DJ Phorcys

17/07/2022

Once again, it's another week without a live stream on a Sunday afternoon.

While my music library is still intact and safe, the drive it resides on is still acting a bit strangely when I plug it in, so I'm leaving it untouched until I get a new drive for the recovery process. Hopefully, it will happen this week, but with all that's going on in life, I can't promise anything.

Until I've performed the recovery and am able to resume Livestreaming shows, I encourage you to check out my previous mixes archived on MixCloud.

https://www.mixcloud.com/JamesDunnToronto/

12/07/2022

Just another reminder that I won't be Livestreaming tonight due to the ongoing problems with my music library drive. I'm hoping to have a new drive in place to recover my library to very soon.

Until then, feel free to check out my MixCloud page for some archived episodes of the Livestream.

https://www.mixcloud.com/JamesDunnToronto/

10/07/2022

Once again this week Angus James has stepped in to fill the space left by the absence of my Sonic Somnambulism show and is spinning his own set of laid-back, chilled-out grooves over on his Twitch channel.

Angus James plays records, interviews interesting guests, and generally has a good time in The Vinyl Garage! | Sat & Thur 9pm (est) & other random times | DJ sets, podcasts, fun times!

10/07/2022

Once again, I just want to remind you that, due to my ongoing issues with my music library hard drive, I won't be Livestreaming my regular Sunday afternoon show today.

If you need your fix of Sonic Somnambulism, many past shows are archived on my MixCloud page.

https://www.mixcloud.com/JamesDunnToronto/

05/07/2022

Due to the ongoing issue with the instability of my music library drive, I will not be Livestreaming tonight. I expect my Livestream shows to return sometime in mid-July. Until then, feel free to check out my archive of past shows on my MixCloud page.

https://www.mixcloud.com/JamesDunnToronto/

I just want to remind everyone that I will not be Livestreaming this afternoon. My Livestream shows are on hiatus until roughly mid-July. Feel free to check out my MixCloud page for a selection of archived shows.

https://www.mixcloud.com/JamesDunnToronto/

03/07/2022

I just want to remind everyone that I will not be Livestreaming this afternoon. My Livestream shows are on hiatus until roughly mid-July. Feel free to check out my MixCloud page for a selection of archived shows.

https://www.mixcloud.com/JamesDunnToronto/

29/06/2022

So, I ran some disk utilities last night and, based on the scan logs, I think I figured out what happened to my drive.

I was downloading several large files yesterday when I left for work and left it running with it set to shut down when the downloads were completed. Unfortunately, the power cable had jiggled loose, and my laptop was running off the battery without me realizing it. This means that the battery died before the downloads were completed and the computer shut down while writing to the drive. As a result, the partition table became corrupted and my laptop couldn't "see" the file system on the drive when I rebooted.

I completed a few scans last night, repaired the damaged entries in the GPT, and am currently running a surface scan on that drive which should finish sometime tonight. I've already been able to copy some files successfully from the problematic drive, so I don't think I'll lose any data. I'll have to buy a new external drive to copy the files to during the recovery, though, so I'll be out of commission for the Livestream shows for the next few weeks.

Thanks to everyone who reached out with suggestions and offers of help. I appreciate it! :)

29/06/2022

Alright. Some preliminary disk utilities that I've run are indicating that the file system is in good health and the files will be recoverable.

I won't be able to do a full recovery until I can pick up a new 12TB drive, though, so it's going to be a few weeks until I'm back up and running.

For now, go check out Angus James, who has jumped online with an impromptu, emergency set from The Vinyl Garage.

twitch.tv/angus_james

Retro Dance Party - EMERGENCY BACKUP DJ - With bonus Backyard Bunny-Cam @ The Vinyl Garage

29/06/2022

Well, it looks like I'll have to cancel tonight's Livestream show, and possibly all my live streams for the foreseeable future. My computer is reporting that my external hard drive, where I store my entire music library, has become corrupted.

I have some software for repairing and recovering damaged partitions, but I don't have an empty drive large enough to recover it to at the moment. Also, it's a time-consuming process.

