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Jumpin' on the Bed

What is Jumpin' on the Bed? An eclectic mix of Americana, blues, rockabilly, folk, jazz, indie, rock and assorted oddities. Regular features include obits in tribute to the recently departed,… MoreWhat is Jumpin' on the Bed? An eclectic mix of Americana, blues, rockabilly, folk, jazz, indie, rock and assorted oddities. Regular features include obits in tribute to the recently departed, theme sets, and new releases. Often contains high Bob Dylan content. If you’re looking for the heart of Saturday night, look no further. Tune in between 4-6 pm and start jumpin’. Less

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1. "Back in the Good Old World (Gypsy)" - Tom Waits - Night on Earth [Jalma Music: 1991]
2. "Moondance - 2013 Remaster" - Van Morrison - Moondance (Expanded Edition) [Warner Records: 1970]
3. "River Man" - Andy Bey - Shades of Bey [12th Street Records: 1998]
   Notes: Newark native Andy Bey, songs of Nick Drake
4. "Fruit Tree - 1st Sound Techniques Session, March / 1968" - Nick Drake - The Making Of Five Leaves Left [UMC (Universal Music Catalogue): 2025]
5. "The Thoughts Of Mary Jane - Cambridge, Lent Term / 1968" - Nick Drake - The Making Of Five Leaves Left [UMC (Universal Music Catalogue): 2025]
6. "Which will" - Nick Drake, Joel Frederiksen, Ensemble Phoenix Munich - Requiem for a Pink Moon [harmonia mundi: 2012]
7. "Time Has Told Me" - Joan Shelley - Rivers and Vessels [No Quarter: 2018]
8. "Day Is Done" - Charlie Hunter, Norah Jones - Songs From The Analog Playground [Blue Note Records: 2001]
9. "Pink Moon" - Valerie June - The Moon And Stars: Prescriptions For Dreamers (Deluxe Edition) [Fantasy: 2022]
10. "Things Behind the Sun" - Brad Mehldau - Live in Tokyo [Nonesuch: 2004]
11. "River Man - Take 2, April 1969" - Nick Drake - The Making Of Five Leaves Left [UMC (Universal Music Catalogue): 2025]
12. "For Your Love" - The Yardbirds - The Best Of The Yardbirds [Charly Records: 2011]
    Notes: RIP Chris Dreja, founding member and guitarist for the Yardbirds, 78
13. "I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band)" - The Moody Blues - Seventh Sojourn [UMC (Universal Music Catalogue): 1972]
    Notes: RIP John Lodge, Moody Blues singer and bassist, 82
14. "I Want To Hold Your Hand - 2023 Mix" - The Beatles - The Beatles 1962 – 1966 (2023 Edition) [UMC (Universal Music Catalogue): 2023]
    Notes: RIP Susan Kendall Newman, Paul's daughter, appeared in the 1978 movie I Wanna Hold your Hand, 72
15. "Be Not Too Hard" - Joan Baez - Joan [Vanguard Records: 1967]
    Notes: RIP Joan Kennedy, 89
16. "Ring Them Bells" - Robert Krestan, Druha Trava - Good Morning, Friend [Universal Music s.r.o.: 2004]
    Notes: RIP Ivan Klima, czech novelist and dissident, 94
17. "Opinion - Live Solo Acoustic" - Nirvana - With The Lights Out - Box Set [Geffen: 2004]
    Notes: RIP Ashleigh Brilliant, phrase maker, 91, epigram no. 461: Everybody is entitled to my opinion
18. "The Mob" - The Meters - Look-Ka Py Py [Rhino: 1970]
    Notes: RIP Bruce Cutler, lawyer for Mob boss John Gotti
19. "Ophelia" - Natalie Merchant - Ophelia [Rhino/Elektra: 1998]
    Notes: Taylor Swift's new album opening track is the Fate of Ophelia; here are some other songs about Hamlet's great love
20. "Ophelia" - Madeleine Peyroux - Standing On The Rooftop [Universal Music Group International: 2011]
21. "Ophelia - Live" - The Wood Brothers - Live at the Barn [Honey Jar Records: 2017]
22. "Ophelia" - The Lumineers - Cleopatra (Deluxe Edition) [Dualtone Music Group: 2016]
23. "Not Feeling Anything" - Amanda Shires - Nobody's Girl [ATO: 2025]
24. "Fatal Optimist" - Madi Diaz - Fatal Optimist [Anti/Epitaph: 2025]
25. "Keith Don't Go (Ode To The Glimmer Twin) - Live 1976" - Nils Lofgren - Roll It Over (Live) [Vision: 2025]
26. "Come Together - Live At The One To One Concert, Afternoon Show" - John Lennon, Yoko Ono, The Plastic Ono Band, Elephants Memory - Power To The People (Live At The One To One Concert - Afternoon & Evening Shows) [UMC (Universal Music Catalogue): 2025]

