Sometimes as a couple you need to reconnect, so every week we go out and talk about us. No photos, no phones, just chat. #datenight #CaldasDaRainha #FozDoArelho #relationships #ACompleteUnknown #BobDylan #diary #blog #substack #music #musician #movies #movie #MastoMusic #FediMusic
https://open.substack.com/pub/starlitecampbell/p/date-night
Numskulls, Harlequins & Amusing Misleaders – NHAM Mixtape 10
Released on April Fools’ Day I had to give this one a fitting title. But the tomfoolery stops there. There are no pranks below. Only more great tunes found in The Fediverse.
Last month a brilliant little album of collaborations between artists who connected via Radio Free Fedi was released, including one track featuring yours truly. It was such a top album that I’ve included five of the collaborations within this mix.
The radio show version of this mixtape (where you have to put up with me talking a bit too) can be found on Audio Interface (@audiointerface) from the first Monday of the month.
[If viewing from the Fediverse you need to click here to listen to the mixtape on NHAM]
1. Dancing and Kissing by Bitplanes
CC BY-SA
@bazkie
Kicking off with a most uplifting of tracks for all the dancers, kissers and cuddlers out there.
2. You are not alone by C.Circo and sknob
CC-BY-NC-SA
@CCirco, @sknob
Am I only dreaming? This song is a dream in every sense. I feel like I’ve drifted off under a tree on a lovely sunny day and am dozing in and out of a lovely light dream.
3. origami universe by pulu
CC BY-NC-SA
@ahihi
Originally released on the first disc of last autumn’s 3-disc Not What I Call Bonkwave compilation, origami universe is a triumph in glitching, breaking and euphoric chanting. pulu is Miranda, a ‘computer sound worker’ from Finland.
4. collapse by control.org
CC BY-SA 4.0
@controlfreak
I get real Underworld vibes from this beast of a tune taken from the 2002 album ‘radiate’. Control yourselves!
5. Night Dad by Galaxy Brain
All Rights Reserved. Used with permission
@galaxybrain
London electronic music producer Galaxy Brain named this song after a Korg M1 patch. It comes from a four track EP of the same name which she describes as a love letter to late 80s and early 90s deep house.
6. The Space Between the Sea and the Sky (Default Media Transmitter remix) by Key13
CC BY-NC-SA
@keefmarshall
In mystic tradition ‘thin places’ are energy fields where it is said that the veil between our world and the eternal world is thin. The space on the horizon where the sky meets land or sea is often cited as one of these places. This track captures that essence magnificently.
7. Nothing Comes Around by Edith Frost
All Rights Reserved. Used with permission
@edithfrost
A gorgeous folk pop song from a brand new album by the singer-somgwriter from Austin, Texas.
8. Shame by Matt Young & Edvards
All Rights Reserved. Used with permission
@mattyoung, @EDVARDS
In this relatable tale of regretting youthful misdemeanour, Matt and Edvards combine superbly for a dose of melodic, retro pop-rock.
9. Leave the Light On by Futzle featuring Aelyth from sideSister
All Rights Reserved. Used with permission
@futzle, @elsemusic, @jimbob
Ethereal vocals, captivating chord changes and a swinging beat that you can’t help but nod, tap and groove to.
10. ZOE by Center of the Universe
All Rights Reserved. Used with permission
@counivers
RTFM! 
Great line. From the album COU which contains eight 3-letter-acronym titled songs, ZOE – presumably about the electric car – heaps the fun in to the funky. The deep vocal and content matter makes this a perfect sequel to Hot Chip’s Playboy (driving in a Peugeot with the top down) for the renewables generation! Although I’m not sure whether Norwegian DJ and artist Center of the Universe sees it that way, citing the album as a collection of obsolete technologies which once had promises of a brighter future.
11. DOINITRITE by Babu Menos
All Rights Reserved. Used with permission
@babumenos
Wow! Nods to Byrne, Gabriel and Bowie in this epic juxtaposition of a funky, happy-sounding groove that depicts an angry, greedy, needy, ruthless and narcissistic world leader who considers himself infallible.
12. That One Day by Default Media Transmitter/Xylander
(Words written by Deborah Pickett, read by Eivind)
CC-BY
@defaultmediatransmitter, @xylander, @eivind
Closing out with the four way collaboration that closed out the Comfy Collaborations album. A mammoth soundscape about the end of everything can really go in no other place. Enjoy it while you can.
