cha-chas, noise-core, Bulgarian chants and more! - Apr 19, 11I've been a huge fan of Wong Kar-wai's brilliant work ever since I saw his landmark film, Chungking Express a few years ago. I felt as though my eyes had been peeled wide open as I stared at every frame of that amazing movie.And while Chungking Express impressed me with it's gritty style and expressive color palette, it wasn't until I saw his film In The Mood For Love (花樣年華) that I realized what a true master the man is. This is simply the most lushly gorgeous and beautifully melancholic movie I've ever seen. Every time I re-watch it, I find myself swept away....Maggie Cheung is always stunning in everything she does, and in this film she shines at her brightest. She has an incredible grace and poise that you simply can't turn away from.Tony Leung Chiu-Wai has always been a major presence in Chinese cinema, and his restrained acting (intensifying the conflicted feelings of his character inside) in this movie stands among his very best work.The sets are top-notch, with beautiful colors and details that take you to 1960's Hong Kong.And then there's the inspring wardrobe. Maggie's amazing traditional dresses are a character in their own right, and I'd love to have a couple of Tony Leung's classic vintage ties from this film.In The Mood For Love is easily one my very favorite movies, and rightfully stands as one of the very best films of the 21st century. I can't possibly recommend it enough.....
- Apr 10, 11
The stars must have aligned as this podcast was being assembled, because without really trying, this unassuming half-hour as turned out to be one of our personal favorite episodes!
In this episode you get some classic 90's rock, funky television themes, Japanese power-punk, pulpy surf-music, Bollywood jams and lushly beautiful pop waiting to entice your ear drums!You can listen to the streaming version HERE!Or get the direct download HERE!Note: The purpose of Supreme Nothing's 1/2 Hour Of Power is to share music that deserves to be heard. We encourage you to support the artists behind the music you love. There is no profit to be made from this podcast, and no commissions are being received by the links provided to purchase music - Mar 23, 11
Once again it's time for another podcast, but this time we thought we'd do something a little different...
It should be no secret to anyone who visits this blog that we love Japan. Love love love it. The Japanese have graced us with some of the world's most beautiful art and culture. Their visual art, film, philosophy and their music paint an enduring portrait of the gifts they've given us. It seems right that this podcast should be for them.This half hour is composed of entirely Japanese music, from gorgeous Enka to Punk Rock, from sweet Ballads to quirky Pop. Please enjoy this episode and hold your glass high towards our friends in the East. (And maybe give them a helping hand as well)Note: The purpose of Supreme Nothing's 1/2 Hour Of Power is to share music that deserves to be heard. We encourage you to support the artists behind the music you love. There is no profit to be made from this podcast, and no commissions are being received by the links provided to purchase music - Feb 22, 11Episode 13 is anything but unlucky! The Half Hour returns once again to make life a little louder and a little more danceable. Rejoice, renew, and freak out!
This time we're offering up some punk-rock-funk, lush and lovely enka music, full-tilt and hard-drinking garage rock, dazzling group-sounds, surf-music from Singapore, bitter blues-rock and much more! Can you dig it? Yeah, we knew you could...Gang of Four...Azusa Michiyo...Note: The purpose of Supreme Nothing's 1/2 Hour Of Power is to share music that deserves to be heard. We encourage you to support the artists behind the music you love. There is no profit to be made from this podcast, and no commissions are being received by the links provided to purchase music. - Jan 16, 11
Here it is, episode 12 of the Half Hour Of Power! Why, that's like a whole year's worth!
This time you get some delicious pop music, French fuzz-rock, Japanese Indie, Beatnik spoken-word, groovy instrumentals, Korean psyche-folk, 70's "Muscle-Rock" and whole lot more! Dig in!Note: The purpose of Supreme Nothing's 1/2 Hour Of Power is to share music that deserves to be heard. We encourage you to support the artists behind the music you love. There is no profit to be made from this podcast, and no commissions are being received by the links provided to purchase music. - Dec 21, 10"Do you know how many time zones there are in Soviet Union? Eleven."
