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The New Abnormal

Jan 2, 2026 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Music

With ǝɹnɔsqꓳ ǝɥꓕ ǝʌɐꓷ

Exploring multiple facets of jazz-adjacent prog-rock, edgy fusion, Canterbury, Zeuhl, Rock-In-Opposition, avant-prog, Rock Progressivo Italiano, world music, ambient, anything virtuosic.

🐌 x 🐿️ X 🐏 = 𐤎𐒣𐤄 Ŋ𐐩𑄊 ᮟⰫꪧ𐐦🜆₼₳Ŀ

the squiramnail

7:02 AM		Maria Somerville Halo N Luster 4AD 2025 Musician and producer from Ireland. https://mariasomerville.bandcamp.com/album/luster
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7:08 AM		Géraldine Eguiuz, Michel F Côté Territoires perdus #5 N hORs TempS Ambiances Magnétiques 2025 Géraldine Eguiuz is a musician, vocalist, multi-instrumentist, and researcher. Born in Mexico in 1969, raised in Bogota, Lisbon and Paris, currently living between Montreal, Mexico, and Morelia. Michel F Côté is a 'radio personality', drummer and composer in Montreal. https://ambiances-magnetiques.bandcamp.com/album/hors-temps
7:11 AM		Jon Hassell Fearless Seeing Through Sound (Pentimento Volume Two) Ndeya 2020 Jon Hassell (1937-2021) was the creator of a style of music he described as Fourth World, a mysterious, unique hybrid of music both ancient and digital, composed and improvised, Eastern and Western. This was his final release.
7:19 AM		David Hykes Prayer Songs for the Sorrow / Pythagoras Over Persia True to the Times (How to Be?) New Albion Records 1993 David Hykes was one of the earliest modern western pioneers of overtone singing, and leader of The Harmonic Choir. This is a solo effort, and this track features percussionist Bruno Caillat.
7:27 AM		Choying Drolma & Steve Tibbetts Palden Rangjung Selwa (2018 Remastered Version) Six Degrees Records 2004 After the surprising success of their first collaboration "Chö" in 1997, Chöying Drolma (Buddhist nun born in Nepal in 1971) & Steve Tibbetts released this followup in 2004.
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7:32 AM		Elephant Hump Last Call N Telekomander Dallas Records Croatia 2025 Elephant Hump is from Zagreb Croatia, and have been active ever since since 2016. https://elephant-hump.bandcamp.com/
7:38 AM		Øresund Space Collective Red Earth Calling Entering into the Space Country Space Rock Production 2011 The ØSC comprises more than 30 members from Nordic psych/space bands, with some from the USA. Active since 2004, subsets of members get together whenever they can and jam. The best stuff gets issued on CD and LP. https://oresundspacecollective.bandcamp.com The group is named after the Øresund Bridge (and tunnel), which connects Denmark and Sweden.
7:44 AM		Peter Götzmann Third Stone From The Sun Peter Goetzmann and Friends 2013 Professional drummer from Bad Kreuznach, Germany, active in different crossover projects (HipHop, Jazz) and as teacher at Karlsruhe Pedagogic College.
7:53 AM		Santana Aspirations Borboletta Columbia 1974 Rock band from San Fransisco, led by Carlos Santana
7:58 AM		Set Break: ----------------------------------------------------
8:02 AM		Médéric Collignon, Philippe Bussonnet & Christophe Godin Head Cleaner Wax'in Le Triton 2017 Metal jazz fusion supergroup, featuring Philippe Bussonnet (Magma, One Shot, BBI) & Christophe Godin (Mörglbl). Le Triton is a cultural concept including 2 concert venues (capacities 200 and 90 people), a recording studio, a record label, a restaurant, all located at the same place, a suburb in the North-East of Paris. As a record label, Le Triton is focusing on releases anchored in creative jazz and progressive musics.
8:10 AM		Chad Wackerman Close To Home The View CMP Records 1993 Chad Wackerman was born in Long Beach, California in 1960. From 1981 to 1988 he toured and recorded 26 albums with Frank Zappa, played and recorded with Allan Holdsworth (1982-1998), Steve Vai, Andy Summers and others. Allan Holdsworth plays on this song.
8:16 AM		The Viola Crayola Mr.Leroy Pepé Is Lost Music: Breathing of Statues - Remastered The Orchard House 1973 The Viola Crayola was an American jazz fusion trio, centered around the Viola brothers. They released one LP in 1974. Bassist Billy Jolly went on to play with the Butthole Surfers from 1982-1984, The Viola brothers unfortunately never did anything else.
8:20 AM		Brand X Dance of the Illegal Aliens Product Charisma Catalogue 1979 Founded in London, England in 1975, hiatus from 1980-1992, disbanded in 1999. Brand X is one the most well-known British groups of the seventies jazz/rock fusion scene. The original line-up of the band was formed by drummer Phil Collins of Genesis with John Goodsall (formerly of Atomic Rooster) on guitar, Robin Lumley on keyboards and Percy Jones on bass. L-R: Lumley, Goodsall, Jones, Collins
