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The Freeform Pathogen

Feb 10, 2021 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

With Mike Lupica

Freeform radio for creative weirdos and deskbound dreamers. A sonic one-stop for Acid Dub, Beardo Bhangra, Micro-Folk Turntablism, Krautdrone, Cambodian Synthwave, Glam Pop, Art-Damaged Metal, Electro-Stoner Jazz, Proto Soul-Punk, DIY Hip-Hop, Psychedelic EDM, Minimalist Power Violence, Pre-Hipster NYC Weirdcore, and Afro-Hillbilly Futurism. Up and down this goddam dial since 1992.

No More Bad Town

8:04 PM		Turn Me On Dead Man Killer Sound Waves from Space God Bless the Electric Freak [Self-released] 2005
8:10 PM		4 Mars Natesha (Compassion) N Super Somali Sounds from the Gulf of Tadjoura Ostinato Records LLC 2021
8:14 PM		Television Elevation Marquee Moon Elektra 1977
8:19 PM		The Budos Band Sixth Hammer N Long in the Tooth Daptone Records 2021
8:22 PM		Bob Hund En Som Stretar Emot 10 år Bakåt och 100 år Framåt Silence Records 2002
8:26 PM		Nilüfer Yanya Day 7.5093 N Feeling Lucky? (Digital Single) ATO Records 2020
8:29 PM		U.S. Girls And Yet It Moves / Y Se Mueve Heavy Light 4AD 2020
8:39 PM		Set Break: ----------------------------------------------------
8:39 PM		The Rolling Stones Dance Emotional Rescue Rolling Stones Records 1980
8:44 PM		Sault Son Shine Untitled (Rise) Forever Living Originals 2020
8:47 PM		Sonny & The Sunsets Drug Lake Hairdressers from Heaven Rocks In Your Head 2019
8:52 PM		Silver Synthetic Any Way I Can Out of the Darkness EP Third Man Records LLC 2020
8:53 PM		The Stiffs Chelsea 7" Aluminum 1994
8:58 PM		The Nervebreakers My Girlfriend is a Rock We Want Everything Existential Vacuum 1994 Recorded '78, I think?
9:01 PM		The Homosexuals Walk Before Imitate Astral Glamour Hyped2Death 2004
9:04 PM		Nun Gun On Neurath's Boat (feat. Farbod Kokabi W/ Mourning [A] Blkstar) N Mondo Decay Algiers Recordings 2021
9:09 PM		Operation Ivy Sound System Energy Lookout! 1989
9:12 PM		Set Break: ----------------------------------------------------
9:20 PM		Frankie & The Witch Fingers Reaper Monsters Eating People Eating Monsters LP Greenway 2020
9:24 PM		Les Thugs Dreamer's Song As Happy As Possible Sub Pop 1993
9:29 PM		Looks Professional Turn Loose N Glowin'
9:32 PM		Volcano Suns Magic Sky Bumper Crop Homestead 1987
9:34 PM		Sonic Youth 'Cross the Breeze Daydream Nation 2xLP Enigma 1988
9:41 PM		Juana Molina Un Día Punk N Anrmal Crammed Discs 2020
9:46 PM		Bocinas Painted Eggs N Todo Está Permitido Fringe Biology Recordings 2020
9:49 PM		The Stanford University Marching Band Suffragette City Starting Salary: $22,275.00 LP Embo 1979
9:56 PM		Set Break: ----------------------------------------------------
10:04 PM		Whodini Five Minutes of Funk Escape Jive 1984
10:10 PM		NoMeansNo Brother Rat + What Slayde Says The Day Everything Became Nothing EP Alternative Tentacles 1988
10:18 PM		Hildegard Knef Für Mich Soll's Rote Rosen Regnen Die Großen Erfolge LP Decca 1964
10:24 PM		Jonathan Kane & Dave Soldier Hate To See You Go N February Meets Soldier String Quartet EEG Records 2020
10:31 PM		Led Zeppelin When the Levee Breaks Led Zeppelin IV Atlantic Records 1971
10:36 PM		Set Break: ----------------------------------------------------
10:48 PM		Sun Ra Star Time The Nubians of Plutonia LP Impulse! 1974
10:52 PM		The Wedding Present Rotterdam Seamonsters First Warning 1991
10:56 PM		Scrawl Clock Song Bloodsucker Spunky Monkey Music 1991

Chat is archived.

Greetings and Salutations!

S'up, Mlc. I see you showed up early to get the good seats!

DOWN IN FRONT.

HA!

You'll be happy to know that the top hit for searching both "Turn Me On Dead Man" and "Electric Turn To Me" is a 2009 WPRB playlist.

That is both excellent and annoying since they played live on the radio show I used to do on a different station.

