Here some useless trivia you didn\u2019t need to know about me.<\/p>\n
I use the iTunes-LAME<\/a> encoder to convert each edition of solipsistic NATION<\/b> to MP3. I could use the iTunes built-in MP3 encoder but I want to give your ears the best sounding show possible. Compressing a track to MP3 means sacrificing quite a bit of fidelity for the convenience of listening to the show on your computer, iPhone, Zune or whatever you use to listen to tunes. If I\u2019m going to convert music to MP3 then I might as well use the best encoder available. The downside of getting the best sounding MP3 I can that means twirling my thumbs for 25 minutes or so while I encode each podcast to MP3.<\/p>\n So what do I do during those 25 minutes?<\/p>\n I usually catch up with people on Twitter or checking email. Maybe read.<\/p>\n Today I blew the dust off my PlayStation and played Street Fighter Alpha 3<\/a> for 30 minutes. Because I haven\u2019t played in so long my super combos were pretty rusty (I play Rolento<\/a>, by the way) and I overcompensated by mashing the buttons on my controller. By the time this week\u2019s show was converted to a MP3 my left thumb and forearm were throbbing.<\/p>\n Anyway\u2026<\/p>\n This week\u2019s show goes out to Sean, who wants less interviews and more music, and Michael, who is my own personal Ganesh.<\/p>\n Got some cool tunes on today\u2019s show.<\/p>\n Can you believe it?! Ninja Tune<\/a>\u2018s Hip Hop London imprint, Big Dada<\/a>, has been putting out great music for over 10 years. Their recently released double CD, Well Deep, Ten Years Of Big Dada Recordings<\/a><\/i> has so much great stuff on it that it was difficult to choose which artists I would feature on this week\u2019s show. More and more music from netlabels have been working their way into solipsistic NATION<\/b> and this week is no exception. Natalie Walker<\/a> makes two appearances on this weeks show. Once as a solo artist and once with her new project, Dive Index<\/a>.<\/p>\n Enjoy the show!<\/p>\n Photo Credit: Liberoliber<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n