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Mark Duggan
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Editor of websites, words & waveforms • Murrow Award-winning documentary producer • Creator of radio shows Box of Visions (new, unusual & imaginative music) & Ongaku Sessions (thematic deep listening)
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Sadly, I can’t see the aurora tonight (maybe too far south, too close to LA, marine layer), but in April of 2023 I captured these shots from near Boulder, Colorado.

Drove around in the countryside until 2 a.m., agog at the wonder of it all.
The Northern Lights in the sky above a darkened horizon. The Northern Lights in the sky above a darkened horizon. The Northern Lights in the sky above a darkened horizon. The Northern Lights in the sky above a darkened horizon.
November 12, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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On this Día de los Muertos, I’m remembering a few souls in particular.

My dad, especially (2024), and also my mom (2012) and my friend Rob (2013).
A decorative skull figurine wearing a flowered headdress and red gown. The figurine’s hand is across its heart.
November 2, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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More scenes from the Cambria Scarecrow Festival
A scarecrow in the style of a woman with purple hair and flowers in her hair. She holds an arrangement of flowers. A faceless scarecrow with a mask and flowers. A scarecrow stylized as a gypsy fortune teller. She wears a medallion around her neck and has jewels in her hair. A skull-faced scarecrow is silhouetted against a cloudy sky. Its arms are outstretched and lower torso is torn off.
November 1, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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Scenes from the Cambria Scarecrow Festival
A scarecrow wearing a straw hat, with straw for hair and a colorful red and white skull face. A scarecrow with a white, yellow, and black face and a shock of yellow and black hair. It’s wearing glasses and stuffed bees hang from its hair. A scarecrow in the style of a flamboyant brothel madame, with red yarn hair, feathered hat, and fur coat. A scarecrow stylized as an alien with one large eye and pink and blue hair.
November 1, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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Ongaku Sessions no. 10 is an hour of classical music, traditional & contemporary.

Hear works by Janáček, Haydn, Max Richter, Glenn Gould on Bach, the "Paganini of the double bass," + Jan Garbarek w/ Hilliard Ensemble.

Ongaku Sessions is a radio program for concentrated listening.

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A record divider with the label ‘new classical’ separates records in a bin.
October 27, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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There is a heaven…
A sign on a stairwell reads ‘record department upstairs’
October 20, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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Ep117 of my radio show Box of Visions features new music from Buttering Trio, Stereolab, Dry Cleaning, and All India Radio.

King Sunny Ade and Single Gun Theory rep the retro side.

Listen & see the playlist at
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October 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Saw the documentary “Desolation Center” in Ventura recently.

A chronicle of the wild punk shows that happened in the California desert, years before Lollapalooza or Coachella.

We were also treated to a sick little show featuring Mike Watt and Stephen Perkins.

Watt, as always, was Up From Pedro!
October 4, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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Episode no. 116, of my weird little radio show Box of Visions just dropped.

Hear new releases from a pair of Kutis (Seun and Femi), Ebi Soda, and the Orb.

Also, retro groove from Material and BADBADNOTGOOD.

~ Listen: boxofvisions.com
~ Archives: www.mixcloud.com/BoxOfVisions/
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September 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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The glow of the grow
A crate of raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Heirloom tomatoes of different colors shining in the sun in a crate. Whole green beans Asparagus stalks bound by rubber bands.
September 2, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Box episode 115 is a summer song seduction featuring Hermanos Gutierrez & Leon Bridges, Cassandra Jenkins, Adrian Sherwood, A Tribe Called Quest, the Cure remixed, Dilla, and more.

~ Listen: boxofvisions.com

Box of Visions is a program of new, unusual, and imaginative music with host Mark Duggan.
A stylized logo featuring a drawing of a vintage ‘70s-era transistor radio and the words “Box of Visions.”
August 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Bookstore genre fun

At Phoenix Books in SLO
A genre label on a bookstore shelf that reads “Investigative Journalism & Muckraking.” A genre label on a bookstore shelf that reads “Smut. Post-Porn.” A genre label on a bookstore shelf that reads “Bohemiania and post-modern fiction.” A genre label on a bookstore shelf that reads “Murky older history books.” A book below the label is “Plunkitt of Tammany Hall.”
August 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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My radio show Jazz Visions dropped episode 115 recently.

Hear abstract jazz transmissions from Anouar Brahem, Dave Holland, Henri Texier, Max Roach, and more.