Radio Freedonia

One salt-rubbed hunk of indie rock 1 Florin, Post-Punk Gold 1/4 Cup, Whine Pop Vinegar 1/3 Mole, Brazilian Tropicalisimo 2 Bunchs, Wilted Soul and Psychedelia 2 Omicrons, Electronic Ambience 1… MoreOne salt-rubbed hunk of indie rock 1 Florin, Post-Punk Gold 1/4 Cup, Whine Pop Vinegar 1/3 Mole, Brazilian Tropicalisimo 2 Bunchs, Wilted Soul and Psychedelia 2 Omicrons, Electronic Ambience 1 Candela, Forgotten Funk 1 Blessed Blast, Japanese Noise Bands Dash of bitter insouciance Salt-n-Pepa to taste Braise Weekly. Cooks between 2 and 4 PM on Saturday afternoons on 91.1 WTJU. Less

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1. "Ata Ndele" - Les Pionniers De La Musique Congolaise De Leopoldville À Kinshasa, Adou Elenga - Bankolo Miziki: Anthologie Volume 2 [Ngoyarto: 1973]
2. "Yaw Barima" - K. Frimpong, Cubano Fiestas - The Blue Album [Soundway Records Ltd: 2025 [NEW]]
3. "Raspberry Jam - Kyle Mullarky Dub" - Allah-Las, Kyle Mullarky - Raspberry Jam (Kyle Mullarky Dub) [Mexican Summer: 2024]
4. "Chenar Le Blues" - Les Abranis - 2015-2025 Les Disques Bongo Joe: 10 Years of Sonic Explorations [Les Disques Bongo Joe: 2025 [NEW]]
5. "Waitn (amongst the gypsum)" - Van Hunt - A Heart Full of Questions [OnTheHunt musicgroup: 2025]
6. "Hidden Doors" - ZOO - Singing Underwater [Nice Guys: 2025 [New]]
7. "Silver Shifter - (Demo)" - TSAR - The Drugboy Tapes [Omnivore Recordings: 2011]
8. "Satellites" - The Whiffs - Satellites [DIG!: 2023]
9. "A New England" - Billy Bragg - Life's a Riot with Spy vs. Spy (30th Anniversary Edition) [Cooking Vinyl: 2013]
10. "Cracker Drool" - Goat Girl - Goat Girl [Rough Trade: 2018]
11. "Is It Now?" - Automatic - Is It Now? [Stones Throw Records: 2025 [NEW]]
12. "He's Frank" - The Monochrome Set - The Independent Singles Collection [Cherry Red Records: 2008]
13. "Ball And Key (Free)" - Color Green - Ball And Key (Free) [New West Records, LLC: 2025 [NEW]]
14. "Here Come the Robots" - Devon Sproule - Here Come the Robots [Devon Sproule: 2025 [NEW]]
15. "Taking My Blues in Stride" - Matt Curreri - Taking My Blues in Stride [Matt Curreri: 2025 ]NEW]]
16. "Field Trip" - Galore - Dirtr [Speakeasy Studios SF: 2025 [NEW]]
17. "Not for Me, Not for Mine" - Cruise Control - Time Is An Angel [Curation Records: 2025 [NEW]]
18. "When Will I Be Loved" - The Bunch - Rock On (Bonus Tracks Edition) [UMC (Universal Music Catalogue): 1972]
19. "Summer In The City" - Quincy Jones - You've Got It Bad Girl [A&M JAZZ: 1973]
20. "Warmer Air" - Sven Wunder - Daybreak [Piano Piano: 2025 [NEW]]
21. "Wait Up" - Uncle Tupelo - March 16-20, 1992 [Columbia/Legacy: 1992]
22. "Opus 1 by Two" - Kinloch Nelson, Carter Redd - Waiting: More Recordings, 1968-1976 [Tompkins Square: 2025 [NEW]]
23. "Lewisdale Blues - Instrumental" - John Fahey - The Voice Of The Turtle [Takoma: 1968]
24. "End Means (feat. Shabaka)" - Brandee Younger, Shabaka - Gadabout Season [Impulse!: 2025]
25. "Even the Sparrow" - James Brandon Lewis, Aruán Ortiz, Brad Jones, Chad Taylor - Abstraction Is Deliverance [Intakt Records: 2025]
26. "Websites" - Surprise Chef - Superb [Big Crown Records: 2025 [NEW]]
27. "recur" - Joe Harvey-Whyte, Paul Cousins - recur [None More Records: 2025 [NEW]]

