The Spartacus Roosevelt Hour

I thought there was no earthly way this show would be together in time. But the labels and bands were awesome and made things happen quickly. So here is the show and listen to the post show for a…

My calendar app makes mere mortals run for cover, but here is another show, more or less on time. Thanks to a couple of the great artists and labels that submitted work appearing in the show.…

So I am going back to grad school next month, but I will endeavor to keep the show going. Lots of great feedback on Facebook and you can also find me in my real identity on Google+. On with the show!…

The world's oldest living grad student checking in with a sixth anniversary show. June 2005 marked the month where I began to do this. In that age, I was fast and free not getting approval but the…

Sometimes I think I play it a little safe. But then a show like this comes out and I figure I am doing something right. "Crime of the Century" by Jason Forrest from The Everything. Courtesy of the…

Wow I like this show. I think they are really clicking for the last few shows and I hope you are enjoying them as much as I am. "The Garden" by Zomes from Earth Grid. Courtesy of Thrill Jockey.…

Spring is here and we have a very danceable program this time. Dance music for people who don't dance as it were. "Jah" by Hype Williams from One Nation. Courtesy of Hippos in Tanks. "Electric Eel"…

A pretty traditional show as far as those things go. Low end nightmares, abberant variations on the rock and roll theme. A lovely show that for once is unchanged from its draft version. "Nothing Here…

Another year. Seventh calendar year of shows and I have had some amazing feedback over the past couple of months. Hopefully I can continue churning out shows you enjoy. "Storm Column" by Gatekeeper…

So apparently label guys are a lot more comfortable taking the last week of the month off. Clearances were so slow coming in that I was left with a third of a show. So here is the 2010 retrospective…

Last Thursday I woke up to find that one of my musical idols had passed away. Peter "Sleazy" Christopherson of Coil, Throbbing Gristle and the Threshold Houseboys Choir died in his bed. My musical…

October is my favorite month and I always love Halloween. Some great Witch House kicks off this show, to put you in the mood. "Psychic Teens" by †‡† from their self titled CD-R. Courtesy of the…

I've really been enjoying the two CDs I got as part of the swap. We'll do it again come spring. Great show this month, thanks to all the labels and bands, this show is stuffed with great tracks. The…

Great set of faux prog and kraut this time boys and girls. Don't forget to like my Facebook page! "Kaduna (Part 1)" by Holy Strays from Hyperion. Courtesy of Not Not Fun. "Kiviksan Rauhassa" by…

So if you want to get in on the Spartacus Roosevelt Listener CD swap, you have until August 7 to go fill out the form. Swap music with other listeners!! "Carmel Valley Girls" by Junk Culture from…

The Spartacus Roosevelt Listener CD swap starts this month. Go to this page, read the terms, give me your contact info and you will get two mix CDs made by other listeners. "Naked Singularity" by…

Five years ago I took my love of making mix CDs to a new medium. I had webspace I barely used, except for my boring and seldom updated blog that talked about how tired I was most of the time. I had…

Day late, dollar short. Clearances drug their feet. But the show came together great. "Canoe Paddles" by Blind Man's Colour from Wooden Blankets. Courtesy of the artist. (00:25) "Untitled Three (JB's…

This episode is like some AM pop station you can only barely hear in a dream. A little bit different but I hope you enjoy it. "Family Vacation" by Pill Wonder from Jungle Surf. Courtesy of Underwater…

Busy, short month. Second jobs. I am just glad I was able to get such a killer show together. "Return Of The Rats" by Fricara Pacchu from Midnight Pyre. Courtesy of Lal Lal Lal. "403" by Weird Ribs…

It's the future kids. I am ready for the post-scarcity economy sort of future of The Diamond Age, but fear the theocratic nightmare of The Handmaid's Tale will be closer to what we get. "Banyan…

Happy arbitrary spot in our Solar orbit! 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010.... entering six calendar years of the Spartacus Roosevelt Hour. The winner of the Turzi CD is Regina from the Bay Area of…

Thanks to the good people at RecordMakers, I have a copy of the brand new Turzi CD B to give away to a lucky listener. To enter just text the word TURZI to (334)-595-9673 and you are entered.…

A big thanks to Greg, the winner of the Bladestoner cassette giveaway. He works for Shoyeido, makers of high quality Japanese incense, and sent me a great package of incense samples. My listeners…

Right up to the wire again. Some really great tracks in this show, plus one from me for those who asked. It is a little bit different show overall, I hope you enjoy it. "Massive In Flux" by Xihilisk…