That's right, it's time for another episode of the Supreme Nothing podcast! In this episode, we've got crunchy J-Rock, evocative Exotica, Bollywood hippie-funk, Honky-Tonk, lovely Enka music, North Korean pop, and much more waiting to warm you on a cold December night!
Here's the swingin' set list...
The Phi-Mu Washboard Band - Love Hurts (more here!)
GO!GO!7188 - C7 (on iTunes!) (cdJapan)
The Blue Shadows - La Cumparsita
Asha Bhosie - Dum Maro Dum (on iTunes!)
Stonewall Jackson - I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water (iTunes) (Amazon)
Ayumi Ishida - Blue Light Yokohama (cdJapan)
The Jankowski Singers - Light My Fire
The Panchonbo Electronic Ensemble - Reunification Rainbow
The Flirtations - Christmas Time Is Here (Again) (iTunes) (Amazon)Download the awesomeness HERE!
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Note: The purpose of Supreme Nothing's 1/2 Hour Of Power is to share music that deserves to be heard. We encourage you to support the artists behind the music you love. There is no profit to be made from this podcast, and no commissions are being received by the links provided to purchase music. - Nov 16, 10
Hey, TEN episodes, that's some sort of milestone, right? The Half Hour returns with another liberating and highly fulfilling episode of audio oddities and assorted treasures!
This time we've got Japanese Spazz-core, lovely Brit-pop, heavenly Bossa Nova, French torch-songs, Gothic Country, and much, much more, including a reveal of a guilty pleasure that I've kept quiet for too long...Download this audio adventure
Tracklist:
Qomolangma Tomato - In Your Reality (Buy It!)
Sandie Shaw - Long Live Love ( iTunes )
Vals Dan Folke Mart Fryburg - Haar Harmonikassen (Thanks to Splogman!)
The Milkees - Breakaway (Myspace)
Antonio Carlos Jobim - Samba de Uma Nota So (One Note Samba) (iTunes & Amazon)
Moira - Si Tu Dois Me Quitter
Lightning Beat Man - Wild Baby Wow (Official Website)
Perfume - Baby Cruising Love (CD Japan)
Tarnation - It's Not Easy (iTunes )
Qomolangma Tomato...
Sandie Shaw...Enjoy the music, and thanks for listening!
Note: The purpose of Supreme Nothing's 1/2 Hour Of Power is to share music that deserves to be heard. We encourage you to support the artists behind the music you love. There is no profit to be made from this podcast, and no commissions are being received by the links provided to purchase music. - Oct 17, 10BOO! The Half Hour returns just in time for Halloween enjoyment! For the month of October, we've got terrifying dirges, undead hits, and delightfully monstrous ditties that will tingle you spine and keep you up all night!
Here's the playlist:
Milton Delugg - Theme From The Munsters
The Damned - Grimly Fiendish (iTunes) (Amazon)
Swingin' Neckbreakers - No Costume, No Candy (Amazon)
Gene Moss - I Want To Bite Your Hand
Shonen Knife - Devil House (Recorded live, 1997) (SK on iTunes)
Roy Clark - Spooky Movies (Roy on iTunes)
Roky Erickson - The Creature With The Atom Brain (Amazon)
Vic Mizzy - Morticia's Theme
Ruth White - SpleenYou can download the terrorright HERE!
Note: The purpose of Supreme Nothing's 1/2 Hour Of Power is to share music that deserves to be heard. We encourage you to support the artists behind the music you love. There is no profit to be made from this podcast, and no commissions are being received by the links provided to purchase music.
Furthermore, we will not be held responsible for any heart conditions caused by this podcast. If you are easily frighted, this episode may be too much for you to bear. You've been warned!!! - Oct 01, 10
Yes, yes, it's just a little bit late, but here at the Supreme Nothing compound, we will release no podcast before it's time. Episode eight of this series of audio exploration is waiting to take you away to a magical place for the next thirty minutes and 18 seconds....
Here's the score...
Wiskey Biscuit - A Shot In The Dark
Cub - My Chinchilla (You can get this from iTunes!)
