KoalaJack
@koalajack.bsky.social
Big fan of 80s and 90s alternative music. Posting from the Blue part of Virginia. substack posts: https://thekoalajack.substack.com/
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KoalaJack
@koalajack.bsky.social
· Oct 9
Rhythm and Melody
With an instrumental, the absence of lyrics lets us better appreciate the contributions of other band members
koalajackcanactuallywrite.substack.com
My latest substack post collects a few of my favorite instrumental tracks from 80s alternative bands not named Depeche Mode.
#alternativerock #instrumental
koalajackcanactuallywrite.substack.com/p/rhythm-and...
#alternativerock #instrumental
koalajackcanactuallywrite.substack.com/p/rhythm-and...
I've already got a New Year's goal: learn the drum part for this incredibly groovy song. What do you think @chrisfrantz.bsky.social ?
#skymusic #nowlistening #powerpop #alternativerock #thebongos #drumming
youtu.be/YSyfiN8siZY
#skymusic #nowlistening #powerpop #alternativerock #thebongos #drumming
youtu.be/YSyfiN8siZY
Barbarella
YouTube video by The Bongos - Topic
youtu.be
December 31, 2025 at 4:42 AM
I've already got a New Year's goal: learn the drum part for this incredibly groovy song. What do you think @chrisfrantz.bsky.social ?
#skymusic #nowlistening #powerpop #alternativerock #thebongos #drumming
youtu.be/YSyfiN8siZY
#skymusic #nowlistening #powerpop #alternativerock #thebongos #drumming
youtu.be/YSyfiN8siZY
I am not a fan of egregiously raunchy lyrics but sometimes the rhythm and melody do something to my brain and I can't help but enjoy the groove.
#skymusic #nowlistening #alternative #weezer
youtu.be/_9BGLtqqkVI
#skymusic #nowlistening #alternative #weezer
youtu.be/_9BGLtqqkVI
Weezer - Hash Pipe (Revised)
YouTube video by WeezerVEVO
youtu.be
December 30, 2025 at 6:03 AM
I am not a fan of egregiously raunchy lyrics but sometimes the rhythm and melody do something to my brain and I can't help but enjoy the groove.
#skymusic #nowlistening #alternative #weezer
youtu.be/_9BGLtqqkVI
#skymusic #nowlistening #alternative #weezer
youtu.be/_9BGLtqqkVI
Enjoying some girl power britpop from Lush!
#skymusic #nowlistening #newwave #britpop #lush
youtu.be/Iedz_x6Hlhw
#skymusic #nowlistening #newwave #britpop #lush
youtu.be/Iedz_x6Hlhw
Lush - Ladykillers (Official Video)
YouTube video by 4AD
youtu.be
December 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Enjoying some girl power britpop from Lush!
#skymusic #nowlistening #newwave #britpop #lush
youtu.be/Iedz_x6Hlhw
#skymusic #nowlistening #newwave #britpop #lush
youtu.be/Iedz_x6Hlhw
So nice to hear your voice, @lorimajewski.bsky.social subbing for @sluggodoug.bsky.social on #1stwave #siriusxm today!
December 29, 2025 at 11:22 PM
So nice to hear your voice, @lorimajewski.bsky.social subbing for @sluggodoug.bsky.social on #1stwave #siriusxm today!
December 27, 2025 at 1:44 AM
"Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho, Earthlings are so Weird!"
#skymusic #nowlistening #guardiansofthegalaxy #old79s
youtu.be/-E1ULv6LcOk
#skymusic #nowlistening #guardiansofthegalaxy #old79s
youtu.be/-E1ULv6LcOk
I Don't Know What Christmas Is (But Christmastime Is Here) (From "The Guardians of the ...
YouTube video by MarvelMusicVEVO
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
"Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho, Earthlings are so Weird!"
#skymusic #nowlistening #guardiansofthegalaxy #old79s
youtu.be/-E1ULv6LcOk
#skymusic #nowlistening #guardiansofthegalaxy #old79s
youtu.be/-E1ULv6LcOk
Ok, hit it Schroeder!
#skymusic #nowlistening #peanuts #vinceguaraldi #instrumental
youtu.be/00gXEn1ehDg
#skymusic #nowlistening #peanuts #vinceguaraldi #instrumental
youtu.be/00gXEn1ehDg
Peanuts Gang : Christmas Song "Linus & Lucy"
YouTube video by mano1971music
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Ok, hit it Schroeder!
#skymusic #nowlistening #peanuts #vinceguaraldi #instrumental
youtu.be/00gXEn1ehDg
#skymusic #nowlistening #peanuts #vinceguaraldi #instrumental
youtu.be/00gXEn1ehDg
In keeping with my seasonal-adjacent theme, here's one that was not really on my radar when it became a pop hit in 1989.