8:28 AM		Set Break: ----------------------------------------------------
8:31 AM		Bruford The Sahara Of Snow, Pt.1 One Of A Kind Winterfold 1979 Bill Bruford was born in Kent England in 1949. A multitalented percussionist, he somehow played with just abut every major prog band out of England: Yes, King Crimson, Gong, National Health, UK, Genesis, etc. "One of a Kind" featured Dave Stewart (keyboards), Allan Holdsworth (guitar), and Jeff Berlin (bass).
8:36 AM		Bruford The Sahara Of Snow, Pt.2 One Of A Kind Winterfold 1979
8:39 AM		Superstring Distance Architecture Dancing Butterfly records 2018 SuperString was an avant-garde / progressive rock group founded in 1998 in Seoul, Korea https://superstring-kr.bandcamp.com/
8:43 AM		Boud Deun Cotton's Sermon The Stolen Bicycle Cuneiform Records 1998 Virginia based instrumental quartet with influences of Mahavishnu Orchestra and Dixie Dregs, with the guitar, bass, drums and violin format, and intricate tempo changes.
8:45 AM		Boud Deun No River Deserves a King The Stolen Bicycle Cuneiform Records 1998
8:46 AM		Boud Deun Ten Pence / Bridges The Stolen Bicycle Cuneiform Records 1998
8:50 AM		Boud Deun A Terrible Accident The Stolen Bicycle Cuneiform Records 1998
8:52 AM		Isotope Illusion Golden Section Cuneiform 2008 This track was recorded for Radio Bremen in 1975. https://cuneiformrecords.bandcamp.com/album/golden-section
8:56 AM		Jean-Luc Ponty Imaginary Voyage, Pt. 3 Imaginary Voyage Rhino Atlantic 1975 Jazz fusion violinist born in 1942 in Avranches, France. Besides his solo work, he has collaborated with many (Frank Zappa, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Return To Forever). joined by Daryl Stuermer (guitar), Allan Zavod (keyboards), Tom Fowler (bass), Mark Craney (percussion).
9:01 AM		Set Break: 🙃 ɹnoꓧ ᵷuᴉuǝʇsᴉꓶ ʇlnɔᴉɟɟᴉꓷ 𓀡 ⚠ Ringing In the New Ear 🎊
9:05 AM		The Mars Volta Ouroborous The Bedlam In Goliath Motown 2007 The Mars Volta formed in 2001 by Cedric Bixler and Omar Rodriguez, https://themarsvoltaofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-bedlam-in-goliath-mr-muggs
9:12 AM		The Tea Club Low and Lonely N Chasm The Tea Club 2025 Prog band from the Philadelphia area, formed in 2003. https://theteaclub.bandcamp.com/
9:16 AM		Cartel Carnage Mes choux gars Incorporated Great Winds 2011 Founded in France, Cartel Carnage blends rock, metal and experimental jazz. https://cartelcarnage.bandcamp.com/album/incorporated
9:21 AM		Cardiacs A Horse's Tail Sing To God The Alphabet Business Concern 1995 Founded in Surrey, UK, in 1977, Cardiacs are embraced by much of the prog rock community, as well as fans of punk, alternative, indie and pretty much every other permutation of rock music. They are best known for their unique style of music (termed "Pronk" by many) which contains elements of Progressive Rock, Punk and Psychedelic Rock.
9:24 AM		5uu's Well...Not Chickenshit Hunger's Teeth RER Megacorp 2005 Dave Kerman founded the 5UU's in 1984, inspired by the European "Rock In Opposition" (RIO) movement's uncompromising stance. https://5uus.bandcamp.com/
9:31 AM		Begnagrad Narodna Kmetska / Knecht Ska N Begnagrad (2025) RER Megacorp 2025 Legendary Slovenian avant-garde band active in periods 1975-1978 and 1981-1983 in former Yugoslavia. "Begnagrad" was their debut record from 1982, just remastered and reissued by ReRMegacorp in August 2025.
9:37 AM		Art Zoyd Les fourmis Symphonie pour le jour où brûleront les cités In-possible records 1976 Art Zoyd, founded in Valenciennes, France in 1969, centered around composer and classically-trained violinist Gérard Hourbette and bassist Thierry Zaboitzeff. With each successive album, the rock aspect of their material slowly gave way to a blend of zeuhl and classical music, developing ever tenser and darker climates.
9:43 AM		Rational Diet Don't Swing a Wheel Rational Diet AltrOck 2007 Rational Diet has existed since the late 1990s in Belarus. They have an unusual mix of styles and sounds: Chamber music, rock, theatre and improvisation. Influences: Shostakovich, Stravinsky, Part, Ives, Henry Cow, Univers Zero, Present, Debile Menthol. https://altrockproductions.bandcamp.com/album/rational-diet-2
9:52 AM		Set Break: ----------------------------------------------------
9:57 AM		Fraz Knapp Fusion Project 200 Motels Overture / Fully Fraudulent Would You Like a Snack V/A Cordelia Records 2021 covers of Zappa songs from 200 Motels