🔗: boxofvisions.com

🔗: www.mixcloud.com/BoxOfVisions...

#jazz #jazzradio #nujazz #futurejazz #publicradio #communityradio #boxofvisions
A stylized poster shows an illustration of a vintage skyscraper and an inset of a man playing saxophone. Inscriptions read “Free jazz” and “Broadway.”
August 2, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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The latest episode of my radio show Box of Visions features funky necessities for an unsettled world.

Hear Bootsy, Bernie Worrell, Sly (RIP). Plus new David Byrne, Paul Weller, and a Four Tet/Mazzy Star mix.

~ Listen at boxofvisions.com
~ View the playlist in this post’s comments section.

📻👁️
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July 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Attack, decay, sustain, release.

Episode 09 of Ongaku Sessions is a meditation on ambient guitar.

Hear Robin Guthrie, Andy Summers & Robert Fripp, SUSS, Tim Hecker, Buckethead, and more.

Great washes of sound, ready to wash over you. 🎸🌊

🔗: boxofvisions.com

Playlist in post comments.
A closeup view of a guitar, showing strings, the bridge, and sound hole.
June 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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The House just passed a bill to take back vital public media funding. But hundreds of thousands spoke out – and with more action ahead, it’s no time to back down. Make your voice heard now. Reach out to your Senators now and urge them to protect public media: bit.ly/4n5sRBY #ProtectMyPublicMedia
A banner that reads ‘House votes to defund public media. Thank you for everything you’ve done to stand up for public media. Despite overwhelming opposition, the House voted to claw back previously approved funding. This is a deeply disappointing outcome - but not a reflection of your incredible efforts. And this fight isn’t over. The Senate will act next, and when they do, we’ll need you with us again. Protect My Public Media.’
June 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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My public radio program Box of Visions is back with episode 113, featuring new music from Adrian Sherwood, Adrian Quesada, BALTHVS, and El Michels Affair featuring Black Thought.

Plus some killer old school from Gil Scott-Heron, Allen Toussaint, and the O’Jays!

Listen at boxofvisions.com
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June 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Onshore flow
A moody beach scene with rocks and low-hanging clouds. Looking over large beach rocks to the ocean on a cloudy day.
May 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Caffeine scene
A sidewalk chalk board reads ‘coffee this way’
May 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Substitute DJ
A tableside jukebox with selections from the Drifters, Chuck Berry, Everly Brothers, and Roy Orbison.
May 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Box of Visions episode 112 goes large on recent releases with Eno, Mocheeba, Gavin Friday, GoGo Penguin, and more.

Listen at boxofvisions.com.

Box of Visions is my program of new, unusual, and imaginative music.

📻👁️

#publicradio #communityradio #musicdiscovery #newmusic #boxofvisions
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May 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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The Denver Post, ladies and gentlemen.

I mean, I get it. I manage news websites and…well, news comes at you fast. But still, check ‘yo live page before you push updates.

Aaaaand hopefully the beginning of a renewal for the Colorado Rockies.
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A news website page show two contradictory headlines. A breaking news alert says ‘Bud Black fired as Rockies manager amid historically bad start.’ Below, the main page headline reads ‘Rockies’ GM Bill Schmidt backs Bud Black, says team is “capable of doing better”’
May 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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I’m proud to announce that ksut.org was recognized as “Best Radio Station Website - Small Market” by the Colorado Broadcaster’s Association for the fourth straight year!

I’m the site’s designer and editor.

I’m grateful to KSUT for entrusting me to bring a coherent vision to their website. 💗📻
A radio station website, with the call letters KSUT and two news stories.
April 8, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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My "deep listening" radio show Ongaku Sessions is back with ep08, paying tribute to the country rock sound popular in and around Boulder CO in the late ‘70s.

The setlist includes Poco, Firefall, Tommy Bolin, Emmylou Harris, Stephen Stills and even Tom Waits.

Listen at boxofvisions.com
A stone set into a path has the word “rock” carved i to it.
March 24, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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My radio show Box of Visions is back with a tribute to the Golden State through song & sound. Hear classics from Bobby Womack, Burt Bacharach, and Joni Mitchell.

Plus, bask in some sunny joints from Jungle, DJ Shadow, Wedding Present, and They Might Be Giants.

Listen at boxofvisions.com.

📻👁️
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March 20, 2025 at 12:11 AM