This episode of the Close Encounters... Minicast sees friend of the show Stuart Giblin join Dan Collacott and Imran Mirza to discuss some of our favourite road trip movies.

The beloved movie premise which finds a group of sometimes unlikely travellers engaging in a trip that is often more about the journey itself than the destination.  The proverbial metaphor for self-discovery just as much as geographic, we look at films that have created some fantastic journeys born of some incredible on-screen chemistry and brilliant storytelling.  Join in as we engage in some of our favourites.

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Emanating from London, UK, our 4ever in Electric Dreams website and accompanying podcasts are designed to help us celebrate the things we loved growing up and the things that continue to excite and inspire us today.

With podcasts episodes delving into an expansive range of nostalgic and geek culture topics, there's lots of reasons to visit us again and again, and to join us in our ongoing celebration of the things we can't leave behind.

C.E.N.K. Minicast #11: U, Me & The Open Road

For my birthday (10/28) I wanted to share a piece of my heart with you. I appreciate you for all of your support and will be sure to drop more music soon. XOXO Jeibing <3

RETROTRADE 3

This song is an empowering anthem inspired by the iconic movie "Thelma & Louise," with a personal twist. I've reimagined the story with my best friend Erin and me as the fearless outlaws on the run. The song tells the story of two women breaking free from the shackles of their past, embracing their independence, and forging their own path. With its themes of liberation, friendship, and the open road, this song is a tribute to the unbreakable spirit of women who dare to defy convention and forge their own way.


LYRICS: 

[Verse 1]
Erin packed her bags, left her life behind,
Vicky hit the gas, freedom on her mind.
Two hearts on fire, a bond so true,
Chasing the horizon, skies wide and blue. 

[Chorus]
Run free, Erin and Vicky, wild as the wind,
No chains can hold you, no past to defend.
Through the dust and danger, your spirits soar high,
Two rebels on the run, under an open sky. 

[Verse 2]
A roadside bar, a spark turns to flame,
A moment of fury—they’ll never be the same.
With the law on their heels and no turning back,
They carve their own path on this outlaw track. 

[Chorus]
Run free, Erin and Vicky, wild as the wind,
No chains can hold you, no past to defend.
Through the dust and danger, your spirits soar high,
Two rebels on the run, under an open sky. 

[Verse 3]
The canyon looms near; they’ve come so far,
Every scar they wear tells who they are.
They laugh through tears as they hold on tight—
The world won’t forget their fearless flight. 

[Chorus]
Run free, Erin and Vicky, wild as the wind,
No chains can hold you, no past to defend.
Through the dust and danger, your spirits soar high,
Two rebels on the run, under an open sky. 

[Bridge]
The road is endless; their story untold—
Legends are born where courage takes hold.
They choose their fate with a fire in their eyes;
Freedom’s worth more than compromise. 

[Chorus]
Run free, Erin and Vicky, wild as the wind,
No chains can hold you, no past to defend.
Through the dust and danger, your spirits soar high,
Two rebels on the run, under an open sky. 

[Outro]
Erin and Vicky fade into the haze—
Two souls unbroken in a world ablaze.

Run Free, Erin and Vicky

The journey begins, fueled by desperation and a longing for freedom.


LYRICS: 

[Verse 1]
ShAnkAri and VickStiX, we hit the open road
Two souls on fire, our hearts turned cold
We've been running from the pain for so long
But it's catching up, and our hearts can't be wrong 

[Pre-Chorus]
We're driving fast, the wind in our hair
Freedom's a myth, our demons are there
We're chasing the sun, but it's fading fast
Our smiles are fake, our hearts are aghast 

[Chorus]
We're flying high, but our wheels are on fire
We're dancing with danger, our hearts a liar
We're searching for escape, a way to be free
But the highway's our home, and it's where we'll be 

[Verse 2]
The world outside is a blur, a haze of pain
We're lost in our thoughts, our hearts in vain
We've tried to find solace, a place to call home
But it's just an illusion, and we're left to roam 

