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A Box of Toys is a radio program dedicated to the tireless pursuit of obscure musical artifacts. The explosive growth of DIY digitized archiving and recording means that now, more than any previous time, we can find lost and buried treasures, filter them through discerning ears, and present them to you in a way that renders them coherent and relevant. Join us on this journey through the dusty corners and hidden pathways to bring you the most creative part of our musical human cultural experience.
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We are continuing our journey into the depths of the burgeoning UK Jazz Scene. Today’s show will feature Kamaal Williams, Flock, Maisha, KoKoRoKo, Alfa Mist, Ill Considered, Theon Cross, Nubya Garcia, The Grip, Collocutor, Shabaka Hutchings, and Red Snapper.
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This week we conclude our tribute to the majesty of upstart Leaving Records, covering the most recent 5 years of the label’s autre. This includes two fine albums by Zeroh, as well as a smattering of lesser known West Coast artists in the experimental, electronic, and ambient music scene. Original Air Date: 7/6/21
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Surprising new developments in the UK Jazz Scene that fit with our aesthetic,illustrated by Mulatu Astatke, Acoustic Ladyland, Polar Bear, Sons of Kemet, Get The Blessing, Melt Yourself Down, The Comet Is Coming, Yazz Ahmed, Ebi Soda, Village of the Sun, and Ezra Collective.
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Our adventures in label land continue with Important Records out of Massachusetts- home to an array of avant rock artists. Without much commercial appeal, this label has managed to put out high quality material from relatively unknown artists for two decades. In recent times, they have ventured into widening genres, and the result is a … Continued
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Our 9th in the series reviews mostly cassette releases. Artists include Richard Hronsky, Pauline Marx, Jean-Jacques Birge, Biota, BobVan, Chat Pile, Ben Lumsdaine, Pelayo Arrizabalaga & Eli Gras, Chris McGregor’s Brotherhood of Breath, Ahleuchatistas, Socket Head and Elephantine
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Another dive into the vinyl stack with new arrivals from Kode9, J. Dilla, Sunwatchers, DAAU, Blake Fleming, Celia Hollander, Portrayal of Guilt, Chat Pile, Slauson Malone, Public Broadcasting Service, Lorraine James, and Shifted Phases.
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A Box of Toys is a radio program dedicated to the mystery of obscure music. The sheer volume of new and original artists is utterly overwhelming and A Box of Toys endeavors to pluck these voices out of their dusty basements and onto the airwaves for your listening pleasure. It is the culmination of a … Continued
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A Box of Toys is a radio program dedicated to the mystery of obscure music. The sheer volume of new and original artists is utterly overwhelming and A Box of Toys endeavors to pluck these voices out of their dusty basements and onto the airwaves for your listening pleasure. It is the culmination of a … Continued
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This was our sixth emerging artists show, with a bonus Winter Cleaning segment, featuring the work of Model Home, Nappy Nappa, P. Cain, Klein, Serpent With Feet, Bjork, New Age Steppers, Nurse With Wound, Mount Eerie, Drumetrics, Von LMO, People In Control, Family Fodder & Biota. *Originally Aired 2/9/21
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Our fourth emerging artists show included Aquarian, serpentwithfeet, Moor Mother, and Wolfsbane, most of which were featured on many future A Box Of Toys programs, though arguably, this is some of the best work by any of these groups/individuals. *Originally Aired 6/30/20