Chat is archived.

good chilly morning

Good day, DJ DaveTheObscure 💟

Good day, Mister Malcontent 💜

Good morning to you two

good morning, TAndy

TAllyH0, TAndy

Ahoy hoy

How is this Friday?!? 📅

snowy

good morning. 2026 is the year of the squiramnail.

Mornin Dale. That was an excellent start to the show just now

Yea?? No?? Dust.

good morning, Dale

thanks, TAndy

we got another centimeter of powdery snow, just like yesterday

Noticably less so, I wasn't expecting the snow squalls to come all the way out here yesterday morning.

My weather is ☀️ 😎 👙

no flooding or wildfires? that's a win

I like these cool tracks to start the show!

glad to hear you are enjoying the music, MrM

this hassell is groovy!

Hassell is one of my favorites. I try to own all of his output

this One is ACES 🎵♠️🖤♠️🎶

have you heard any David Hykes before?

Have you played any DAVID HYKES before?? Then Yes 👍 ✅ 😇

I have, a few years ago

A few years ago?! Why the delay to play?!

too much other stuff to play. Plus he tends to be very ambient, and that isn't exactly this show's vibe. Number 6 or Mike Hunter's shows would be a better venue

Curious 🧐 Well, keep up the fine work! 🎼🏆

doing my best. Trying not to get sent back to the minors

Another tune to keep you out of the Minors! This is MAJOR!

thanks, but you know 'quality' is subjective.

I’m the Arbiter of QUALITY. You’re welcome. 🖤💀

so glad to have you on my side, MrM

Great selections again today! 🥁 🎸🎶 🎵

thank you, MrM

Jam alert 🚨🚨🚨🚨

ANOTHER ONE 🚨🚨🚨🚨

I aim to please, TAndy

Every day feels like Saturday this week. Why is that? It’s as bad as a time change, I checked out my two smoke alarms, er…batteries are fine. Happy New Yawn

good morning, dan C

I could get very used to having many days off. Too bad I need to earn money

Good morning, really enjoyed the 1st hour!

thanks, Rob F. i will try to maintain the quality

Whatever they’re paying you, er…it’s not enough

Abnormal tip jar

good morning ǝʌɐꓷ and my PRB Pals!

Heya Dan & Rob & Stevie

The gang’s all here, nearly fully caffeinated

Stores full of Valentine stuff already

Garbage truck backing up

Ominous

good morning, Stevie p

ready to dump the garbage into the pit

Valentine's Day? Oh, my favorite holiday, because I am just so full of love and tenderness

as you can no doubt tell from my musical selections

Record companies never learned. Inclusion of word “Super” on cover, kiss of death.

It exudes from you DTO, every pink heart candy track

I meant black heart

💖

Obviously erybody here is ready to enjoy their Scorching Red Hot V.D.!

As in Ring Of Fire is about syphllis?

We don’t require medical records!!

