Jen Matson (DJ nstop)
@nstop.com
Cycles Per Second on @khuh.bsky.social 104.9 FM in Seattle ~ Wednesdays 6-7pm PT // Live music junkie, traveler, culinary noodler, record collector, cat cuddler, designer. http://www.nstop.com
New LIVE broadcast of Cycles Per Second happening rn on @khuh.bsky.social featuring finds from my trip to Japan the past week and a half, plus some sizzling Aussie debuts, the return of Scottish post-punk legends and so much more. hollowearthradio.org or 104.9 FM in Seattle
January 22, 2026 at 2:10 AM
New LIVE broadcast of Cycles Per Second happening rn on @khuh.bsky.social featuring finds from my trip to Japan the past week and a half, plus some sizzling Aussie debuts, the return of Scottish post-punk legends and so much more. hollowearthradio.org or 104.9 FM in Seattle
Drone-dream from Shoko Numao and Takako Minekawa (hidden behind music stand) last night at Bar Isshee, Tokyo.
January 18, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Drone-dream from Shoko Numao and Takako Minekawa (hidden behind music stand) last night at Bar Isshee, Tokyo.
Later ordered something at an izakaya that translated as “three kinds potato cheese” and ended up with the Japanese version of chili cheese fries. 😂
January 14, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Later ordered something at an izakaya that translated as “three kinds potato cheese” and ended up with the Japanese version of chili cheese fries. 😂
Went to a gig the other night at Namba Bears in Osaka. Saw Usurabi (discovered via French label An’archives), herpiano and 長濱礼香. Dig that K Records badge on the herpiano bassist’s strap. Cool sounds across the bill from indie pop to psych-folk to experimental soundscapes.
January 13, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Went to a gig the other night at Namba Bears in Osaka. Saw Usurabi (discovered via French label An’archives), herpiano and 長濱礼香. Dig that K Records badge on the herpiano bassist’s strap. Cool sounds across the bill from indie pop to psych-folk to experimental soundscapes.
And copies at Disk Union come with a free zine feat interviews w/Debsey Wykes (Dolly Mixture) and Lucy Dawkins (Sarah Records documentary).
January 12, 2026 at 2:36 AM
And copies at Disk Union come with a free zine feat interviews w/Debsey Wykes (Dolly Mixture) and Lucy Dawkins (Sarah Records documentary).
Picked up a copy of Indie Pop Lesson 2 by Twee Grrrls Club at Disk Union in Osaka yesterday. Impeccable taste! They’re hip to the latest indie underground sounds and feature a number of musical pals. @slumberlandrecords.com @precrecs.bsky.social @chimeschool.bsky.social @krecs.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Picked up a copy of Indie Pop Lesson 2 by Twee Grrrls Club at Disk Union in Osaka yesterday. Impeccable taste! They’re hip to the latest indie underground sounds and feature a number of musical pals. @slumberlandrecords.com @precrecs.bsky.social @chimeschool.bsky.social @krecs.bsky.social
Thanks for the PSA, I guess. Kind of unnecessary, tho.
(Spotted in downtown Bellevue last night.)
(Spotted in downtown Bellevue last night.)
January 6, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Thanks for the PSA, I guess. Kind of unnecessary, tho.
(Spotted in downtown Bellevue last night.)
(Spotted in downtown Bellevue last night.)
My New Year's Eve @khuh.bsky.social broadcast of my favorite LPs and EPs of 2025 is now online, an hour of nothing but hits, incl perhaps a couple of surprises? Check it out: www.mixcloud.com/nstop/2025-f...
January 3, 2026 at 10:55 PM
My New Year's Eve @khuh.bsky.social broadcast of my favorite LPs and EPs of 2025 is now online, an hour of nothing but hits, incl perhaps a couple of surprises? Check it out: www.mixcloud.com/nstop/2025-f...
🚨Year-End Favorites Incoming🚨 I'll be counting down my favorite releases of 2025 tonight on @khuh.bsky.social. The final standings are a mystery... even to me! But I'll have it figured out by 6pm Pacific, so tune in then at hollowearthradio.org for 100% top-grade tunes.
December 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
🚨Year-End Favorites Incoming🚨 I'll be counting down my favorite releases of 2025 tonight on @khuh.bsky.social. The final standings are a mystery... even to me! But I'll have it figured out by 6pm Pacific, so tune in then at hollowearthradio.org for 100% top-grade tunes.
If you are wide-eyed in anticipation of the annual Cycles Per Second Holiday Spectacular, never fear! It’s on the way tomorrow. Until then, you can check out my holiday shows from the past eight years (all but 2017’s feat the usual new music from that year): www.mixcloud.com/nstop/playli...
December 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
If you are wide-eyed in anticipation of the annual Cycles Per Second Holiday Spectacular, never fear! It’s on the way tomorrow. Until then, you can check out my holiday shows from the past eight years (all but 2017’s feat the usual new music from that year): www.mixcloud.com/nstop/playli...
One last visit to the Sub Pop airport store 😢
December 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
One last visit to the Sub Pop airport store 😢
Sleepy cat Saturday
December 13, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Sleepy cat Saturday
Next year's Jerkfest lineup just announced, and it's a doozy. Current Aussie faves like Dumbells, rocky, R.M.F.C. and Hedge Burners mixed w/vets like EXEK, Nicole Thibault (Minimum Chips) and The Cannanes. (Also, a one-off reunion by The Blinds!?)
December 12, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Next year's Jerkfest lineup just announced, and it's a doozy. Current Aussie faves like Dumbells, rocky, R.M.F.C. and Hedge Burners mixed w/vets like EXEK, Nicole Thibault (Minimum Chips) and The Cannanes. (Also, a one-off reunion by The Blinds!?)
