Brock
@brockmon.bsky.social
a guy from Oregon who does stuff. music, bicycling, stories. help your neighbor.
#ffxvc25:
20. 20TH - SIGNIFICANT ANNIVERSARY OR REISSUE IN 2025
I stumbled across this last summer in a record store in downtown Bend - didn’t even know it was slated for vinyl! I think their first was their best.
20. 20TH - SIGNIFICANT ANNIVERSARY OR REISSUE IN 2025
I stumbled across this last summer in a record store in downtown Bend - didn’t even know it was slated for vinyl! I think their first was their best.
December 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
#ffxvc25:
20. 20TH - SIGNIFICANT ANNIVERSARY OR REISSUE IN 2025
I stumbled across this last summer in a record store in downtown Bend - didn’t even know it was slated for vinyl! I think their first was their best.
20. 20TH - SIGNIFICANT ANNIVERSARY OR REISSUE IN 2025
I stumbled across this last summer in a record store in downtown Bend - didn’t even know it was slated for vinyl! I think their first was their best.
Goldie’s Last Day by PFR was released today in 1993.
December 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Goldie’s Last Day by PFR was released today in 1993.
#ffxvc25
19. SQUAWK ALONG - RECORD WITH A SONG YOU KNOW BY HEART
Infectiously catchy! Been singing along since I found my first CD copy at Goodwill in 2002.
19. SQUAWK ALONG - RECORD WITH A SONG YOU KNOW BY HEART
Infectiously catchy! Been singing along since I found my first CD copy at Goodwill in 2002.
December 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
#ffxvc25
19. SQUAWK ALONG - RECORD WITH A SONG YOU KNOW BY HEART
Infectiously catchy! Been singing along since I found my first CD copy at Goodwill in 2002.
19. SQUAWK ALONG - RECORD WITH A SONG YOU KNOW BY HEART
Infectiously catchy! Been singing along since I found my first CD copy at Goodwill in 2002.
Today’s #frxvc25:
18. ADULTING - RECORD YOU PUT ON TO GET SHIT DONE
How is Ken Yates so melancholy but so uptempo? Matches my realism for the state of the world AND for scrubbing the dishes. If you haven’t heard his album Cerulean, it’s worth a spin. Canada’s best sad dad rock.
18. ADULTING - RECORD YOU PUT ON TO GET SHIT DONE
How is Ken Yates so melancholy but so uptempo? Matches my realism for the state of the world AND for scrubbing the dishes. If you haven’t heard his album Cerulean, it’s worth a spin. Canada’s best sad dad rock.
December 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Today’s #frxvc25:
18. ADULTING - RECORD YOU PUT ON TO GET SHIT DONE
How is Ken Yates so melancholy but so uptempo? Matches my realism for the state of the world AND for scrubbing the dishes. If you haven’t heard his album Cerulean, it’s worth a spin. Canada’s best sad dad rock.
18. ADULTING - RECORD YOU PUT ON TO GET SHIT DONE
How is Ken Yates so melancholy but so uptempo? Matches my realism for the state of the world AND for scrubbing the dishes. If you haven’t heard his album Cerulean, it’s worth a spin. Canada’s best sad dad rock.
Today’s #ffxvc25:
17. A SHAPED OR WEIRD SIZED RECORD COR DIE CUT SLEEVE)
Blue Monday by New Order had a die cut sleeve to make the 12” single look like a computer floppy diskette. The band ran at a deficit to make this happen but it was incredibly distinctive and iconic!
17. A SHAPED OR WEIRD SIZED RECORD COR DIE CUT SLEEVE)
Blue Monday by New Order had a die cut sleeve to make the 12” single look like a computer floppy diskette. The band ran at a deficit to make this happen but it was incredibly distinctive and iconic!
December 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Today’s #ffxvc25:
17. A SHAPED OR WEIRD SIZED RECORD COR DIE CUT SLEEVE)
Blue Monday by New Order had a die cut sleeve to make the 12” single look like a computer floppy diskette. The band ran at a deficit to make this happen but it was incredibly distinctive and iconic!
17. A SHAPED OR WEIRD SIZED RECORD COR DIE CUT SLEEVE)
Blue Monday by New Order had a die cut sleeve to make the 12” single look like a computer floppy diskette. The band ran at a deficit to make this happen but it was incredibly distinctive and iconic!
Today’s #ffxvc25:
16. SWEET 16 - FREE PARKING, POST ANYTHING
Black Cloud by Tango Alpha Tango, on clear lathe cut 2xLP as authorized by the band. This album sizzles and sears with incredible guitar work.
16. SWEET 16 - FREE PARKING, POST ANYTHING
Black Cloud by Tango Alpha Tango, on clear lathe cut 2xLP as authorized by the band. This album sizzles and sears with incredible guitar work.
