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
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Jen Matson (DJ nstop)
@nstop.com
· Nov 11
(Re)-introducing myself to the new peeps: I’m a community radio DJ and designer who mostly posts about music and cats. Also into zines (both reading and making) and #indieweb tech stuff.
Inadvertent tab bankruptcy blues...
January 28, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Inadvertent tab bankruptcy blues...
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Exciting news in a world full of very not exciting news: The Vera Project is opening a new all-ages venue in Georgetown in early 2027! @davesegal.bsky.social has the story for @thestranger.com here:
The Vera Project Announces New All-Ages Venue
The new 300-capacity venue is set to open in Georgetown in early 2027.
www.thestranger.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Exciting news in a world full of very not exciting news: The Vera Project is opening a new all-ages venue in Georgetown in early 2027! @davesegal.bsky.social has the story for @thestranger.com here:
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BILLY BRAGG - CITY OF HEROES
YouTube video by Billy Bragg
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January 26, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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.
Four plates of conveyor belt sushi (two pieces of fish nigiri per plate) + green tea for less than $6 and I never wanna go out to eat in any city but Tokyo again.
January 14, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Four plates of conveyor belt sushi (two pieces of fish nigiri per plate) + green tea for less than $6 and I never wanna go out to eat in any city but Tokyo again.
Thought I’d bought plenty of records already, then I walked into Disk Union. If anyone is looking for an original copy of Dolly Mixture - Demonstration Tapes, they’ve got it: for ¥38,850 ($244)
January 14, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Thought I’d bought plenty of records already, then I walked into Disk Union. If anyone is looking for an original copy of Dolly Mixture - Demonstration Tapes, they’ve got it: for ¥38,850 ($244)
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.
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.)
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hidden gem of denver: the zine library located in the RiNo branch of the denver public library. they were super nice to open it up for us on a off day, and spent hours reading all kinds of random thoughts, niche interests, and indie culture. will definitely be back!
January 3, 2026 at 11:58 PM
hidden gem of denver: the zine library located in the RiNo branch of the denver public library. they were super nice to open it up for us on a off day, and spent hours reading all kinds of random thoughts, niche interests, and indie culture. will definitely be back!
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...
While I ended up catching the B-52's the following June, on New Year's Eve 1989 I was seeing experimental combo Birdsongs of the Mesozoic at a free First Night concert in Boston. First time seeing any members of Mission of Burma (Martin Swope, in this case) perform live.
If you need something later to send this year packing, and in light of the various MTV music-only channels worldwide shutting down, why not when the B-52s put paid to the 1980s as a whole? (This was recorded November 1989 for later broadcast, but hey, you do what you can.)
B 52s - (Live MTV New Years 1990 Full Show)
YouTube video by VHS Music Rarities
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January 1, 2026 at 3:26 AM
While I ended up catching the B-52's the following June, on New Year's Eve 1989 I was seeing experimental combo Birdsongs of the Mesozoic at a free First Night concert in Boston. First time seeing any members of Mission of Burma (Martin Swope, in this case) perform live.
🚨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.
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It's your yearly reminder that 5 years ago (jeez) I made what I think is a pretty fun hour-long mix of vintage department-store Christmas music for your festive times. Please enjoy! www.mixcloud.com/DeejayBearcl...
Ursine Waves Episode 045: Kresge Christmas Klassix
www.mixcloud.com
December 24, 2025 at 10:08 PM
It's your yearly reminder that 5 years ago (jeez) I made what I think is a pretty fun hour-long mix of vintage department-store Christmas music for your festive times. Please enjoy! www.mixcloud.com/DeejayBearcl...
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!?)
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deepest condolences to family, friends and bandmates of the stupendous Brent McLachlan (bailterspace, The Gordons)
pic - 9/1/22, Mercury Lounge
pic - 9/1/22, Mercury Lounge
December 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
deepest condolences to family, friends and bandmates of the stupendous Brent McLachlan (bailterspace, The Gordons)
pic - 9/1/22, Mercury Lounge
pic - 9/1/22, Mercury Lounge
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
Hellloooo Providence…
December 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Hellloooo Providence…
This is now the third time a Discogs database entry of mine has gotten belatedly merged with an existing one, all bc the guys submitting these things have issues correctly ID-ing colors of labels/vinyl. It's a thing! www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brai...
When It Comes to Color, Men & Women Aren't Seeing Eye to Eye
How does the brain's wiring affect men and women's perception of color?
www.psychologytoday.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
This is now the third time a Discogs database entry of mine has gotten belatedly merged with an existing one, all bc the guys submitting these things have issues correctly ID-ing colors of labels/vinyl. It's a thing! www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brai...
Fascinating history of the Indie Top 20 series. Essential (if incomplete) samplers of the 80s UK indie charts in the pre-Internet era, esp for those of us here in the US that couldn’t afford to buy a bunch of imports.
They do, yes - they were just rebadged. I actually did a whole blog about these years ago and Chet Selwood, who set up the series with his sister Bee, got in touch and gave me a bunch of information:
indietop20.blogspot.com/2021/01/indi...
indietop20.blogspot.com/2021/01/indi...
Indie Top 20 Life, Remembered
Indie Top 20, eighties, nineties, alternative
indietop20.blogspot.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Fascinating history of the Indie Top 20 series. Essential (if incomplete) samplers of the 80s UK indie charts in the pre-Internet era, esp for those of us here in the US that couldn’t afford to buy a bunch of imports.
Just realized this great lost pop single came out 10 years ago last week. If Will Ivy is done making noise with Flat Worms, perhaps he can revert to the jangle? willivy44.bandcamp.com/track/if-i-w...
If I Was A Painter, by [email protected]
from the album Scrap Plastic b/w If I Was A Painter
willivy44.bandcamp.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Just realized this great lost pop single came out 10 years ago last week. If Will Ivy is done making noise with Flat Worms, perhaps he can revert to the jangle? willivy44.bandcamp.com/track/if-i-w...