Good morning, friends of the #BSDCafe and the entire #Fediverse
April is here!
Soundcloud's social features are the reason why I still use it by default to find new music -- despite everything.
This is an invitation to discuss how the fair and truly social platforms could offer such an experience to social music lovers. What we’ve got, what’s in progress, what we miss, and (if anything) what’s not gonna happen because [reasons].
https://the.socialmusic.network/t/soundclouds-social-features/265?u=icaria36
Going live for a short, one hour slot in the Vamoo Raid Train! After that I might take a little break and then do a proper Friday stream, if I'm not too tired. #fedimusic time!
I woke this morning with a light heart and tranquil mind. It’s so good to be playing and creating again. #music #musician #MusiciansDay #FediMusic #MastoMusic https://substack.com/profile/118813522-simon-campbell/note/c-104004116
It’s Musicians Day!
Set up by @Kitty, @bestiaexmachina and @thomas, Musicians Day is a bi-annual event celebrating music by indie artists in the Fediverse. Musicians and listeners are encouraged to share their work or music they like.
As a federated music magazine with a sharp focus on Fedi music and Fair Music Platforms here are some of the things you will find on nham.co.uk:
@moonshinebrigade Super cool! 
I can't believe that I didn't already follow all of them, thanks!
We are currently rebranding the studio, now known as the Supertone Sonic Laboratory. It’s always fun. #brand #sunn #sunnamps #music #musicproduction #musician #studio #recording #gearsquad #FediArt #FediMusic #MastoArt #Mastomusic https://substack.com/profile/118813522-simon-campbell/note/c-103699077
Some very relaxing music from archive org!
The track # 17 is a nice version of "How High The Moon" I didn't know.
Friends of the #BSDCafe and the entire #Fediverse,
Good Morning!
Cloudy and rainy, here, but it's ok, as I've a lot of things to do.
Let's start this day with some piano music.
Just downloaded “Status” by @meljoann from Faircamp! Some very cool electronic sounds, I like being able to get things directly from artists, and I'm pleasantly surprised to see it's available in Opus format — I was just thinking about that format recently
If you have a minute and a dollar, would you please consider keeping my friend & #ArtFED member @SabiLewSounds from being thrown on the street this week?
Testing a piece of equipment that just came back from the repair shop this evening, and came across this gem of an acoustic guitar sound.
Recently, I've been only capturing things in real-time performance, with no editing and very little mixing after the fact. This can either be very challenging, or very easy.
In this case, it was easy. Acoustic guitar only. :) Fun times, weird music.
Space out with me, if you dare.
Edit: removed unnecessary caps 
Mi piace molto la parola "alchimia" -- forse perché mi fa l'effetto di qualcosa di magico, arcano, nascosto.
Invece scopro che alchimia, almeno etimologicamente, è qualcosa di molto concreto, pratico, materiale: la metallurgia, che in greco antico apprendo si diceva "χυμείᾱ" (khumeíā: “l'arte di legare i metalli”) ed è poi divenuta كيمياء /kiː.mi.jaːʔ/ in arabo. Che viaggi fanno le parole, e come cambiano viaggiando.
Un piccolo cambiamento ancora l'ho fatto io chiamando Alchimia il mio brano più recente. A pensarci, la composizione forse può essere vista come l'arte di legare assieme i suoni e le idee musicali così da raggiungere un Tutto con un significato ed una identità maggiore di quello prodotto dalla somma dei significati ed identità delle singole Parti. Una speciale metallurgia insomma -- una alchimia dei suoni.
Chiacchiere a parte, spero vi piaccia 
I'm looking for #fedimusic related events, physical or online, from concerts to listening parties to meetings or workshops... If you are organizing or attending one, can you share the link, please? Also if you know a useful list, tag, or account to follow.
All locations and languages welcome.
Yesterday we created a calendar on #TheSocialMusicNetwork and I want to add a bunch of events to test and discuss whether this might become an interesting crowdsourced service.
By popular demand, Cities is now available on Bandcamp.
It’s free or pay what you want, but if you’re tempted to buy it, I’d rather you did so on #Mirlo (link in previous post in this thread :)
Not to London, but this song is appropriate, today.
Have a great day, #BSDCafe and the entire #Fediverse!
Join us!! “Notes doesn’t have advertisements and you don’t have to subscribe or have an account, it’s just there and we like that.”
#substack #notes #blog #diary #music #musician #life #FediMusic #FediArt #MastoMusic #MastoArt
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