Scott Walker - Best Of Both Worlds (iTunes) (Amazon)
DMBQ - She Walks (iTunes) (Amazon)
Marie Laforêt - Es Si Je T'aime (iTunes)
Lambert, Hendricks, & Ross - Twisted (iTunes) (Amazon)
Paranmaum - Aoi Kokoro
Sugar Plant - Behind The Door (iTunes)
Kenneth Patchen - The Murder Of Two Men By A Young Kid Wearing Lemon Colored Gloves (iTunes)A video from the great band Cub, who sadly aren't around anymore...And here's DMBQ in action!Thanks, and enjoy the show!Note: The purpose of Supreme Nothing's 1/2 Hour Of Power is to share music that deserves to be heard. We encourage you to support the artists behind the music you love. There is no profit to be made from this podcast, and no commissions are being received by the links provided to purchase music. - Sep 28, 10
Okay look, I know it was a Sunday night and it was raining, but if you didn't make it out to Shonen Knife's September 26th show at the Rock n' Roll Hotel in Washington DC, you really missed out on something special. Shonen Knife demonstrated once again that they love doing what they do best, and they never do it half-way.The ladies from Osaka got up on stage around 11pm and got to work right away
with their set, blazing through classics like "Twist Barbie" and "Banana Chips" that sounded as fresh now as they did when they were first recorded. Songs from their two most recent albums, "Supergroup" and "Free Time" , like the already classic "BBQ Party" and the ode to the giant cuddly rodent called a "Capybara" were just as endearing and fun to hear, The crowd was oddly a bit shy at the beginning of the show, but it wasn't long at all before everyone started getting into the spirit of this epic rock n' roll moment, and before long the entire room was screaming and cheering as they danced to the Knife's infectious tunes with abandon.Shonen Knife founder Naoko was in great form, and clearly was enjoying herself as she played to the crowd and led the band through early material and new anthems as well. She displayed her well-known rapport with the crowd that made the show feel like a gathering of friends more so than just a superstar rock concert. Her good spirits were magnified by bass player Ritsuko, who lit up the room with an enthusiastic energy and pure joy that made everyone forget the rainy night outside. I just adore Ritsuko for what she brings to the band, and it's always great to see her.And then there's new Shonen Knife member Emi on drums, and I have to say she is absolutely amazing. Emi-chan went from being a new face into a cherished member of the band in virtually no time at all. Her boundless positive energy and sparkling personality is irresistible within seconds, and simply can't fail to win you over. See them live and you'll know exactly what I mean!The show went by quickly, but it never felt rushed or forced. The pacing of the songs was perfect, and the three of them played tightly without feeling overly slick, It was quite simply a perfect night of rock n' roll. As the lights went up, the smiles on the faces of the audience beamed around the room. We walked over to the merch table, which is run by their fantastic tour manager and fellow artist, DJ Sashimi, who's every bit as kind and likable as the band members, to check out the goodies and get autographs from the members of Shonen Knife….What else can be said? Shonen Knife was fantastic, and continues to be more awesome everyday. There's still a few stops on this tour, and you owe it to yourself to go see them. As for me, I can't wait to see them again. Next time they tour my way, I'm going again for sure. In the meantime, my memories of last Sunday evening will keep me smiling… - Sep 15, 10
Rock n Roll supergroup Shonen Knife are on a North American tour right now, traveling across America & parts of Canada, leaving thousands of glowing, happy fans everywhere!
