Ben Salmon
@bcsalmon.bsky.social
bylines at Bandcamp Daily, SPIN, Paste, Aquarium Drunkard, the Portland Mercury and elsewhere. radio show at KPOV 88.9 FM #inBend, Oregon.
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Ben Salmon
@bcsalmon.bsky.social
· Apr 30
A Guide to the Peel Sessions on Bandcamp
The legendary radio show lives on in these genre-spanning collections.
daily.bandcamp.com
For Bandcamp Daily, I put together a guide to great Peel Sessions available on @bandcamp.com, in part to honor the 20th anniversary of John Peel's passing.
This was fun! I hope you'll take a look and listen. ⬇️
daily.bandcamp.com/lists/peel-s...
This was fun! I hope you'll take a look and listen. ⬇️
daily.bandcamp.com/lists/peel-s...
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Aquarium Drunkard :: Year In Review 2025
aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/12/08/a...
Looking back to look ahead. Our list arrives in the spirit of sharing, and we’re back with our annual Year In Review. As always the following is unranked and unruly. Let it blurb.
aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/12/08/a...
Looking back to look ahead. Our list arrives in the spirit of sharing, and we’re back with our annual Year In Review. As always the following is unranked and unruly. Let it blurb.
December 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Aquarium Drunkard :: Year In Review 2025
aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/12/08/a...
Looking back to look ahead. Our list arrives in the spirit of sharing, and we’re back with our annual Year In Review. As always the following is unranked and unruly. Let it blurb.
aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/12/08/a...
Looking back to look ahead. Our list arrives in the spirit of sharing, and we’re back with our annual Year In Review. As always the following is unranked and unruly. Let it blurb.
Four Sunwatchers LPs for a total of $36, using the link below. I can't think of a better way to head into 2026.
POST HOLIDAY FLASH SALE!
Save 50% OFF EVERYTHING until Midnight tomorrow (12/27!) using the code: HALF
troubleinmindrecords.bandcamp.com
We hope you & yours are having a wonderful & safe holiday season! XOXO -Bill & Lisa
Save 50% OFF EVERYTHING until Midnight tomorrow (12/27!) using the code: HALF
troubleinmindrecords.bandcamp.com
We hope you & yours are having a wonderful & safe holiday season! XOXO -Bill & Lisa
December 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Four Sunwatchers LPs for a total of $36, using the link below. I can't think of a better way to head into 2026.
how 'bout another run of those sweatshirts, @robertfripp.bsky.social?
Fripp & Eno... Evening Star at 50
aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/12/22/f...
The solstice has arrived and we have entered “Evening Star weather,” the second collaborative album from pioneering English musicians Brian Eno and Robert Fripp, released in December of 1975.
aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/12/22/f...
The solstice has arrived and we have entered “Evening Star weather,” the second collaborative album from pioneering English musicians Brian Eno and Robert Fripp, released in December of 1975.
December 24, 2025 at 10:10 PM
how 'bout another run of those sweatshirts, @robertfripp.bsky.social?
resharing for the night shift ⬇️
Grateful for the opportunity to write about 50 years of Fripp & Eno's EVENING STAR for the wayward travelers at @aquariumdrunkard.com. 🙏
It's that time of year. 💫
aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/12/22/f...
It's that time of year. 💫
aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/12/22/f...
Fripp & Eno :: Evening Star - Aquarium Drunkard
The solstice has arrived and we have entered “Evening Star weather,” the second collaborative album from pioneering English musicians Brian Eno and Robert Fripp, released in December of 1975. Fifty ye...
aquariumdrunkard.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:20 AM
resharing for the night shift ⬇️
Reposted by Ben Salmon
EPISODE 213 / TOP 200 TAPES OF 2025
we made a list of the year's best tapes with the help from @strategictaper.bsky.social, Drongo Tapes, Ephem Aural, @mrshafshr.bsky.social, @TabsOutArchive, Orb Tapes, and @larrywish.bandcamp.com
Check it out tabsout.com?p=30218
Alert us of mistakes by midnight!
we made a list of the year's best tapes with the help from @strategictaper.bsky.social, Drongo Tapes, Ephem Aural, @mrshafshr.bsky.social, @TabsOutArchive, Orb Tapes, and @larrywish.bandcamp.com
Check it out tabsout.com?p=30218
Alert us of mistakes by midnight!
