Shellshocked Radio Music Recommendations

Tonight I had the pleasure to meet Sno and Billy from "The Designs".  They are a newly, highly visual, group along the electro metal lines, formed just before the pandemic struck.  This has hindered them a bit in regards of live performances, but not however to create some beautiful visual art for their music, you can see that for yourself here:   "More Than This":  https://you...

Hey Guys,   today a "classic" from my (almost) youth. Coming out 1994, I was in my late teens then, I cannot be absolutely objective here.   This is a song for teenagers falling in love. Vince Clarke's music composing at its best. Simple, effective pop song with a gorgeous video:  https://youtu.be/lWqJTKdznaM     @Erasure   @UnofficialErasureClub  has been a...

Heute konnte ich Stefan alias "The Bionic Protector" erreichen.  Für mich macht er die perfekte Mischung aus eingängiger elektronischer Musik, welche jedoch nie langweilig oder vorhersehbar wird, was sie immer frisch und abwechslungsreich klingen lässt.  In unserem Gespräch finde ich heraus warum das so ist & welchen musikalischen Hintergrund Stefan in sein Solo Projekt einfließen lä...

Tonight I was able to sync up with David from Calling All Astronauts and we had a real good time talking about current and past affairs.  As they have been in the music business for quite a while, David has so many stories to tell and insights to share.  Please do not miss this great band and get to know it's singer, you surely will not be disappointed. https://open.spotify.com/artist/0x...

Hey Guys,   this is a classic for me, the last album I ever bought on a physical CD (Californication), had many great songs, but this ones simply stands out as it is a bit subdued and held back, letting the musical prowess of  @RHCP Live  clearly shine. Not too much and not too little, just the perfect mix of a great song.  Also check out the great video, which seems inspired b...

Tonight I had the great pleasure to meet the two founding members of  @ManifestiV  Eve & Paragraph Taylor.  We both were introduced to each other thanks to  @FleischKrieg  and  @Nuda  , as I've found them through them.  We talk about such cosmic incidents which lead us unexpected paths and I'm very happy to have found them.  We talk about their musi...

Hello Guys,   today I recommend an unapologetic, straight forward "in your face" rock song to you. "Rock City" from  @Emigrate - Topic     https://youtu.be/a09WVCByP00   I'm very happy do see two of my "Heroes" Richard from  @Rammstein Official  and Lemmy from  @Motörhead Official  collaborate on this song. Richard explains in this video:   ht...

Today Vincenzo ak, "The A.K." ;) found time for me, and we talk about his music which he broadly puts into the "experimental" Genre, but has tried different ones before, as it is not easy to classify his music, as you can hear for yourself here:   https://open.spotify.com/album/1VWaXhAxRXUVfZHlJbBnE3?si=GRdWxudmT6yY7anHiS_21A  He has actually quite a deeper message as he reveals as we ta...

This Morning The Bedlam Battery found time for me and we talk about finding time for music amidst a busy schedule, especially in this pandemic and working in the medical field in his day job.   We also cover his recording (and mixing and mastering) choices, which are a bit unusual but if you hear him out, also quite understandable and outstanding in its own right.  A new single and a new...

Hey Guys,   today a more obscure German Band which I really like, Ewigheim with "Ende":   https://youtu.be/l-hPkQgWQ7U   I chose this song because I like it of course, but also to illustrate how diverse the German language can be sung ... there is more then  @Rammstein Official  here ... ;)   Ewigheim might even originate from my area in Germany where I life (and was...

Today we talk about:   - Diversification (use all the platforms you are able to handle)  - Spotify payments and why it should not be an issue for you as an artist  - rumors and guessing about the future of Spotify   Music from 2nd Accident:   https://open.spotify.com/artist/3z7SqkiYiwCDC7XYviFVJa?si=t1pCc00XTImEVJL0PpL-3w  Music from King Sinister:   https://open...

Hey Guys,   today a "classic" Pop Song from my youth,    @Shakespears Sister  - Stay:   https://youtu.be/YCYaALgW80c   Once again an almost perfect pop song. I really like the duality of it, with the softer start and the "harsher" (for commercial / mainstream radio that is ...) ending. Very well done and composed. Also a beautiful video, which you surely have seen bef...

Today we talk about:   - taking breaks and time outs from your work, hobbies and passion projects  - do you move into the right direction?  - how to be professional / the show must go on  - Man muss die Feste feiern wie sie fallen / be in the moment and focus at the task at hand / don't get side tracked   Music from 2nd Accident:   https://open.spotify.com/artist/3z7S...

