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Basil kin
Play SM64 romhacks and other stuff when I feel like it
Basil kin
Play SM64 romhacks and other stuff when I feel like it
Second song today is Michael Caine by Madness.
Watched a few music programmes over Christmas, one of them was a Madness one. I had only really known Madness from Our House and House of Fun, so it was interesting to see the other music they had done.
Watched a few music programmes over Christmas, one of them was a Madness one. I had only really known Madness from Our House and House of Fun, so it was interesting to see the other music they had done.
January 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Second song today is Michael Caine by Madness.
Watched a few music programmes over Christmas, one of them was a Madness one. I had only really known Madness from Our House and House of Fun, so it was interesting to see the other music they had done.
Watched a few music programmes over Christmas, one of them was a Madness one. I had only really known Madness from Our House and House of Fun, so it was interesting to see the other music they had done.
First song today is Stars Aligned by Stardust Tunes. I'm a fan of Friday Night Funkin' Soft Mod, have been since the initial release. Enjoyed playing through v2 and was blown away with this as the epilogue song.
Unfortunately this song is not on Spotify but I do have v2's OST downloaded on my iPod.
Unfortunately this song is not on Spotify but I do have v2's OST downloaded on my iPod.
January 27, 2026 at 2:30 AM
First song today is Stars Aligned by Stardust Tunes. I'm a fan of Friday Night Funkin' Soft Mod, have been since the initial release. Enjoyed playing through v2 and was blown away with this as the epilogue song.
Unfortunately this song is not on Spotify but I do have v2's OST downloaded on my iPod.
Unfortunately this song is not on Spotify but I do have v2's OST downloaded on my iPod.
Second song today is ASAYAKE by Casiopea.
I grew up as a Nintendo kid so I have a soft spot for Japanese Fusion. Casiopea is my favourite band from this genre, and I would say that ASAYAKE is my favourite song of theirs, but there are a few contenders. I prefer J-Fusion to City Pop.
I grew up as a Nintendo kid so I have a soft spot for Japanese Fusion. Casiopea is my favourite band from this genre, and I would say that ASAYAKE is my favourite song of theirs, but there are a few contenders. I prefer J-Fusion to City Pop.
January 26, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Second song today is ASAYAKE by Casiopea.
I grew up as a Nintendo kid so I have a soft spot for Japanese Fusion. Casiopea is my favourite band from this genre, and I would say that ASAYAKE is my favourite song of theirs, but there are a few contenders. I prefer J-Fusion to City Pop.
I grew up as a Nintendo kid so I have a soft spot for Japanese Fusion. Casiopea is my favourite band from this genre, and I would say that ASAYAKE is my favourite song of theirs, but there are a few contenders. I prefer J-Fusion to City Pop.
First song today is Guys by The 1975.
Was really torn on which The 1975 song to recommend next, since there's a lot I've been listening to lately. I decided on Guys, since I like its softer sound. There are heavy The 1975 that I like as well. Expect some next week.
Was really torn on which The 1975 song to recommend next, since there's a lot I've been listening to lately. I decided on Guys, since I like its softer sound. There are heavy The 1975 that I like as well. Expect some next week.
January 26, 2026 at 2:02 AM
First song today is Guys by The 1975.
Was really torn on which The 1975 song to recommend next, since there's a lot I've been listening to lately. I decided on Guys, since I like its softer sound. There are heavy The 1975 that I like as well. Expect some next week.
Was really torn on which The 1975 song to recommend next, since there's a lot I've been listening to lately. I decided on Guys, since I like its softer sound. There are heavy The 1975 that I like as well. Expect some next week.
Second song today is Everlong (Acoustic) by Foo Fighters.
This is one from the base folder I believe, and I don't think the base version was on there, but I quite like the acoustic version. I think I prefer the acoustic form, although it might be something that changes based on what mood I'm in.
This is one from the base folder I believe, and I don't think the base version was on there, but I quite like the acoustic version. I think I prefer the acoustic form, although it might be something that changes based on what mood I'm in.