This could mean the end of my live streams, as it might mean the loss of several TB of music files. Much of what I have is rare and difficult to replace. I'll need at least a 10TB drive to attempt the recovery operation and that's not in my budget for a bit.

Fortunately, my karaoke files are on a different drive and are safe. I can still do karaoke gigs.

28/06/2022

DUE TO A HARDWARE MALFUNCTION, I MAY HAVE TO CANCEL TONIGHT'S LIVESTREAM! STAY TUNED.

28/06/2022

TONIGHT ON REVOLUTION RADIO AND TWITCH!! A CANADA DAY WARM-UP MIX!!!

Tonight at 9:00 PM EST on Revolution Radio and Twitch, I'll be spinning a Canada Day warm-up mix featuring some of the greatest songs from the 70s, 80s, and 90s in Canadian music.

From Rush and The Guess Who to Sarah McLachlan and Dalbello, I'll have a mix of radio staples and long-overlooked gems, so tune in and join the fun!

www.revolutionradio.live
twitch.tv/dj_phorcys

26/06/2022

TODAY AT 3;00 PM!!! EPISODE 108 OF SONIC SOMNAMBULISM!!!

For those of you who are not going to the Pride Parade this afternoon and perhaps want a more laid-back way to celebrate and honour the LGBTQ+ community, I've got you covered!

I'll be spinning my weekly Sunday Afternoon Livestream, Sonic Somnambulism and showcasing some great artists working in the fields of Ambient, Art Pop, Electronic, and related genres, who also happen to be members of the LGBTQ+ community.

I don't think anyone at Revolution Radio's control centre will be available to handle the switchover, so today's stream will only be available on my Twitch channel.

HAPPY PRIDE EVERYONE!!!

twitch.tv/dj_phorcys

21/06/2022

TONIGHT ON REVOLUTION RADIO AND TWITCH

According to blogger Tim Keller (IF MY RECORDS COULD TALK), "The phrase “Left of the Dial” comes from the 1985 Replacements song title from their brilliant album, Tim. (For) the first time, a band was paying homage to the college radio stations who were playing their music. And, where on the FM bandwidth would one find most college stations? On the left side of the “dial”, to which you would turn the dial to the range between 88 to 93 kilowatts to hear these stations. Now, with digital signals we use preset buttons to lock in on a radio station’s signal, that is if you listen to terrestrial radio at all anymore. Before those preset buttons, you had a dial to help you lock in on a station’s signal, thus the reason for the song’s title."

Tonight I'll be exploring some of the music I listened to growing up as I discovered McMaster University's 93.3 CFMU and the University of Toronto's 98.5 CIUT, as well as CBC FM 94.1.

It was here where I heard underground favourites such as The Godfathers, Throwing Muses, and Camper Van Beethoven played alongside crossover artists like U2, REM, and Midnight Oil.

From jangly, angular, punk-tinged guitar rock of Athens, Georgia to the burgeoning House and Techno scenes from Chicago and Detroit, American music was a hotbed of creativity. Across the pond, innovation was the order of the day from London's Batcave to The Haçienda in Manchester and beyond. All of it was reaching my ears over the low-wattage frequencies of college radio.

Come hear what it was all about tonight at 9:00 PM EST

www.revolutionradio.live
twitch.tv/dj_phorcys

19/06/2022

TODAY ON REVOLUTION RADIO AND TWITCH!

SONIC SOMNAMBULISM 107

My weekly live stream of Ambient, Art Pop, and Electronic music returns with another two hours of tranquil vibes and chill beats! I'll be playing some favourite artists today, including Arcade Fire, Kate Bush, Death Cab For Cutie, Bjork, Four Tet, Depeche Mode and SO MUCH MORE!!!

Join the fun at 3:00 PM

www.revolutionradio.live
twitch.tv/dj_phorcys

14/06/2022

TONIGHT ON REVOLUTION RADIO AND TWITCH

D.J. PHORCYS RETRO DANCE PARTY

Tonight's show will be have something for everyone. Britpop, Alt-Rock, Industrial, Hip-Hop, IDM, and MORE!!!

From Blur and Nine Inch Nails to Guru and Aphex Twin, I'll be running the gamut of the Alternative Nineties.

