ATSIC S05E09 - Expected

As expected, the music doesn’t stop, and neither does #ATSIC. Another hour of the best new release Hip Hop from coast to coast, mixed once again by the big homie DJ Dice. Edmonton is represented, but so are cities across the map, as we do our best to keep up with the incredible volume of music that drops every week. Only the best of the best make the cut: recent Hall of Fame inductee Maestro Fresh Wes dropping new material; a Redman remix from Kapok & Potatohead People; a re released Tachichi & Gordski banger featuring Quake Matthews; and all sorts of new new from RTC Profit, bRavenous, Costa Player & Raz Fresco, Len-Dor, TooSick, YouNeak, Mark Shawn, Mark Jordan & B1 the Architect, Tone Chop & Frost Gamble, Pats, and Smoothie Lou.

Take the time to get aquainted with artists from outside your scene, all these are hard working and deserving of the attention. The national scene benefits from unity, and we all need to lift up the artists who we think are most talented. That’s what Dice & I are doing here every week. Keep coming back, we appreciate it.

This episode is followed by a Fly in Formation interview with Edmonton based emcees Brothers Grim. They’ve been a heavy presence on the Edmoton scene for a long time, and they had a lot to say when we got a chance to talk. It’s been great watching the evolution over the years. That’s also available on YT. Check the FiF playlist for an archive of all the past guests.

Season 3 of my interview series Fly in Formation continues rolling along. The March, April, May schedule is posted below. I’m trying to keep the momentum with weekly live stream interviews talking to artists about the behind the scenes of the indie scene. Make sure to hit follow on Twitch or subscribe so you don’t have to watch the ad breaks during interviews! Help build a community by popping up in chat and asking questions to me or the guests.

Every week, I buy every song I play, unless the artist sent it to me, saving me a buck. I believe in buying music to support independent artists. Making music is time-consuming and expensive. Streaming doesn’t pay much at all, and since streaming has become the way most people consume music, it’s even more important to make sure to buy tickets, buy music (physical or digital), and buy merch from artists you want to hear more from. Streaming pays next to nothing, so if you want artists working on more music instead of working more shifts at their day job, you need to show them love by opening your wallet and giving them financial support.

Independent shows like After the Smoke is Clear also need support. If you enjoy the music; if you enjoy learning more about artists; if you want to see the Canadian Hip Hop scene documented; if you enjoy discovering new artists without digging and navigating the algorithms yourself; please consider supporting the show.

If you don’t have the funds to support right now, that’s fine. You can listen for free because other people who do have the money have donated. You get a free weekly show, I get paid for the work I spend the hours of my week doing.

Telling a friend is another great way to support the show, I appreciate everyone who helps spread the word immensely.

For those wanting to support the show financially, you can donate through PayPal. It's safe, requires no recurring sign-up, and puts money directly in my pocket. I use these funds each week to purchase all the music featured in the show. Supporting ATSIC is supporting indie artists, and that includes me personally. Thanks to the folks who help out.

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