January 25, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Second song today is Everlong (Acoustic) by Foo Fighters.
This is one from the base folder I believe, and I don't think the base version was on there, but I quite like the acoustic version. I think I prefer the acoustic form, although it might be something that changes based on what mood I'm in.
This is one from the base folder I believe, and I don't think the base version was on there, but I quite like the acoustic version. I think I prefer the acoustic form, although it might be something that changes based on what mood I'm in.
First song today is Closer by Travis.
Found this through Top Gear of the Pops, where I believe this song premiered. Was intrigued by the sound.
Another song that I would have only found through Top Gear.
Found this through Top Gear of the Pops, where I believe this song premiered. Was intrigued by the sound.
Another song that I would have only found through Top Gear.
January 25, 2026 at 1:03 AM
First song today is Closer by Travis.
Found this through Top Gear of the Pops, where I believe this song premiered. Was intrigued by the sound.
Another song that I would have only found through Top Gear.
Found this through Top Gear of the Pops, where I believe this song premiered. Was intrigued by the sound.
Another song that I would have only found through Top Gear.
Second song today is Mountains by Biffy Clyro. Found the band through Radio 2. Didn't listen to them much but found this song in the radio song folder and added it to the setlist.
I'm a big fan of odd time signatures and I'm surprised I didn't clock that about this song sooner.
I'm a big fan of odd time signatures and I'm surprised I didn't clock that about this song sooner.
January 24, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Second song today is Mountains by Biffy Clyro. Found the band through Radio 2. Didn't listen to them much but found this song in the radio song folder and added it to the setlist.
I'm a big fan of odd time signatures and I'm surprised I didn't clock that about this song sooner.
I'm a big fan of odd time signatures and I'm surprised I didn't clock that about this song sooner.
First song today is Black Holes (Solid Ground) by The Blue Stones.
This was a song that came from a suggestion from someone at college, since you can submit whatever music you want as requests.
Do quite like this one. Was I think the last request in my first lot of requests.
This was a song that came from a suggestion from someone at college, since you can submit whatever music you want as requests.
Do quite like this one. Was I think the last request in my first lot of requests.
January 24, 2026 at 1:09 AM
First song today is Black Holes (Solid Ground) by The Blue Stones.
This was a song that came from a suggestion from someone at college, since you can submit whatever music you want as requests.
Do quite like this one. Was I think the last request in my first lot of requests.
This was a song that came from a suggestion from someone at college, since you can submit whatever music you want as requests.
Do quite like this one. Was I think the last request in my first lot of requests.
Second song today is Dakota by Stereophonics.
This is one that I really like that I wish I listened to more. I think I used to like ending radio sessions with this one.
This is one that I really like that I wish I listened to more. I think I used to like ending radio sessions with this one.
January 23, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Second song today is Dakota by Stereophonics.
This is one that I really like that I wish I listened to more. I think I used to like ending radio sessions with this one.
This is one that I really like that I wish I listened to more. I think I used to like ending radio sessions with this one.
First song today is Romeo is Bleeding by Daryl Hall and John Oates.
I think I found this one through YouTube recommendations / mixes. Likely wouldn't have found it otherwise. The fact that this is off of a 1997 album for a traditionally 80s band makes it more obscure I think.
I think I found this one through YouTube recommendations / mixes. Likely wouldn't have found it otherwise. The fact that this is off of a 1997 album for a traditionally 80s band makes it more obscure I think.
January 23, 2026 at 1:05 AM
First song today is Romeo is Bleeding by Daryl Hall and John Oates.
I think I found this one through YouTube recommendations / mixes. Likely wouldn't have found it otherwise. The fact that this is off of a 1997 album for a traditionally 80s band makes it more obscure I think.
I think I found this one through YouTube recommendations / mixes. Likely wouldn't have found it otherwise. The fact that this is off of a 1997 album for a traditionally 80s band makes it more obscure I think.
Second song today is Secret Garden by Bruce Springsteen.
Definitely my favourite by Springsteen, and I think somewhat underrated. I like how soft it is.
