Kentucky is known for having a lot of counties: 120 to be exact. At the center of each county stands the county courthouse, some slightly more elaborate than others. Most Kentuckians are familiar with these, as it is where they go to register their vehicles or obtain a marriage license. In Jessamine County, however, those who visit the courthouse in Nicholasville will likely be struck by a towering statue that stands on the courthouse lawn: a statue of a Confederate soldier. Join us today for a discussion with a former research fellow, who has created a podcast to explore the towering history of this Confederate monument.

David Swartz is a Professor of History at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. Swartz received his M.A. and Ph.D. in American History from the University of Notre Dame. A historian of religion, he has published two books, Moral Minority: The Evangelical Left in an Age of Conservatism (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2012) and Facing West: American Evangelicals in an Age of Christianity (Oxford University Press, 2020). 
In the summer of 2024, Dr. Swartz was a Research Fellow at the Kentucky Historical Society, researching Civil War Memory in Jessamine County, Kentucky. That research informed the podcast, “Rebel on Main,” about a Confederate monument in Nicholasville. 

To learn more about the Confederate Monument and Civil War memory in Jessamine County, please listen to David’s podcast, “Rebel on Main.” Also, be sure to visit David’s website, rebelonmain.com, for more content connected to each episode, and for links to the preferred podcast streaming platforms.
https://www.rebelonmain.com/

Shoutout to Dr. Sean Rost and the "Our Missouri" podcast, currently sharing episodes focused on the states that border Missouri. Listen here:
https://shsmo.org/our-missouri

Kentucky Chronicles is inspired by the work of researchers worldwide who have contributed to the scholarly journal, The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, in publication since 1903.
https://history.ky.gov/explore/catalog-research-tools/register-of-the-kentucky-historical-society

Hosted by Dr. Daniel J. Burge, associate editor of The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society and coordinator of our Research Fellows program, which brings in researchers from across the world to conduct research in the rich archival holdings of the Kentucky Historical Society.
https://history.ky.gov/khs-for-me/for-researchers/research-fellowships

Kentucky Chronicles is presented by the Kentucky Historical Society, with support from the Kentucky Historical Society Foundation.
https://history.ky.gov/about/khs-foundation

This episode was recorded and produced by Gregory Hardison. Thanks to Dr. Stephanie Lang for her support and guidance. Our theme music, “Modern Documentary” was created by Mood Mode and is used courtesy of Pixabay. Other backing tracks are used courtesy of Pixabay or are original compositions by Gregory Hardison.

To learn more about our publication of The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, or to learn more about our Research Fellows program, please visit our website:
https://history.ky.gov/

https://history.ky.gov/khs-podcasts

Reckoning Rebel on Main | David Swartz

OCLK-Kast 044 : : JAVEL @pijarwav

Javel is a devoted storyteller within the deeper symphony seas of electronic music. Originally from Lithuania and now based in Norway, he has cultivated a strong presence in the underground scene through both his selections and behind-the-scenes work. As a body element from the Monument Festival platform, he embodies an important role in shaping the artistic vision of one of the most respected gatherings in the genre, curating lineups that reflect a deep and thoughtful approach to sonic exploration.

His sets are carefully built narratives that move through subtle textures, hypnotic grooves, and emotional intensity. Each mix is a chance to escape reality and dive into a world where sound becomes memory, and rhythm becomes emotion. With a solid ability to guide listeners through evolving soundscapes, Javel stands as a passionate voice in today’s new generation expanding musical landscapes. Ačiū, Javel.

OCLK-Kast 044 : : JAVEL

After 15 years in the game, with over 60+ vinyl records pressed, including several "001s", I am very excited to finally be launching my own thing (better late than never hey).

001 - Pugilist - Monument

The concept for Ruff Kutz as an idea came about last year after doing the 3 releases exclusive to Bandcamp as an outlet for my own productions that didn't get picked up by labels. Lots of people messaged me about vinyl. including a big push from dear friend and musical luminary Stormn Norm aka Mr Modern Hypnosis. He put me in touch with Sequence Distribution and they have been amazing to work with - helping me get this off the ground quickly!

The label will be the main outlet for most of my productions going forward - focussing on quality over quantity and with no set rules for a particular sound or tempo: expect the unexpected! The first release encompasses what I think is my sound, and is a nod to my musical past whilst aiming to remain fresh and create timeless music.

Techno influence has always been something I have tried to incorporate into my productions, but I have never released a full Techno track - until now! The A side track 'Monument' is a rolling piece of soulful machine music, made to induce euphoria on the dancefloor with its 10 min run time, Dubby chords, groovy Latin percussion and melancholic pads. Homage to a lot of the 90s and early noughties Techno sounds that I am so fond of!

