portisheadcanon
@thediscocat.bsky.social
armchair C O S M I C sociology, community radio (WRIR), composter, dad jokes, funk freaks Virginia, insufferable descriptors in bio, occasional dj, sound design, and dreams of a better possible tomorrow today among other things
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The best way to rep Richmond is to come next Thursday, November 13th, 6 PM - 8 PM, to Shop Two Three, we’ll be slinging tees, totes & prints in support of community members feeling food insecurity. All proceeds go to RVA Community Fridges! @rvagc.social @sillygenius.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The best way to rep Richmond is to come next Thursday, November 13th, 6 PM - 8 PM, to Shop Two Three, we’ll be slinging tees, totes & prints in support of community members feeling food insecurity. All proceeds go to RVA Community Fridges! @rvagc.social @sillygenius.bsky.social
On air at @wrir973fm.bsky.social running through a bunch of tunes featuring Jack Dejohnette in memorial of his recent passing. Got a favorite you’d like to hear? Drop it in the comments!
November 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
On air at @wrir973fm.bsky.social running through a bunch of tunes featuring Jack Dejohnette in memorial of his recent passing. Got a favorite you’d like to hear? Drop it in the comments!
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Our 20th Fall Fund Drive starts today!
For 20 years, you’ve helped us broadcast 24/7. If you’ve learned from our shows or found a new song, please donate & share!
We’re 100% community-powered; no ads or gov funding. Just RVA voices, views & tunes!
Thank you for your support.
Art by Emily Meyer
For 20 years, you’ve helped us broadcast 24/7. If you’ve learned from our shows or found a new song, please donate & share!
We’re 100% community-powered; no ads or gov funding. Just RVA voices, views & tunes!
Thank you for your support.
Art by Emily Meyer
October 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Our 20th Fall Fund Drive starts today!
For 20 years, you’ve helped us broadcast 24/7. If you’ve learned from our shows or found a new song, please donate & share!
We’re 100% community-powered; no ads or gov funding. Just RVA voices, views & tunes!
Thank you for your support.
Art by Emily Meyer
For 20 years, you’ve helped us broadcast 24/7. If you’ve learned from our shows or found a new song, please donate & share!
We’re 100% community-powered; no ads or gov funding. Just RVA voices, views & tunes!
Thank you for your support.
Art by Emily Meyer
I’d ask if we are reading Marx over here however the latest follow from some “radical centerist” account with an AI generated pfp answers that question for me
October 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I’d ask if we are reading Marx over here however the latest follow from some “radical centerist” account with an AI generated pfp answers that question for me
No that’s not soup for my family, it’s actually soup for my books to prevent me from objectifying them too much
October 15, 2025 at 7:31 PM
No that’s not soup for my family, it’s actually soup for my books to prevent me from objectifying them too much
Back in the @wrir973fm.bsky.social studio this morning playing some jazz tunes for the next few hours if you need a morning (or whatever time it is where you are) soundtrack!
Online at wrir.org
Online at wrir.org
October 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Back in the @wrir973fm.bsky.social studio this morning playing some jazz tunes for the next few hours if you need a morning (or whatever time it is where you are) soundtrack!
Online at wrir.org
Online at wrir.org
Are you telling me I’m at the mercy of a fell music lover’s whims for the next 2 hours and that might include things I know and love as well as tunes I didn’t know I need to hear? HELL YEA
Local independent radio is not only so good, it’s absolutely crucial
October 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Are you telling me I’m at the mercy of a fell music lover’s whims for the next 2 hours and that might include things I know and love as well as tunes I didn’t know I need to hear? HELL YEA
Local independent radio is not only so good, it’s absolutely crucial
October 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Local independent radio is not only so good, it’s absolutely crucial
Playing records at Fanboy tonight 9pm to midnight! Stop by for a drink if you’re looking for something to do in RVA
September 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Playing records at Fanboy tonight 9pm to midnight! Stop by for a drink if you’re looking for something to do in RVA
Besides these two and the actual old bay seasoned chips by the brand I forgot, so other crab chips exist
I love the UTZ, but Route 11 might be the best crab chip out there. 🦀
September 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Besides these two and the actual old bay seasoned chips by the brand I forgot, so other crab chips exist
Hey RVA I’m playing some records with Dj Fleg tonight at Get Tight Lounge starting at 8pm! We will be out back doing our thing
September 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Hey RVA I’m playing some records with Dj Fleg tonight at Get Tight Lounge starting at 8pm! We will be out back doing our thing
Playing records on the LOSO patio tonight at 9PM with Ice Cream Social in the club featuring Archangel, The Hunting Dog, Raneshounds, and Starship Truth which is I’m telling you in all seriousness a lineup not to be missed.
Come through if you like to dance
Come through if you like to dance
August 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Playing records on the LOSO patio tonight at 9PM with Ice Cream Social in the club featuring Archangel, The Hunting Dog, Raneshounds, and Starship Truth which is I’m telling you in all seriousness a lineup not to be missed.