Episode 213 / Top 200 Tapes of 2025 |
Thank you and welcome to our list. The list was made with the assistance of Matthew Wheelock (@tabsoutarchive), Strategic Tape Reserve, Larry Wish, Orb Tapes, Drongo Tapes, and Marsha Fischer. Please ...
tabsout.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:17 PM
EPISODE 213 / TOP 200 TAPES OF 2025
we made a list of the year's best tapes with the help from @strategictaper.bsky.social, Drongo Tapes, Ephem Aural, @mrshafshr.bsky.social, @TabsOutArchive, Orb Tapes, and @larrywish.bandcamp.com
Check it out tabsout.com?p=30218
Alert us of mistakes by midnight!
we made a list of the year's best tapes with the help from @strategictaper.bsky.social, Drongo Tapes, Ephem Aural, @mrshafshr.bsky.social, @TabsOutArchive, Orb Tapes, and @larrywish.bandcamp.com
Check it out tabsout.com?p=30218
Alert us of mistakes by midnight!
Grateful for the opportunity to write about 50 years of Fripp & Eno's EVENING STAR for the wayward travelers at @aquariumdrunkard.com. 🙏
It's that time of year. 💫
aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/12/22/f...
It's that time of year. 💫
aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/12/22/f...
Fripp & Eno :: Evening Star - Aquarium Drunkard
The solstice has arrived and we have entered “Evening Star weather,” the second collaborative album from pioneering English musicians Brian Eno and Robert Fripp, released in December of 1975. Fifty ye...
aquariumdrunkard.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Grateful for the opportunity to write about 50 years of Fripp & Eno's EVENING STAR for the wayward travelers at @aquariumdrunkard.com. 🙏
It's that time of year. 💫
aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/12/22/f...
It's that time of year. 💫
aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/12/22/f...
Reposted by Ben Salmon
Keeping up a yearly tradition of putting together a Cosmic American mixtape to wrap up the singles that stung me over the last 12 months. It’s been a banner year for the genre, coating the speakers with country, folk, and Americana, with just a touch of haze on the horizon. bit.ly/3N8HhmY
December 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Keeping up a yearly tradition of putting together a Cosmic American mixtape to wrap up the singles that stung me over the last 12 months. It’s been a banner year for the genre, coating the speakers with country, folk, and Americana, with just a touch of haze on the horizon. bit.ly/3N8HhmY
Reposted by Ben Salmon
A look back at the year in folk, bluegrass, Americana, and all things country-ish.
The Best Country Music of 2025
The most crucial folk, bluegrass, Americana, and all-around country-ish albums of 2025.
daily.bandcamp.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A look back at the year in folk, bluegrass, Americana, and all things country-ish.
Happy Scottish smallpipes solstice!
Sunwise, by Brìghde Chaimbeul
8 track album
brighdechaimbeul.bandcamp.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Happy Scottish smallpipes solstice!
Left Of The Dial // 12.18.25
📻: KPOV 88.9 FM #inBend, Oregon
👂: kpov.org/left-of-the-...
🎵: Venetian Snares, Raising Holy Sparks, The Bug vs. Ghost Dubs, Gelli Haha, Death's Dynamic Shroud, Sanam, Holden & Zimpel, Ninajirachi, WEEED and more.
📻: KPOV 88.9 FM #inBend, Oregon
👂: kpov.org/left-of-the-...
🎵: Venetian Snares, Raising Holy Sparks, The Bug vs. Ghost Dubs, Gelli Haha, Death's Dynamic Shroud, Sanam, Holden & Zimpel, Ninajirachi, WEEED and more.
December 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Left Of The Dial // 12.18.25
📻: KPOV 88.9 FM #inBend, Oregon
👂: kpov.org/left-of-the-...
🎵: Venetian Snares, Raising Holy Sparks, The Bug vs. Ghost Dubs, Gelli Haha, Death's Dynamic Shroud, Sanam, Holden & Zimpel, Ninajirachi, WEEED and more.
📻: KPOV 88.9 FM #inBend, Oregon
👂: kpov.org/left-of-the-...
🎵: Venetian Snares, Raising Holy Sparks, The Bug vs. Ghost Dubs, Gelli Haha, Death's Dynamic Shroud, Sanam, Holden & Zimpel, Ninajirachi, WEEED and more.
just got home at the end of a long day and this was at the end of my driveway
December 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
just got home at the end of a long day and this was at the end of my driveway
Anyone by chance going to see these fellas in Nashville, Cincinnati, Indy, Chicago or Detroit over the next 5 nights and willing to buy your ol' pal Ben a tape? I'll buy you one, too! Msg me!
