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Both Sides Of The Surface

by Jason Randall Smith

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Since August of 2005, Radio BSOTS (Both Sides Of The Surface) has made it a practice to connect sounds from around the way with selections from around the world. Hosted by Macedonia, this podcast strings together hip-hop, soul, funk, jazz, and electronic music, allowing for conversations between different genres in the mix. Radio BSOTS found a home at Bondfire Radio in Brooklyn, NY from February of 2015 right up until the end of the station's programming run in December of 2023, championing the music of unsigned, independent and major label artists side by side. The history of Macedonia's unashamed love for music lives on in the BSOTS ON BONDFIRE archives and continues through the Camp Lo-Fi Tranmissions.

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Episodes

  1. BSOTS presents Camp Lo-Fi Transmissions (January 2024)

    I'm on the other side of 2023 experiencing life after Bondfire Radio and quite frankly, a large part of me is still processing the whole journey. It's important for me to continue the type of music exploration that was central to the BSOTS on Bondfire experience, so I'm kicking off 2024 with a...

  2. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 221 (12/23/2023)

    How it all concluded on the final official edition of Both Sides Of The Surface on Bondfire Radio: A beautiful, but harrowing opener from Alabaster DePlume. Love for Amp Fiddler (RIP) via his collaborations with J Dilla, Trus'Me, Illa J, and Dames Brown. Soaring and stirring vocals from Cleo Sol,...

  3. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 220 (12/09/2023)

    New music from DJ Shadow, Yaya Bey, Alice Russell, and Summer Pearl. A Tribe Called Quest and their shared sonic connection with The Nairobi Sisters and Tyrone Washington. More healing vibes from Nala Sinephro and Don Leisure with Amanda Whiting. Australian DJ/producer duo Close Counters and…

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  4. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 219 (11/25/2023)

    How it all went down on the November 25th edition of Both Sides Of The Surface: Selections from Carlos Niño and Surya Botofasina (collaborators on Andre 3000's latest album New Blue Sun) alongside engaging works from SAULT, ABUNAI, and Makaya McCraven. A joint from the Flying Lotus catalog...

  5. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 218 (11/11/2023)

    How it all went down on the November 11th edition of Both Sides Of The Surface: New and recent work from Black Milk, Jamila Woods, Killer Mike, and dead prez. Collaborations between Eric Hilton & Natalia Clavier, Don Leisure & Amanda Whiting, and Angelo Moore & Del The Funky Homosapien. Colorful...

  6. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 217 (10/28/2023)

    A pair of spooky season leftovers from Louis Cole and Tall Black Guy flipping Michael Jackson. New music from Aesop Rock, Butcher Brown, Stro Elliot, and CARRTOONS. Victor Axelrod's production take on Sharon Jones. Bassbin destroyers from Bruk Rogers and zero dB. Daniel Crawford provides a go-go...

  7. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 216 (09/30/2023)

    How it all went down on the September 30th edition of Both Sides Of The Surface on Bondfire Radio: New and back catalog selections from Little Brother, Cleo Sol, Little Dragon, DJ Shadow, Homeboy Sandman, SAULT, Run Child Run, and much more. If you have feedback about anything you heard, feel…

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  8. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 215 (09/16/2023)

    New music from Illa J, Mick Jenkins, Yussef Dayes, and Raw Poetic. A pair of 9/11-related selections from DJ Wally and aint about me. A cut from Mercury Prize winners Ezra Collective. The introverted R&B of homeshake and the unconventional pop of Bullion. And one in loving memory of Sixto...

  9. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 214 (09/02/2023)

    Newly released work from Danger Mouse & Jemini created two decades ago. The late, great Tony Allen's studio connection with Adrian Younge. Thievery Corporation co-founder Eric Hilton introduces a forthcoming album with singer Natalia Clavier. Sugar Minott covers Queen Aretha. Moodymann remixes...