If the Knife is coming to your town (or at least close enough to travel), you owe it to yourself to enjoy a night of legendary music with some very cool and sincerely nice ladies. It's easily one of the most fun bands I've ever had the pleasure to see live, and it'll leave you feeling great when the night is over.One of the great things about the internet is that plenty of videos and images from the gigs will show up as the tour continues, plus you can use Twitter and Facebook to keep up with the band's journey to your town...Here's a video from the tour's very first night in Seattle. As you might expect from the first stop on a tour, the band struggles with a few sound problems, but despite the issue, Shonen Knife's positive attitude handles it so well that it actually makes the show more enjoyable. Also, a fabulous introduction to new drummer Emi Morimoto. She's appears to be full of personality and lots of fun!And make sure you check out Good Charamel's website and their blog , where you'll see complete tour dates and links to other places on the web to keep up with the tour.Also check out these Twitter accounts:Naoko @ShonenKnifeRitsuko @SK_RitsukoGood Charamel @goodcharamelAnd their super-cool tour manager & fellow recording artist, DJ Sashimi @dj_sashimiYou can also follow my "Tomato Heads" twitter list.Naturally we can expect more great videos, photos and fun tweets as the tour progresses, so keep an eye for more awesome Shonen Knife stuff!As for me, I'll be rockin' with the band in Washington DC, on the 26th. See you there! - Aug 18, 10
There's no stopping it, this podcasty thing has taken hold of me, and I must unleash this sweet and wonderful music to waiting ears everywhere! It's time for episode seven!
Something just clicked in my brain somewhere, and this episode came to me quickly and flowed with little effort. I'm not taking this podcast business too seriously, and the result is already one of my favorite installments. I really love this episode, and you will too.....
Here's the song list....
Morning Musume - Ai No Tane (Japan) (Buy CD) (or iTunes)
Messieurs Richard De Bordeaux & Daniel Beretta - Phychose (France) (on iTunes)
The Three Suns - Fever (USA) (on iTunes)
Thee Girlfriends - Rock & Roll (Spain) (MySpace)
Betsy & Chris - Shiroi Iro Wa Koibito No Iro (USA/Japan)
Parvati Khan - Jimmy Jimmy Ajaa (India)
Shonen Knife - Tower Of The Sun (Japan) (Amazon) (SK on iTunes)
Triste Janero - You Didn't Have To Be So Nice (USA) (Buy it)You can download the goodnessHere's some sneak previews...
The Hawaiian duo Betsy & Chris, who became popular folk singers in Japan...
Jimmy Jimmy Ajaa, from the awesome cult Bollywood film "Disco Dancer"...
Thanks and enjoy the show!
Note: The purpose of Supreme Nothing's 1/2 Hour Of Power is to share music that deserves to be heard. We encourage you to support the artists behind the music you love. There is no profit to be made from this podcast, and no commissions are being received by the links provided to purchase music. - Aug 03, 10
Friday night, July 30th, 2010 was the night that DEVO brought their comeback tour to The National in Richmond, Virginia for a night of eye-opening music and an audio/visual lesson in devolution. DEVO's been a band I've always wanted to see live, and I knew I couldn't miss it. The night was absolutely amazing!With a huge digital display behind them, the show was every bit as visual an experience as it was a rock concert. The screen flashed stunning animated sequences, classic DEVO footage, and entrancing abstract images that assaulted your eyes and brain with images of a world gone mad....Song wise, the audience got a great mix of songs consisting of new material (Fresh & What We Do) and classic, (Jocko Homo, Uncontrollable Urge, and my favorite DEVO song, Gates Of Steel) all delivered with DEVO's well known sarcastic wit and commentary....There's a ton of amateur video from the show, but YouTube user gungabee has some especially good footage....For the encore, Mark Mothersbaugh decided to grab a ladder along with his microphone during Freedom Of Choice ...And closing the night, the mysterious man-child Booji Boy joined the band for an amazing rendition of Beautiful World...."It's a Beautiful World we live in, a sweet romantic place..." It was a great show that left everyone more than satisfied, After the concert, a crowd hung out outside, talking and laughing about the great night they had. Meanwhile, around the corner, the band crew loaded up the equipment into a rented semi heading for the next town to spread the important message of Devolution.... - Aug 03, 10
The Half Hour has returned, taking you back to the days when exploring the radio was an adventure with strange wonders to be discovered as you scrolled across the dial late at night! We've got a little something for everybody cooked up this time...
Kick back and enjoy some groovy Shibuya-kei, a little space-age bachelor pad music, old-school reggae, wild garage rock, j-pop, Singaporean rock n' roll, Japanese doo-wop, and other assorted goodies....
