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DMC Woodstock interviews Matt Stephenson of Machine Girl and various concert-goers at Lincoln Theater (11/08/24). Topics of conversation include electronic music, annoying cars, ugliness, the U.S. presidential election, catharsis, Xavier Renegade Angel, and more!
Credit to Michael Pilmer for concert audio. His Youtube channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelPilmer
Credit to Chalcopyrite for image.
It’s hard to believe we’re already stepping into 2025! In this episode, I sit down with Abdullah Najjar to reflect on our past year—2024—and all the things that made it unforgettable. From the ups to the downs, we talk about the moments that shaped us, both personally and professionally.
We dive into what we’ve learned, the surprises life threw our way, and how gratitude and reflection became such a big part of our lives. And of course, we share a few laughs along the way—including a karaoke moment that neither of us will forget anytime soon!
Looking back on 2024, I feel so thankful for the growth, lessons, and surprises it brought. As we step into 2025, I’m wishing for more growth, more love, and even more moments that challenge and inspire us. May this year be filled with more laughter, deeper connections, and more opportunities to embrace the unexpected.
| # | Artist | Record | Label |
| 1 | BLACK CURSE | Burning in Celestial Poison | Sepulchral Voice |
| 2 | DEFEATED SANITY | Chronicles of Lunacy | Season of Mist |
| 3 | SIDEREAN | Spilling the Astral Chalice | Edged Circle |
| 4 | CANDY | It’s Inside You | Relapse |
| 5 | HAMMOK | Look How Long Lasting Everything Is Moving Forward for Once | Thirty Something |
| 6 | THOU | Umbilical | Sacred Bones |
| 7 | ULCERATE | Cutting The Throat Of God | Debemur Morti |
| 8 | MITOCHONDRION | Vitriseptome | Profound Lore |
| 9 | ABHORRATION | Demonolatry | Invictus |
| 10 | CHAT PILE | Cool World | The Flenser |
| # | Artist | Record | Label |
| 1 | TRANSA | VARIOUS ARTISTS | Red Hot |
| 2 | JAE SKEESE | Ground Level | Drumwork/Equity |
| 3 | ERROL EATS EVERYTHING | Errol Eats Everything | Big Chune |
| 4 | HANNAH STOKES | “Waste Time” [Single] | Raised Eden |
| 5 | LYRICS BORN | Goodbye, Sticky Rice | Mobile Home |
| 6 | KURIOUS | Majician | Rhymesayers/Metalface |
| 7 | MICHI | Dirty Talk | Stones Throw |
| 8 | WAHID | THEY ALL GO MAD! [EP] | Innovative Leisure |
| 9 | EDDIE CHACON | Lay Low | Stones Throw |
| 10 | CUATRO CINCO | “2045” [Single] | Bendito |
| # | Artist | Record | Label |
| 1 | WRETCH 32 | “Feels” [Single] | Self-Released |
| # | Artist | Record | Label |
| 1 | ENRAILE | Deepfake Fantasy | Self-Released |
| 2 | ELA MINUS | DIA | Domino |
| 3 | OKLOU | Choke Enough | True Panther |
| 4 | ROSE GRAY | Louder, Please | Play It Again Sam |
| 5 | GENDER AMPLIFIED | In Bloom | Gender Amplified |
| 6 | SEO | “28” [Single] | Self-Released |
| 7 | PANORAM | “What It Means” [Single] | Running Back |
| 8 | RIKA TANA | Oblivion | Self-Released |
| 9 | ღDJ魔女っ娘ミラクるんღ | Mir4clen 5 | Lost Frog |
| 10 | SHRIEK X DETCHIBE | PlayOnline | Self-Released |
| # | Artist | Record | Label |
| 1 | OKLOU | Choke Enough | True Panther |
| 2 | GENDER AMPLIFIED | In Bloom | Gender Amplified |
In the technical episode 0, I will be reviewing Peyton Hezekiah UT_ANIMADVERTIT and ANHKLEJohns God’s Grace. I will also be reviewing this year’s Grammys for hip hop and a brief history of sampling in hip hop production.