  10. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 213 (08/05/2023)

    Boom bap burners from Black Star and Sa-Roc. A beautiful Fela cover from Daniel Crawford. A head banging remix of M.O.P. by Mute Speaker. A kiddie soul sample staple from Ponderosa Twins Plus One. That time that Rodney P, Blak Twang and TY teamed up to form the KINGDEM. And songs in loving memory...

  11. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 212 (07/22/2023)

    New work from Black Milk and Jamila Woods. A house cut from DJ Spinna featuring Phonte Coleman. A newly reissued gospel soul gem from Soul Liberation. That time that De La Soul recorded an album for Nike+. Plus recent and back catalog selections from open mike eagle, John Carroll Kirby, Slowe…

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  12. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 211 (07/08/2023)

    How it all went down on the July 8th edition of Both Sides Of The Surface: A killer collaboration from Mick Jenkins and EARTHGANG's JID. More solo work from Hiatus Kaiyote's Simon Mavin. Memorable Roy Ayers and Minnie Riperton covers from A Bossa Elétrica and Avis (respectively). Yussef Dayes…

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  13. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 210 (06/24/2023)

    New notables from Kassa Overall, Killer Mike, Róisín Murphy, and Lonnie Holley. Stellar South African sounds from EMAMKAY and El Payo remixing Sharky. Bangin' beat business from Karriem Riggins and GiwHa. A '90s R&B infused gospel selection from Janine Cross. Plus recent and back catalog…

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  14. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 209 (06/10/2023)

    A pair of tunes in tribute to the late, great Astrud Gilberto and two for Prince in honor of what would have been his 65th birthday. An unexpected surprise in the form of a Curtis Mayfield cover from Kris Tidjan. Plus new and back catalog selections from SAULT, Young Fathers, Yussef Dayes,...

  15. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 208 (05/27/2023)

    New bin heaters from Little Dragon and NxWorries. A pair of cuts inspired by the Dear Mama docuseries on FX. A killer solo cut from Hiatus Kaiyote's Simon Mavin. A stellar studio session from Tony Allen & Adrian Younge. And Meshell Ndegeocello covers the late, great Tina Turner. Plus new and back...

  16. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 207 (05/13/2023)

    A pair of songs in celebration of Stevie Wonder's 73rd birthday and a closing cut to honor the memory of Ivan "Mamao" Conti of Azymuth. A big collaboration between Thundercat & Tame Impala. A nod towards 50 years of hip-hop with a cut-and-paste classic from Double Dee & Steinski. ODESZA remixes...

  17. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 206 (04/24/2023)

    Heavy rotation heaters from Lady Wray, B. Cool-Aid, Yaya Bey, and El Michels Affair & Black Thought. More unconventional hymanal cuts from Natalie Bergman and Edith Peters. A Kid Creole and Adriana Kaegi appreciation moment. And another take on a Soul II Soul classic: this time from Tall Black…

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  18. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 205 (04/07/2023)

    How it all went down on the Good Friday edition of Both Sides Of The Surface: A generous helping of songs from the unconventional hymnal. Born again beats, funk, and hip-hop. Sanctified soul. Divine disco. And one in loving memory of the late, great Ryuichi Sakamoto. Features selections from…

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  19. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 204 (03/24/2023)

    A trio of stunning rarities from the forthcoming compilation Once Again We Are The Children Of The Sun. Dancefloor essentials from South African producer Thabo Tonick and I.G. Culture's New Sector Movements project. That Jitwam joint featured on episode 3 of the Amazon Prime series Swarm. And…

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  20. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 203 (03/10/2023)

    Steller sisterhood selections from Madison McFerrin, MELONYX, Adi Oasis, Monica Blaire, and Róisín Murphy. That time that De La Soul traded verses with Chuck D. A Stevie Wonder cover from Wendell Harrison that managed to elude even the most avid of crate diggers. A dancefloor burner from Aroop…

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  21. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 202 (02/24/2023)

    Some post-Stakes Is High material in loving memory of Dave a.k.a. Trugoy The Dove from De La Soul. Drum and bass offerings from Agape and Lenzman remixing Natalie Duncan. Sublime soul from Charles Stepney, EMAMKAY, Harrison, and The Eight Minutes. Plus new bin notables and back catalog selections...