Tune in at 9:00 P.M. on Revolution Radio and Twitch

www.revolutionradio.live
twitch.tv/dj_phorcys

12/06/2022

TODAY ON REVOLUTION RADIO AND TWITCH! EPISODE 106 OF SONIC SOMNAMBULISM

Well, the weather forecast is calling for Thunderstorms in Toronto today. Why not stay inside and listen to some great, chill tunes?

Shoegaze, Ambient, Downtempo, Art Pop... These are just some of the related genres that I spin each week on Revolution Radio and Twitch. Grab a book, curl up on the couch, and let the vibes wash over you. I'll start things nice and mellow in the first hour and lift the mood in the second hour with some more dancey beats.

Join the fun at 3:00 PM EST
www.revolutionradio.live
twitch.tv/dj_phorcys

07/06/2022

Tonight On Revolution Radio and Twitch!!!

Another DJ Phorcys Retro Dance Party!!!

Fresh from last night's Kraftwerk concert at Massey Hall, tonight's Retro Dance Party will lean heavily on the New Wave & Synth Pop of the late 70s and early 80s.

Listen for hits by The Pet Shop Boys, Orchestral Manoeuvers In The Dark, Visage, Thomas Dolby, and SO MUCH MORE!!!

Along the way, I'll be sprinkling in songs from other genres and decades as well, so there will be something for everyone!

TUNE IN AT 9:00 PM ON REVOLUTION RADIO AND TWITCH!
www.revolutionradio.live
twitch.tv/dj_phorcys

05/06/2022

Due to technical difficulties, today's Livestream may start late. Resetting connections now.

05/06/2022

TODAY ON Revolution Radio AND TWITCH

Sonic Somnambulism 105

Join me at 3:00 for a chill set of Ambient, Shoegaze, Electronic, and related genres of music. Grab a Bluetooth speaker and find a relaxing place to sit outside and enjoy the weather while I spin some laid-back, downtempo tracks.

You'll hear artists like Brian Eno, Kate Bush, Aphex Twin, Orbital, and SO MUCH MORE!!!

www.revolutionradio.live
twitch.tv/dj_phorcys

31/05/2022

TONIGHT ON REVOLUTION RADIO AND TWITCH

Tonight, I'll be doing the first of a new, semi-regular spotlight series which will focus on producers, recording engineers, remixers, and other often overlooked people who make the music we love so much.

With a career spanning over 40 years so far, William Orbit has been wildly successful in a range of capacities. Multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, remixer, songwriter, and DJ are just some of the roles he's filled. Along the way, he's worked with artists such as Sting, Prince, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Erasure, Gary Numan, Seal, and Blur. Additionally, he's released his own original music both under his own name and under the assumed monikers of Bassomatic, Strange Cargo, Torch Song, and several others.

Tonight, I'll be taking a 3-hour look at his extensive career including rare remixes and massive, dance-floor filling hits.

Come check it out on Revolution Radio or Twitch at 9:00 P.M EST

www.revolutionradio.live
twitch.tv/dj_phorcys

29/05/2022

TODAY AT 3:00 P.M. ON REVOLUTION RADIO AND TWITCH!

Episode 104 of Sonic Somnambulism!

Art-pop, trip-hop, shoegaze, downtempo... all sorts of goodness for a relaxing, chill afternoon.

Featuring tracks from Michael Brook, Portishead, Kate Bush, Laurie Anderson, Jeff Buckley, and SO MUCH MORE!!!

www.revolutionradio.live
twitch.tv/dj_phorcys

24/05/2022

TONIGHT ON REVOLUTION RADIO AND TWITCH!

In recognition of the Victoria Day holiday, I will be spinning an All Canadian Livestream tonight! From the most beloved cottage sing-a-longs to the Grey Cup Halftime Show rockers and the melodies which echo from the rafters of Massey Hall, we'll be hearing the greatest of The Great White North.

Tune in at 9:00 P.M. to join the fun!

www.revolutionradio.live
twitch.tv/dj_phorcys

22/05/2022

ATTENTION: Due to ongoing connectivity problems with my residential internet service, I will not be able to Livestream today.

