A Brief History of Christmas in Scotland: The Extremis Publishing Podcast
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In this festively-themed podcast, archaeologist and Scottish history expert Dr Murray Cook talks with film history and literature scholar Dr Tom Christie about the history of Christmas in Scotland. They discuss the various festive traditions which have developed over the centuries, comparing yuletide celebrations at home and abroad, to explore what makes a modern Scottish Christmas. This podcast is Copyright © Extremis Publishing Ltd., all rights reserved.

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Poet Steve Dalachinsky discusses how Allen Ginsberg & William S. Burroughs inspired him
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Poet Steve Dalachinsky discusses how Allen Ginsberg & William S. Burroughs inspired him

Steve was a reading in support of the launch for DON'T HIDE THE MADNESS: William S. Burroughs in Conversation with Allen Ginsberg, edited by Steven Taylor, published in October 2018 by Three Rooms Press.

Shiny Stockings - Mike Casey
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Shiny Stockings - Mike Casey

Mike Casey has enchanted audiences young & old alike, performing his signature blend of upbeat, accessible, exploratoty original music and genre-bending re-imaginations of jazz, pop, R&B, and even hip hop classics with mature lyricism and a formidable sound that commands the attention of the listener. Mike loves to pose musical "questions" to the audience, keeping them engaged, inquisitive, and above all, FEELING. Currently, Mike is currently exploring beyond jazz, finishing up a yearlong graduate degree in Contemporary Performance & Music Production at Berklee College of Music’s Valencia, Spain campus.

Winter Wishes // POMPLAMOOSE Christmas Song (original)
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Winter Wishes // POMPLAMOOSE Christmas Song (original)

Get our Christmas album, "Winter Wishes" here: https://www.hellomerch.com/collection...Save WINTER WISHES on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2r3YqkhRecorded at Redstar Recording in Los Angeles.

African Chant - Garrett Jones
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African Chant - Garrett Jones

All of these takes were done with me holding the microphone like a dynamic junk stage mic... it was late and I didn't think I'd make a whole project but decided to go for it. Definitely rough, a good bit of reverb and effects added on the tracks to beef up the sound, but absolutely no pitch correction at all.

Poet Steve Dalachinsky discusses how Allen Ginsberg & William S. Burroughs inspired him
08:23
Poet Steve Dalachinsky discusses how Allen Ginsberg & William S. Burroughs inspired him

Steve was a reading in support of the launch for DON'T HIDE THE MADNESS: William S. Burroughs in Conversation with Allen Ginsberg, edited by Steven Taylor, published in October 2018 by Three Rooms Press.


Shiny Stockings - Mike Casey
09:37
Shiny Stockings - Mike Casey

Mike Casey has enchanted audiences young & old alike, performing his signature blend of upbeat, accessible, exploratoty original music and genre-bending re-imaginations of jazz, pop, R&B, and even hip hop classics with mature lyricism and a formidable sound that commands the attention of the listener. Mike loves to pose musical "questions" to the audience, keeping them engaged, inquisitive, and above all, FEELING. Currently, Mike is currently exploring beyond jazz, finishing up a yearlong graduate degree in Contemporary Performance & Music Production at Berklee College of Music’s Valencia, Spain campus.


Winter Wishes // POMPLAMOOSE Christmas Song (original)
03:57
Winter Wishes // POMPLAMOOSE Christmas Song (original)

Get our Christmas album, "Winter Wishes" here: https://www.hellomerch.com/collection...Save WINTER WISHES on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2r3YqkhRecorded at Redstar Recording in Los Angeles.


African Chant - Garrett Jones
03:31
African Chant - Garrett Jones

All of these takes were done with me holding the microphone like a dynamic junk stage mic... it was late and I didn't think I'd make a whole project but decided to go for it. Definitely rough, a good bit of reverb and effects added on the tracks to beef up the sound, but absolutely no pitch correction at all.