ATSIC S05E12 - Support

Not gunna type a ton about this one, but suffice it to say it’s another DJ Dice mix full of new age new release boom bap from coast to coast, like we always do about this time. There’s a Making of #ATSIC video down the page if you want to hear my thoughts on the songs.

There’s also a sign up for the mailing list, hit that if you want to get these mixes sent over to your inbox directly every week. Show some support for the local scene, and support the show that plays more Canadian rap than anyone else.

This episode is followed by a Fly in Formation interview with Treaty 7’s own Javier Escuela. That’s also available on YT. Check the FiF playlist for an archive of all the past 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.

Season 3 of my interview series Fly in Formation is soaring along smoothly for the time being. The most up to date schedule is posted below. I’m trying to keep the momentum with weekly live stream interviews talking to artists, but sometimes scheduling gets bumped around a bit as we flex to accommodate unexpected hurdles from time to time. Make sure to hit follow on Twitch or subscribe so you don’t have to watch the ad breaks during interviews too. I love seeing the community pop up in chat to say hi during interviews.

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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