| # | Artist | Record | Label |
| 1 | DWAYNE CLEMONS | Center Of Gravity: Live At Smalls | Cellar |
| 2 | PHILIP WEBERNDOERFER | Tides | Shifting Paradigm |
| 3 | SERGIO PEREIRA | BOSSA+ | Tiger Turn |
| 4 | WAYNE ESCOFFERY | Alone | Smoke Sessions |
| 5 | KAMASI WASHINGTON | Fearless Movement | Young |
| 6 | RENEE ROSNES | Crossing Paths | Smoke Sessions |
| 7 | AROOJ AFTAB | Night Reign | Verve |
| 8 | MILTON NASCIMENTO AND ESPERANZA SPALDING | Milton + Esperanza | Concord |
| 9 | PLANET D NONET | Echoes Of Harlem: A Salute To Duke Ellington, Vol. 2 | Eastlawn |
| 10 | RYAN KEBERLE AND CATHARSIS | Music Is Connection | Alternate Side |
| # | Artist | Record | Label |
| 1 | MILAN RING | Mangos | Astral People/PIAS |
| 2 | CAKES DA KILLA | Black Sheep | Young Art |
| 3 | CERAMIC ANIMAL | Cosmic Eraser | Self-Released |
| 4 | CHUCK STRANGERS | A Forsaken Lover’s Plea | Lex |
| 5 | ELLUR | God Help Me Now [EP] | Dance To The Radio |
| 6 | MERCURY | Swarm The Hive Mind [EP] | Big Loud Rock |
| 7 | MOMMA | “I Want You (Fever)” [Single] | Polyvinyl |
| 8 | SPIRA ME | Existing & Lingering | existing |
| 9 | TAXI GIRLS | “Rainy” b/w “The Lion’s Share” [Single] | Wild Honey, Dirt Cult |
| 10 | TOMBSTONES IN THEIR EYES | Asylum Harbour | Kitten Robot |
| 11 | BASSVICTIM | Basspunk 2 | Self-Released |
| 12 | CHANEL BEADS | Your Day Will Come | Jagjaguwar/Secretly Group |
| 13 | ERICK THE ARCHITECT | I’ve Never Been Here Before | IDOL |
| 14 | FAZERDAZE | Soft Power | section1 |
| 15 | GOTTS STREET PARK | On The Inside | Blue Flowers |
| 16 | HALIMA | EXU [EP] | drink sum wtr |
| 17 | HORSE JUMPER OF LOVE | Disaster Trick | Run For Cover |
| 18 | KHRUANGBIN | A LA SALA | Dead Oceans/Secretly Group |
| 19 | LOVESEAT PETE | Alamo | Self-Released |
| 20 | METAL BUBBLE TRIO | Cucumber | Self-Released |
| 21 | OMNI! | OMNI! (The Rap Group) | Backseat |
| 22 | PAINT | Gift Shop [EP] | Self-Released |
| 23 | POTATOHEAD PEOPLE | Eat Your Heart Out | Bastard Jazz |
| 24 | SEAFOOD SAM | Standing On Giant Shoulders | drink sum wtr |
| 25 | TANUKICHAN | Circles [EP] | Carpark |
| 26 | VEGYN | The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions | PLZ Make It Ruins |
| 27 | WEEP WAVE | Speck | CorpoRAT |
| 28 | WHEN WE’RE SOBER | The Bottle [EP] | Troublesome Creek |
| 29 | ABADDON | Liar | Geometric Lullaby |
| 30 | ASIAN GLOW | 11100011 | Self-Released |
| # | Artist | Record | Label |
| 1 | ZZZAHARA | Spiral Your Way Out | Lex |
| 2 | MAMALARKY | “Feels So Wrong” [Single] | Epitaph |
| 3 | LS DUNES | Violet | Fantasy/Concord |
| 4 | PANCHIKO | “Ginkgo” [Single] | Nettwerk |
| 5 | DORIO | “Make My World” [Single] | Earth Libraries |
| 6 | GIRLPUPPY | “I Just Do” [Single] | Captured Tracks |
| 7 | SHE’S GREEN | “Graze” [Single] | Photo Finish |
| 8 | OPHELIAS, THE | “Cumulonimbus” [Single] | Get Better |
| 9 | INHALER | Open Wide | Polydor |
| 10 | SHEGO | No lo volveré a hacer | Altafonte |
In this episode, Brooke and Layla introduce themselves and provide an overview of what Touching Concrete is all about.
“Eye on the Triangle” host Emilia Rivadeneira is joined by staff from The Nubian Message to break down news from the previous week. The Nubian Minute News Roundup discussed the Grammys, with differing opinions on Beyoncé’s win for “Cowboy Carter.” Kristopher argued it was a groundbreaking album, while Emilia believed earlier works deserved recognition. They also highlighted Doja Cat’s historic win as the third Black woman to win Best Rap Album, joining Cardi B and Lauryn Hill. The conversation shifted to DEI initiatives, criticizing corporations for pulling back on diversity efforts and emphasizing the broader benefits of DEI, including healthcare representation and education. They stressed the importance of community voice and action against perceived injustices.