December 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Today’s #ffxvc25:
16. SWEET 16 - FREE PARKING, POST ANYTHING
Black Cloud by Tango Alpha Tango, on clear lathe cut 2xLP as authorized by the band. This album sizzles and sears with incredible guitar work.
16. SWEET 16 - FREE PARKING, POST ANYTHING
Black Cloud by Tango Alpha Tango, on clear lathe cut 2xLP as authorized by the band. This album sizzles and sears with incredible guitar work.
A World Outside by King's Arms was released today in 2008.
December 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A World Outside by King's Arms was released today in 2008.
It is Mark Heard's Birthday and since I don’t have release dates for these albums, I’m celebrating them today. (Dry Bones Dance (1990), Satellite Sky (1992), High Noon (1993))
December 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
It is Mark Heard's Birthday and since I don’t have release dates for these albums, I’m celebrating them today. (Dry Bones Dance (1990), Satellite Sky (1992), High Noon (1993))
And for #ffxvc25:
15. VARIANT THAT LOOKS GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT.
The Last Blockbuster soundtrack looks like it would be some kind of sour gummy candy.
15. VARIANT THAT LOOKS GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT.
The Last Blockbuster soundtrack looks like it would be some kind of sour gummy candy.
December 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
And for #ffxvc25:
15. VARIANT THAT LOOKS GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT.
The Last Blockbuster soundtrack looks like it would be some kind of sour gummy candy.
15. VARIANT THAT LOOKS GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT.
The Last Blockbuster soundtrack looks like it would be some kind of sour gummy candy.
"Stayin' Alive" by The Bee Gees was released today in 1977!
December 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
"Stayin' Alive" by The Bee Gees was released today in 1977!
And today’s #ffxvc25:
14: 7" SUNDAY - ANY TWO 7 INCHES
Sufjan Stevens’ Exploding Whale and Five Iron Frenzy’s The Phantom Mullet/Our Finest Hour split with Philmore.
14: 7" SUNDAY - ANY TWO 7 INCHES
Sufjan Stevens’ Exploding Whale and Five Iron Frenzy’s The Phantom Mullet/Our Finest Hour split with Philmore.
December 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
And today’s #ffxvc25:
14: 7" SUNDAY - ANY TWO 7 INCHES
Sufjan Stevens’ Exploding Whale and Five Iron Frenzy’s The Phantom Mullet/Our Finest Hour split with Philmore.
14: 7" SUNDAY - ANY TWO 7 INCHES
Sufjan Stevens’ Exploding Whale and Five Iron Frenzy’s The Phantom Mullet/Our Finest Hour split with Philmore.
Cure by Aaron Spiro is a concept album made for a friend with a cancer diagnosis and produced by Gabriel Wilson, and was released today in 2006.
December 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Cure by Aaron Spiro is a concept album made for a friend with a cancer diagnosis and produced by Gabriel Wilson, and was released today in 2006.
The Winter of Our Discontent by The Echoing Green was released today in 2004.
December 14, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The Winter of Our Discontent by The Echoing Green was released today in 2004.
Goodbye by Spice Girls was released today in 1998.
December 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Goodbye by Spice Girls was released today in 1998.
And my #ffxvc25 for today:
13: S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT - RECORD YOU'D SPIN AT A PARTY
Depends on what kinda party, but if I’m hosting, this is my soundtrack. Just about perfect tracklist!
13: S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT - RECORD YOU'D SPIN AT A PARTY
Depends on what kinda party, but if I’m hosting, this is my soundtrack. Just about perfect tracklist!
December 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
And my #ffxvc25 for today:
13: S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT - RECORD YOU'D SPIN AT A PARTY
Depends on what kinda party, but if I’m hosting, this is my soundtrack. Just about perfect tracklist!
13: S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT - RECORD YOU'D SPIN AT A PARTY
Depends on what kinda party, but if I’m hosting, this is my soundtrack. Just about perfect tracklist!
“Macarena” by Los Del Rio released 1993 as part of A Mi Me Gusta album. The more famous Bayside Boys remix was released in August but I’ll take another chance to celebrate it too.
December 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
“Macarena” by Los Del Rio released 1993 as part of A Mi Me Gusta album. The more famous Bayside Boys remix was released in August but I’ll take another chance to celebrate it too.
Regarding your inner child and/or remembering where you came from:
Don't be afraid to be weak
Don't be too proud to be strong
Just look into your heart my friend
That will be the return to yourself
The return to innocence
"Return to Innocence" by Enigma was released as a single today in 1993.
