With their resident A.I. the HamilTron enjoying a well-earned break, and third host Alan strangely missing in action, Craig & James take the opportunity for a stripped-down musical episode, each making the case for an artist of their choice as a vital contemporary presence. On the menu this time are the work and aesthetics of London-based jazz maestro Shabaka Hutchings and Scottish ambient electronica mavericks Boards of Canada. Buckle in for a brace of epic odysseys that combine cultural commentary, philosophical perspectives on the past and future, occult meanderings, apocalyptic musings, sociopolitical/decolonial framings, mathematical mystery-busting and unabashed fangirling with the usual wit and irreverence.

PLUS bonus coverage of recent musical offerings from Tommy Genesis and L'Orange, a heartfelt reflection on the passing of the great Michael K Williams, and a smattering of feedback on recent TV viewing.


TIMINGS

00:06:40 - fSkronkiety: Why Shabaka Hutchings is vital
01:32:51 - Bar break: The Matrix Resurrections; Soldiers or Zombies
01:37:51 - pressFsobriety: Michael K Williams
01:41:45 - fHipHopriety: Tommy Genesis; L'Orange
01:52:10 - fSobrIDMety: Why Boards of Canada are vital


SONS OF KEMET:
Inner Babylon - https://youtu.be/KJRrk3PMFdc
In The Castle of My Skin - https://youtu.be/wmN3vFIukk4
Your Queen is a Reptile - https://youtu.be/YEpziXD-SDk
Hustle - https://youtu.be/EDepEUnJwpY

SHABAKA & THE ANCESTORS: Go My Heart, Go to Heaven - https://youtu.be/eg-0rBD38Lc

BOARDS OF CANADA:
Everything You Do is a Balloon - https://youtu.be/dQEmaj9C6ko
Aquarius (Peel session) - https://youtu.be/hd6_PqAjqfs
Julie & Candy - https://youtu.be/vuG39sZxMp8
Slow This Bird Down - https://youtu.be/UsOZ1NKInsE
Reach For the Dead - https://youtu.be/2jTg-q6Drt0

Shabaka Hutchings interview with Esquire:
https://tinyurl.com/d78scsxt 

George Lamming on In The Castle of My Skin:
https://youtu.be/VPT63kcC4N0

Stewart Smith at The Wire:
https://tinyurl.com/828vn3ta

A list of references for Boards of Canada's Geogaddi:
https://tinyurl.com/yr36rpby

The Boards of Canada number stations mystery:
https://tinyurl.com/a6tnts44

The Conet Project:
https://youtu.be/aIH7cG3YmIo
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Conet_Project

Limmy's Tomorrow's Harvest improv story:
https://youtu.be/K4lKTPh2Vps

Michael K Williams obituary at Vulture:
https://tinyurl.com/3enu5az5

Forklift Driver Klaus:
https://youtu.be/KJdrQXyfhnk

All music referenced on our podcast can be found on the fSobriety Jukebox playlist:
https://tinyurl.com/y5gnm9hs