  22. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 201 (02/10/2023)

    How it all went down on the 8th Anniversary BSOTS on Bondfire broadcast: A double shot of Dilla. A Melanie Charles appreciation moment. Milk Dee of Audio Two live at Central Park Summerstage. KRS ONE remixed by Ahmed Sirour. Some serious beat business from GOLDSLANG, Palmskin Productions, and a...

  23. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 200 (01/27/2023)

    How it all went down for the 200th BSOTS On Bondfire Radio broadcast: More 2022 notables from SAULT, Little Simz, Louis Cole, Sampa The Great, and Nick Hakim. Promising peeks into 2023 with cuts from New Sector Movements and El Michels Affair & Black Thought. A bugged out B-side from De La Soul....

  24. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 199 (01/14/2023)

    How it all started for BSOTS on Bondfire in 2023: More 2022 highlights from Danger Mouse & Black Thought, Flying Lotus & Devin Tracy, Sudan Archives, Brian Jackson, and Allysha Joy. Excellent cover versions of MF DOOM and Tupac by The Pro-Teens and Zretro (respectively). And previews of upcoming...

  25. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 198 (12/30/2022)

    Heavy rotation selects from Denzel Curry, Lady Wray, Khruangbin & Leon Bridges, and Grammy nominated artists Robert Glasper and Moonchild. Show favorites from Chronixx and Pachyman, plus hidden gems from Koma Saxo, Eamon and The Invisible Session. Sonic appreciation for the late, great Terry…

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  26. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 197 (12/16/2022)

    Seun Kuti reinvents his earlier work with the help of Black Thought. Lupe Fiasco drops bars on a new Aesop Rock & Blockhead joint. Another five-star effort from the always on-point Little Simz. Revisiting Phantogram's debut album. And a head-nodding selection from the unconventional hymnal…

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  27. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 196 (12/02/2022)

    The Hot 8 Brass Band covers the King of Pop. A killer collaboration betwen Jack White and Q-Tip. Raw Poetic calls on his uncle Archie Shepp for the saxophone assist on his latest single. Kojey Radical brings the party with Ezra Collective. Alice Coltrane mentee Surya Botofasina sonically soars...

  28. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 195 (11/18/2022)

    Music from Moonchild and Bonobo in recognition of their recent GRAMMY nominations. Butcher Brown covers The Notorious B.I.G. A pair of leftfield gospel gems from SAULT and Keith Chism & Light. That time that Q-Tip and Andre 3000 traded verses on a Tribe joint. Plus new and back catalog selections...

  29. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 194 (11/04/2022)

    The latest single from NxWorries and a song from Little Simz in honor of her Mercury Prize win. Diamond D & Sadat X flow over production from The Funk League. Spins in recognition of 30 years of the Brothers And System debut album as well as the Charles Mingus tribute album, Weird Nightmre. Plus...

  30. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 193 (10/21/2022)

    One in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Check Your Head album by Beastie Boys. The music of Robert Glasper paired up with the voice and lyrics of Mac Miller. Philly represented via Teddy Pendergrass, Rich Medina and Rob Paine, and King Britt with Bahamadia. Another essential song from...

  31. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 192 (10/07/2022)

    One for Pharoah Sanders (RIP). UK soul legend Omar teams up with Myele Manzanza. A Flying Lotus/Devin Tracy collaboration. Sa-Roc, Che Noir, and Lyric Jones bring the lyrical fire to Sol Messiah's production. ​Â​me remixes J Dilla. And another Charles Stepney demo cut in loving memory of EJ...

