Stereophile is the latest full length record by singer/songwriter Kelvin Wetherell. The digital release is accompanied by a small format book of lyrics and images. These songs see Kelvin's influences, from Black Sabbath to Gordon Lightfoot to the Wailers, in full swing. Raw, soulful and beautiful are the words most often used to describe his sound. At once mournful and hopeful, Stereophile bears witness to our lost connection, with ourselves and each other, in the crush of the modern age.

To purchase the book and record, please visit the buy link here. It's $16.95 for both. Once you've placed your order, please email us at kdub@kelvinwetherell.com and we'll send you your copy of the book (shipping rates may apply for shipment outside of Canada). Thanks so much for your support!

The Beautiful Season

Dark Horse

Grip The Raven

Tattoo

Headphones! 

We Dance to the Beat - Robyn 
Rock the Casbah - The Clash 
Hips don't Like - Shakira 
Speed Drive - Charli XCX 
Run The World (Girls) - Beyoncé
Pink Mask - A.G. Cook 
Like a Prayer - Madonna 
Harder, Better, Faster, Strong - Daft Punk

WeDancetotheBeat  Mix

The Freaks are back in action -- Well, Kenny, Crash and Richie, to discuss and debate the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray, while Cole is M.I.A. Longtime friend of Freak Nation and NHRA Funny Car Champion Ron Capps catches up with a crew, as well as Malcolm Stewart on site from the SuperCross in Glendale.

SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 02/02/2025

Show 22

"That's What Friends Are For" is a raw, stripped-down folk-punk anthem that captures the resilience, camaraderie, and bittersweet reflections of everyday life. Built around a driving, percussive acoustic guitar, the song thrives on its rhythmic urgency, with each strum acting as both a pulse and a protest. The lone vocal delivery is direct and heartfelt, carrying a mix of defiance and melancholy, reminiscent of classic Billy Bragg-style storytelling.

Lyrically, the song shifts between moments of nostalgia, frustration, and hope—painting vivid images of fleeting joys with old friends, quiet moments of introspection, and the unshakable feeling of being caught in a system that promises more than it delivers. The recurring chorus, delivered with an almost mantra-like intensity, reinforces the idea that friendship and solidarity are the true anchors in turbulent times.

With no excess instrumentation to hide behind, That's What Friends Are For embraces its simplicity, letting the raw emotion shine through. The stark contrast between the warmth of shared moments and the weight of personal struggle makes it an intimate yet anthemic piece—one that lingers long after the final chord fades.

That's What Friends Are For
You and I, a sunlit sky, and them
We close our eyes and sometimes we pretend

Walk on water, swim against the tide
Gazing at my shoes, I wonder why
But it doesn't stop you trying
And now the sparrows, they're all flying

(Chorus)
That's what friends are for
You know the score
That's what friends are for
That's what friends are for
You know the score

Shadows fall on leaves as they descend
Stand beneath the trees with my old friends
Laugh at jokes I've heard ten times before
It doesn't matter, that's what we're here for

I can't help feeling that they've trained us well
Promising us heaven
While we're living here in hell
How it works out well, it all depends
On you and I, a sunlit sky, and them

But it doesn't stop you crying
And now the sparrows, they're all flying

(Chorus)
That's what friends are for
You know the score
That's what friends are for
That's what friends are for
You know the score

That's What Friends Are For [ Post punk | Singer Songwriter]

Bank'n'robber

A viagem #109 dessa temporada decola sem moleza para as nebulosas do punk, post-punk, progressivo, psicodélico e muito mais!! Seleta com raridades que você só ouve por aqui!!