I couldn't think of doing the first release on the label without at least 1 Dubstep track on it, and given it's the genre I cut my teeth in - I did 2 inna pug-step style. Deep and dubbed out. B1 'Mannequin' is an introspective half-stepper with a laid back, techy feel to it. The staccato sub bass keeps the track grooving under the delicate chords and is sure to get the scoops moving!

On the B2 we have 'Run It' a hazy 2-step style tune (so hot right now) with forward thinking production, an off kilter groove, hypnotic bass and a few classy wubs thrown in for good measure. Think Horsepower Productions meets Livity Sound. Stinky!

Available through Bandcamp, and up for pre-order through the usual suspects very soon! No Spotify sorry, you have got to stick to your morals!

Thanks so much for the support, and here is to hopefully many more.

Design by RQ
Distributed by Sequence
Mastered at Star Delta

Big love - Alex

A - Pugilist - Monument - CLIP

B2 - Pugilist - Run It - CLIP

B1 - Pugilist - Mannequin - CLIP

45th instalment of the esc. podcast series, selected and mixed by Fernie.

Fernie:
https://www.instagram.com/ferniemusic/
https://www.facebook.com/Ferniemusicuk/
https://ra.co/dj/fernie
https://soundcloud.com/ferniemusic

esc. 045 | Fernie

ORIGIN

The audio guide to the Co-Cathedral of St. Stanislaus the Bishop and Martyr in Ostrów Wielkopolski is a carefully crafted narrative devoted to the history and architecture of the church, prepared with adult foreign tourists in mind. It includes parallel versions in four languages: Polish, English, German, and Italian, making it an accessible and universal guide.

The content is formal, yet accessible and communicative. The audio guide guides the reader through the most important elements of the monument – architectural, historical, and symbolic – creating a coherent, logical, and engaging narrative.

The narrative blends fact and emotion: on the one hand, it provides reliable information about the history of the church, its significance for the region, and its architectural details; on the other, it adds a subtle layer of reflection on the spiritual dimension of the place and its impact on the local community.

Each segment of the guide seems designed to reflect the natural rhythm of the visit – encouraging pause, reflection, and reflection. As a result, the audio guide not only informs but also guides – both physically and intellectually.

It is a modern and culturally sensitive form of heritage storytelling that – regardless of the language – remains faithful to the identity of the place it describes.

Audioguide to the Co-Cathedral Church in Ostrów Wielkopolski 🎧

This set was recorded on August 1, 2025 in Veggli, Norway.

Inspired by the landscape that surrounded us that weekend, I wanted to experiment with different textures and layers, creating a soundscape that reflects both the space and the feeling of being fully immersed in it.

I also played around with some new influences and sounds I’ve been drawn to lately, weaving them together to capture the spirit of this unique moment and place.

This set is a reflection of that experience :) moving between softness and intensity, stillness and motion — like walking through shifting light and shadow in the wild.

🖤

Thanks for the recording 
Shepherd Sound Systems

Kris Berle | Haven, Monument Festival 2025

a sound that opens up spaces rather than filling them. no quick climaxes or drops, but rather a continuous narrative of layers, loops and subtle transitions. the focus is not on the individual track, but on what's happening in between. this set needs time. please use good headphones.

serpent_caravan/ordinary_circumstances

Download: https://redders1.bandcamp.com/album/indie-instrumentals

Monument *FREE DOWNLOAD*

esc. (escapism) is a Ghent (BE) based techno movement, focused on the deeper side of the techno spectrum.

https://soundcloud.com/timstrafinsky
https://soundcloud.com/formwandlermusic

Ruff Kutz / Modern Hypnosis / Rinse FM

Bookings/Info - pugilistmusic@gmail.com

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/Pugilist

Pugilist is a Scottish/Kiwi producer and DJ living in Melbourne making a wide variety of underground electronic music. He has released music on record labels such as Modern Hypnosis, Samurai Records, 3024 to name a few and has recently launched his own imprint Ruff Kutz which will see a 12" release in 2025. Known for his well curated musical sets and versatility as a dj, with an armoury of unreleased dubs - no shazam necessary!

Porto based label and event promoter est. since 2019.

Infused deep platform taking form through a sense of communion between image and sound as two parallel realities.

No podcast inquiries or demos please.

Timeless O'Clock : : Here to connect

+++ a sound that opens up spaces rather than filling them. no quick climaxes, but rather a continuous narrative of layers, loops, and subtle transitions. the focus is not on the individual track, but on the space in between. use good headphones.+++

New tracks tagged #MONUMENT