Reggae Vibrations

The tradition of Roots and Culture in the Old Dominion endures. Set upon the solid foundation of bedrock Nyabinghi chants, syncopated Ska and rumbling Rock Steady, your selectors build the… MoreThe tradition of Roots and Culture in the Old Dominion endures. Set upon the solid foundation of bedrock Nyabinghi chants, syncopated Ska and rumbling Rock Steady, your selectors build the framework of the positive Word, Sound and Power of Reggae. Riddim for the Next Generation each Saturday afternoon from 12 'til 2 right here on WTJU... Less

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1. "Hang 'Em High" - Richard Ace -
2. "Hang 'Em High" - Jackie Mittoo -
3. "Thank You Lord" - Bob Marley & the Wailers - Songs Of Freedom [Tuff Gong: 1992]
4. "Columbus/Dub" - Burning Spear - Hail H.I.M. [EMI: 1980]
5. "Honor The People" - Casper and the Mighty 602 band - Honor The People [Third Mesa: 2004]
6. "Myth Of The Blackbirds" - Joy Harjo and Poetic Justice - Letter From the Endof the 20th Century [Silver Wave: 1997]
7. "Waking Dreamer Dub" - the Fire This Time - Dancing on John Wayne's Head [X-Treme: 1995]
8. "Basslines And Ballistics" - the Fire This Time - Basslines And Ballistics [X-Treme: 1991]
9. "Guns Of Brixton" - Dub Spencer & Trance Hill - Don Letts Presentss the Rebel Dread [Echo Beach: 2025]
10. "The Great Escape" - Judah Tafari Eskender - (Single) [Echio Beach: 2025]
11. "Trouble You 'A Trouble Me" - INI Kamoze - INI Kamoze [Mango: 1983]
12. "Mistah Know It All" - Tony Tuff - Tuff Selection [USM Japan: 2007]
13. "Front Line" - Scientist - Introducing Scientist [Scientist/Superior Viaduct: 1980]
14. "Who The Cap Fit" - Bob Marley & the Wailers - Rastaman Vibrations [Island: 1976]
15. "Defending Rights And Justice" - Ari Up, Lee "Scratch" Perry w/Bass Hi-Fi - Don Letts Presentss the Rebel Dread [Echo Beach: 2025]
16. "We Need Some Satisfaction" - Glen Hutchinson - (Single) [Flames: 2025]
17. "Reality In The Dark" - Noiseshaper - Welcome to the Unknown [Echo Beach: 2025]
18. "A Little Bit Of Some" - John Brown's Body - (Single) [Easy Star: 2025]
19. "Days Like These" - HIRIE - Phases [Easy Star: 2025]
20. "Sprits Eat Music" - Sun Dub & Scientist - Sciebntist and SunDub Meet the Spirits of NYC [Easy Star: 2025]
21. "Goner" - Flying Vipers (Kellee Webb - World Inversion [Easy Star: 2025]
22. "Make Up Your Mind" - the Frighrtnrs - Lovers Quarrel EP [Mad Decent: 2015]
23. "All About Me" - Jason Ngonda - (Single) [Daptone: 2025]
24. "My Boy Lollipop" - MIllie Small - Tougher Than Tough: the Story of Jamaican Music [Island: 1993]
25. "Hard Man Fe Dead" - Prince Buster - Tougher Than Tough: the Story of Jamaican Music
26. "Party At Ground Zero" - Fishbone - the Essential Fishbone [Columbia Legacy: 2003]
27. "Time Has Come" - Slim Smith - the Beatitude [Charly: 2006]