Apresentação e setlist: @n-n-a-y
Produção e edição: @vailattiu

SETLIST: 
Ultramen - Bang-Bang À Brasileira
Titãs - O que
The Cure - Jumping Someone Else's Train
Kafka - Além das Dunas
Mercenarias - Me Perco
Minor Threat - Look Back And Laugh
The Rolling Stones - Slipping Away
Pobre Orfeu - Dois Pesos Duas Medidas
Mackey Feary Band - Powerslide
Biting Tongues - Boss Toyota Trouble
Os Mutantes - Ando Meio Desligado
Herberte Almeida - Poros (Ft. Anna Lages e Michelle Oliveira)
Victor Biglione - Rio Califórnia
Brad Stank - Flirting in Space
Catavento - Panca Úmida

Esse episódio foi ao ar em 30/04/25

Episódio #109 - Fod4-se o Pic-Nic

Track number 11 from my fresh "Champion Sound" album. As is tradition, I include one of Clash remixes on each LP. This time, I did Casbah Sound in collaboration with my friend Italian producer Enigmatik.
The album  includes many vocal recordings I made during my travels to Jamaica and Cuba, as well as some very special guests from all over the world. Expect a wide variety of styles, all geared toward the dancefloor.
The Bandcamp release features one bonus track and one extended version. Enjoy ! :)
STREAM/DOWNLOAD
https://fanlink.tv/mikkimchampionsound

Champion Sound

STREAM / DOWNLOAD

Casbah Sound

This week, check out a triple shot of brand new Nine Inch Nails, also new releases from clipping and Ian Clark. Plus, I share a rare Joe Strummer interview from 1984, when The Clash visited Portland, Maine. All that, plus The Duane Strain welcomes back a favorite! Rock. Mock. Dance. Laugh.

American Debauchery With Duane Bruce 9.26.25

Opens the album with the GLAAD statistic: 932 anti-LGBTQ incidents in one year, 2.5 per day. But the song expands to show this is part of a larger pattern—575 anti-LGBTQ bills, aclu 27 states banning gender-affirming care, aclu 13.4% of children in poverty, Firstfocus 271,500 workers on strike. The chorus chants: "An injury to one is an injury to all / They're coming for us, they're coming for all / No left and right, just have and have not / 932 days till we tear this whole thing apart." References the Gender Liberation March linking trans rights and abortion rights, the intersectionality between all struggles. The 19th News Sets the urgent, angry, but hopeful tone.

932 Days

Clash! Beat

Remixing The Clash is always a matter of the heart and a great pleasure. This time, I took the iconic “Bankrobber” tune straight into jungle and raggatek territory. Fast and heavy, with a positive vibe, “Robber Hood” blends that Clash attitude with rolling jungle breaks and serious kick-bass pressure. Ladies and gentlemen — “Robber Hood” is out now!

Robber Hood

Last weekend after the murder in Minneapolis of protestor Alex Preti at the hands of border patrol agents, singer, songwriter and activist Billy Bragg found himself wondering what he could do from thousands of miles away in the U.K. By chance he stumbled upon his friend Steves’ Instagram page where he had compared Preti’s murder to that of his Jewish grandfathers death in Germany during WW II at the hands of the Nazis. It stuck with Bragg all day. Here’s the rest of the story from one of the biggest Clash fans in the history of band, Billy Bragg.

Billy Bragg Shares The Story Behind City of Heroes for KEXP's International Clash Day

I produced with the guys in Caldwell New Jersey which isn't far from NYC, those were the best of times and the worst of times.

Break Away

Kelvin’s songs lean into life in all its battered glory.

His poetic, image-rich lyrics riff on self-awareness and our commonality in a world distracted. Coupled with music born of a love for rock ‘n’ roll, roots, reggae and old school R&B, the groove that accompanies the message is deep and wide.

“Raw,” “soulful,” and “beautiful” are the words most often used to describe his sound. Kelvin’s voice is timeless, inspired by such greats as Sam Cooke, Nick Cave, Bob Marley and Johnny Cash. His guitar style blends acoustic fingerpicking and percussive, tribal elements

Kelvin’s music has taken him to Nashville, where he cut his teeth with some top shelf producers and players. He’s toured through Europe, across the Great White North, and back. As a result, people all over the world have been turned on to his work.