[Pre-Chorus]
We're driving fast, the wind in our hair
Freedom's a myth, our demons are there
We're chasing the sun, but it's fading fast
Our smiles are fake, our hearts are aghast 

[Chorus]
We're flying high, but our wheels are on fire
We're dancing with danger, our hearts a liar
We're searching for escape, a way to be free
But the highway's our home, and it's where we'll be 

[Verse 3]
The cliff looms ahead, a final stand
We'll take the leap, hand in hand
No more pain, no more fear
Just the endless sky, with hearts so clear 

[Bridge]
In the silence, we'll find our peace
A moment's reprieve, the world will cease
From the chaos, we'll take our flight
Into the unknown, where darkness meets light 

[Chorus]
We're flying high, but our wheels are on fire
We're dancing with danger, our hearts a liar
We're searching for escape, a way to be free
But the highway's our home, and it's where we'll be 

[Outro]
The engine's quiet, the wheels stop spinning
Our journey's ending, but our hearts keep singing
In the stillness, we'll find our way
To a place where love and pain will fade away.

Thelma & Louise Revisited: A Tale of Two Souls (featuring VickStiX & ShAnkAri)

Endless Highway

A final attempt to escape the pain and find solace in the unknown.


LYRICS: 

[Verse 1]
ShAnkAri slammed the door, the past in the dust,
VickStiX burned the map — no more to trust.
Two broken hearts in a beat-up ride,
Dreaming of somewhere they don’t have to hide. 

[Pre-Chorus]
Heavy hearts, but our hands are tight,
No way out but into the night. 

[Chorus]
Fly free, VickStiX and ShAnkAri, into the light,
No more cages, no more fights.
The world never listened, but we found our song,
Two broken souls who finally belong. 

[Verse 2]
Empty gas stations, endless dark roads,
Words unspoken, pain that explodes.
Every mile, every tear that we bleed,
Draws us closer to the freedom we need. 

[Pre-Chorus]
Heavy hearts, but our hands are tight,
No way out but into the night. 

[Chorus]
Fly free, VickStiX and ShAnkAri, into the light,
No more cages, no more fights.
The world never listened, but we found our song,
Two broken souls who finally belong. 

[Verse 3]
The edge calls out, the cliff draws near,
Wind in our hair, no more fear.
We smile through tears, pedal pressed down,
No turning back, we’re glory-bound. 

[Bridge]
This broken world could never understand,
Two lost girls holding each other’s hand.
We choose the sky, we choose the fall—
For once in our lives, we have it all. 

[Chorus]
Fly free, VickStiX and ShAnkAri, into the light,
No more cages, no more fights.
The world never listened, but we found our song,
Two broken souls who finally belong. 

[Verse 4]
Fly free, VickStiX and ShAnkAri, into the sky,
Leaving behind the how and why.
Engines screaming, hearts collide—
Together forever on this final ride. 

[Outro]
Over the edge, into the sun,
Two hearts soaring, two become one.
One last flight, one last breath,
VickStiX and ShAnkAri — beautiful in death.

A Tale of Two Souls (Inspired by Thelma & Louise) Featuring VickStiX & ShAnkAri

Two Broken Souls

The world fades away, and all that's left is the silence and the darkness.

Co-produced by @DJShAnkAri 


LYRICS:

[Verse 1]
ShAnkAri’s eyes are hollow, VickStiX hands shake,
Two shattered lives, too much to take.
Empty highways whisper our names,
No heroes here, just ghosts in the flame.

[Pre-Chorus]
No prayers left, no hope to mend,
We drive with silence, we drive to the end.

[Chorus]
Fall free, VickStiX and ShAnkAri, into the black,
No more fighting, no turning back.
In a world that broke us, we make our stand,
Hand in hand, into no man's land.