Come through if you like to dance
Come through if you like to dance
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Well, here we are. I'm raising money for myself after my job fired me as a union busting tactic for ableist reasons. Please donate if you can, and share if you can't.
gofund.me/bfcfca4d
gofund.me/bfcfca4d
Donate to Support an Unjustly Fired Labor Activist and Librarian, organized by Christopher Sloce
Hi everyone,
I didn't expect to be here, and I'm not … Christopher Sloce needs your support for Support an Unjustly Fired Labor Activist and Librarian
gofund.me
August 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Well, here we are. I'm raising money for myself after my job fired me as a union busting tactic for ableist reasons. Please donate if you can, and share if you can't.
gofund.me/bfcfca4d
gofund.me/bfcfca4d
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And please donate anything you can to help us move into our new studio! Go to www.wrircampaign.org 3/3 #RVA #RVAradio
Your Journey to the New WRIR
www.wrircampaign.org
August 26, 2025 at 12:37 AM
And please donate anything you can to help us move into our new studio! Go to www.wrircampaign.org 3/3 #RVA #RVAradio
This morning’s earworm and crate staple as of late:
Can’t Believe by Nancy Martin
youtu.be/OUHXk8QtsS4?...
Can’t Believe by Nancy Martin
youtu.be/OUHXk8QtsS4?...
Nancy Martin - Can't Believe - 12'' 1982
YouTube video by Gazzz696
youtu.be
August 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
This morning’s earworm and crate staple as of late:
Can’t Believe by Nancy Martin
youtu.be/OUHXk8QtsS4?...
Can’t Believe by Nancy Martin
youtu.be/OUHXk8QtsS4?...
Playing records on the Loso patio tonight from 9pm to 1am
August 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Playing records on the Loso patio tonight from 9pm to 1am
Remember kids Richmond is tbr New York of the east coast
basically every city over a million people has “the unique culture” of new york. richmond virginia is like new york
August 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Remember kids Richmond is tbr New York of the east coast
HEY DMV! I’m playing some records at No Kisses in DC tonight, come through if you enjoy funky disco boogie and the like
August 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
HEY DMV! I’m playing some records at No Kisses in DC tonight, come through if you enjoy funky disco boogie and the like
Yea
you guys ever revisit Portishead's Dummy and recall how that album is an absolute tour de force
August 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Yea
HEY RVA and all those who might be visiting for the weekend looking for a chill spot to hang out. I am playing some records tonight at fanboy starting at 9 PM and would like to see you there if that’s cool with you.
July 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
HEY RVA and all those who might be visiting for the weekend looking for a chill spot to hang out. I am playing some records tonight at fanboy starting at 9 PM and would like to see you there if that’s cool with you.
The important thing is that someone read this string of words the way they’d listen to a record
"I never wrote a picture in my life" is certainly a string of words that can be put together
July 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The important thing is that someone read this string of words the way they’d listen to a record
Why would anyone think that a Night Elf should sound like Luanne from King of The Hill doing a bad Irish accent?
July 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Why would anyone think that a Night Elf should sound like Luanne from King of The Hill doing a bad Irish accent?
Periodic reminder that if you like out of this world dance music than Star Creature Universal Vibrations are an absolute must! Take it from some one who’s been sleeping on too many of their releases lately
starcreaturevibes.com
starcreaturevibes.com
July 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Periodic reminder that if you like out of this world dance music than Star Creature Universal Vibrations are an absolute must! Take it from some one who’s been sleeping on too many of their releases lately
starcreaturevibes.com
starcreaturevibes.com
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our next Blue Ridge WYRD oral storytelling open mic is on Saturday, August 9. come out to lovely little Lovingston, VA, hang out with ya boy dirtgod, and let's share our stories together to shine a light on our shared humanity.
July 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
our next Blue Ridge WYRD oral storytelling open mic is on Saturday, August 9. come out to lovely little Lovingston, VA, hang out with ya boy dirtgod, and let's share our stories together to shine a light on our shared humanity.
Meant to HEY RVA this bc also Junior Sanchez is the headliner at Loso and I feel like that’s a big deal if you like dance music and house
Afternoon reminder to meet me outside on the Loso/Sabai patio at 9pm for more disco debauchery
Wanna hear me dj this weekend?
Friday I’m at Get Tight Lounge from 10PM on, then Saturday over at the Sabai/Loso patio from 9pm to 1am.
Funky disco etc etc both nights and there’s no cover on either!
Friday I’m at Get Tight Lounge from 10PM on, then Saturday over at the Sabai/Loso patio from 9pm to 1am.
Funky disco etc etc both nights and there’s no cover on either!
July 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Meant to HEY RVA this bc also Junior Sanchez is the headliner at Loso and I feel like that’s a big deal if you like dance music and house