A multi-instrumentalist, Kelvin’s live show incorporates orchestral elements, live drum/vocal loops, top shelf tunes and a whole lotta love. Picture Gordon Lightfoot hanging with The Wailers at a Black Sabbath concert. It’s a Folk Sabbath kinda thing.

2025 sees Kelvin releasing and supporting Stereophile, the new full length record and accompanying 28 page small format book.

I'm an Indigenous dub head with some hip-hop roots. Inquires @ 1337thheaven@gmail.com

https://www.paypal.biz/nativelivesmatter0

Online radio show with your hosts DJ Dave with Taboo Tracks and Talk and Scott From Boston with Take Another Hit. An eclectic mix of old, new, and everything in-between. A varied shuffle for music lovers. We’ve got the key to expand your melodic universe! RIGHT HERE!! 
Please tune in to WFMU now for Scott From Boston with Take Another Hit!!! Look forward to seeing you!😀￼

https://wfmu.org/playlists/T5

scoots on the beat <3              headphones >>

Cheektowaga Music & Moving Pictures: Independent Film Production and Full-Service Record Label



My name is Vince Reid, and for decades, I have navigated the music industry as an independent artist, producer, and label owner. My journey, as a man of color and a member of the LGB+ community, has uniquely shaped my mission: to create accessible, authentic pathways for artists.

My experience spans from the industry's highest levels to its grassroots. I’ve had direct conversations with major figures, from the late producer Frank Farian to the legendary Morris Levy. These interactions, particularly during pivotal moments like the Milli Vanilli era, gave me a clear-eyed view of the business's complexities and gatekeepers.

Driven by a lifelong passion that began with sending out demo tapes at age 12, I grew weary of rejection and exclusionary practices. In response, I founded my own record label with a completely open-door policy, eliminating the traditional gauntlets artists must run to be heard.

This philosophy extends to my work with acts like Box 7, a producer collective I auditioned in Manhattan. My core requirement has always been talent and authenticity—whether that’s singing, playing an instrument, or songwriting. My own creative process is fluid and hands-on, embracing modern tools like loops, computers, and voice modulators to produce work that is genuine and reflective of my evolving perspective. We use technology as an instrument, not a replacement for human creativity; we do not sell AI music.

My music is the document of my life's work. I invite you to explore my ongoing projects and the story told through my website, Cheektowaga Music, and my other web presences.



 https://www.cheektowagamusic.com/

Since our founding in the early 1980s by Herbert V Reid Jr., Cheektowaga Music & Moving Pictures has been a champion for authentic artists. We were born from a mission to dismantle the "closed shop" inequities of the traditional music industry, creating a platform for creators who operate outside the mainstream gatekeepers. While our roots are in music, our vision expanded with the visual revolution of MTV, leading us naturally into the world of independent film production.

Today, we are a multifaceted entertainment company and a full-service record production entity. Our "Moving Pictures" ethos represents our commitment to powerful storytelling, whether through a song's narrative or a film's compelling visuals. We are actively developing impactful projects, including our upcoming feature film, My Name Is Brad. This socially conscious film tackles the complex issues of homelessness and addiction, seeking to offer profound insights into the human condition and the circumstances that lead individuals to despair.

Expanding Our Legacy in the Modern Entertainment Landscape

Building on this foundation, Cheektowaga is committed to being a comprehensive creative partner in today's digital age. Our expertise now encompasses entertainment marketing and strategic audience engagement, ensuring that powerful stories don't just get made—they get seen and heard. From music video production and artist development to feature film financing and distribution strategy, we provide an integrated suite of services. Explore our evolving projects and learn how we can bring your creative vision to life through our official portal at
Cheektowaga-OMNI.com

SpeedFreaks is America’s original motorsports entertainment talk show, unapologetic, unscripted, and undeniably influential. Since 2000, it has broken rules, built a massive social media footprint, and shaped motorsports culture across radio, podcasts, YouTube, and FOX Sports FS2 beginning in 2026. Hosted by Kenny Sargent, Crash Gladys and their Freakin’ Pit Crew, SpeedFreaks blends hardcore racing obsession with pop culture punch.