Hopefully I will return on Tuesday with another Retro Dance Party!

Feel free to listen to a previously archived Sonic Somnambulism show on my MixCloud page.

https://www.mixcloud.com/JamesDunnToronto/

DJ Phorcys is on Mixcloud. Listen for free to their radio shows, DJ mix sets and Podcasts

17/05/2022

TONIGHT ON REVOLUTION RADIO AND TWITCH!

It's time for another DJ Phorcys Retro Dance Party!!!

Digging all the way back to the 1970s, tripping through the 1980s, zooming through the 1990s, AND BEYOND!!!

We're going to start off with some classic GLAM ROCK tonight from the likes of Roxy Music, T. Rex, and (of course) David Bowie. Then we'll move through the gender-bending pioneers of the 1980s with songs from Eurythmics, Culture Club, and Divine. Swinging through the 1990s, we'll check out the major players of Alternative Rock with songs from Jane's Addiction, Bjork, and Nine Inch Nails. Finally, we'll get our groove on with some classic club tracks from The Bucketheads, Todd Terry, DJ Sneak, AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

Tune in for all the fun starting at 9:00 PM EST
www.revolutionradio.live
twitch.tv/dj_phorcys

15/05/2022

Today on Revolution Radio and Twitch: Episode 103 of my signature Livestream show, Sonic Somnambulism.

For the first half of the show, I generally stick to more tranquil, classic vibes from pioneering artists in the fields of ambient, art-rock, shoegaze, dream pop, and related genres. Expect to hear the likes of Brian Eno, Kate Bush, Tangerine Dream, and Wendy Carlos.

During the second half, I switch gears, increase the tempos, and shift the focus to the dancefloor with hypnotic electronic from people like Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, The Orb, Underworld AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

The fun begins at 3:00 P.M. EST so come check it out!

www.revolutionradio.live
twitch.tv/dj_phorcys

10/05/2022

Beginning in the early 80s, a strange, hybrid genre of music started to take shape which fused the underground sensibilities and melodic song structure of Alternative and Indie Rock with the electronic beats, synths, and samples of post-Disco club music.

From the legendary clubs of Manchester, England to the lighter side of Chicago's Industrial scene, this Alternative Dance worked as well in the 3:00 A.M. world of raves and clubs as it did outside of that culture, often putting a human face on an otherwise mostly anonymous subculture of DJs and studio-based producers.

Artists such as New Order and Depeche Mode paved the way for the sometimes more introspective and cerebral Post-Punk and Alternative crowd to cut loose on the dance floor, ushering in a wave of beat-friendly rockers.

Tonight I'll be looking at this nebulous grey area where worlds collide on my weekly Retro Dance Party on Revolution Radio and Twitch, beginning at 9:00 PM.

www.revolutionradio.live
twitch.tv/dj_phorcys

08/05/2022

Today at 3:00 PM on Revolution Radio and Twitch.

A Special Mother's Day edition of Sonic Somnambulism. From Kate Bush to Tori Amos and David Sylvian to Dead Can Dance, I'll be revisiting and revising my Mother's Day setlists from the past two years.

Tune in at 3:00 PM!

www.revolutionradio.live
twitch.tv/dj_phorcys

03/05/2022

Tonight on Revolution Radio and Twitch:

It's time for another DJ Phorcys Retro Dance Party!!! No grand themes, no label spotlights, just great New Wave, Alternative, and Dance Music from the last 40 years!!!

Tune in at 9:00 Tonight!

www.revolutionradio.live
twitch.tv/dj_phorcys

01/05/2022

Today at 3:00 P.M., on Revolution Radio and Twitch: Sonic Somnambulism Episode 101

Once again I'll spend the first hour featuring some traditional ambient, shoegaze, and art-pop from artists like Jane Siberrry, David Sylvian, and The Cocteau Twins.

Hour two will shift gears, and pick up the tempos, as I spin some more dance-oriented electronic music from acts like Future Sound Of London, The Orb, Underworld, and MORE

Tune in at 3:00 and see what the fuss is about.

www.revolutionradio.live (audio only)
twitch.tv/dj_phorcys (video stream and chat room)