Here's the set-list:
Pizzicato 5 - Nata Di Marzo (Buy It!)
Henri Rene & His Orchestra - Whispering
The 50 Kaitenz - Tabako No Uta (At CD Japan)
Dave Dee, Dozy Beaky, Mick & Tich - Frustration (Buy It!)
Dennis Brown - Things In Life (On iTunes!)
Tony Christie - I Did What I Did For Maria (Buy It!)
Mei Fing with Tony & The Polar Bear Five - I Secretly Love You (Buy it!)
The 5.6.7.8's - Roadrunner (Buy It!)
PUFFY - Sunrise (On iTunes!)
The Kingtones - Good Night BabyDownload the goodness right HERE!
Note: The purpose of Supreme Nothing's 1/2 Hour Of Power is to share music that deserves to be heard. We encourage you to support the artists behind the music you love. There is no profit to be made from this podcast, and no commissions are being received by the links provided to purchase music. - Jun 24, 10
It's here to make your life better and more fulfilling! Episode five of my soul-searching experiment in audio transmitting awaits those with brave ears and open minds waiting to be blown!
It's got Japanese Psyche, 60's girl pop from America and France, surf rock, Rn'B, and lovely indie rock waiting to be heard. This is your happening and it's freaking you out!Here's the setlist for you...Flower Travellin' Band - Satori Part 1 (Japan) You can buy this!Diane Renay - Navy Blue (USA) Available On iTunesThe Cramps - Bikini Girls With Machine Guns (USA) Cramps Are On iTunes!Cliff Jackson & Jellean Delk with the Naturals - Frank, This Is It (USA) You can buy this too!Mike Sammes & The Mike Sammes Singers - Fairy Snow Jingle (USA) Buy It!Carmen Maki - Tokiniha Haha No Nai Ko No You Ni (Japan)France Gall - Nous Ne Sommes Pas Des Anges (France) You can buy this!Supercar - Lucky (Japan) At CD JapanDownload this audio treat right HERE!Enjoy the show!Carmen Maki...And Supercar...Note: The purpose of Supreme Nothing's 1/2 Hour Of Power is to share music that deserves to be heard. We encourage you to support the artists behind the music you love. There is no profit to be made from this podcast, and no commissions are being received by the links provided to purchase music. - Aug 03, 10With each viewing of Nobuhiro Yamashita's brilliant 2005 film, Linda Linda Linda, the more I have to conclude that it's gradually become my absolute favorite film...The movie is a breezy slice-of-life story about a hastedly assembled student rock band that finds itself only three days to perfect their set of music for their schools annual cultural festival. The camera follows around these four young ladies as they practice, deal with school, practice, experience awkward relationships, practice, overcome their shyness, and practice some more. It really is that simple a film, and the results are delightful.The musical crux of the film is the legendary Japanese punk band The Blue Hearts. Their signature song, Linda Linda, is considered a classic and something of a karaoke staple in Japan. In the film, the band has decided to cover three songs by The Blue Hearts, but don't have a singer.......until they meet Son. Son's a painfully shy exchange student from Korea with a limited Japanese vocabulary, but she loves the music of The Blue Hearts so much that she can't turn down the offer to sing in the band.Son is played by Korean actress Bae Doona (Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, The Host, & Air Doll to name a few films) and she wins you over instantly. She has several great scenes in this movie where she barely even speaks, relying solely on facial expressions and body language that make Son a very real person.As Son becomes more comfortable in her unexpected role as a singer in a punk band, she makes a subtle transition from an introverted wallflower to a young woman who's finally found where she wants to be. It's powerful and inspiring to hear her belt out rock n' roll anthems while holding on to the microphone for dear life.Much like real life, this film moves along at it's own quiet and deliberate pace. The characters are all wonderfully likable people. You really want the best for the band as they struggle to achieve perfection in the form of a three minute punk rock song. Their journey becomes yours, and the payoff is as thunderous as it is uplifting.As I mentioned earlier, I've watched this movie more than once. It's become a movie that I return to again and again. Sometimes I start to watch a favorite scene, and wind up watching the whole thing again anyway. I guess you could call it cinematic comfort food. With this in mind, I must declare Linda Linda Linda as my favorite movie.An interesting aside: for the making of Linda Linda Linda, the cast learned the music themselves (Bass player Shiori Sekine is a real-life member of the terrific band Baseball Bear) and played live shows as a bonafide rock band! Here's a video for their cover of the classic Blue Hearts song...