Damn right we’re Motorsports Radio & TV, REDEFINED

Music Studio, covering any genre, any kind of artist.

Jez Stephen is a composer and multi-instrumentalist whose work is defined by the deliberate separation of style and space. To maintain the integrity of each creative mindspace, he operates through a series of distinct projects, each acting as a dedicated vessel for a specific sonic world:

A SON OF MANY FATHERS: Crushing Doom and Drone Metal explorations.

SIEGFRIED JÜNGER: Industrial ambient and machine-noise artifacts.

THE DARK MESSIAHS: Experimental dark jazz and noir-industrial atmospheres.

JEREMIAS LANGSÄMMER: Modern classical and deliberate chamber compositions.

LAXÁ: Expansive post-rock and cinematic landscapes.

THESE GUITARS SAY SORRY: Narrative-driven singer-songwriter material.

For Stephen, these boundaries are essential. They provide the psychological isolation required to move from the abrasive textures of industrial decay or the weight of low-frequency monolithic riffs to the delicate intimacy of a folk song without compromise.

#ASonOfManyFathers #JezStephen #DoomMetal #DroneMetal #Sludge #SiegfriedJünger #IndustrialAmbient #MachineNoise #DarkAmbient #TheDarkMessiahs #JeremiasLangsämmer #Laxa #TheseGuitarsSaySorry #ExperimentalMusic #DarkJazz #NoirIndustrial #ModernClassical #ChamberMusic #PostRock #Cinematic #SingerSongwriter #FolkMusic #IndustrialDecay #Soundscape #Slowcore #HeavyDrone

💥Multigenre producer & DJ
💥130 BPM Bass music
💥Jungle / Drum & Bass
💥Jungletek / Raggatek / Tribe

Multigenre producer and DJ MikkiM is a true pioneer in blending a wide range of musical styles, captivating audiences with his energetic music and electrifying DJ sets worldwide. MikkiM has released seven long-play albums, numerous vinyls, and digital singles. His second LP, "Offbeat Rhapsody" earned him the "Album of the Year" award at the Czech Grammy prize in the national music awards. Following the album's soaring success, MikkiM became the first Czech DJ to perform at the world-famous Glastonbury Festival. In his records and live shows, he often collaborates with many legendary figures from the scene. He has also made numerous trips to Jamaica and Cuba, where he recorded local  artists ,enriching his music with authentic influences.
Talking about DJ sets, as a lover of many genres, he can deliver various sets filled with pulsating bass music around 130 bpm, followed by jungle and drum’n’bass, as well as tekno. His jungle tunes are highly regarded and frequently played by DJs globally. MikkiM regularly releases on the Jungle Cakes label, while Amen4Tekno, a leading underground tekno label, features much of his current raggatek, jungletek, and hardtek productions. He also runs his own label, Big Bong Records. Performing across Europe and the Americas, MikkiM brings his original approach to the dancefloors, whether at festivals, freeparties or club shows, leaving audiences energized and inspired.

Programa de Rádio que vai ao ar toda quarta às 22h com reprise aos sábados às 23h pela FURB FM (107,1 FM - Região de Blumenau/Santa Catarina/Brasil) pelo site e App, também disponível no soundcloud.

Apresentação por Nnay Beats (@n-n-a-y)
Produção por Vailas (@vailattiu)

Author of "Hang the DJ" available on lulu.com. as well as amazon.com. Lead character of Santa in "Infinite Santa 8000", appears in documentary "We want the Airwaves: The WFNX Story"

New tracks tagged #TheCLash