This afternoon I was able to catch up with Sime from Sevensent, even though I had some technical difficulties, we had a real nice chat.  He has faced his demons and is ready now to tell the world his message through his genre fluid music.  Expect a whole Album in 2021!   https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YxdRHIKCH0q20EMmy5uS2?si=6SfdwVFRSgiy4dcgtJpTfQ  https://www.shellshockedra...

Hello Guys,   this might be a more obscure band for people outside of Germany or Europe, here, in Germany they are very well known and are playing all the big scene festivals. They have a very distinctive sound, which is a good thing of course, but, even though this is a recommendation, can be a bit tiring if consumed in too high doses.   But the song I recommend today is a really nice m...

Tonight I had the pleasure to sit down with Hadrian to talk about his 6 month old (one man) Band "Pulsations" in which he recreates the music he grew up with as he was very young (The Smiths, Cure, Sisters of Mercy), BUT he does his very own twist on it, so even though you can clearly hear where he is coming from, it sounds fresh and unique.   https://open.spotify.com/artist/4bpJxfTbnni167Pp2...

Hey Folks,    yes, I guess you could imagine that I would end up at the Sisters of Mercy sooner or later here, in my recommendations. Yes, they are a great rock band and have influenced me and countless others a lot of course. But today, it will be a cover by  @Warrel Dane  of "Lucretia My Reflection".  He makes it just more heavy, dark and brooding, I love it! This is how...

This Morning, Alex and I talk about release strategies, specifically, should you release a whole Album, an EP or just singles.  We also discuss the necessity of diversification and also having videos for your (single) songs. We discuss this video specifically:   https://youtu.be/vYKsEWGk194    Music from 2nd Accident:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/3z7SqkiYiwCDC7XYv...

Tonight I was joined by Per from nearby Gothenburg in Sweden.  We talk about his musical past and his Love for Human League and Depeche Mode, which make him pick up a synthesizer and sampler and start his solo project 1985.   After a  30 year hiatus he is now back with new music inspired by Skinny Puppy and Front 242 music wise and Edgar Allen Poe and the Bible lyric wise.  He...

Hey Folks,   today a more obscure Song from a, I sadly believe not existing band. Weissglut - In Mir:   https://youtu.be/uTRNKvtvFks   Nevertheless, you should definitely check out this gem. This is absolutely up my alley. Atmospheric, cinematic, dark, gloomy and heavy ... all what I like rolled in one song. This is the perfect package!   https://open.spotify.com/track/64QexQQN...

Heute hatten die zwei bis drei Jungs von BlueForge für mich Zeit gefunden. Wir reden über die Entstehung und den Namen von BlueForge.  Erfahren das es noch eine dritte Person im Bunde gibt.  Wir sprechen über die Live Erfahrung und das Live Setup und blicken ein wenig in die Zukunft von BlueForge.   https://open.spotify.com/artist/6W73ZDCPNBJtcNhrkZ6h5M?si=SZ7L3mH0RW-ElQmwaAOEkw&nbs...

Hey Guys,   today, yes, I know this does not really fit my usual oeuvre and don't fear, I still love Darkwave, Gothic Rock and Industrial Metal and all the fringe genres which come with it. BUT if I hear a great song, I will call it that, despite its genre. And so it is here,  @The Dead South  "In Hell I'll Be In Good Company" is just such a great song. It is sparsely instrumented,...

Today Alex and I once again had a quite "mixed bag" talk.  We start out about some best practices when getting in touch with radio dj's and playlist curators, some do's and dont's there.  We talk about "grinding", Playlist curating and the Rammstein APP. The importance to know your audience and your goals.  Also on how to measure success as we discover that some bands are quite succ...

Today, after 3 tries, I finally meet Belle Phoenix, from the "the Subterranean Sea" online.  She takes us on quite a journey through her music which is interwoven with her life and all what is important to her.  She has a lot to say, but to really understand her, you have to check out her music:   https://open.spotify.com/artist/4avusWdYUJwAbXl4njRIVv?si=sD4HMY51Rh6JIRjNdCR98w &nbsp...

Tonight I was able to connect with Taylor, the singer and founder of Sierra Pilot. We talk about the (very unique) way the music of Sierra Pilot is created as well as the name origin of the band.  They have played about 60 shows so far and are desperate itching to go out and play live again.   They will drop a whole album closer to summertime, I'm really looking forward to hear more of t...