#skymusic #nowlistening #80smusic #martika
youtu.be/LvdLovAaYzM
#skymusic #nowlistening #80smusic #martika
youtu.be/LvdLovAaYzM
Martika - Toy Soldiers
YouTube video by MartikaVEVO
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 3:50 AM
In keeping with my seasonal-adjacent theme, here's one that was not really on my radar when it became a pop hit in 1989.
#skymusic #nowlistening #80smusic #martika
youtu.be/LvdLovAaYzM
#skymusic #nowlistening #80smusic #martika
youtu.be/LvdLovAaYzM
While this Depeche Mode instrumental has a seasonal title, it's definitely not a cover of traditional holiday fare.
#skymusic #nowlistening #alternative #depechemode #instrumental
youtu.be/RfWtBIaBUKQ
#skymusic #nowlistening #alternative #depechemode #instrumental
youtu.be/RfWtBIaBUKQ
Christmas Island (Extended Version)
YouTube video by Depeche Mode - Topic
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 6:15 AM
While this Depeche Mode instrumental has a seasonal title, it's definitely not a cover of traditional holiday fare.
#skymusic #nowlistening #alternative #depechemode #instrumental
youtu.be/RfWtBIaBUKQ
#skymusic #nowlistening #alternative #depechemode #instrumental
youtu.be/RfWtBIaBUKQ
If you're out shopping I hope you find a new toy to gift to someone special.
#skymusic #nowlistening #alternative #lenelovich #thomasdolby
youtu.be/1kBNIJI7cjY
#skymusic #nowlistening #alternative #lenelovich #thomasdolby
youtu.be/1kBNIJI7cjY
Thomas Dolby & Lene Lovich - New Toy (2009 Remastered Collector's Edition: Live Wireless '83)
YouTube video by Pets, Animals, Travel, Docs, & Rare Musical Stuff
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
If you're out shopping I hope you find a new toy to gift to someone special.
#skymusic #nowlistening #alternative #lenelovich #thomasdolby
youtu.be/1kBNIJI7cjY
#skymusic #nowlistening #alternative #lenelovich #thomasdolby
youtu.be/1kBNIJI7cjY
Happy Friday! I squeezed in a walk at the local park just after the rain and before the temperature drops below freezing later in the day.
December 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Happy Friday! I squeezed in a walk at the local park just after the rain and before the temperature drops below freezing later in the day.
"You can't change the world
But you can change the facts
And when you change the facts
You change points of view
If you change points of view
You may change a vote
And when you change a vote
You may change the world"
#skymusic #nowlistening #alternative #depechemode
youtu.be/aYutmGaUAXc
But you can change the facts
And when you change the facts
You change points of view
If you change points of view
You may change a vote
And when you change a vote
You may change the world"
#skymusic #nowlistening #alternative #depechemode
youtu.be/aYutmGaUAXc
New Dress
YouTube video by Depeche Mode - Topic
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
"You can't change the world
But you can change the facts
And when you change the facts
You change points of view
If you change points of view
You may change a vote
And when you change a vote
You may change the world"
#skymusic #nowlistening #alternative #depechemode
youtu.be/aYutmGaUAXc
But you can change the facts
And when you change the facts
You change points of view
If you change points of view
You may change a vote
And when you change a vote
You may change the world"
#skymusic #nowlistening #alternative #depechemode
youtu.be/aYutmGaUAXc
I prefer the cloud view of my most frequent words this year. It certainly shows my narrow focus for this account since I began posting in March of 2025.
December 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I prefer the cloud view of my most frequent words this year. It certainly shows my narrow focus for this account since I began posting in March of 2025.
My most-used words in 2025 were:
1. "favorite" (16×)
2. "song" (15×)
3. "instrumental" (12×)
4. "substack" (11×)
5. "music" (11×)
See which words you used the most here: anisota.net/harvest
1. "favorite" (16×)
2. "song" (15×)
3. "instrumental" (12×)
4. "substack" (11×)
5. "music" (11×)
See which words you used the most here: anisota.net/harvest
Anisota's Annual Bluesky Harvest 2025 - Bluesky Wrapped
Anisota's Annual Bluesky Harvest: your comprehensive Bluesky Wrapped for 2025. Discover patterns, connections, and insights from your year in the ATmosphere.
anisota.net
December 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
My most-used words in 2025 were:
1. "favorite" (16×)
2. "song" (15×)
3. "instrumental" (12×)
4. "substack" (11×)
5. "music" (11×)
See which words you used the most here: anisota.net/harvest
1. "favorite" (16×)
2. "song" (15×)
3. "instrumental" (12×)
4. "substack" (11×)
5. "music" (11×)
See which words you used the most here: anisota.net/harvest
I'm not sure I have much incentive to post on substack anymore since the change that limited the number of posts people can see to your two most recent without them logging in (or creating an account). Booooo!!! 😝 I was never in it to monetize--just wanted an accessible place for longer posts.
