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Aron Smith

@bruthavoodoo.bsky.social

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Host of Brutha Voodoo's Playlist Obscura, Cruise Control & Geek Grotto on SHMUFM.
Poet & Writer - "How I Got Here" & "Short Sharp Shocks" out now.
One half of Underscribes - spoken word/music duo
Based in Aberdeen.

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Aron Smith @bruthavoodoo.bsky.social · Sep 15

My debut poetry book "How I Got Here" is now available - www.lulu.com/shop/aron-sm...
It details some of the more interesting things that have happened over my little life, from mishaps and mistakes to heartaches and loss.
I'm so excited to share all of it with you.
#Poetry #SelfPublishing

How I Got Here

Aron Smith is a writer, radio presenter and poet, living and performing in Aberdeen, Scotland, since he moved to the area over a decade ago. The many stories, from a childhood full of relocation (even...

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Brutha Voodoo's Playlist Obscura Tracklist 25th November 2025

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Brutha Voodoo's Playlist Obscura Tracklist 25th November 2025

Every track played on this week’s show: Intro: “Brutha Voodoo Theme” by The Wiggly Tendrils Outro: "Thank You For Giving Me Your Valuable T...

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November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM

Aron Smith

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Now Playing on SHMUFM:
"backline" by @petriform.com
#ChiptuneOfTheWeek
shmu.org.uk/fm

November 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM

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Now Playing on SHMUFM:
"Death Work Song" by @rickyaross.bsky.social
#BSideBacklog
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November 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM

Aron Smith

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Now Playing on SHMUFM:
"Propane Nightmares" & "Sound of You" by Pendulum
#ThenAndNow
shmu.org.uk/fm

November 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM

Aron Smith

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Now Playing on SHMUFM:
"All About Eve" by Marxman
#InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen
#ThatsNotTheNewsThatsNot
shmu.org.uk/fm

November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Aron Smith

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Now Playing on SHMUFM:
"plagued by vision" by neptunus esquire
"Black Rabbit" by Oliver Richard
#Represent #LocalMusic #Aberdeen
shmu.org.uk/fm

November 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM

Aron Smith

@bruthavoodoo.bsky.social

Now Playing on SHMUFM:
"Opposites Attract" by Art Brut x @bistheband.bsky.social
#StopCollaborateAndListen
#IrregularFeature
shmu.org.uk/fm

November 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM

Aron Smith

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Now Playing on SHMUFM:
"Everyday" by A$AP Rocky
"Zero Dark Thirty" by Aesop Rock
#MusicForTheEasilyConfused
shmu.org.uk/fm

November 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM

Aron Smith

@bruthavoodoo.bsky.social

Join me LIVE tonight, at 8pm (UK time) on ShmuFM for Brutha Voodoo’s Playlist Obscura: 2 hours of the best underground, unheard & unusual music!
99.8FM & DAB in Aberdeen, online at shmu.org.uk/fm or tell your smart speaker “Play Station House Media Unit”
#ExploreTheObscure #Radio #Aberdeen

November 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM

Aron Smith

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So this Sunday I jet down to Somerset on my yearly pilgrimage and this year I’m determined to find some stages to read poetry on.
All going well I will be taking part at these open mics. Would be lovely to see you there.
#Poetry #Performance

November 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM

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If you missed this week's Geek Grotto, where I discuss the winners of the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards, the most expensive comic sold at auction & spotlight Beano’s Danger Man in Obscure Character Corner, the Listen On Demand is available here: www.mixcloud.com/bruthavoodoo...

Geek Grotto Episode 252

On Geek Grotto this week, I talk Golden Joystick Awards, the most expensive comic sold at auction & spotlight Beano’s Danger Man in Obscure Character Corner!

www.mixcloud.com

November 24, 2025 at 8:57 AM

Aron Smith

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On Geek Grotto this week, I talk Golden Joystick Awards, the most expensive comic sold at auction & spotlight Beano’s Danger Man in Obscure Character Corner! Tune in 2pm every Saturday on SHMUFM: DAB & 99.8FM in Aberdeen, online at www.shmu.org.uk or via your smart speaker.  #Radio #Geeky #SciFi

November 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM

Aron Smith

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The Winner of this week’s Birthday Bash: Happy Birthday to Bjork!
Have a lovely & safe weekend and please join me again next time for another Cruise Control Friday on SHMU 99.8FM! #Radio #CruiseControl

November 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM

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Keep your votes coming. Winner will be announced and played just before 7pm on SHMUFM

Aron Smith @bruthavoodoo.bsky.social · 4d

Here are your choices for potential last song of today’s show:
Carly Rae-Jepson – 1985
Björk - 1965
Leroy "Lonnie" Jordan (War) - 1948
Vote for your favourite & I will play the winner just before 7pm
#BirthdayBash #CruiseControl
www.shmu.org.uk/fm

November 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM

Aron Smith

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Make Friday Funky
"Love Has Come Around" by Donald Byrd
"Dog and Cat" by Funk'N'Stein
www.shmu.org.uk/fm
#Radio

November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Aron Smith

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Up Next on SHMU 99.8FM - YOUR Aberdeen #WeekendGigGuide featuring music by Ceramics and Beauty Sleep
#LocalMusic #LocalRadio
www.shmu.org.uk/fm

November 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM

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November 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM

Aron Smith

@bruthavoodoo.bsky.social

Join me LIVE at 5pm on SHMUFM for Cruise Control Friday with YOUR Aberdeen Weekend Gig Guide, the Birthday Bash, news, weather, music and more!
99.8FM & DAB, online at shmu.org.uk/fm or via your smart speaker
#Radio #LocalRadio #WhatsOnAberdeen

November 21, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Aron Smith

@bruthavoodoo.bsky.social

If you missed any of last night's Playlist Obscura, or you just want to hear it again, the Listen On Demand is available on my Mixcloud:
www.mixcloud.com/bruthavoodoo...