The Dial-a-Disc service -- introduced in 1966 -- by which U.K. residents could phone in and hear songs recorded by engineers from 7" records onto continuous loop reel-to-reel. Music was played back to the caller by an EA9A machine originally designed to handle high call volume during cricket Test Matches and repurposed in the off-season months to share pop 45s by phone.
We've always got your wild and way out 60's sounds on the Fringe Factory, and tonight the Q65 lead the way and the Painted Ship, Zakary Thaks, and Bohemian Vendetta follow. More new Sonics sounds round it all out! Check us out either on Tune In Radio or on the pop up player at WFMU.org where you can also use the link for our playlist and comments to enter the chat room and hang out with us!
Today on Crayons To Perfume! The girls sing about their Mamas, on our tribute to Mothers Day show (a few days early). Like any self-centered teenager, the girls mostly end up singing about themselves... but we'll let Mama get a few words in herself. Check out the video below, and listen to Crayons to Perfume!
Jini Dellaccio's soul-snatching photos of the Sonics and the Wailers (among others)
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| DJ T. Texas Tiny-Newport Harbor Buffalo Ranch |
Our show kicks off with some brand new Sonics plus the Fe Fi Four + 2, The Fabulous Thunderbeats, Gary Wilde and much much more! You can meet up with us live, in the chat room by following the link to WFMU.org and looking for the Ichiban Stream ... and you can also listen in by clicking the Tune In Radio button to the right of your screen.
Francoise Hardy leads a legion of sleepy eyed, moony dreamers tonight on Crayons to Perfume! at 7pm et on WFMU.orgon the Ichiban Stream!
Don't forget, you can catch all of the shows at the Crayons to Perfume! blog archive along with a few links to some nifty girly downloads. Here's a little taste of the irresistible Francoise, below!