“Mlc”?!? That’s a new one. If you can just stick with MrM I won’t have to resort to DJ MickeyLu or MycLooPeakUh or such as. How’s bout it?? Otherwise nice start to the show, Sir!

Ahh, you busted my typo. Go easy on me!

dj mickeylou :o

#nodjnames

The best DJ names I've ever come across were: DJ PayPal and (rather shockingly) DJ Dog Dick.

Oh my

Hi DJ Mike!

Hey Bo! Welcome!

hi! one of my all-time faves!!!

Which leads to the obvious dialog:

Jimbeaux, Jon, MrM!

I'm sorry, but "dj mickeylou" is the persona he rolled tonight.

"I know DJ Dog Dick. DJ Dog Dick is a friend of mine. You, sir, are no DJ Dog Dick."

Hey Esoterica!

#AwesomeMomentInChatHistory

I considered playing Marquee Moon because (checks notes) I *never* play Marquee Moon, but I chickened out. Too long, got too many records pulled out as it is.

got ya! every song is a slice o' heaven anyway

Love this track

Budos Band or Bob Hund? (Totally OK to love 'em both!)

Formal greetings to: bo, mike, esoterica, MrM, jon, mike lupica!

One too many mikes...

Budos Band but this is a goody too

The curse of many of us born in... that year when "Mike" was the most popular name.

Yeah, I am consistently surprised how awesome each consecutive Budos Band record is. Still can't believe I've never seen them live.

How long have they been around?

hi, jimbeaux, jon, bo, mr. m

and djmike! oh i did say hi to you before:)

Hi esoterica!

Bo, I think their first record came out 15+ years ago.

Wow! OK.

Hey Mike 👋 Hi, Wednesday night Pit Crew!

How are things in the Doom Pantry?

Hello Christine!

Hi, Bo! What's the craic?

Not much to report sadly, yourself?

hi, christine!

Hi, Esoterica!

Not much going on here. Got the kettle on. 🍵 Happy I'm here with all you Freeform Pathogens!

Christine, tay time?

Indeed it is. A lovely cup o' tea!

oh yeah! i love this album.

why aren't you dancing, mike??!

@Mike, was nice to Elevation, holds it's own me thinks, MM gets a lot of air.

i agree, bo!

I will defend all 80s Rolling Stones LPs up to Dirty Work. After that...

I *was* dancing!

Christine, Barry's?

that was dancing?

Believe me, you don't want me to try any harder.

hahaha

@Mike, I'm thinking, Eugene Levy style?

Not quite that bad. Let's just say there's a Very Good Reason I usually hang out in the DJ booth.

Right, away from prying eyes except, not really.

Mr. Malc, I am about to leave the candles unattended while I go get another drink. I will be right back. Letting you know because you are the official head of FP Fire Safety here in the Doomsday Pantry.

Fortunately, the burning incense is off-camera.

Killer song, so 1979

The next one is even moreso!

i love this!

just my speed

I wanted to chime in also: love this energy!

Very nice.

Very enjoyable first hour of the show!!

@MrM, I agree 💀

I third that emotion! :)

Thanks all! Anyone who can make it through a song THIS DUMB is good people as far as I'm concerned.

This rules

And now the Homosexuals!

Perfect set, Mike.

Hey Dana! Thanks!

Can't usually chat but Mr Boss is away so I'll just say this - I always have the WPRB stream going while I'm at work and it makes my day that much better. Keep doing what you're doing

Much love from NH

Thanks John! Awesome to hear -- give our best to the good people of the Live Free Or Die State.

i am skanking!

I believe that is the desired effect!

One thing that we can depend on 📻

Dammit, Jason!

Finally tuned into my favorite tv show! Bop that head! Tag your friends! It’s one thing we can depend on!

@Mike, Miss You by the Stones?

Yes, love that song!

💿 and 💀 with the same quote/sentiment AGAIN

@MrM, are we psychic twins?

Was that air drums or conducting an orchestra??

Do I have to choose?

I am both psycho twins 🤪🤪 Are we triplets???

OMP, Orchestral Maneuvers in the Pantry.

@Bo, good one! 😄

Hahaha!

That’s PERF @Bo!

Ta Christine :)

The pleasure is all mine

Even a blind squirrel finds a but once in a while.

You find a Buttt every chat, Bo!

Wait.

Awkward

I probably confused something about something

Got yer "Bs" mixed up with yer "Ns" Mr M :)

I’m gonna leave it as is

Juana Molina 💙❤

You did! On purpose, right???

@Christine, I keep saying that when live music is A Thing Again, a Juana Molina gig is all I want.

Accidentally on purpose?

HaHA!!

@ Christine/Mike this is one act I'm making note off!

The idea of attending a live gig like Juana Molina's in the future *really* cheers me up!

Spoiler alert: LIVE FANZINE LETTER SECTION READING COMING UP IN THE NEXT MIC BREAK.

