FFFoxy Podcast #113

I had to make some adjustments for this week’s show after having my laptop crash on me. I had plans for another feature show, but I’ve had to delay that for the time being until I get things sorted out. Even though I seldom use a computer for music playback, it’s become glaringly clear to…

FFFreakout #597-600

Here’s what has been happening on the weekly Free Form Freakout show during the past month. During this time, we paid tribute to The Fall’s leader Mark E. Smith, marked the 50th anniversary of the Velvet Underground’s White Light/White Heat, droned out at the Drone Not Drones event (*note: that’s a blurry live shot of…

FFFreakout #588-595

Here’s what went down on the weekly Free Form Freakout show during the closing months of the year. As we’re sure how many of you feel out there, we’re looking forward to turning the page on 2017 and starting the new year afresh. We wish you the best in whatever new paths you hope to…

FFFoxy Podcast #111

I hope you are all having or, depending on when you’re stumbling upon this, that you had a happy holidays. I was considering putting together a sort of companion show to the Favorite Music of 2017 post that I put up on the Free Form Freakout website, but as I’ve been listening through some of…

Favorite Music of 2017

It’s 6:30 in the morning on a Saturday in December: the family is still sound asleep, the cat is trying to communicate something in its frantic meows, and John Maus’ Screen Memories plays at a low volume on the turntable. I am down in the dimly lit FFF bunker staring blankly at my own screen,…

FFFoxy Podcast #110

I realize that it’s now December and I should be winding things down like everyone else, compiling lists of my favorite music and other highlights of the year, but frankly I haven’t even had a moment to stop and consider such matters, as I’m still working my way through plenty of exciting new sounds on…

Round Bale Recordings sale

In an effort to raise some funds for future releases and to make some room on the shelves, we’re offering a SALE on all available Round Bale Recordings titles now through the end of the year on Bandcamp. This sale includes the already discounted bundle options that are listed, too. Save 40% while supplies last…

FFFoxy Podcast #108

I’ve got what I feel like is another wide-reaching episode for you this time around. Again, lots of fantastic new releases and reissues continue to find their way to the Free Form Freakout bunker, making for some heavy late night listening sessions, so I’m excited to be out of my usual dark hovel and sharing…