Don't be afraid to be weak
Don't be too proud to be strong
Just look into your heart my friend
That will be the return to yourself
The return to innocence
"Return to Innocence" by Enigma was released as a single today in 1993.
December 13, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Regarding your inner child and/or remembering where you came from:
Don't be afraid to be weak
Don't be too proud to be strong
Just look into your heart my friend
That will be the return to yourself
The return to innocence
"Return to Innocence" by Enigma was released as a single today in 1993.
Don't be afraid to be weak
Don't be too proud to be strong
Just look into your heart my friend
That will be the return to yourself
The return to innocence
"Return to Innocence" by Enigma was released as a single today in 1993.
Peter Goes Pop by Peter Nero was released today in 1982. My 7 year old brain imprinted on these instrumentals & still know every note by heart. I recommend you examine the vibrations that built yr body & yr mind. Even if you are someone different today, know what made you & love what you can of it.
December 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Peter Goes Pop by Peter Nero was released today in 1982. My 7 year old brain imprinted on these instrumentals & still know every note by heart. I recommend you examine the vibrations that built yr body & yr mind. Even if you are someone different today, know what made you & love what you can of it.
Straining by Everdown was released today in 1996 (per an ebay listing - other dates have been suggested) - Massachusetts north shore hardcore from one of my favorite labels.
December 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Straining by Everdown was released today in 1996 (per an ebay listing - other dates have been suggested) - Massachusetts north shore hardcore from one of my favorite labels.
Eye To The Telescope by KT Tunstall was released today in 2004!
December 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Eye To The Telescope by KT Tunstall was released today in 2004!
And today’s #ffxvc25:
12: FLAMBOYANCE ASSEMBLE: MULTIPLE VARIANTS OR RELEASES FROM AN ARTIST -
Ephemere by Rose Blossom Punch. Just rereleased on Pacifirecords, with the Sarabellum/5MW cassette from the 90s. The band played well at their Seattle show in September too!
12: FLAMBOYANCE ASSEMBLE: MULTIPLE VARIANTS OR RELEASES FROM AN ARTIST -
Ephemere by Rose Blossom Punch. Just rereleased on Pacifirecords, with the Sarabellum/5MW cassette from the 90s. The band played well at their Seattle show in September too!
December 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM
And today’s #ffxvc25:
12: FLAMBOYANCE ASSEMBLE: MULTIPLE VARIANTS OR RELEASES FROM AN ARTIST -
Ephemere by Rose Blossom Punch. Just rereleased on Pacifirecords, with the Sarabellum/5MW cassette from the 90s. The band played well at their Seattle show in September too!
12: FLAMBOYANCE ASSEMBLE: MULTIPLE VARIANTS OR RELEASES FROM AN ARTIST -
Ephemere by Rose Blossom Punch. Just rereleased on Pacifirecords, with the Sarabellum/5MW cassette from the 90s. The band played well at their Seattle show in September too!
Reposted by Brock
Christmas season is here! We talked to @ronniemartin.bsky.social on APHC this week!
open.spotify.com/episode/20cS...
#ronniemartin #joyelectric #podcastdrop
open.spotify.com/episode/20cS...
#ronniemartin #joyelectric #podcastdrop
96 - The Closest Thing To Magic & Mystery (With Ronnie Martin)
open.spotify.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Christmas season is here! We talked to @ronniemartin.bsky.social on APHC this week!
open.spotify.com/episode/20cS...
#ronniemartin #joyelectric #podcastdrop
open.spotify.com/episode/20cS...
#ronniemartin #joyelectric #podcastdrop
Tango Alpha Tango Live, an album of recordings from the Crystal Ballroom, was released today in 2014.
December 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Tango Alpha Tango Live, an album of recordings from the Crystal Ballroom, was released today in 2014.
And today’s #ffxvc25:
11: ONE ON ONE - SPLIT RELEASE BETWEEN TWO BANDS -
This promo 7” from the Reality Bites soundtrack has Squeeze and The Knack with cuts from the movie.
11: ONE ON ONE - SPLIT RELEASE BETWEEN TWO BANDS -
This promo 7” from the Reality Bites soundtrack has Squeeze and The Knack with cuts from the movie.
December 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
And today’s #ffxvc25:
11: ONE ON ONE - SPLIT RELEASE BETWEEN TWO BANDS -
This promo 7” from the Reality Bites soundtrack has Squeeze and The Knack with cuts from the movie.
11: ONE ON ONE - SPLIT RELEASE BETWEEN TWO BANDS -
This promo 7” from the Reality Bites soundtrack has Squeeze and The Knack with cuts from the movie.
“The Magic Number” by De La Soul was released as a single today in 1989.
December 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
“The Magic Number” by De La Soul was released as a single today in 1989.