Atlantic Weekly Part II

The second half of Atlantic Weekly, heard each Saturday morning from 10 til noon, switches over to Europe, delving into the Celtic tradition, Scandinavia, and beyond.

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1. "Blackbird Set" - Tannahill Weavers - Capernaum [Green Linnett: 1994]
   Notes: Kenny Forsyth piper
2. "Johnny Cope" - Stephanie Wills - Various - The Bridges of Cape Breton County(s) [Celestial Entertainment: 1997]
   Notes: Celebrate Canadian thanksgiving next week!!!
3. "Anji" - John Renbourne - The Attic Tapes [Riverboat: 2015]
   Notes: Circa 1962
4. "To Killarney" - Chris Marksberry - End of the American Dream [Sound performance: 2025]
5. "Catch the Sun" - Folklaw - Catch the Sun [Apple: 2025]
6. "A Naked Man in Paradise" - Harp & A Monkey - The Victorians [Self: 2020]
7. "Morning Song" - Toby Hay - New Music for he 12 String Guitar [The State51 Conspiracy: 2020]
8. "Mazurka 28" - Rene Lacaille - Mapou [Riverboat: 2004]
9. "Halfway to Summer" - Colin Macduff - Halfway to Summer [Self: 2025]
10. "The Birds in the Spring" - Copper Family - Come Write Me Down -Early Recordings [Topic: 2001]
11. "The Hare’s Lament" - Ye Vagabonds - The Have’s Lament [River Lea: 2019]
12. "Hearts of Coal" - Albion Band - Happy Accident [HTD/Castle: 1997]
    Notes: john Tams composer
13. "Call Across the Canyon" - Davy Spillane - Pipedreams [Tara: 1991]
14. "National Seven" - John Renbourn - Attic Tapes [Riverboat: 2015]
15. "Bygdatraen’s Tune" - Knut Hamre - Fargespel [Hello: 1994]
16. "A March/Al Letanant Schmitt’Meloudia" - Celtic Fiddle Festival - Play on…. [Green Linnet: 2005]
17. "Five Sheep, Four Goats" - Danish String Quartet - Wood Works [DaCapo: 2014]
18. "Salgflojtshalling" - Moller, Willemark, Gudmundson - Frifot [Caprice: 1991]
19. "Echo marks the corncrake" - Songs of Separation - Songs of Separation [Navigator: 2016]
20. "The Wildcat" - Nathalie MacMaster - My Roots are Showing [Rounder: 2000]
21. "Upstairs, Downstairs" - Archie Fischer - The Man with a Rhyme [Folk Legacy: 1997]
22. "Man of Double Deed" - Chris Wood & Andy Cutting - Lusignac [R.U.F.: 1995]
23. "The Puff" - Haggard & Hoirup - Tastebud (Feast) [Go Danish Folk ]
24. "End of Leave 1940" - Whistlebinkies - A Wanton Fling [Greentrax: 1996]

