Steve Center
@mister-lumpy.bsky.social
Seattle-based record collector, hockey fan, anti-hate crusader.
It so rarely works correctly that I notice when it does work (HBO does surprisingly well at this).
January 5, 2026 at 4:06 AM
It so rarely works correctly that I notice when it does work (HBO does surprisingly well at this).
Yeah I remember buying the Doolittle cassette after hearing Here Comes Your Man on KROQ that summer, so the timeline *just* works. They were pretty cutting edge in Hawkins, though.
January 2, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Yeah I remember buying the Doolittle cassette after hearing Here Comes Your Man on KROQ that summer, so the timeline *just* works. They were pretty cutting edge in Hawkins, though.
Okay, took me a bit but I finally watched Night Country and yeah, it’s the best season. Wow.
January 2, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Okay, took me a bit but I finally watched Night Country and yeah, it’s the best season. Wow.
This is simply not going to have the same impact as the Kate Bush incident, and honestly it’s disappointing.
I know it has a 0.02% chance of happening, but I would love to see that documentary one day.
And obviously I enjoyed the use of Here Comes Your Man as they prepped for graduation in ‘89.
I know it has a 0.02% chance of happening, but I would love to see that documentary one day.
And obviously I enjoyed the use of Here Comes Your Man as they prepped for graduation in ‘89.
January 2, 2026 at 4:42 PM
This is simply not going to have the same impact as the Kate Bush incident, and honestly it’s disappointing.
I know it has a 0.02% chance of happening, but I would love to see that documentary one day.
And obviously I enjoyed the use of Here Comes Your Man as they prepped for graduation in ‘89.
I know it has a 0.02% chance of happening, but I would love to see that documentary one day.
And obviously I enjoyed the use of Here Comes Your Man as they prepped for graduation in ‘89.
You bet! Stumbling on your YouTube account was a bright spot for me in an otherwise rather dark year. Please keep up the great work! I may have some tapes to send your way…
December 31, 2025 at 7:34 PM
You bet! Stumbling on your YouTube account was a bright spot for me in an otherwise rather dark year. Please keep up the great work! I may have some tapes to send your way…
Honorable Mention goes out to @hdmixtapes.bsky.social - if you aren’t following them here (and on YouTube), I am about to improve your quality of life. They are using the internet the right way to preserve these old tapes. The archive is DEEP, and they keep adding to it.
youtube.com/@hdmixtapesc...
youtube.com/@hdmixtapesc...
HD Mixtapes
High Quality, remastered mixtapes ripped directly from the original cassettes.
I'm looking to buy mixtapes to restore/remaster and upload to my channel. Feel free to email me if you have some mixtape...
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December 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Honorable Mention goes out to @hdmixtapes.bsky.social - if you aren’t following them here (and on YouTube), I am about to improve your quality of life. They are using the internet the right way to preserve these old tapes. The archive is DEEP, and they keep adding to it.
youtube.com/@hdmixtapesc...
youtube.com/@hdmixtapesc...
Finally, the “at Fabric” series has some wonderful stuff. This three hour (!) mix by Cinthe from 2024 is a LONG house journey worth taking.
music.apple.com/us/album/cin...
music.apple.com/us/album/cin...
Cinthie at fabric, Dec 13, 2024 (DJ Mix) by Cinthie on Apple Music
Album · 2024 · 41 Songs
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December 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Finally, the “at Fabric” series has some wonderful stuff. This three hour (!) mix by Cinthe from 2024 is a LONG house journey worth taking.
music.apple.com/us/album/cin...
music.apple.com/us/album/cin...
For the history buffs, Apple has this archival series with DJ sets from the dawn of the rave era at the Haçienda. Search “at the Haçienda” to find ‘em. They are crazy! Here Mike Pickering and Graeme Park set the foundation for the next 20+ years of partying in ‘89.
music.apple.com/us/album/mix...
music.apple.com/us/album/mix...
Mixes from the Club: Graeme Park b2b Mike Pickering at The Haçienda, Aug 4, 1989 (DJ Mix) by Mike Pickering & Graeme Park on Apple Music
Album · 1989 · 22 Songs
music.apple.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
For the history buffs, Apple has this archival series with DJ sets from the dawn of the rave era at the Haçienda. Search “at the Haçienda” to find ‘em. They are crazy! Here Mike Pickering and Graeme Park set the foundation for the next 20+ years of partying in ‘89.
music.apple.com/us/album/mix...
music.apple.com/us/album/mix...
The Warehouse Project mixes can also be wonderful. TSHA dropped a slammer of a mix late last year and I’ve enjoyed this one many times in 2025.
music.apple.com/us/album/the...
music.apple.com/us/album/the...
The Warehouse Project: TSHA in Manchester, Sep 28, 2024 (DJ Mix) by TSHA on Apple Music
Album · 2024 · 22 Songs
music.apple.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The Warehouse Project mixes can also be wonderful. TSHA dropped a slammer of a mix late last year and I’ve enjoyed this one many times in 2025.
music.apple.com/us/album/the...
music.apple.com/us/album/the...
Let’s also remember “Beats in Space,” Apple’s show hosted by Tim Sweeney. This show is hit-or-miss for me, but the Soulwax “I 💛 NY” mix from this year was a definite hit. Soulwax always makes me smile and shake my hips. The Haai episode from this year was also nuts.
music.apple.com/us/album/bea...
music.apple.com/us/album/bea...
Beats In Space 185: Soulwax (DJ Mix) by Soulwax on Apple Music
Album · 2025 · 28 Songs
music.apple.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Let’s also remember “Beats in Space,” Apple’s show hosted by Tim Sweeney. This show is hit-or-miss for me, but the Soulwax “I 💛 NY” mix from this year was a definite hit. Soulwax always makes me smile and shake my hips. The Haai episode from this year was also nuts.
music.apple.com/us/album/bea...
music.apple.com/us/album/bea...
