Brock
@brockmon.bsky.social
a guy from Oregon who does stuff. music, bicycling, stories. help your neighbor.
And today’s #ffxvc25:
14: 7" SUNDAY - ANY TWO 7 INCHES
Sufjan Stevens’ Exploding Whale and Five Iron Frenzy’s The Phantom Mullet/Our Finest Hour split with Philmore.
14: 7" SUNDAY - ANY TWO 7 INCHES
Sufjan Stevens’ Exploding Whale and Five Iron Frenzy’s The Phantom Mullet/Our Finest Hour split with Philmore.
December 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
And today’s #ffxvc25:
14: 7" SUNDAY - ANY TWO 7 INCHES
Sufjan Stevens’ Exploding Whale and Five Iron Frenzy’s The Phantom Mullet/Our Finest Hour split with Philmore.
14: 7" SUNDAY - ANY TWO 7 INCHES
Sufjan Stevens’ Exploding Whale and Five Iron Frenzy’s The Phantom Mullet/Our Finest Hour split with Philmore.
Cure by Aaron Spiro is a concept album made for a friend with a cancer diagnosis and produced by Gabriel Wilson, and was released today in 2006.
December 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Cure by Aaron Spiro is a concept album made for a friend with a cancer diagnosis and produced by Gabriel Wilson, and was released today in 2006.
The Winter of Our Discontent by The Echoing Green was released today in 2004.
December 14, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The Winter of Our Discontent by The Echoing Green was released today in 2004.
Goodbye by Spice Girls was released today in 1998.
December 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Goodbye by Spice Girls was released today in 1998.
And my #ffxvc25 for today:
13: S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT - RECORD YOU'D SPIN AT A PARTY
Depends on what kinda party, but if I’m hosting, this is my soundtrack. Just about perfect tracklist!
13: S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT - RECORD YOU'D SPIN AT A PARTY
Depends on what kinda party, but if I’m hosting, this is my soundtrack. Just about perfect tracklist!
December 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
And my #ffxvc25 for today:
13: S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT - RECORD YOU'D SPIN AT A PARTY
Depends on what kinda party, but if I’m hosting, this is my soundtrack. Just about perfect tracklist!
13: S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT - RECORD YOU'D SPIN AT A PARTY
Depends on what kinda party, but if I’m hosting, this is my soundtrack. Just about perfect tracklist!
“Macarena” by Los Del Rio released 1993 as part of A Mi Me Gusta album. The more famous Bayside Boys remix was released in August but I’ll take another chance to celebrate it too.
December 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
“Macarena” by Los Del Rio released 1993 as part of A Mi Me Gusta album. The more famous Bayside Boys remix was released in August but I’ll take another chance to celebrate it too.
Regarding your inner child and/or remembering where you came from:
Don't be afraid to be weak
Don't be too proud to be strong
Just look into your heart my friend
That will be the return to yourself
The return to innocence
"Return to Innocence" by Enigma was released as a single today in 1993.
Don't be afraid to be weak
Don't be too proud to be strong
Just look into your heart my friend
That will be the return to yourself
The return to innocence
"Return to Innocence" by Enigma was released as a single today in 1993.
December 13, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Regarding your inner child and/or remembering where you came from:
Don't be afraid to be weak
Don't be too proud to be strong
Just look into your heart my friend
That will be the return to yourself
The return to innocence
"Return to Innocence" by Enigma was released as a single today in 1993.
Don't be afraid to be weak
Don't be too proud to be strong
Just look into your heart my friend
That will be the return to yourself
The return to innocence
"Return to Innocence" by Enigma was released as a single today in 1993.
Peter Goes Pop by Peter Nero was released today in 1982. My 7 year old brain imprinted on these instrumentals & still know every note by heart. I recommend you examine the vibrations that built yr body & yr mind. Even if you are someone different today, know what made you & love what you can of it.
December 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Peter Goes Pop by Peter Nero was released today in 1982. My 7 year old brain imprinted on these instrumentals & still know every note by heart. I recommend you examine the vibrations that built yr body & yr mind. Even if you are someone different today, know what made you & love what you can of it.
Straining by Everdown was released today in 1996 (per an ebay listing - other dates have been suggested) - Massachusetts north shore hardcore from one of my favorite labels.
December 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Straining by Everdown was released today in 1996 (per an ebay listing - other dates have been suggested) - Massachusetts north shore hardcore from one of my favorite labels.
Eye To The Telescope by KT Tunstall was released today in 2004!
December 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Eye To The Telescope by KT Tunstall was released today in 2004!
And today’s #ffxvc25:
12: FLAMBOYANCE ASSEMBLE: MULTIPLE VARIANTS OR RELEASES FROM AN ARTIST -
Ephemere by Rose Blossom Punch. Just rereleased on Pacifirecords, with the Sarabellum/5MW cassette from the 90s. The band played well at their Seattle show in September too!
12: FLAMBOYANCE ASSEMBLE: MULTIPLE VARIANTS OR RELEASES FROM AN ARTIST -
Ephemere by Rose Blossom Punch. Just rereleased on Pacifirecords, with the Sarabellum/5MW cassette from the 90s. The band played well at their Seattle show in September too!
December 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM
And today’s #ffxvc25:
12: FLAMBOYANCE ASSEMBLE: MULTIPLE VARIANTS OR RELEASES FROM AN ARTIST -
Ephemere by Rose Blossom Punch. Just rereleased on Pacifirecords, with the Sarabellum/5MW cassette from the 90s. The band played well at their Seattle show in September too!
12: FLAMBOYANCE ASSEMBLE: MULTIPLE VARIANTS OR RELEASES FROM AN ARTIST -
Ephemere by Rose Blossom Punch. Just rereleased on Pacifirecords, with the Sarabellum/5MW cassette from the 90s. The band played well at their Seattle show in September too!
Tango Alpha Tango Live, an album of recordings from the Crystal Ballroom, was released today in 2014.
December 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Tango Alpha Tango Live, an album of recordings from the Crystal Ballroom, was released today in 2014.
And today’s #ffxvc25:
11: ONE ON ONE - SPLIT RELEASE BETWEEN TWO BANDS -
This promo 7” from the Reality Bites soundtrack has Squeeze and The Knack with cuts from the movie.
11: ONE ON ONE - SPLIT RELEASE BETWEEN TWO BANDS -
This promo 7” from the Reality Bites soundtrack has Squeeze and The Knack with cuts from the movie.
December 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
And today’s #ffxvc25:
11: ONE ON ONE - SPLIT RELEASE BETWEEN TWO BANDS -
This promo 7” from the Reality Bites soundtrack has Squeeze and The Knack with cuts from the movie.
11: ONE ON ONE - SPLIT RELEASE BETWEEN TWO BANDS -
This promo 7” from the Reality Bites soundtrack has Squeeze and The Knack with cuts from the movie.
“The Magic Number” by De La Soul was released as a single today in 1989.
December 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
“The Magic Number” by De La Soul was released as a single today in 1989.
And today’s #ffxvc25:
10: 10" OR RECORD WITH ONLY 10 SONGS - The Juliana Theory's Still The Same Kids Pt. 1
A great little EP with a red hot single and several other great songs.
10: 10" OR RECORD WITH ONLY 10 SONGS - The Juliana Theory's Still The Same Kids Pt. 1
A great little EP with a red hot single and several other great songs.
December 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
And today’s #ffxvc25:
10: 10" OR RECORD WITH ONLY 10 SONGS - The Juliana Theory's Still The Same Kids Pt. 1
A great little EP with a red hot single and several other great songs.
10: 10" OR RECORD WITH ONLY 10 SONGS - The Juliana Theory's Still The Same Kids Pt. 1
A great little EP with a red hot single and several other great songs.
Caught In A Land of Time by Freedom of Soul was most likely released today in 1991, though I have the 31st as well. An incredible hip hop album that I should have spun more when I was a kid.
December 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Caught In A Land of Time by Freedom of Soul was most likely released today in 1991, though I have the 31st as well. An incredible hip hop album that I should have spun more when I was a kid.
today’s #ffxvc25:
9: ETCHING OR SCREEN PRINTED B-SIDE - Damien Jurado's Four Songs EP
A very cool essay & illustration etched into the B side of this one, a first person account of how the narrator “flies birds” (paper airplanes I think), a very folk tale inclusion that fits well in Jurado’s lane.
