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The Slums of Mediocrity

@slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social

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Allan's one-man band. 29 albums, since 1996. On all the platforms.

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · 13d

My friend DJ COLA has a new compilation hitting the platforms on Friday. Get it on Bandcamp now. 108 minutes of dance music, ranging from big-beat, to chill, to trance-inspired jams. 23 monumental grooves. A must-hear for any EDM fan! djcola.bandcamp.com/album/lost-i... #newmusic #bandcamp #EDM

Lost In Haus, by DJ Cola

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · 15d

Taylor Swift's "Father Figure" has ZERO in common with the George Michael song besides the title. A phrase before George put it in a song. Giving him songwriting credit sets a DANGEROUS precedent. It is a COMPLETELY different (GREAT) song with a COMPLETELY different tune. #TaylorSwift #GeorgeMichael

The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · 21d

"It's just me and Captain Scratchy...." (with Snapper Tones)... Feom his record.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZuD... #triphop #hiphop #leftfieldhiphop #turntablism #spacey #trippy #indierock #hazy #scratching #brooklyn #brooklynmusic #blastoff #chilled #nyc #nychiphop #alternativehiphop

Captain Scratchy's Big Finish (feat. The Slums of Mediocrity)

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · 23d

open.spotify.com/album/6oAaCm... RELEASED TODAY #indierock #alnternativerock #newmusicfriday #newmusic #triphop #shoegaze #dreampop #bigbeat #noiserock #spotify Add this to your playlists if you like what you hear. #newrelease

Somewhere, an Ashamed Mime is Softly Crying

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · 23d

My (admittedly weird) new single is now available on all platforms. (Or it will be whenever it reaches midnight wherever you are.) Enjoy!!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4NR... #newmusic #newmusicfriday #triphop #dreampop #shoegaze

Somewhere, an Ashamed Mime is Softly Crying

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · 25d

My new single drops on Friday. distrokid.com/hyperfollow/... #spotify #spotifypresave #newmusc #triphop #psychedelic #shoegaze #noiserock #dancemusic #leftfield #absurdist #indiemusic #indierock #lofi "Somewhere, an Ashamed Mime is Softly Crying."

Somewhere, an Ashamed Mime is Softly Crying by The Slums of Mediocrity

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · 25d

New DJ Cola collection on October 10. Presave here. distrokid.com/hyperfollow/... I'm on five tracks. #EDM #bigbeat #electronica #newmusic #presave

Lost In Haus by DJ Cola

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · Sep 16

New single on September 26!!! distrokid.com/hyperfollow/...

Somewhere, an Ashamed Mime is Softly Crying by The Slums of Mediocrity

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · Sep 10

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsaI... #experimental #indierock #indie #alternative #rock #singersongwriter #lofi

A Quick Response to a Lingering Problem

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · Aug 16

My friend DJ Cola is spinning live RIGHT NOW! www.mixcloud.com/live/dirtyfi... #saturdaynightdanceparty #dancemusic #EDM #saturdaynight #danceDJ

DJCOLADOTNET on Mixcloud Live

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · Aug 10

If you are unfamilliar with my music, here are NINE HOURS of my best work. open.spotify.com/playlist/19c... New music on the way. #spotify #playlist #indierock #indiemusic #shoegaze #triphop #powerpop #indiemusic #grunge #electro #ambient #singersongwriter #IDM #Experimental #followme #savethis

The Slums of Mediocrity Starter Kit

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · Aug 1

It's Bandcamp Friday! That means today @bandcamp.com doesn't take their cut of the proceeds, so you should definitely buy from your musical friends today! theslumsofmediocrity.bandcamp.com #Bandcamp #bandcampfriday

The Slums of Mediocrity

The Slums Of Mediocrity is a one man band consisting of Allan Raible. Its roots date back to the summer of 1996 when Allan began doing experimental boombox recordings.