Definitely my favourite by Springsteen, and I think somewhat underrated. I like how soft it is.
January 22, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Second song today is Secret Garden by Bruce Springsteen.
Definitely my favourite by Springsteen, and I think somewhat underrated. I like how soft it is.
Definitely my favourite by Springsteen, and I think somewhat underrated. I like how soft it is.
First song today is Keep The Car Running by Arcade Fire.
I don't remember where I first heard this, was probably just on the radio at some point.
I ended up getting Neon Bible in physical because of this song. Haven't listened to much of it though.
I don't remember where I first heard this, was probably just on the radio at some point.
I ended up getting Neon Bible in physical because of this song. Haven't listened to much of it though.
January 22, 2026 at 1:39 AM
First song today is Keep The Car Running by Arcade Fire.
I don't remember where I first heard this, was probably just on the radio at some point.
I ended up getting Neon Bible in physical because of this song. Haven't listened to much of it though.
I don't remember where I first heard this, was probably just on the radio at some point.
I ended up getting Neon Bible in physical because of this song. Haven't listened to much of it though.
Second song today is Long Way From Home by Asia.
A side effect of finding Asia from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is that I prefer John Payne over John Wetton
For some reason most of Payne's music is region blocked on Spotify in the UK. Don't know why. Region locked content is dumb.
A side effect of finding Asia from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is that I prefer John Payne over John Wetton
For some reason most of Payne's music is region blocked on Spotify in the UK. Don't know why. Region locked content is dumb.
January 21, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Second song today is Long Way From Home by Asia.
A side effect of finding Asia from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is that I prefer John Payne over John Wetton
For some reason most of Payne's music is region blocked on Spotify in the UK. Don't know why. Region locked content is dumb.
A side effect of finding Asia from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is that I prefer John Payne over John Wetton
For some reason most of Payne's music is region blocked on Spotify in the UK. Don't know why. Region locked content is dumb.
First song today is The Working Hour by Tears For Fears.
One of my favourites, maybe my favourite from Big Chair but that is a tough call.
Found this song from a Spotify concert for Big Chair's 30th anniversary.
Could have seen them live for my 17th birthday. Really wish I did.
One of my favourites, maybe my favourite from Big Chair but that is a tough call.
Found this song from a Spotify concert for Big Chair's 30th anniversary.
Could have seen them live for my 17th birthday. Really wish I did.
January 21, 2026 at 2:05 AM
First song today is The Working Hour by Tears For Fears.
One of my favourites, maybe my favourite from Big Chair but that is a tough call.
Found this song from a Spotify concert for Big Chair's 30th anniversary.
Could have seen them live for my 17th birthday. Really wish I did.
One of my favourites, maybe my favourite from Big Chair but that is a tough call.
Found this song from a Spotify concert for Big Chair's 30th anniversary.
Could have seen them live for my 17th birthday. Really wish I did.
Second song for today is Breakthru by Queen.
Probably my favourite song by Queen. Grew up listening to Greatest Hits II so I hold a soft spot for this era of Queen.
The Miracle's cover art is pretty brilliant as well.
Probably my favourite song by Queen. Grew up listening to Greatest Hits II so I hold a soft spot for this era of Queen.
The Miracle's cover art is pretty brilliant as well.
January 20, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Second song for today is Breakthru by Queen.
Probably my favourite song by Queen. Grew up listening to Greatest Hits II so I hold a soft spot for this era of Queen.
The Miracle's cover art is pretty brilliant as well.
Probably my favourite song by Queen. Grew up listening to Greatest Hits II so I hold a soft spot for this era of Queen.
The Miracle's cover art is pretty brilliant as well.
First song for today is my most played song of 2025, Remember to be Patient by Pedro Silva.
Omori had to show up here at some point. I got really into Omori around March of last year. It is the best game I've ever played, and I don't think anything will ever be able to top it. Play it if you can.
Omori had to show up here at some point. I got really into Omori around March of last year. It is the best game I've ever played, and I don't think anything will ever be able to top it. Play it if you can.