9: ETCHING OR SCREEN PRINTED B-SIDE - Damien Jurado's Four Songs EP
A very cool essay & illustration etched into the B side of this one, a first person account of how the narrator “flies birds” (paper airplanes I think), a very folk tale inclusion that fits well in Jurado’s lane.
December 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
today’s #ffxvc25:
9: ETCHING OR SCREEN PRINTED B-SIDE - Damien Jurado's Four Songs EP
A very cool essay & illustration etched into the B side of this one, a first person account of how the narrator “flies birds” (paper airplanes I think), a very folk tale inclusion that fits well in Jurado’s lane.
9: ETCHING OR SCREEN PRINTED B-SIDE - Damien Jurado's Four Songs EP
A very cool essay & illustration etched into the B side of this one, a first person account of how the narrator “flies birds” (paper airplanes I think), a very folk tale inclusion that fits well in Jurado’s lane.
Mitch All Together by Mitch Hedberg was released today in 2003.
December 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Mitch All Together by Mitch Hedberg was released today in 2003.
Seventy Six’s “Gone Is Winter” was released today in 2006.
December 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Seventy Six’s “Gone Is Winter” was released today in 2006.
And today’s #ffxvc25:
8. ASK THE MAGIC EIGHT BALL: DISCOGS SHAKE OR RANDOM CHOICE
Mike Knott - Strip Cycle
The weird rubber-bandy detuned sound for the modern era! And some screams!
8. ASK THE MAGIC EIGHT BALL: DISCOGS SHAKE OR RANDOM CHOICE
Mike Knott - Strip Cycle
The weird rubber-bandy detuned sound for the modern era! And some screams!
December 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
And today’s #ffxvc25:
8. ASK THE MAGIC EIGHT BALL: DISCOGS SHAKE OR RANDOM CHOICE
Mike Knott - Strip Cycle
The weird rubber-bandy detuned sound for the modern era! And some screams!
8. ASK THE MAGIC EIGHT BALL: DISCOGS SHAKE OR RANDOM CHOICE
Mike Knott - Strip Cycle
The weird rubber-bandy detuned sound for the modern era! And some screams!
Like father, like son. The Rocky Valentines / Starflyer 59 Split was released today in 2023.
December 8, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Like father, like son. The Rocky Valentines / Starflyer 59 Split was released today in 2023.
Rebel Diamonds by The Killers, a career retrospective on two LPs, was released today in 2023 and includes all the hits.
December 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Rebel Diamonds by The Killers, a career retrospective on two LPs, was released today in 2023 and includes all the hits.
Big Mouth by Bash ‘n The Code was released today in 1987.
December 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Big Mouth by Bash ‘n The Code was released today in 1987.
Havalina Rail Co.’s self titled album was mostly likely released today in 1994, although sometimes it’s hard to pin these down. This band delved deep into folky subgenres to great effect.
December 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Havalina Rail Co.’s self titled album was mostly likely released today in 1994, although sometimes it’s hard to pin these down. This band delved deep into folky subgenres to great effect.
And today’s #ffxvc25:
7. LUCKY YOU - A GREAT FIND WHILE DIGGING (OR SHOPPING ONLINE)
A couple of times while driving for work I saw piles of vinyl records out on the curb for free, which is how I got my favorite Beatles album, Revolver!
7. LUCKY YOU - A GREAT FIND WHILE DIGGING (OR SHOPPING ONLINE)
A couple of times while driving for work I saw piles of vinyl records out on the curb for free, which is how I got my favorite Beatles album, Revolver!
December 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
And today’s #ffxvc25:
7. LUCKY YOU - A GREAT FIND WHILE DIGGING (OR SHOPPING ONLINE)
A couple of times while driving for work I saw piles of vinyl records out on the curb for free, which is how I got my favorite Beatles album, Revolver!
7. LUCKY YOU - A GREAT FIND WHILE DIGGING (OR SHOPPING ONLINE)
A couple of times while driving for work I saw piles of vinyl records out on the curb for free, which is how I got my favorite Beatles album, Revolver!