- May 28, 10
Yes indeed! At last the fourth edition of this amazing audio journey is here to tickle your eardrums!
This time we've got awesome garage rock, blaxploitation grooves, Hawaiian hula music, Thai rockabilly, lonely & moody lounge music, epic Japanese neo-classical opera, Roky Erickson, Marianne Faithfull, & the delightful power-pop of SCANDAL, all mixed in with assorted audio oddities to keep you up at night dancing around the room while nobody's looking!Here's the track list....The Four Tops - Are You Man Enough? (USA)Genoa Keawe & Her Hula Maids - Nani Waialeale (USA)Vichan Maneechot - Dance Dance Dance (Thailand)Russ Garcia - Sweet and Lovely (USA/New Zealand)Kokusyoku Sumire - Eikyuu Ni Uruwashiku Sumire No Hana Yo (Japan) @iTunes!Marianne Faithfull - Ne Me Quitte Pas (UK)Enjoy the show! Here's Kokusyoku Sumire in action...Note: The purpose of Supreme Nothing's 1/2 Hour Of Power is to share music that deserves to be heard. We encourage you to support the artists behind the music you love. There is no profit to be made from this podcast, and no commissions are being received by the links provided to purchase music. - Apr 26, 10(EDIT: The download link is fixed!)Here's the third episode of my podcasty thing, submitted to satisfy your audio longings...
This time we've got lovely multinational indie-pop, more Japanese garage-rock goodness, Italian sexploitation soundtracks, yodeling cowboy music, bubblegum music from Singapore, the strangest anti-drug spoken piece you've ever heard, and more found sounds and odd chatter waiting for you to enjoy...You can download the podcast right HERE!
Here's the track list...
13:44 Manford Hubler & Siegfried Schwab - Shindai Lovers18:00 Phil Phillips - The Evil Dope21:25 Rita Chao - Yummy Yummy Yummy23:47 Samantha Jones - Do I Still Figure In Your Life26:45 Guitar Wolf - Namida No Time MachineEnjoy the show!Note: The purpose of Supreme Nothing's 1/2 Hour Of Power is to share music that deserves to be heard. We encourage you to support the artists behind the music you love. There is no profit to be made from this podcast, and no commissions are being received by the links provided to purchase music. - Apr 09, 10
Because I never need an excuse to post videos from my favorite band in the whole world.....
Lately I've been listening to Shonen Knife's wonderful album Brand New Knife like crazy again. Explosion!, Tower Of The Sun, Budda's Face, & Wind Your Spring are a few of my favorite tracks. Here's another classic gem, E.S.P.!
Next up we have some footage from Shonen Knife's recent trip to the The Philippines! Here they rocking an enthusiastic crowd as they scorch through Riding On The Rocket with the original Japanese lyrics!
Here's something from Rock Animals era knife! Check out the two fans bopping from side to side around (around 2:20) - That's exactly how Shonen Knife make me feel!
Amateur video of Shonen Knife at the FUN FUN FUN Fest in Austin! I would have loved to have seen this awesome outdoor show... (And Melt Banana was there too!)
Oh wow, classic Knife! From 1991! At CBGB's! So awesome I might cry...
Enjoy these videos and let Shonen Knife make your day a little better! I know it works for me! - Mar 30, 10Lately I've been having a lot of fun exploring the possibilities of my iPhone camera.I enjoy the convenience of having having a camera embedded into an everyday object, and I like challenge of working with a something limited in it's photographic ability. Two apps have become especially indispensable to me, Camerabag and Hipstamatic. Here's a few shots I've taken recently...