January 20, 2026 at 2:15 AM
First song for today is my most played song of 2025, Remember to be Patient by Pedro Silva.
Omori had to show up here at some point. I got really into Omori around March of last year. It is the best game I've ever played, and I don't think anything will ever be able to top it. Play it if you can.
Omori had to show up here at some point. I got really into Omori around March of last year. It is the best game I've ever played, and I don't think anything will ever be able to top it. Play it if you can.
Bit late but second song today is my most played song of 2024: Car Lights by James Marriott.
Been a fan of James before he did music and I wish that I had kept listening after Sleeping on Trains. I would have loved this in 2022.
Think he played somewhat locally, which I would have loved to see.
Been a fan of James before he did music and I wish that I had kept listening after Sleeping on Trains. I would have loved this in 2022.
Think he played somewhat locally, which I would have loved to see.
January 19, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Bit late but second song today is my most played song of 2024: Car Lights by James Marriott.
Been a fan of James before he did music and I wish that I had kept listening after Sleeping on Trains. I would have loved this in 2022.
Think he played somewhat locally, which I would have loved to see.
Been a fan of James before he did music and I wish that I had kept listening after Sleeping on Trains. I would have loved this in 2022.
Think he played somewhat locally, which I would have loved to see.
First song today is my most played song of 2023, Mic Mac by Käärijä.
Found Käärijä through Eurovision, and they're one of the few Eurovision artists whose other music I've explored deeply. Only other one I think is kinda close is Blind Channel. I think I just have a thing for Finland.
Found Käärijä through Eurovision, and they're one of the few Eurovision artists whose other music I've explored deeply. Only other one I think is kinda close is Blind Channel. I think I just have a thing for Finland.
January 19, 2026 at 3:02 AM
First song today is my most played song of 2023, Mic Mac by Käärijä.
Found Käärijä through Eurovision, and they're one of the few Eurovision artists whose other music I've explored deeply. Only other one I think is kinda close is Blind Channel. I think I just have a thing for Finland.
Found Käärijä through Eurovision, and they're one of the few Eurovision artists whose other music I've explored deeply. Only other one I think is kinda close is Blind Channel. I think I just have a thing for Finland.
Second song today is my most played song of 2022, Born Slippy (Nuxx) by Underworld.
I remember being quite surprised that this ended up as my top, since it seems like I only listened to it in March.
Think it was a Stone Ocean thing.
Still like the song. Should listen to it more often.
I remember being quite surprised that this ended up as my top, since it seems like I only listened to it in March.
Think it was a Stone Ocean thing.
Still like the song. Should listen to it more often.
January 18, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Second song today is my most played song of 2022, Born Slippy (Nuxx) by Underworld.
I remember being quite surprised that this ended up as my top, since it seems like I only listened to it in March.
Think it was a Stone Ocean thing.
Still like the song. Should listen to it more often.
I remember being quite surprised that this ended up as my top, since it seems like I only listened to it in March.
Think it was a Stone Ocean thing.
Still like the song. Should listen to it more often.
Starting today with my most played song from 2021, Magika by Two Steps From Hell.
Big fan of Pirates of the Caribbean and Two Steps From Hell's music has a grand orchestral vibe that reminds me a lot of Pirates, such as with Magika.
Just feels like an adventure waiting to happen.
Big fan of Pirates of the Caribbean and Two Steps From Hell's music has a grand orchestral vibe that reminds me a lot of Pirates, such as with Magika.
Just feels like an adventure waiting to happen.
January 18, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Starting today with my most played song from 2021, Magika by Two Steps From Hell.
Big fan of Pirates of the Caribbean and Two Steps From Hell's music has a grand orchestral vibe that reminds me a lot of Pirates, such as with Magika.
Just feels like an adventure waiting to happen.
Big fan of Pirates of the Caribbean and Two Steps From Hell's music has a grand orchestral vibe that reminds me a lot of Pirates, such as with Magika.
Just feels like an adventure waiting to happen.
I've made a Spotify playlist containing my recommendations that I'm updating for each song.