In case you missed it, one of the best punk records of 2025 just came out seven days ago: "No Man Is Good Three Times" by SHRUDD from Louisville, Kentucky.
I won't call it THEE best because I know I tend to be a little bit excitable, but uhh ...
I won't call it THEE best because I know I tend to be a little bit excitable, but uhh ...
No Man is Good Three Times, by Shrudd
18 track album
shrudd.bandcamp.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Anyone by chance going to see these fellas in Nashville, Cincinnati, Indy, Chicago or Detroit over the next 5 nights and willing to buy your ol' pal Ben a tape? I'll buy you one, too! Msg me!
I thought I'd seen every video on the internet, but somehow I missed this majestic performance before tonight. Made me tear up a little bit.
10 years ago this month.
10 years ago this month.
WATCH: Aretha Franklin sings "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
www.youtube.com
December 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
I thought I'd seen every video on the internet, but somehow I missed this majestic performance before tonight. Made me tear up a little bit.
10 years ago this month.
10 years ago this month.
Here 'tis: My list of the best country (and country-ISH) music released on @bandcamp.com in 2025, now live on Bandcamp Daily.
Bluegrass, honky tonk, folk, Western swing, lo-fi twang, traditional fiddle and banjo tunes, countrypolitan, roots-rock and beyond.
Thanks for another great year!
Bluegrass, honky tonk, folk, Western swing, lo-fi twang, traditional fiddle and banjo tunes, countrypolitan, roots-rock and beyond.
Thanks for another great year!
The Best Country Music of 2025
The most crucial folk, bluegrass, Americana, and all-around country-ish albums of 2025.
daily.bandcamp.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Here 'tis: My list of the best country (and country-ISH) music released on @bandcamp.com in 2025, now live on Bandcamp Daily.
Bluegrass, honky tonk, folk, Western swing, lo-fi twang, traditional fiddle and banjo tunes, countrypolitan, roots-rock and beyond.
Thanks for another great year!
Bluegrass, honky tonk, folk, Western swing, lo-fi twang, traditional fiddle and banjo tunes, countrypolitan, roots-rock and beyond.
Thanks for another great year!
In case you missed it, one of the best punk records of 2025 just came out seven days ago: "No Man Is Good Three Times" by SHRUDD from Louisville, Kentucky.
I won't call it THEE best because I know I tend to be a little bit excitable, but uhh ...
I won't call it THEE best because I know I tend to be a little bit excitable, but uhh ...
No Man is Good Three Times, by Shrudd
18 track album
shrudd.bandcamp.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
In case you missed it, one of the best punk records of 2025 just came out seven days ago: "No Man Is Good Three Times" by SHRUDD from Louisville, Kentucky.
I won't call it THEE best because I know I tend to be a little bit excitable, but uhh ...
I won't call it THEE best because I know I tend to be a little bit excitable, but uhh ...
Reposted by Ben Salmon
WOW - MFEE made @bandcamp.com best experimental albums of 2025. On a list with Kevin Drumm, Lori Goldston and Wednesday Knudsen. I’m completely blown away
The Best Experimental Music of 2025
These are the best experimental music releases of the year.
daily.bandcamp.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
WOW - MFEE made @bandcamp.com best experimental albums of 2025. On a list with Kevin Drumm, Lori Goldston and Wednesday Knudsen. I’m completely blown away
A colleague retired earlier this year and I became the oldest person on the team.
And today I made what was supposed to be a funny Benny Goodman reference to 100% crickets.
Life's going great.
And today I made what was supposed to be a funny Benny Goodman reference to 100% crickets.
Life's going great.
December 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
A colleague retired earlier this year and I became the oldest person on the team.
And today I made what was supposed to be a funny Benny Goodman reference to 100% crickets.
Life's going great.
And today I made what was supposed to be a funny Benny Goodman reference to 100% crickets.
Life's going great.
yesterday’s Bandcamp Friday haul. (transparency: a couple are promos I didn’t pay for)
December 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
yesterday’s Bandcamp Friday haul. (transparency: a couple are promos I didn’t pay for)
And if that ain’t enough for ya, here’s a full 4 years of Best Country Music on Bandcamp right here:
daily.bandcamp.com/best-country
Lots of good music to be found in there.
daily.bandcamp.com/best-country
Lots of good music to be found in there.
December 5, 2025 at 11:49 PM
And if that ain’t enough for ya, here’s a full 4 years of Best Country Music on Bandcamp right here:
daily.bandcamp.com/best-country
Lots of good music to be found in there.
daily.bandcamp.com/best-country
Lots of good music to be found in there.
Reposted by Ben Salmon
Happy Bandcamp Friday! Check out the latest from Omni Gardens, an album of mellow Christmas tunes
❅ omnigardens.bandcamp.com/album/christ...
❅ omnigardens.bandcamp.com/album/christ...
Christmas, by Omni Gardens
7 track album
omnigardens.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Happy Bandcamp Friday! Check out the latest from Omni Gardens, an album of mellow Christmas tunes
❅ omnigardens.bandcamp.com/album/christ...
❅ omnigardens.bandcamp.com/album/christ...
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Dave Ruder and I put together this amazing 19-track comp to raise funds for trans healthcare. Featured artists include Crying Laughing, Mikel Patrick Avery, Ryan Power, Icy Demons (!!!), Jack Cooper & Tara Cunningham and many more. Put it in yr bandcamp cart! goldbolus.bandcamp.com/album/mandat...
Mandatory Liberation Vol. 2, by Gold Bolus Recordings
19 track album
goldbolus.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Dave Ruder and I put together this amazing 19-track comp to raise funds for trans healthcare. Featured artists include Crying Laughing, Mikel Patrick Avery, Ryan Power, Icy Demons (!!!), Jack Cooper & Tara Cunningham and many more. Put it in yr bandcamp cart! goldbolus.bandcamp.com/album/mandat...
#BandcampFriday repost! ⬇️
Once again, it's time for my monthly roundup of the best country (and country-ISH) music on @bandcamp.com for Bandcamp Daily.
November's edition includes Nick Shoulders, Alexa Rose, Chico States, a big movie star, a guy who passed away 28 years ago, Sam Salmon (no relation) and more. Please enjoy!
November's edition includes Nick Shoulders, Alexa Rose, Chico States, a big movie star, a guy who passed away 28 years ago, Sam Salmon (no relation) and more. Please enjoy!
The Best Country Music on Bandcamp, November 2025
Our monthly round-up of folk, bluegrass, roots rock, Americana, and all things country-ish.
daily.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
#BandcampFriday repost! ⬇️
If my math is right, you can go to the link below and use the code below to buy 4 Sunwatchers LPs for a total of $50.
If you don't have them, you should do that, with haste.
If you don't have them, you should do that, with haste.
TROUBLE IN MIND RECORDS: 2009-2025
BIG SALE happening over at our Bandcamp page. Take a whopping 30% off anything in the webshop using the code: ADIEU
troubleinmindrecords.bandcamp.com/merch
BIG SALE happening over at our Bandcamp page. Take a whopping 30% off anything in the webshop using the code: ADIEU
troubleinmindrecords.bandcamp.com/merch
December 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
If my math is right, you can go to the link below and use the code below to buy 4 Sunwatchers LPs for a total of $50.
If you don't have them, you should do that, with haste.
If you don't have them, you should do that, with haste.
Once again, it's time for my monthly roundup of the best country (and country-ISH) music on @bandcamp.com for Bandcamp Daily.
November's edition includes Nick Shoulders, Alexa Rose, Chico States, a big movie star, a guy who passed away 28 years ago, Sam Salmon (no relation) and more. Please enjoy!
November's edition includes Nick Shoulders, Alexa Rose, Chico States, a big movie star, a guy who passed away 28 years ago, Sam Salmon (no relation) and more. Please enjoy!
The Best Country Music on Bandcamp, November 2025
Our monthly round-up of folk, bluegrass, roots rock, Americana, and all things country-ish.
daily.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Once again, it's time for my monthly roundup of the best country (and country-ISH) music on @bandcamp.com for Bandcamp Daily.
November's edition includes Nick Shoulders, Alexa Rose, Chico States, a big movie star, a guy who passed away 28 years ago, Sam Salmon (no relation) and more. Please enjoy!
November's edition includes Nick Shoulders, Alexa Rose, Chico States, a big movie star, a guy who passed away 28 years ago, Sam Salmon (no relation) and more. Please enjoy!