I've got some more photos over at my Flickr account. - May 27, 10
Yes, it's here, and it's more supreme than ever! The second episode of my podcast-type thingy awaits you....
This time you get Brit-pop, all-girl Ramones tribute bands, blaxploitation jams, Brazilian psychedelica, Leonard Nimoy, and some amazing shoe-gazing post-rock from Japan that's so beautiful I want to cry. All of this and more is interlaced with random bits of noise and a little beat poetry here and there. It's like a crock-pot of awesome!
Download the goodness Right Here!
Here's the song list....
1:00 Cindy Williams - They Talk About Us (Great Britain)
3:45 Romanes - Teenage Lobotomy (Japan)
6:07 Mayuzumi Jun 黛ジュン - Tenshi No Yuuwaku (Japan)
9:09 John Barry - Goldfinger Instrumental (USA) (Buy it)
11:16 Joe Simon & J.J. Johnson - Theme From Cleopatra Jones (USA)
16:09 Os Mutantes - Ando Meio Desligado (I Feel A Little Spaced Out) (Brazil) (Buy it)
19:57 Leonard Nimoy - If I Had A Hammer (USA) (Buy it)
23:13 Mass Of The Fermenting Dregs - Skabetty (Japan) (Buy it from iTunes!)
Additional Thanks:
freesound.org user xserra for the Shinkansen Announcement recording.
archive.org for the North Korean Radio recording.Note: The purpose of Supreme Nothing's 1/2 Hour Of Power is to share music that deserves to be heard. We encourage you to support the artists behind the music you love. There is no profit to be made from this podcast, and no commissions are being received by the links provided to purchase music.
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- Mar 22, 12
After a sabbatical, the Half Hour of Power is BACK! Get ready to believe in rock n' roll once again! This is a special episode of all Japanese Girl Garage rock! Yeah, I thought that'd get your attention...
The Songs..The LET's GO's - Rock n' Roll Star
LAZYgunsBRISKY - Love It!
BO-PEEP - B Kyuu Motion
Mummy the Peepshow - This Charming Man (Yes, the Smiths song!)
The Soap - I'm Not As Drunk As I Seem
54 Nude Honeys - Wild Girl
Scars Borough - Fallen Star
BELLY BUTTON - One More Chance
Red Bacteria Vacuum - Fine Day
Broken Doll - Stand At The Rooftop
The 50's High Teens - Blondie
Enjoy the music! Support the Artists! Spread the word!
- Nov 29, 11
It's here, it's here! A new podcast episode has hit the street to move your feet! This time it's all upbeat songs to make you move and groove! That's right, it's the first ballad-free 1/2 Hour ever! So get to dancin'!
Song List:
Twe'lv - Seishun Oden
The Sonics - Psycho
Chalermpon Malakum - Pleng Show (Title Theme)
Candies - Haru Ichiban
Nouvelle Vague - Dancing With Myself
The Gore Gore Girls - I'm Gonna Get You Yet
Archie Bell & The Drells - I Can't Stop Dancing
Keihan Girl - Kanpaku Declaration
Thanks and Enjoy!
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The 20th installment of the 1/2 Hour of Power is here to enliven and enlighten! Groove on with some sweet soul music, J-Rock, hepcat lounge, Chinese torch ballads, beatnik fairy tales and more!
Track List:
The Sweet Inspirations - Sweet Inspiration
JUDY & MARY - Power of Love
Andee Silver - Too Young To Go Steady
James Clarke - Double Take
Bai Kwong - Autumn Evening
The Little Boy Blues - I Can Only Give You Everything
Don Morrow - Like, Rumplestiltskin
SCANDAL - Koi No Kajitsu
Thanks for listening!
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Now here's a nice place to come to work everyday....
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- Aug 19, 11
The new podcast is something different. What do you call it? Japanese Post-Rock? Ambient Space Musik?
At it's heart, the theme is to chill out. It's quiet and evocative. It's melancholy but not at all depressing. It's the downtempo soundtrack for the early morning.
