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Music, radio (yes, WXPN KEXP), tennis, and following politics.
Whew #xpncountdown is over so I can go back to avoiding Bsky. Thanks @wxpnfm.bsky.social, cant express what a welcome distraction it was when some pretty tough things were happening in my life. Happy New Year!
December 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
My #xpncountdown report card was pretty solid. I think thats at least a B+ maybe A-
December 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The #xpncountdown is back for the final day, and the hits are coming fast and furious. Started the day with two of my #11’s: #120 with Johnny Cash’s cover of Personal Jesus and Luke Combs’ Fast Car at # 115.
December 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I’ll start day 7 of the #xpncountdown off exactly where day 6 ended since I missed the final song last night, one of my #11 votes, Calexico’s version of Alone Again Or at 256. Love them and their version. Now bring on the top 250!!!
December 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I’m here in spirit for the #xpncountdown day 6 but won’t be able to post much. This MUST be the place.
December 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Good morning #xpncountdown friends. Sorry I am late today, I am calling in “The Beths” because I could not sleep after the show last night. But staying on topic, they played this cover! youtu.be/Moz6XOAKK5U?...
The Beths - “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” (official music video)
YouTube video by The Beths
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December 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Pavement gets a double shot with their cover of the Echo and the Bunnymen classic the Killing Moon while cleverly working in part of the Bunnymen song Yo Yo Man. Double plus good! #xpncountdown.
December 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Missed a bit of the #xpncountdown this morning, but catching up at a delicious time. Never heard this Galaxie 500 cover of Joy Division #624, forgot to even consider voting for Ciccone Youth's cover songs, and I am hopeful #626 won't be the last time we hear from Madeleine Peyroux.
December 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
My god this Black Pumas cover of Fast Car hits deep. #xpncountdown
December 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Oooh Morrissey covering the Pretenders??? That Johnny Marr was a member of for awhile??? Is this part of those estranged band mates ongoing spat? Somebody spill the tea! That being said, I still want Morrissey to shut up. #xpncountdown
December 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Ok yeah, I'm rockin to this Disturbed cover of Genisis' Land of Confusion. #xpncountdown

(Back from the dentist, so have some catching up to do on earlier songs)
December 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Holy shhh David Bowie covering the Pixies is brilliant #xpncountdown
December 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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For every one of my songs that makes the #xpncountdown im going to donate $5 to the station. $10 for any that make the top 100.
December 5, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Wow, the women are GIVING on the #XPNcountdown… great covers from Neko Case, Kate Bush, Brandi Carslile
December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Oh, this Angelique Kidjo cover of Talking Heads' Born Under Punches grabs you immediately! It was barely 10 seconds into it before I decided I loved it. Thanks #xpncountdown voters for bringing this matter to my attention.
December 4, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Wow, what a nice discovery to hear Chvrches doing Arctic Monkeys' Do I Wanna Know on the #xpncountdown. Definitely going to look that one up.
December 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
OK, #xpncountdown fans... does anyone streaming with Google Home have repeated connection drops (and sometimes automatically restarts seconds or minutes later)? I have this same problem with other streaming radio stations, so I don't think its @wxpnfm.bsky.social. Maybe Google? Comcast issue?
December 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The more you know!! #xpncountdown
December 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The first song in the #xpncountdown that I had to turn down: The Residents covering Rolling Stones classic Satisfaction. Very creepy stalkery.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Is from Prince’s 2008 Coachella set???? #xpncountdown. Yes, that is me having a meltdown in the audience. My one and only Coachella. How could you top Prince covering Radiohead under a full moon on a beautiful Saturday night, just after Portishead and Kraftwerk? You can’t. Thank you voters.
December 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Yes this Yo La Tengo cover of Friday I’m In Love should have been on my consider list for the #xpncountdown
December 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Predicted Top 5 #XPNcountdown comments:

5 Darn! Should’ve had this on my list!
4 Never heard this, but it’s awesome!
3 Damn… what the heck is this?! I recognize the melody, but just can’t place it
2 THIS is a cover?! I thought this was the original!
1 XPN is amazing - I need to up my monthly $gift!
December 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
#xpncountdown here they are again, my votes for best cover song.
December 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
It has begun
HAPPY #XPNCountdown DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE

And if you don’t celebrate you absolutely should celebrate.

Go listen to @wxpnfm.bsky.social starting today at 8am EDT with the great @kristenkurtis.bsky.social and join in on a communal adventure for your ears and soul.
December 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Yes, I live for the year-end countdowns on @wxpnfm.bsky.social. What a blast to meet Mike V crew, and share my votes. Can't wait for the full 885 countdown next week!
Happening NOW on the XPN Lunch Hour with Mike Vasilikos, XPN Member Chris Beiter (@cbeiter.bsky.social) shares his top 10 list for the 885 Greatest Cover Songs countdown! Kicking it off with his #10, Beyoncé's cover of "Black Bird." Tune in at XPN.org to hear the rest!
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM