After traveling the world buying records in hopes of one day returning to the airwaves, DJ Colin Butler is back at WYXR with a new iteration of Courtesy Flush Sound System. Record collector, smack talker, foodie, and Arsenal fan, Colin brings an eclectic mix of heroic turntablism, unpredictable selections, and strong opinions. You never know what you’ll hear. Feel the funk, feel the flush.
Tag: Soul
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How Gravity Works
Every week, Davy gravitates toward a new assortment of songs, following whatever sounds, moods, and musical connections pull him in. How Gravity Works is a free-ranging trip through the musical space-time continuum, where genre matters less than where the next record leads.
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Earth’s Greatest Hits
Step into a sonic atlas of the unexpected. Earth’s Greatest Hits is an esoteric revue of adventurous sounds from every corner of the globe, the songs you have never heard but will not believe you ever lived without. Each episode drifts through obscure grooves, regional rarities, spiritual deep cuts, and creative movements hiding in plain sight, stitched together by one of Memphis’ most devoted musical explorers.
Think of it as a passport stamped in rhythm and tone: Anatolian psych giving way to West African guitar meditations, cosmic jazz from Tokyo, desert blues, vintage soul from far-flung scenes, ecstatic folk traditions, and private-press wonders rescued from the margins. No algorithm could lead you here, only a lifetime listener with an ear tuned to the beautiful and the strange.
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Tangent Radio
Music permeates in waves – born of vibrations, fueled by feelings, and echoed through culture. Between the math of sound and the magic of rhythm, TANGENT Radio finds its signal.
This program, designed for the average listener and audiophile alike, runs on three frequencies: [sin], [cos], and [tan]. Join host Charles Seaton as he follows the signs [sin] of iconic sounds, co-signs [cos] the artists shaping what’s next, and goes off on a tangent [tan] to discover the future of music before it hits the mainstream.
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The Musical Adventures Of…
Renowned globally as "The Father of Deep House Music," producer Larry Heard is a veteran of the studio and stage and a luminary figure in the realm of electronic dance music. Though closely associated with the underground club scene of Chicago, his love for Memphis and roots in the region run deep, as a descendant of the Mississippi Delta and a longtime Memphian. He offers weekly explorations of various genres, from soul, neo-soul, world music, and more.
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The New Untitled Tim & Steve Show
Who needs a name when you’ve got THE names? Tim Prudhomme of F**K and Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth are your hosts for an eclectic evening of music, laid out by two defining voices of modern music, prepared with Memphis in mind.
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The Perfect Cut
Jai Boyd is a local performer, known for stirring up soul at Ernestine & Hazel’s. When he’s not entertaining tourists and making locals swoon from the stage, he’s holding court from his resident spot outside of a Downtown cigar lounge. He’ll be bringing a quiet storm with deep R&B grooves and the invigorating cigar talk his friends and fans are used to.
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For The Gworlz
Former WYXR intern Trinity Adair not only soaks up knowledge but also drops knowledge on new music and vintage grooves each Monday afternoon. Everything she does is for the ladies and for the good times!
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The Witching Hour
Join us for an hour of eerie tunes, where haunting melodies transcend time and genre. Embrace the magic, as "The Witching Hour" becomes your sanctuary for a bewitching exploration into the realms of horror and spirituality with Sara Moseley as your guide.
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Just A Touch
Sometimes it feels like your Monday needs a little extra something to get in gear. You'll get along better with "Just A Touch" of music and conversation with Stephanie and Veronica, who are sprinkling some R&B and soul into your midday.