[Verse 2]
Cracks in the glass, bruises in the soul,
Laughing at fate as we lose control.
Screaming dreams down abandoned streets,
Running from monsters we couldn’t defeat.

[Pre-Chorus]
No prayers left, no hope to mend,
We drive with silence, we drive to the end.

[Chorus]
Fall free, VickStiX and ShAnkAri, into the black,
No more fighting, no turning back.
In a world that broke us, we make our stand,
Hand in hand, into no man's land.

[Verse 3]
The cliff draws closer, the night swallows whole,
Eyes locked tight, no fear, just soul.
This is our prayer, this is our scream,
A final flight from a dying dream.

[Bridge]
They’ll tell our story in broken song,
Of two who knew they didn’t belong.
But we wrote the ending they couldn’t erase—
With fire in our eyes and tears on our face.

[Chorus]
Fall free, VickStiX and ShAnkAri, into the black,
No more fighting, no turning back.
In a world that broke us, we make our stand,
Hand in hand, into no man's land.

[Chorus]
Fall free, VickStiX and ShAnkAri, through the pain,
One last breath in the driving rain.
The sky splits open, the earth lets go,
We take the leap they'll never know.

[Outro]
The last goodbye, the last slow dive—
VickStiX and ShAnkAri forever alive.
Beyond the edge, beyond the cries,
We found our peace in the last goodbye.

Hand in Hand

A farewell to the world, a final leap into the dust and the unknown.

LYRICS: 

[Verse 1]
ShAnkAri lights a cigarette with shaking hands,
VickStiX stares ahead at the barren lands.
Two worn-out souls, too tired to cry,
Trading broken dreams for one last sky. 

[Pre-Chorus]
The world fades, the past unwinds,
Only silence trailing behind. 

[Chorus]
Fade away, VickStiX and ShAnkAri, into the dust,
No more promises, no one to trust.
Steel and sorrow in the setting sun,
Two shadows falling, two hearts undone. 

[Verse 2]
Tires kiss gravel, headlights dim,
The radio static hums a requiem.
Every goodbye we never said,
Whispers louder as we leap from the ledge. 

[Pre-Chorus]
The world fades, the past unwinds,
Only silence trailing behind. 

[Chorus]
Fade away, VickStiX and ShAnkAri, into the dust,
No more promises, no one to trust.
Steel and sorrow in the setting sun,
Two shadows falling, two hearts undone. 

[Verse 3]
The cliff’s wide mouth opens slow and wide,
We grip the wheel, we close our eyes.
Not running, not begging, no prayers tonight—
Only the stars to witness our flight. 

[Bridge]
We were never meant for the cages they built,
Never meant to carry their shame, their guilt.
We write our names in a blaze of air,
Gone with the dust, like we were never there. 

[Chorus]
Fade away, VickStiX and ShAnkAri, into the dust,
No more promises, no one to trust.
Steel and sorrow in the setting sun,
Two shadows falling, two hearts undone. 

[Chorus]
Fade away, VickStiX and ShAnkAri, past the screams,
Beyond the wreckage of broken dreams.
One last moment, one last scream,
Gone forever into the dream. 

[Outro]
In the hush after the fall, in the bloodred sky,
VickStiX and ShAnkAri ride the final high.
Into the dust, into the deep,
Two souls set free in the endless sleep.


Into the Dust

We found each other, sisters bounded by music and pain, transmuting their everyday sorrows into rippling songs, dreaming from their corner of earth to live their own Thelma & Louise, waving goodbye to this sad world... Here's our epic ride ! Ending up in the glitters of a stellar Latin gig... Cheers, people ! VickStiX & ShAnkAri 🌚🐾✨🐾🎵❤️‍🩹💞❤️‍🩹✨