Another one to seek out is the “Early Hours” series, also exclusive to Apple. These tend to be very unique. I’ve been closely following Logic 1000 for a few years and this mix is perfect, chill atmospheric house. Check her 2025 DJ Kicks mix, an ambient journey.
music.apple.com/us/album/ear...
music.apple.com/us/album/ear...
Early Hours (DJ Mix) by Logic1000 on Apple Music
Album · 2023 · 16 Songs
music.apple.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Another one to seek out is the “Early Hours” series, also exclusive to Apple. These tend to be very unique. I’ve been closely following Logic 1000 for a few years and this mix is perfect, chill atmospheric house. Check her 2025 DJ Kicks mix, an ambient journey.
music.apple.com/us/album/ear...
music.apple.com/us/album/ear...
Apple has a show called “Chemistry Radio” that includes some great mixes. I love Kelly Lee Owens, so I’ll share that one. KLO goes on a two hour journey, so buckle in. I don’t want to spoil the Aaliyah mix she drops, but it blows my mind every time.
music.apple.com/us/album/che...
music.apple.com/us/album/che...
Chemistry Radio with Kelly Lee Owens, Ep. 4 (DJ Mix) by Kelly Lee Owens on Apple Music
Album · 2025 · 36 Songs
music.apple.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Apple has a show called “Chemistry Radio” that includes some great mixes. I love Kelly Lee Owens, so I’ll share that one. KLO goes on a two hour journey, so buckle in. I don’t want to spoil the Aaliyah mix she drops, but it blows my mind every time.
music.apple.com/us/album/che...
music.apple.com/us/album/che...
Yes, this one scratches a very specific itch in my techno music upbringing, but this 2023 mix from Josh Wink is very great. It is 100% what you would expect from Wink and I am 100% okay with that.
music.apple.com/us/album/mak...
music.apple.com/us/album/mak...
Making Time: Josh Wink, Sep 24, 2023 (DJ Mix) by Josh Wink on Apple Music
Album · 2023 · 31 Songs
music.apple.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Yes, this one scratches a very specific itch in my techno music upbringing, but this 2023 mix from Josh Wink is very great. It is 100% what you would expect from Wink and I am 100% okay with that.
music.apple.com/us/album/mak...
music.apple.com/us/album/mak...
Apple also has some mixes from the annual Movement Festival in Detroit, and there are some gems. Search “at Movement” to find them. I kept returning to this DJ Tennis ‘22 mix this year, a fun genre-spanning ride. Don’t miss the Carl Craig/Jon Dixon mix from ‘23 too.
music.apple.com/us/album/dj-...
music.apple.com/us/album/dj-...
DJ Tennis at Movement Detroit 2022 (DJ Mix) by DJ Tennis on Apple Music
Album · 2022 · 18 Songs
music.apple.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Apple also has some mixes from the annual Movement Festival in Detroit, and there are some gems. Search “at Movement” to find them. I kept returning to this DJ Tennis ‘22 mix this year, a fun genre-spanning ride. Don’t miss the Carl Craig/Jon Dixon mix from ‘23 too.
music.apple.com/us/album/dj-...
music.apple.com/us/album/dj-...
I also adore this year’s NYE mix from Shy FX. He deftly blends old school and new school Drum & Bass in a way that will get you screaming “rewind!” Heck, he drops both “Pulp Fiction” and “Original Nuttah,” so you know he had a blast making this. Lighters Up!
music.apple.com/us/album/nye...
music.apple.com/us/album/nye...
NYE 2026 (DJ Mix) by Shy FX on Apple Music
Album · 2025 · 31 Songs
music.apple.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I also adore this year’s NYE mix from Shy FX. He deftly blends old school and new school Drum & Bass in a way that will get you screaming “rewind!” Heck, he drops both “Pulp Fiction” and “Original Nuttah,” so you know he had a blast making this. Lighters Up!
music.apple.com/us/album/nye...
music.apple.com/us/album/nye...
Apple posts exclusive New Years Eve mixes each year (they remain available, search “NYE ” going back to 2021 to find them all, there are LOTS). This year’s mix from Derrick Carter is incredible—a certified house masterpiece.
music.apple.com/us/album/nye...
music.apple.com/us/album/nye...
NYE 2026 (DJ Mix) by Derrick Carter on Apple Music
Album · 2025 · 15 Songs
music.apple.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Apple posts exclusive New Years Eve mixes each year (they remain available, search “NYE ” going back to 2021 to find them all, there are LOTS). This year’s mix from Derrick Carter is incredible—a certified house masterpiece.
music.apple.com/us/album/nye...
music.apple.com/us/album/nye...
This is a correct answer.
December 29, 2025 at 4:40 AM
This is a correct answer.
Thanks for this. It’s truly lovely.
December 29, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Thanks for this. It’s truly lovely.
I appreciate this context. Thank you for this.
December 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I appreciate this context. Thank you for this.
C’mon, tag @kenwhite.bsky.social if you’re gonna call him out. FIRE is trash but the Hat isn’t someone that deserves scorn. He’s on the right side here, just noting how messed up case law has been around student free speech.
December 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
C’mon, tag @kenwhite.bsky.social if you’re gonna call him out. FIRE is trash but the Hat isn’t someone that deserves scorn. He’s on the right side here, just noting how messed up case law has been around student free speech.
Thanks for sharing this! She’s the best, and I’m not just saying that because of her Seattle ties.
December 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Thanks for sharing this! She’s the best, and I’m not just saying that because of her Seattle ties.