  32. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 191 (09/23/2022)

    A demo version of an Earth, Wind & Fire classic by the great Charles Stepney. New bin selects from Sudan Archives, Homeboy Sandman, and 30/70. The first taste of Jonah Yano's sophomore album coming in 2023 (entirely produced by BADBADNOTGOOD). Zeb remixes a modern classic from Quantic &…

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  33. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 190 (09/09/2022)

    New selections from Little Dragon and Louis Cole. A double shot of next level lyricism from Black Thought. A track from Main Source in recognition of 30 years of Breaking Atoms. Butcher Brown goes big band (while doing it their way). Ezra Collective teams up with Sampa The Great. Featured verses...

  34. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 189 (07/22/2022)

    A Virgin Ubiquity gem from Roy Ayers. The combined forces of Khruangbin & Leon Bridges. The Pro-Teens come through with another phenomenal MF DOOM cover. A cut from Donna McGhee in memory of the songwriting genius of Patrick Adams. And a current Beyoncé favorite gets an Afrobeat rework from…

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  35. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 188 (07/15/2022)

    New singles from Danger Mouse & Black Thought, Killer Mike, and Sampa The Great. Terence Nance makes his Brainfeeder debut as Terence Etc. The first new song by Young Fathers in over four years. A roots reggae winner from Chronixx (produced by Inflo). DJ Spinna offers remix support to harpist…

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  36. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 187 (07/01/2022)

    Flying Lotus teams up with vocalist Devin Tracy. The Pro-Teens turn in a fabulous MF Doom cover. Ron Trent links up with violinist Jean-Luc Ponty. Denzel Curry brings the ruckus with Slowthai. World Famous Beat Junkie J. Rocc digs into his house music bag and delivers the party joint of the…

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  37. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 186 (06/17/2022)

    Another cut from the forthcoming Danger Mouse & Black Thought album. Ill Camille teams up with Moonchild. Some four-track home studio charm from the great Charles Stepney. A cut from Wildcookie in honor of the late producer Red Astaire a.k.a. Freddie Cruger. That time that The Jacksons got their...

  38. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 185 (06/03/2022)

    A pair of Purple Rain era songs from Prince's vault. A standout cut from Brian Jackson's latest album. An excellent Tupac cover courtesy of Zretro. A Salami Rose Joe Louis appreciation moment. And that time that Meshell Ndegeochello delivered her own reinterpretation of a Sade classic. Plus new…

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  39. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 184 (05/20/2022)

    A head-cracking new cut from Danger Mouse & Black Thought. Ron Trent joins forces with Khruangbin. A double shot of Obongjayar (including his feature with Little Simz). Another Jazz Is Dead milestone featuring the legendary Jean Carne. A music appreciation moment for Bastien Keb. Plus new and…

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  40. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 183 (05/06/2022)

    Kiefer remixes Moonchild. A double shot of Denzel Curry, including his guest verse on a new cut by Sampa The Great. Dave Lee turns in a disco floor filler with Omar. Previously unreleased work from the great Charles Stepney. And that time that Madlib and Oh No teamed up as The Professionals. Plus...

  41. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE (04/22/2022)

    One in loving memory of Prince Rogers Nelson. A meditation on Charles Mingus featuring Chuck D. A Roy Ayers rarity available digitally for the first time. Stro Elliot remixes Hiatus Kaiyote. A song for Earth Day from Lanu, Aloe Blacc and Quantic. Plus new and back catalog selections from...

  42. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 181 (04/08/2022)

    John Morales remixes Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band represent for Mtume. A wild recap of 2020 from Anwar Marshall. Some dancefloor heat from Lil Silva feat. Sampha. Plus new bin notables from Denzel Curry, Fly Anakin, Allysha Joy, Eamon, Braxe & Falcon, and lots…

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  43. BSOTS ON BONDIFRE 180 (03/25/2022)

    A Teena Marie album cut lovingly reworked by John Morales. Brittany Howard remixed by Little Dragon. Amir Sulaiman in collaboration with Robert Glasper and Yasiin Bey. New Tears For Fears from their first album in 17 years. Sam Redmore brings a Latin touch to a SOS Band classic. Plus notable...