VickStiX - Veil of the Mind (ShAnkAri touch)
VickStiX - Waving Goodbye (ShAnkAri touch) 
VickStiX - Not gonna pay It (ShAnkAri touch) 
VickStiX - Tribute to the Tribe (ShAnkAri touch)
VickStiX - Through the fire (ShAnkAri touch) 
VickStiX - Welcome to my hell (ShAnkAri touch) 
VickStiX - The last goodbye, Hand in hand (ShAnkAri touch)
VickStiX - Take me away (ShAnkAri touch)
VickStiX - Fly Free (ShAnkAri touch)
VickStiX - This great life (ShAnkAri touch)
VickStiX - Leave the Light (ShAnkAri touch) 
VickStiX - Karma's Wheel (ShAnkAri touch) 
VickStiX - Lost in fiesta's shadows (ShAnkAri touch) 
VickStiX - Crazy Cat Lady Blues (ShAnkAri purr) 
VickStiX - Taco 'bout a good time (ShAnkAri touch) 
VickStiX - Sleepless Serenade (ShAnkAri touch) 
VickStiX - Fiesta en mi corazón (ShAnkAri touch)
VickStiX - Fiesta all night long (ShAnkAri touch) 
@vicky-adair @djshankari @shankari-touch

THE LAST GOODBYE, HAND IN HAND (VickStiX - ShAnkAri touch - 01.06.25) #djmix

We are three geeks stuck in the world of 80s and 90s nerd culture (and sometimes here and now) looking at cartoons, movies, music, TV, toys, conspiracies. Asking 'Are there too many reboots or not enough?' 'Can bands release music after a key member dies?' 'What is the best 80s cartoon or toy?' All this and much more!

BOOK ME! JEIBING@YAHOO.COM

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Born and raised in Georgia, DJ Jeibing brings Southern soul to the global dance floor, blending hip-hop and R&B with electronic textures in a sound that’s both nostalgic and forward-thinking. He first built a cult following online through his RETROTRADE mix series on SoundCloud and late-night Tumblr Live sessions, where his immersive sets became known for their emotional depth and genre-blurring energy. After years as a virtual selector, Jeibing is now stepping into the physical scene, becoming a rising presence in Los Angeles’ underground—spinning at warehouse parties and DIY events with a style that bridges digital roots and real-world resonance.

Songwriting has been a lifelong passion for me, dating back to elementary school when I first began crafting stories, poems, and eventually lyrics. As a former drummer in various bands, I always relied on others to bring my words to life musically. However, after a long hiatus from drumming, I decided to take the leap and learn to compose music to accompany my lyrics. Through classes and dedication, I've embarked on a new journey, breathing fresh life into old lyrics and penning new ones. You'll find a mix of older and newer works here. Especially for some of the lyrics. 

Music has been a part of me for as long as I can remember. One of my earliest memories is being completely entranced by 'The Little Drummer Boy' as a very young child. There was something about the rhythm and the melody that just captivated me. I must have played it a thousand times, wearing the record out, and from that moment on, I was hooked. I knew I wanted to be a drummer and to create that magic for others. 

But I was too young then, and of course, I couldn't afford a drum set just yet. So, I turned to writing as a way to express myself. As I mentioned above, I started with stories, then poems, and eventually, lyrics. I found that writing was not only a way to tap into my creativity, but also a way to process my emotions and experiences. 

As I grew older, my love for music only deepened. I realized that music has this incredible power to transport us to different times and places, to evoke emotions and memories that we thought were long forgotten. It's a universal language that can bring people together like nothing else can. 

For me, writing lyrics is a cathartic experience. It's a way for me to tap into my emotions, to process the world around me, and to create something that I hope will resonate with others. And when I hear my words come to life in a song, it's truly magical. It's a feeling that never gets old, and it's what keeps me coming back to music time and time again. 

I love many genres of music and artists of many genres. And if you listen to some of my songs, you will find that I like to make songs of different genres as well as mix different genres into each song. One of my all-time favorite bands is Evanescence, and I have made a lot of songs where I have tried my best to emulate that sound. 