Atlantic Weekly Part I

For well over 30 years, Atlantic Weekly Part I has been providing listeners with a Saturday morning wake up call of acoustic music. From contemporary singer-songwriters and Americana to the… MoreFor well over 30 years, Atlantic Weekly Part I has been providing listeners with a Saturday morning wake up call of acoustic music. From contemporary singer-songwriters and Americana to the bedrock traditions of bluegrass and old-time string bands, we will have you singing and dancing around the kitchen during your first cup of coffee. Tune in and explore the insightful lyrics and musical diversity that can be found only outside the limits of commercial radio. That's Atlantic Weekly Part I heard each Saturday morning from 8-10. Less

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1. "October 70" - James Keelaghan - Home [Tranquilla: 2009]
2. "October Light" - Robin And Linda Williams - Deeper Light [Red House: 2004]
3. "Stream" - Joe Walsh - Boderland [Joe Walsh: 2016]
4. "Love, I'm In Love" - Lizzy Long - Blueberry Pie [Signature Sound ]
5. "Kind Girl" - Pharis And Jason Romano - Bet On Love [Lula ]
6. "Hometown" - Sarah Jarosz - World On The Ground [Rounder: 2020]
7. "The Ookpik Waltz" - Jay Ungar And Molly Mason - Swingology [Angel: 2024]
8. "Gypsy" - Eilen Jewell - Gypsy [Signature Sound: 2019]
9. "Elk River" - Cillian Valley And david doocey - The Yew And The Orchard [Cillian Vallely: 2023]
10. "Peace Comes Stealing Slow" - Kate Campbell - Blues And Lamentations [Large River: 2005]
11. "Wandering Boy" - The Honey Dewdrops - If The Sun Will Shine [Honey Dewdrops: 2025]
12. "Leaving On A Jet Plane" - Frank Solivan - Family, Friends And Heroes [Compass: 2016]
13. "Maryland Country Road" - Erica Wheeler - The Harvest [Erica Wheeler: 1996]
14. "The Victim Tree" - John Flynn - The Victim Tree [John Flynn: 2025]
15. "Give Light" - Kim And Reggie Harris, Magpie - Guide My Feet [Appleseed: 1999]
16. "Leaves Don't Drop" - Carrie Newcomer - The Geography Of Light [Rounder: 2008]
17. "Lemon Tree" - The Heart Collectors - Back To The Garden [The Heart Collectors: 2017]
18. "Little Aurora" - Montana Tunesmith - Under Yellowstone Skies [Montana Tunesmith: 2000]
19. "The Storm" - Dori Freeman - The Storm [Blue Hens: 2021]
20. "Don't Think Twice It's Alreight" - The Lacewings - The Lacewings [Lacewings: 2019]
21. "My Name Is America" - Johnsmith - Backroads [Johnsmith: 2022]
22. "Helplessly Hoping" - Stormcellar - Everywhere Feels Like Home [Stormcellar: 2015]
23. "Here Comes The Sun" - Muriel Anderson - Nightlight, Daylight [Muriel Anderson: 2013]
24. "Hillcrest Mine" - James Keelaghan - Then Again [Tranquilla: 2004]
25. "the way i go" - Dar Williams - Hummingbird Highway [Dar Williams: 2025]
26. "Gypsy Rose" - Dave Carter And Tracy Grammer - Little Blue Egg [Tracy Grammer: 2012]
27. "Whippoorwill" - Storyhill - Where To Begin [Storyhill: 2019]
28. "Crooked Tree" - Molly Tuttle - Crooked Tree [Nonesuch: 2022]