Some songs in the future may not appear on Spotify, and I'll note which ones it applies to.
open.spotify.com/playlist/4ai...
Alongside this, I'll be doing recommendations based on my old Spotify Wrapped.
Some songs in the future may not appear on Spotify, and I'll note which ones it applies to.
open.spotify.com/playlist/4ai...
Alongside this, I'll be doing recommendations based on my old Spotify Wrapped.
Bluesky Recommendations
open.spotify.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:41 AM
I've made a Spotify playlist containing my recommendations that I'm updating for each song.
Some songs in the future may not appear on Spotify, and I'll note which ones it applies to.
open.spotify.com/playlist/4ai...
Alongside this, I'll be doing recommendations based on my old Spotify Wrapped.
Some songs in the future may not appear on Spotify, and I'll note which ones it applies to.
open.spotify.com/playlist/4ai...
Alongside this, I'll be doing recommendations based on my old Spotify Wrapped.
Second song for today is They Say by Common, Kanye West, and John Legend.
Truly GOOD Music at its finest. Be is such a good album. Found it from Digging The Greats. Check the channel out if you haven't. Gave me more insight into music production to the point where I may consider pursuing it.
Truly GOOD Music at its finest. Be is such a good album. Found it from Digging The Greats. Check the channel out if you haven't. Gave me more insight into music production to the point where I may consider pursuing it.
January 17, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Second song for today is They Say by Common, Kanye West, and John Legend.
Truly GOOD Music at its finest. Be is such a good album. Found it from Digging The Greats. Check the channel out if you haven't. Gave me more insight into music production to the point where I may consider pursuing it.
Truly GOOD Music at its finest. Be is such a good album. Found it from Digging The Greats. Check the channel out if you haven't. Gave me more insight into music production to the point where I may consider pursuing it.
First song for today is Who Is It For? by First of October.
Followed First of October from GREG (2021). Most First of October songs fall under 4 categories:
-Funny
-Halloween
-Hard Rock
-The most angelic thing you will ever hear.
My favourite First of October songs fall under category 4.
Followed First of October from GREG (2021). Most First of October songs fall under 4 categories:
-Funny
-Halloween
-Hard Rock
-The most angelic thing you will ever hear.
My favourite First of October songs fall under category 4.
January 17, 2026 at 2:15 AM
First song for today is Who Is It For? by First of October.
Followed First of October from GREG (2021). Most First of October songs fall under 4 categories:
-Funny
-Halloween
-Hard Rock
-The most angelic thing you will ever hear.
My favourite First of October songs fall under category 4.
Followed First of October from GREG (2021). Most First of October songs fall under 4 categories:
-Funny
-Halloween
-Hard Rock
-The most angelic thing you will ever hear.
My favourite First of October songs fall under category 4.
Second song today is All These Things That I've Done by The Killers.
Found this song through Foil Arms and Hog, an Irish comedy trio I've been watching since around 2018. Favourite sketches of theirs are the Driving Instructor series and Inconvenience Store Robbery.
Found this song through Foil Arms and Hog, an Irish comedy trio I've been watching since around 2018. Favourite sketches of theirs are the Driving Instructor series and Inconvenience Store Robbery.
January 16, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Second song today is All These Things That I've Done by The Killers.
Found this song through Foil Arms and Hog, an Irish comedy trio I've been watching since around 2018. Favourite sketches of theirs are the Driving Instructor series and Inconvenience Store Robbery.
Found this song through Foil Arms and Hog, an Irish comedy trio I've been watching since around 2018. Favourite sketches of theirs are the Driving Instructor series and Inconvenience Store Robbery.
First song for today is Rendezvous by Craig David. One of the more slept on songs on Born To Do It, especially being between Fill Me In and 7 Days, but definitely my favourite. I relate to just sitting down and doing nothing but daydreaming about someone.
January 16, 2026 at 2:19 AM
First song for today is Rendezvous by Craig David. One of the more slept on songs on Born To Do It, especially being between Fill Me In and 7 Days, but definitely my favourite. I relate to just sitting down and doing nothing but daydreaming about someone.