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Mouse on the Mic!

Formerly the "Layne Loves" project, this is my return to the radio waves. I will use this profile to share music from independent bands and artists, along with related thoughts or info.

Not a bot, just a dj.

#HereForTheIndependents

Personal avatar artwork by David Deen, titled "Mouse on the Mic."
https://www.daviddeen.com

Spotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2vCVsIWZKmvW0FPig17nLi?si=add2777c540d483a
YouTube Playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHSAlyWc57eUJ6W6uZdLFpQ
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Madjazz Collective!
"5 Rappers"
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This is a multi-continent project! This song has artists from the UK, Kansas (US), Spain, and Belgium. From their YouTube channel you can follow their links to find out more.

#MadjazzCollective #HereForTheIndependents #hiphop #music

https://youtu.be/69lU-Bhw20s

Madjazz Collective - 5 Rappers

YouTube
With old connections broken, and new ones not as easy to find, it may take some time to return to the full energy of the old project. But hopefully this page will grow and be filled with music from independent bands and artists soon.
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To get this new phase started, the songs being shared are from the same bands/artists from the old project. Some are new songs they have recorded since that time, many are the same songs shared back then (but they may still be new to you!). Some of them are still actively making new music, but unfortunately some seem to have gone radio silent.

Since the closure, all of those connections were lost. I lingered on YouTube, Spotify, Bandcamp, and SoundCloud, but not with the energy of the project. The closure took a deep emotional toll, it was difficult to just hear the music for a while.

Now, with the emergence of Mastodon, along with other changes in my life, the energy is beginning to spark again. 🎶

Little more about this project...

The 'Layne Loves' project started in early 2018. It grew from a social media account to share music from independent bands and artists, to a podcast, to an internet radio station in 2019.

The first priority of the project was connections. I made a connection with each band/artist before playing their music, most were direct, a few were friends-of-friends situations.

Circumstances lead to the complete closure of the project in late 2020. 💔

Continued...

Calloway Circus, from Missouri!
"Kind to Myself"
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A song that plays in my head a lot, reminding me to be a good friend to me, and to remind others to do the same.

Not sure what they're up to now days.

#CallowayCircus #HereForTheIndependents #music

https://youtu.be/pskB7TFPfFA

Calloway Circus - Kind to Myself (Official Music Video)

YouTube

AFTYN, from New Jersey!
"Ruining"
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Always loved these two. 🥰

#AFTYN #HereForTheIndependents #music

https://youtu.be/psPpi63nhqM

AFTYN - Ruining (Official Video)

YouTube

Quick question... 🎧

You're at home browsing Mastodon and see a song posted that you've never heard before, either audio link or video. You take a listen to it to see how it sounds.

Would you rather it be a studio recording, or a live stage performance recording?

(Boosts appreciated.)

🎶 #HereForTheIndependents #music 🎶

Studio/Home Studio
54.2%
Live Performance
2.1%
Either is fine just play the song already!
43.8%
Poll ended at .

Starting your own little corner of Mastodon can be kinda difficult. 🐭

I am trying to find friends, bands, and artists, old and new, to connect with here.

Thank you for taking a look. 🤘 ❤️

#HereForTheIndependents #music