Flatbasset Radio: Episode #134 (Best Of 2018 - Live On Radio K)

You were the only rudder that I had...

Hello again, podcast fans! I've missed you! Welcome to Flatbasset Radio: Episode #134!

Now, I know you probably have two thoughts:

01. Wow, I figured this guy was done with this stupid podcast nobody listens to.

02. Is this really a best of 2018 podcast in April?

First, yes, I'm still doing the show. I've been meaning to do the show pretty much everyday since the last episode, but I've been very, very busy. Not with anything fun, mind you, just buys working & working & sleeping etc... Between my two jerbs I went from January 5th to April 12th without having one day that I didn't have to be working at least one of them (and frequently both). That's not a brag or an excuse or whatever, that's just what it is.

Second, yes, this really is a countdown show in April. These countdown shows are a couple of my favorite shows each year and I take a lot of pride in them. If I didn't do this show now (and just pushed on to a whole new episode) I'd never be able to do it. This Best Of Radio K countdown was very much the only show I could do.

(Speaking of which, check the archives)

Flatbasset Radio: Episode #53 (Best Of 2014)
Flatbasset Radio: Episode #71 (Best Of 2015)
Flatbasset Radio: Episode #90 (Best Of 2016)
Flatbasset Radio: Episode #114 (Best Of 2017)

Speaking of which - Welcome to the best of Radio K countdown! Not unlike the countdown of The Current songs from January, this is a countdown of my 10 favorite Live On Radio K songs from the last year.

Also, much like the countdown of Current songs, I'm hopelessly devoted to the live in-studio sessions that the folks at Radio K post each week. I highly, highly suggest you follow this link and check them out for yourselves. They really cover a lot of ground.

All that being said, let's get to this countdown. 10 songs, 35 minutes, co-hosted by Robot Ralph. No banter, no agenda, just straight up jams and robot voice.
Alright, let's get to the show.

As always, Flatbasset Radio is completely free. I've finally set up a decent downloading site, so if you'd like to download Flatbasset Radio: Episode #134 (with all the appropriate iTunes tagging), just click here.



Here we go!

 10. Panther Ray - Turn Off Today

09. Witch Watch - I Can Count To Infinity

08. Double Grave - Deadend

07. Joe Bartel - Song For A Car Thief

06. The Drug Budget - Add But Don't Keep Track

05. Dosh - Many Ways To Say I Love You

04. No Kim - Run Away

03. Jennie Lawless - Chokecherry

02. Pleasure Horse - Lonely (On The Weekend)

01. Bathtub Cig - Frankie On Lake St.







There you have it, folks. As a reminder, I paid no money for these songs and I receive no money for this podcast. I'm not affiliated with the U of M or Radio K in any way. I'm just a guy counting down the hits. Please don't sue me.

For more of my rantings you can give me a follow on Twitter (@TCDroogsma).  Previous episodes of Flatbasset Radio are archived on my Mixcloud page.  Stop by Flatbasset Radio's Facebook Page & give it a "Like" if you have the time.

Flatbasset Radio: Episode #121

Our enemies lay dead upon the ground but still we kick...

Well hello again, music fans. Welcome to Flatbasset Radio: Episode #121!

Believe it or not, folks, it's another miserable, rainy Friday here in Minneapolis. I decided the best way to cope was to stay in & keep myself comfy by the warmth of these jams. You're welcome to join me.

This week's show is packed full-to-the-brim with jams. I've got some great new local music, a perfect entry point for one of the great punk bands of all-time, our continued exploration of the Father/Daughter Records catalog, get into a little lo-fi indie rock, a little alt-country, a little east coast shoegaze, say goodbye to one of the great American bands of the last 20 years, and mourn the death of Brit Pop. All that plus the Cover Of The Week, a deep dive into Nate's Archives, a trip in the Minnesota Way-Back Machine, and the Flatbasset Flatclassic.

As always, Flatbasset Radio is completely free. I've finally set up a decent downloading site, so if you'd like to download Flatbasset Radio: Episode #121 (with all the appropriate iTunes tagging), just click here.



Here's how Ep. #121 plays out:

01. Beautyness - Funny Old Life

02. Levek - Look On The Bright Side

03. Jennie Lawless - Chokecherry

04. The Lemonheads - Mrs. Robinson

05. Black Flag - Nervous Breakdown

06. Bull Moose Party - Let You Down

07. The Thermals - Now We Can See

08. Information Society - Signals

09. Pinkwench - Ides Of March/At Least I Tried

10. Foxes In Fiction - Cream Screen

11. Justin Townes Earle - Who Am I To Say?

12. Pulp - The Fear










Beats by Phatnumber
Flatbasset Radio Artwork by Ross Auger

Thanks for listening!

For more of my rantings you can give me a follow on Twitter (@TCDroogsma).  Previous episodes of Flatbasset Radio are archived on my Mixcloud page.  Stop by Flatbasset Radio's Facebook Page & give it a "Like" if you have the time.