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · Jul 26

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tlk... #indierock #musicvideo #alternative #alternativerock #rock #grunge #shoegaze

Hear It In The Walls By The Slums Of Mediocrity

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · Jul 12

www.mixcloud.com/live/dirtyfi... My friend DJ COLA is doing a GREAT DJ set right now. Check it out. #saturdaydanceparty #dirtyfilthydiscotrash #dancemusic #EDM #live #livedjset #watchnow #danceDJ #electronicmusic #djculture #drumnbass #trance

DJCOLADOTNET on Mixcloud Live

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · Jul 12

My friend DJ Cola is DJ-ing live right now. www.mixcloud.com/live/dirtyfi... #dj #dancemusic #live #djmix

DJCOLADOTNET on Mixcloud Live

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · Jul 5

If you can, please save and listen to this playlist. open.spotify.com/playlist/37i... You can also find The Slums of Mediocrity on other platforms of choice. #spotify #indierock #lofimusic #singersongwriter #greatesthits #bandsyoushouldknow #triphop #shoegaze #noiserock #followme #hitsongs #rock

This Is The Slums of Mediocrity

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · Jun 28

When I began making recordings and writing songs in my dorm-room, all those years ago, this is the sound that was in my head. open.spotify.com/track/50J5qt... This remix with Snapper Tones hits the spot! #noiserock #shoegaze #alternative #grunge #triphop #indierock #indiemusic #songofthesummer

Into Oblivion - Rock Propulsion Remix

Snapper Tones, The Slums of Mediocrity · INTO OBLIVION EP · Song · 2024

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · Jun 28

Looking for a cool #Spotify #Playlist full of indie music? Some you have heard and some you haven't? Check this out. open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ch... #indierock #antifolk #lofi #buzzworthy #bedroompop #alternative

What You Might Not Know...

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · Jun 19

Please follow me on Spotify! Thanks. open.spotify.com/artist/6aOwA...

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · May 16

If you don't know my music, check out this algorithmic #Spotify #Playlist. open.spotify.com/playlist/37i... Please save and follow if you like what you hear. #pleasesave #pleasefollow #alternative #indiemusic #indierock #shoegaze #triphop #lofi #electronic #ambient #noiserock #Brooklyn #DIY #hits

This Is The Slums of Mediocrity

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · May 3

Have you ever been to a party (or a concert venue) so packed with people that you can't breathe? This song is about that. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzY1... #triphop #alternativerock #buzzbin #undertheradar #alternativepop #songofthesummer #indierock #Brooklyn #NYC #panicattack #claustrophobia #party

Meet Me Outside (Claustrophobic Party Anthem)

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · Apr 27

I started a Redbubble shop. Album art, merch and other cool designs. www.redbubble.com/people/araib... #Redbubble #bandmerch #designs

Araible Designs Shop | Redbubble

Araible Designs is an independent artist creating amazing designs for great products such as t-shirts, stickers, posters, and phone cases.

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · Apr 13

Looking for a deep musical rabbit hole? Please check out this algorithmic playlist that #Spotify made for my music. open.spotify.com/playlist/37i... I'm currently working on my 30th album! #indierock #shoegaze #triphop #experimental #singersongwriter #lofi #alternative #pleasefollow #lofi Thanks!

This Is The Slums of Mediocrity

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · Apr 7

Resharing my story. There really is an employment crisis in the U.S. entertainment field right now. Feel free to share this. www.raiblesreviews.com/blog-native/... #disabilityrights #jobcrisis #inclusuion #diversity #equity #entertainment #industrynews #entertainmentindustry #layoffs

Opinion & Analysis: The Questions of “Inclusion” and Lay-offs in the Modern Corporate World — Raible's Reviews

Just before Thanksgiving last year, on November 22, a movie was released on Disney+. It was a feel-good, well-made, uplifting film called “Out of My Mind.” It told the story of a young girl with Cer...

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The Slums of Mediocrity @slumsofmediocrity.bsky.social · Apr 2

I started a Redbubble shop! Please visit! Visit Araible Designs's shop, for cool artwork on awesome products! www.redbubble.com/people/Araib... #redbubble #art #merch #design #clothing #mugs #designer #colorful #popart #indieart

Araible Designs Shop | Redbubble

Araible Designs is an independent artist creating amazing designs for great products such as t-shirts, stickers, posters, and phone cases.

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