Enjoy... and chill.
Song List:Miaou - Morning Sun
Piana - Beside Me
Water Fai - Girl in the White Dream
Anoice - Short Film
Fort Wayne - From Far
Spangle Call Lili Line - Sugar
- Aug 16, 11via youtube.com
Cute actress Kiko Mizuhara being cute in a cute ad campaign...
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Amazing art by Yang Yongliang. Click the link for more!
- Jul 14, 11
- Jul 13, 11via youtube.com
The greatest existential car-chase movie of all time....
- Jul 08, 11
- Jul 07, 11
Happy summer everybody! The new episode of the 1/2 Hour is here to provide your soundtrack to the season! Play it your car, at the beach, in the shower, and enjoy these long sweet days of fun and sun.
Track List:
Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday
Vanilla Beans - Nicola
Shonen Knife - Till the End of the Day
Dzian! - Ali Shan (This band is awesome! Check em' out right here!)
The Turtles - You Baby
Spandex - I Wanna Know
Ros Sereysothia - Cry Loving Me
The Catamaran Serenaders - My Little Grass Shack
Denna Johnson & Ricky Davis - Who Me? Yeah You!
Os Mutantes - Baby (1971 version)
Tiger Shovel Nose - Xanadu
Thanks for listening! And join Friends of Supreme Nothing's 1/2 Hour of Power for more goodness!
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- Could you please give an example contrasting revenge/justice? Thanks.Oh, follow ups, you ain't playin' around. :) I see the concept of revenge as a personal act brought on by a compelling urge to "settle the score". Revenge comes from the base instinct within each man. Damaging someone's personal property because they damaged yours and it made you angry is simply revenge. Justice is a concept of civilization. Justice is based on a consensus of moral standards set by men. It isn't necessarily written in law in every single case, but an act of justice is understood to be the consequence of wrongdoing as deemed worthy by society. Someone who stole someone's property is punished in a manner established by the community as a whole, and not a personal vendetta. Thanks for the interesting question. That was certainly more challenging than choosing between Coke and Pepsi.Asked by Formspring May 24, 11
- Do you believe in violence as a means to resolve issues?For most circumstances, no. But if the issue in question is one that threatens to harm you or your loved ones, then I say pummel them.Asked by Formspring May 24, 11
- What's the difference between revenge and justice?Revenge comes out of compulsion, and justice comes from what is right.Asked by Formspring May 24, 11
- What's your favorite app on your computer or your phone?Favorite phone app: Hipstamatic Fav. computer app: CS4Asked by Formspring May 19, 11
- What historical figure would you most like to meet?Thomas Jefferson. I'd totally hang out with that guy. Second runner-up: Leonardo DaVinci....Asked by Formspring May 17, 11
- What's your favorite TV show from the 1990s?Oh that's an easy one: Twin Peaks! http://youtu.be/5PcoMrwEa5oAsked by Formspring Apr 17, 11
- What do you think the world will be like in 50 years?I try my best to not be cynical about it. I think the best case scenario is if the singularity occurs, and we all achieve immortal life. Worst case scenario, we're all members of tribal gangs in a nuclear wasteland. Although that could be kinda cool too if you think about it.Asked by Formspring Apr 06, 11
- Would you rather watch a movie in the theater or at home?Although I enjoy the big screen, I prefer to watch films at home, where I can ponder them more deeply without annoying distractions.Asked by Formspring Apr 03, 11
- why do you call yourself supreme nothing?"Supreme Nothing" was the first single by a power-punk band called Tiger Trap back in the 90's. The song hooked me from the moment I heard it! Here's what it sounds like... http://youtu.be/hC_CA51w2r8Asked by The Envoy Dec 26, 10
- Were you a Michael Jackson fan?Totally. I had "Off The Wall" and "Thriller" on cassette tape...Asked by Formspring Jun 19, 10
- Would you rather be a famous musician or a famous actor?I would rather be a famous writer.Asked by Formspring Jun 17, 10
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