  44. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 179 (03/11/2022)

    Robert Glasper collabs with Q-Tip and Esperanza Spalding. Georgia Anne Muldrow remixes Hiatus Kaiyote. Anti-war sentiments from Omar and Walt Bolen. Ukrainian composer/harpist Alina Bzhezhinska shows reverence for Dorothy Ashby. The Caribbean/Creole carnival flavor of Dowdelin. Plus essential...

  45. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 178 (02/25/2022)

    On the day of this broadcast, my mind was recovering from the work day while trying to comprehend the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Probably the best way to describe the show is MOOD MUSIC from front to back. Many emotions are expressed throughout this episode, but I believe that it ends in a good...

  46. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 177 (02/11/2022)

    Jazzanova taps into the Strata Records catalog, Fly Anakin spits breathless over Madlib's production, an absolute banger from Moonchild, a Thom Yorke/Jonny Greenwood side project, Karmasound puts the broken beat touch on a Blackbyrds favorite, and of course, some love for Dilla and a cut in honor...

  47. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 176 (01/28/2022)

    This show found me streaming from home in the calm before the storm, just a few hours before a nor'easter hit my area. Lots of 2022 releases to get excited about here, along with a few more 2021 notables and selections that I'm just catching up to now. If you have feedback about anything you…

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  48. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 175 (01/14/2022)

    The first BSOTS on Bondfire broadcast of 2022 sifts through some of last year's notable releases while keeping the promise of great music to be released over the next few months firmly within its grasp. If you have feedback about anything you heard, feel free to leave a 60-90 second voice mail at...

  49. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 174 (12/31/2021)

    December of 2021 was the month that I discovered the importance of centering myself with shows that went deeper on the selections whenever I stream from home, making sure to keep the spiritual cuts within reach. I chose to leave 2021 in this manner with my December 31st broadcast, showcasing some...

  50. BSOTS ON BONDFIRE 173 Pt. 2 (12/17/2021)

    More music and words from Conscious and I celebrating a few of our favorite albums and songs from 2021. Special thanks to Mama Bondfire herself, TK Dutes, for chiming in on a few of these releases during the second half of the show and bringing the ruckus as only she can. (If you've ever heard…

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About this show

Since August of 2005, Radio BSOTS (Both Sides Of The Surface) has made it a practice to connect sounds from around the way with selections from around the world. Hosted by Macedonia, this podcast strings together hip-hop, soul, funk, jazz, and electronic music, allowing for conversations between different genres in the mix.

Radio BSOTS found a home at Bondfire Radio in Brooklyn, NY from February of 2015 right up until the end of the station's programming run in December of 2023, championing the music of unsigned, independent and major label artists side by side. The history of Macedonia's unashamed love for music lives on in the BSOTS ON BONDFIRE archives and continues through the Camp Lo-Fi Tranmissions.

Hosted by

Jason Randall Smith

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Both Sides Of The Surface have?

Both Sides Of The Surface has 73 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on January 27, 2024.

What is Both Sides Of The Surface about?

Since August of 2005, Radio BSOTS (Both Sides Of The Surface) has made it a practice to connect sounds from around the way with selections from around the world. Hosted by Macedonia, this podcast strings together hip-hop, soul, funk, jazz, and electronic music, allowing for conversations between...

How often does Both Sides Of The Surface release new episodes?

Both Sides Of The Surface publishes every two weeks, based on its 73 episodes since December 2020.

Who hosts Both Sides Of The Surface?

Both Sides Of The Surface is created and hosted by Jason Randall Smith.
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