Shopping at Euclid Records in New Orleans today with my mom
December 6, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Shopping at Euclid Records in New Orleans today with my mom
Oh, I just remembered the most hilarious example of this, when the label owner himself ended up weighing in.
![Excerpt from a Discogs edit changelog:
nstop (me): **Master Release** added to "Various - A Tribute To Galaxie 500"
[some guy]: **Merge Pending** Same release, please merge. There is only one version on green vinyl. Sometimes photos uploaded to Discogs do not reflect the actual color of the vinyl and can lead to confusion.
nstop: Based on the two copies I own, these are two distinct vinyl colors Here is a photo of the two, side-by-side: [link]
ElefantRecords: Hi, this is Jonas from Elefant Records. I am writing from the label that released this Single. I can confirm that there are two different versions of this Single. One edited in clear green and other one in opaque. Please, it should stay separated. Thanks
[some guy]: Ok. Don't merge then.
**Merge Failed** The majority vote was in favor of not merging this release.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gcfpbhjrq3zb26u4ey37zcr5/bafkreidc723shclkzn24kaufidyrh5237nrh23wrcidbgwvnmpquusyvjq@jpeg)
November 26, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Oh, I just remembered the most hilarious example of this, when the label owner himself ended up weighing in.
Another new radio show this week, w/my picks from the latest crop of indie music to pass thru my headphones, incl releases from @lapochettesurprise.bsky.social @meritoriorec.bsky.social @tinyglobalmusic.bsky.social. @khuh.bsky.social broadcast now streaming online: www.mixcloud.com/nstop/cycles...
November 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Another new radio show this week, w/my picks from the latest crop of indie music to pass thru my headphones, incl releases from @lapochettesurprise.bsky.social @meritoriorec.bsky.social @tinyglobalmusic.bsky.social. @khuh.bsky.social broadcast now streaming online: www.mixcloud.com/nstop/cycles...
I dipped into a random issue from May 1987 and found this highly entertaining European tour diary for The Chills. paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/periodicals/...
November 11, 2025 at 5:09 AM
I dipped into a random issue from May 1987 and found this highly entertaining European tour diary for The Chills. paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/periodicals/...
Unexpectedly found ourselves in Portland with nothing to do tonight, so why not see some Australian punk new and old? Wollongong duo chimers and The Saints ‘73-‘78 w/orig members Ed Kuepper and Ivor Hay, plus Mick Harvey and Mark Arm (vox) among others. A fantastic double bill.
November 9, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Unexpectedly found ourselves in Portland with nothing to do tonight, so why not see some Australian punk new and old? Wollongong duo chimers and The Saints ‘73-‘78 w/orig members Ed Kuepper and Ivor Hay, plus Mick Harvey and Mark Arm (vox) among others. A fantastic double bill.
This and last week's show now up on Mixcloud! Two hours of Cycles Per Second, with the freshest underground jangle, drone, fuzz and roar from 🇩🇪🇫🇮🇫🇷🇬🇧🇪🇸🇦🇺🇨🇦🇵🇱🇳🇿🇳🇱🇺🇸
www.mixcloud.com/nstop/cycles...
www.mixcloud.com/nstop/cycles...
www.mixcloud.com/nstop/cycles...
www.mixcloud.com/nstop/cycles...
November 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This and last week's show now up on Mixcloud! Two hours of Cycles Per Second, with the freshest underground jangle, drone, fuzz and roar from 🇩🇪🇫🇮🇫🇷🇬🇧🇪🇸🇦🇺🇨🇦🇵🇱🇳🇿🇳🇱🇺🇸
www.mixcloud.com/nstop/cycles...
www.mixcloud.com/nstop/cycles...
www.mixcloud.com/nstop/cycles...
www.mixcloud.com/nstop/cycles...
Also, someone complimented my style and said I reminded them of Poison Ivy of The Cramps. I’ll take it!
November 2, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Also, someone complimented my style and said I reminded them of Poison Ivy of The Cramps. I’ll take it!
Fascinating session today with former Washington Post editorial cartoonist @anntelnaes.bsky.social in conversation w/ @bretthamil.bsky.social, covering her background in animation thru to her time at the Post and how she came to leave the paper.
November 2, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Fascinating session today with former Washington Post editorial cartoonist @anntelnaes.bsky.social in conversation w/ @bretthamil.bsky.social, covering her background in animation thru to her time at the Post and how she came to leave the paper.
Making the scene at Short Run Comix Festival. Tons of folks as usual, but much easier to move around in the spacious and airy new venue in Georgetown.
November 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Making the scene at Short Run Comix Festival. Tons of folks as usual, but much easier to move around in the spacious and airy new venue in Georgetown.
Also worth mentioning that every part of this show, including the cover art, is assembled by myself. (No AI here... ever!!) Images from old catalogs, magazines, record sleeves are colored, textured and reimagined for each week's show. Here's one example:
October 31, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Also worth mentioning that every part of this show, including the cover art, is assembled by myself. (No AI here... ever!!) Images from old catalogs, magazines, record sleeves are colored, textured and reimagined for each week's show. Here's one example:
Closing out the month with a clutch of October radio shows uploaded in the past week. Tons of great tunes from the indie underground that need more ears on 'em: Hedge Burners, Possible Humans, Lande Hekt, ONYON... (I could go on...) www.mixcloud.com/nstop/
October 31, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Closing out the month with a clutch of October radio shows uploaded in the past week. Tons of great tunes from the indie underground that need more ears on 'em: Hedge Burners, Possible Humans, Lande Hekt, ONYON... (I could go on...) www.mixcloud.com/nstop/