December 7, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I'm not sure I have much incentive to post on substack anymore since the change that limited the number of posts people can see to your two most recent without them logging in (or creating an account). Booooo!!! 😝 I was never in it to monetize--just wanted an accessible place for longer posts.
Hey @jakerudh.bsky.social I hope you were listening to 1st Wave just now. @richardblade.bsky.social played your request for The Suburbs and paid such wonderful complements to you and Transmission!
December 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Hey @jakerudh.bsky.social I hope you were listening to 1st Wave just now. @richardblade.bsky.social played your request for The Suburbs and paid such wonderful complements to you and Transmission!
This chill instrumental from The Cure accompanied a short film that played before their performances on the Faith tour.
#skymusic #nowlistening #thecure #alternativerock #instrumental
youtu.be/L6-WRlGNyjs
#skymusic #nowlistening #thecure #alternativerock #instrumental
youtu.be/L6-WRlGNyjs
Carnage Visors: The Soundtrack (Tour Film -Soundtrack)
YouTube video by The Cure - Topic
youtu.be
December 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
This chill instrumental from The Cure accompanied a short film that played before their performances on the Faith tour.
#skymusic #nowlistening #thecure #alternativerock #instrumental
youtu.be/L6-WRlGNyjs
#skymusic #nowlistening #thecure #alternativerock #instrumental
youtu.be/L6-WRlGNyjs
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
Depeche Mode
The Cure
Peter Gabriel
Eurythmics
Oingo Boingo
Depeche Mode
The Cure
Peter Gabriel
Eurythmics
Oingo Boingo
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
Depeche Mode
The Cure
Gary Numan
Sparks
INXS
Depeche Mode
The Cure
Gary Numan
Sparks
INXS
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
David Bowie
Warren Zevon
The Who
Pink Floyd
B-52s
David Bowie
Warren Zevon
The Who
Pink Floyd
B-52s
November 27, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
Depeche Mode
The Cure
Peter Gabriel
Eurythmics
Oingo Boingo
Depeche Mode
The Cure
Peter Gabriel
Eurythmics
Oingo Boingo
Hi @richardblade.bsky.social Please play a different Primitives song like Sick of it All -- Jack in Herndon, VA
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Hi @richardblade.bsky.social Please play a different Primitives song like Sick of it All -- Jack in Herndon, VA
Congrats to whoever got @richardblade.bsky.social to see your song request here. I could have sworn that he never checks Bluesky for requests even though he say he does.
November 24, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Congrats to whoever got @richardblade.bsky.social to see your song request here. I could have sworn that he never checks Bluesky for requests even though he say he does.
Hi @richardblade.bsky.social I'm listening on my SiriusXM app and thanks for playing Let's Active the other day but could you please play Blue Line? Jack in Herndon, VA
November 15, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Hi @richardblade.bsky.social I'm listening on my SiriusXM app and thanks for playing Let's Active the other day but could you please play Blue Line? Jack in Herndon, VA
How about a picture with my two current favorite DJs @richardblade.bsky.social and @jakerudh.bsky.social together since you are both in Cancún right now.
November 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
How about a picture with my two current favorite DJs @richardblade.bsky.social and @jakerudh.bsky.social together since you are both in Cancún right now.
I occasionally post to @richardblade.bsky.social here, but I don't think he checks his mentions. Just wanted to say thanks for the detailed response to the question from X about the reason why BBC banned "God Save the Queen" on your show yesterday.
November 2, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I occasionally post to @richardblade.bsky.social here, but I don't think he checks his mentions. Just wanted to say thanks for the detailed response to the question from X about the reason why BBC banned "God Save the Queen" on your show yesterday.
At my family reunion picnic near Honolulu, my cousin's sons, great musicians, treated all 60 of us to traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music. But what blew me away was an awesome rendition of this song accompanied by ukulele.
#nowlistening #alternativemusic #4NonBlondes
youtu.be/6NXnxTNIWkc
#nowlistening #alternativemusic #4NonBlondes
youtu.be/6NXnxTNIWkc
4 Non Blondes - What's Up (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by 4NonBlondesVEVO
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 2:05 AM
At my family reunion picnic near Honolulu, my cousin's sons, great musicians, treated all 60 of us to traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music. But what blew me away was an awesome rendition of this song accompanied by ukulele.
#nowlistening #alternativemusic #4NonBlondes
youtu.be/6NXnxTNIWkc
#nowlistening #alternativemusic #4NonBlondes
youtu.be/6NXnxTNIWkc
Welcome back from your trip, @richardblade.bsky.social. And yes, you were so correct that @lorimajewski.bsky.social did a masterful job of covering for you all last week on #1stwave #siriusXM!
October 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Welcome back from your trip, @richardblade.bsky.social. And yes, you were so correct that @lorimajewski.bsky.social did a masterful job of covering for you all last week on #1stwave #siriusXM!