I can’t stop watching Zappa live, doing Inca Roads. Ruth’s percussion especially, she adorable. There, I said it.

agreed

ZappaliveincaroadsOCD

Whut. WestSiiidddeee!!

Whatever Frank (notoriously little) paid them, er…it wasn’t enough.

fact

almost heard some frampton-y talking guitar.

you heard wahwah at least

Jolly time

I gave myself a used Mosaic, 12 string simulator pedal for Christmas. Great with acoustic too!

By Digi Tech

Not an ad

It's always a pleasant surprise when I go to add a song to my playlist and it's already there from a previous show!

Su-Sussudio

yes, that's him

in the Stu-Stu-Studio

I’m extra dead ☠️

oh my god

Love that album cover!

Hipgnosis

probably

Not their typical at all

confirmed. Hipgnosis

so many iconic album covers

I think my favorite album cover is still Todd’s a Wizard a true star. Not too shabby disc either

I always wonder where the original painting is.

Don’t get me started on worst covers

Flesh Crayola fascinates me, not PC nowadays

TopNotch First Half of SHOW! 🎖️

Eye concur

Aye Agree

thanks, guys

We Made It!

Jan 2 a Hammer album?

EURYTHMICS ❤️❤️❤️

totally different Dave Stewart

Doubtful

Good morning ǝʌɐꓷ! Tuned in late but enjoying the music and checking out the awesome setlist I missed

Can’t wait for pt. 2

good morning, WRED TV, no worries

Bill Bruford my favorite prog drummer

he's the goat

I read he made fun of Chris Squires sleeves in the ‘70’s. Who wouldn’t?

that's fair

Never touched a cowbell

it wouldn't hurt

We need more cowbell, Baby!

had to play some cowbell

You’re welcome

I just bought that Brand x LP, very reasonable.

good deal

🐄 🔔❣️

I love “make an offer” listings.

Bought Imaginary Voyage when it was first relased - dating myself but a great decade to grow up to this genre of music

A double wax cylinder as I recall

prime time for jazz fusion

Have all the brand X albums stored away SOMEWHERE

lol @ wax cylinder

Progs kid sister

uh oh, 9 am can only mean one thing

oh boy

I’m putting in my mouth guard

L0LZ

👉💀👈

Snow being a euphemism

Laurie Anderson?

It HURTS

👈💀👉

@ WRED TV, yes it was

THE MARS VOLTA 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

Love the love for TMV that is regularly shown here! Been lurking, but had to say kudos

thanks, Beck Stein. Glad you appreciate the selections

I love this part of the song, its so ATDI

Marion is in the basket, on top of his head, Indie

AT THE DRIVE-IN 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

I don’t usually think, “They can sing!” with prog

you see why I tend to avoid vocals, dan

I thought the same thing, first time I heard Husker Du

Dave, its one of my favorite things about your program. The older I get, the less time I have for people's voices and poetry. Just give me some god damn spicy music!

(And I also love that you break your own rule for TMV)

With tricycle horn!

without words, the inexpressible comes into play

TMV is exceptional

Translation: My cigar shoes

Smokin’

DJ DaveTheObscure, have you any Subnormals lined up??

not yet

Well git on it!!

give others a chance

Cardiacs, Mr. Bungle, can’t get enough!

Poot that

Remind me of The Kipper Kids, throwing food on stage.

I do remember posing for that album cover 💀

I love those introspective looks ☠️

About to board the tour bus

Duncan UU’s

very bouncy tune Dave

yessir

polka

First time this year, we’re approaching relationship ending musical content, sited in legal briefs (not boxers)

the Difficult Listening Hour is not for everyone

BOOF

I just yelled that, up the basement steps

but for those select few...

Hey, I put up with Jimmy Buffet!

nobody should have to

Prague JB I might like

I’d like one more Difficult Hour of Listening 👉💀👈

next week, MrM

Aww shucks

The entire show is TopTier! Appreciate you, DJ DaveTheObscure 💟🖤💀

🙏🏻 💜

Masochist

That’s a compliment

I can hear radios switching off across the listening area

Stravinsky loves you Dave, as we do

Bernard Hermann too!

Stockhausen, good company all

Beyond Classical is…NEXT

I’ll be right, dear

Right up

another excellent show Dave! Thanks!

thanks, folks

Thanks for the show Dave

🙏🏻

Big cheers to DJ DaveTheObscure! Happy New Years to all the Dears! Shift it into New Gears!

🖤💀