SO GOOD. Finally bought this on Drain the Wallet Friday...I mean bandcamp friday.

LOL! jimbeaux, that'll happen occasionally

Marching time in the Doomsday Pantry!

I'm picturing if David Bowie were hearing this for the first time.

amaaaazzzing

🥁🥁🥁🎷🎷🎷🎺🎺🎺🎹🎹🎹

I love WPOD but i can't play...but a marching no vocals option! yeah

That letter to the 'zine editor was...eye-opening.

omg i have flip side, too!

that was a great letter

that you read - ha razor, yeah not very punk-sounding

I’m a dork. MadonnaIsPunkAF

Someone from Das Damen would probably provide a dramatic reading for you if you pursue...

esoterica, off to get some shut eye... great stuff, dj mike!

cheers, all!

Haha, Jimbeaux. Now that See Hear is closed, I wouldn't have any idea for how to track down a member of Das Damen.

Laters esoterica.

See ya, Esoterica!

Cheers to you, DJ Esoterica! Setting reminder for your show right now!

Goodnight, Esoterica! see you on the radio tomorrow

this is great! oops, i gotta go to bed...;0

SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK.

agree

ugh i missed turn me on dead man !

my favorite nmn song. thanks man

Space Cowboy, not sure if anyone has ever said those words in that order before, so... congrats?

and the fanzine reading

Right on, Andrew! Really demented.

oh i bought that stanford universtiy alum after hearing it on you rshow the cvover is worththe price alone!

Fanzine reading will be a weekly thing, so long as I remember.

album

definitely late seventies party time cover

@Mike, we'll remind you. That was educational and entertaining. Edutainment!

I’m hoping for a second reading for the inaugural segment!!

@Christine, PLEASE. My memory is shite.

Will promise to do fanzine reading every week if you tolerate Hildegard Knef deepcuts just as frequently.

Deal.

Thank you for your support/

@Mike, my play list is stuck, who dis?

Sorry, that was my bad. This is Jonathan Kane (ex-Swans, Rhys Chatham and LaMonte Young colaborator) with Dave Soldier. Total godhead record.

All good dude :)

Disclaimer: THERE IS A VERY GOOD REASON FOR THE SONG I'M ABOUT TO PLAY.

DO NOT BE ALARMED.

PLEASE, STAY IN YOUR HOMES.

ALL WILL BE EXPLAINED.

Is it the Fire engine's?

Worse.

Not the Police?

Way worse.

Pheew!

Is there massive flooding?

Hmm, did somebody have a WEE accident?

Kansas Joe McCoy and Memphis Minnie song.

another borrowed song- but still good

@Space Cowboy, nice. 👍

@Space Cowboy, debatable.

I had do to a double take and make sure I wasn't dreaming...

#JerseyHesherJams

i dunno i really like zepplin but the do mostly covers - a rally popular coverband!

really

They are the white blues band in Ghost World.

OK, maybe not that bad.

They fooled a lot of kids

ahhhh mike lupica i like it!

+1 for the Ghost World reference!

FWIW, I have wrung more mileage out of my LZ records than any other band.

im totally down with that description .. sweet!

triggering so many weird memories

Did 64 qts of vegetable broth come crashing down from the walls of the doom pantry?

hahahahaha

led zep 3 + sooo good hippieeest album - ok way back machine is set

LMFAO jimbeaux! %-)

this is a good thing

this is awesome

oh now were talkin

this is the radio experience I needed

this is edge-of-my-seat material

I am honored to be here for this moment

this is awesome

smoke on the water next - i think its a law those two songs for all movie players

gutair

And the crowd goes wild!!

Priceless Mike ;)

oh this swings - nice

Indeed...chicago-era Ra.

Doesn't it just, sound's more early '50s

very saxy

Yep, late 50s right before moving to NYC.

Vocal channel is buried here?

Thanks jimbeaux!

Can't hear any voices on this one?

Or maybe that meant to be ...

Are you talking about the Wedding Present track?

Yep

Aye!

It was a vocal version. Weird. Must be a tech problem. I shall investigate!

Vox ok on this Scrawl song?

Vocals are great on this Scrawl track 🌟

All good now!

This ROCKS!

Huh. Probably a phase issue on the record. Spooooky!

Yay scrawl!

Three more hours Mike!

Thank you, DJ Mike 🎧 Thanks, everybody!

DJ MikeLupica! Biggest cheers to you! Kind regards!

Cheers Dears!!

Excellent show Mike, thank you!

See y'all, thanks for hanging out! Jump over to DJ Flex Luthor's playlist now!

Weirdness: I streamed the Wedding Present LP on both turntables, and the vocals are totally buried in the mix in a way that's not evident to my ears here in the Doomsday Pantry. I suspect the LP must have been re-ished out of phase.