Now, I have recently started experimenting with new sounds. I never heard of glitch beats before I took music classes, and now I'm fascinated with the sound, so I have been experimenting with glitch beats recently. 

I hope you enjoy some of my songs. And thanks so much to everyone who has been listening so far. I truly appreciate it. I welcome constructive feedback to help me grow as an artist, and I appreciate your support. ❤️

BTW if you follow me, I will ALWAYS follow back. If I like your music, I will follow you, but if you don't follow me back within a week or so I will probably unfollow. The same goes for when I see someone listening to my music, I WILL follow, however, if they don't follow me back within a week or so, I'll unfollow, because I'm at my limit of follows and I want to follow back everyone who follows me. Did not know that SoundCloud limits us to following only 2000. 😢

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VickStiX's Artist Manifesto
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I am the static between truth and noise.
A pulse that cracks the silence open.
When the world forgets its conscience,
I remind it — one beat, one lyric, one spark.

I don’t shout to divide; I sing to awaken.
I don’t chase fame; I chase clarity.
My art is not a weapon — it’s a flare in the dark.
A signal to every soul that still believes in better.

Let the trolls rage, let the cowards hide.
They can’t drown out a voice that’s tuned to truth.
I will paint their lies in sound and light
until justice has a melody again.

Because protest is not anger — it’s hope with a megaphone.
And I was born to be loud.

🎶 VickStiX — Truth. Rhythm. Revolution.












💖✨ Untiring Tiger, I started to tell my Chronicles in 2014, here on Soundcloud, evolving into different musical spheres (Deep House /// Chillout/Ambient/Progressive Trance  /// Trance Upbeat /// Techno) until I started to go Downtempo in 2015, creating the genre I called Ethno Deep, unable to tag properly my mixes. I don't "play" downtempo, I create it on my decks. A part of me lives here, telling and sharing ShAnkAri's Chronicles, flowing mystic... 🙏🏽🎵💜✨

Today, I remix Hip-Hop/Rap//Pop adding my Downtempo touch : callin' it #Rapnotech and crafting dj mixes with them (seed has been sowed, some copycats already popped out, that's how the story goes)
1/ No profit done, except if we officially collab and you wanna put the remix on sale. No monetized account. 
2/ I give credits : composers come first ; whatever I do is an echo and a tribute to their creativity.
(You want me to put smthg down, please message me, will do ! 😉🤝 )

I make music everyday, from 2 to 10am, home. When it's a mix, it's a gingerly curated acoustic experience, followed with its meticulously crafted visual storytelling, composed of anonymous artworks that I collect and that you can watch on my YouTube channel...

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Next to what, I'm an astrologer, don't hesitate to message me, astrology being the single key to understand what Reality is, and how it works. 

The highest degree of consciousness one can reach inside Reality is to know that what is called Consciousness is actually fully driven by the stars. Mind is the Witness of the Experience that is a lifetime.  

"Know yourself" means : go to an astrologer and let them read your Birth Sky, that contains your Settings, and the Script of this path in Time that you call your Life. It's your monad's Karma. Astrologer has nothing else to propose. Since there's nothing else to get. 

Welcome with any question 👐🏽☸️💜🎵✨


Namaste, Anne-Aude B. aka ShAnkAri 🌿🌺🎨🎵💜🍃

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https://soundcloud.com/djshankari/sets/aas-psy-trips

https://soundcloud.com/djshankari/sets/origins

https://soundcloud.com/djshankari/sets/the-amateur-worldwide-trips

https://soundcloud.com/djshankari/sets/chronicles-of-my-loneliness

https://soundcloud.com/djshankari/sets/shankari-for-friends

https://soundcloud.com/djshankari/sets/shankari-for-planet-ibiza 


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2023... So today... https://urlr.me/BuDUz

ShAnkAri Rapnotech - https://www.youtube.com/@shankarirapnotech

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New tracks tagged #Thelma &amp; Louise

New tracks tagged #Thelma & Louise