Leftover Biscuits

Tune in for Leftover Biscuits every Saturday morning (6:30 to 8am) for stories and the early recordings of 1920s and 30s American country and blues music. We'll hear about the… MoreTune in for Leftover Biscuits every Saturday morning (6:30 to 8am) for stories and the early recordings of 1920s and 30s American country and blues music. We'll hear about the famous acts and the not so famous. From the Carter Family, Memphis Minnie and the Charlie Poole to the less-heard sounds of Washington Phillips, Amédé Ardoin and the Dezurik Sisters. Jug bands, string bands, shape note singers, Cajun, Hawaiian, Cuban and even classic country from the early 50s are all likely guests to round out the show and start your weekend right. Less

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1. "Leftover Biscuits" - Lost And Found - Classic Bluegrass [Rebel ]
2. "Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey" - Clayton McMichen's Georgia Wildcats -
3. "Black Boy Blues" - King Bennie Nawahi -
4. "Little Birdie" - Roscoe Holcomb -
5. "Rosewood Casket" - Ola Belle Reed -
6. "You Wouldn't Would You, Papa?" - Hattie Hart With Memphis Jug Band -
7. "Hilo March" - Kalama's Quartet -
8. "She Tickles Me" - The Dixon Brothers -
9. "I Got Mine" - Frank Stokes -
10. "Married Woman Blues" - George Torey -
11. "Cachita" - Lecuona Cuban Boys -
12. "Ladies On The Steamboat" - Burnett And Rutherford -
13. "So Sorry Dear" - Evans & McClain -
14. "Finger Print Blues" - Memphis Minnie -
15. "Whiskers" - Stripling Brothrs -
16. "Brilliancy Medley" - Eck Robertson -
17. "Heartaching Blues" - Uncle Dave Macon -
18. "Blind Arthur's Brakedown" - Blind Blake -
19. "Lost John Dean" - Bascom Lamar Lunsford -
20. "The Jazz Fiddler" - Lonnie Chapman (Carter) -
21. "Give The World A Smile" - Corley Family -
22. "Rukus Juice And Chittlin" - Memphis Jug Band -
23. "East Virginia Blues" - Stanley Brothers -

Charlottesville Community Engagement

Be infomed! Join host Sean Tubbs for a weekly review of public policy matters that elected officials are hashing out in and around Charlottesville.

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With Good Reason

Each week scholars explore the worlds of literature, science, the arts, politics, history, and business through lively discussion with our ever curious host Sarah McConnell. From the controversies over slave… MoreEach week scholars explore the worlds of literature, science, the arts, politics, history, and business through lively discussion with our ever curious host Sarah McConnell. From the controversies over slave reparations and global warming, to the unique worlds of comic books and wine-making, With Good Reason is always surprising, challenging and fun. With Good Reason has won five Gabriel Awards for Best Documentary or Public Affairs Programs and is also the recipient of top honors from the Public Radio News Directors, Radio and Television Digital News Association and the Virginia Association of Broadcasters. Produced at Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. More information at withgoodreasonradio.org. Less

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Virginia Overnights

All Virginia artists. All genres. All night long. Tune in to Virginia Overnights and experience the sounds of our commonwealth, hand-curated by Don Harrison and Erin O.

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Electronic Explorations

Mashup of ambient and beat based electronic music. Electronic Explorations navigates the road less traveled of electronic music alternating Saturday mornings at 1.

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1. "Phonatacid" - AFX - Analord 02 [Rephlex: 2005]
2. "Backdoor.Spyboter.A" - AFX - Analord 08 [Rephlex: 2005]
3. "B02" - AFX - Analogue Bubblebath 5 [Rephlex: 1995]
4. "Crying In Your Face" - AFX - Analord 04 [Rephlex: 2005]
5. "Home Made Polysynth" - AFX - Analord 04 [Rephlex: 2005]
6. "Lisbon Acid" - AFX - Analord 07 [Rephlex: 2005]
7. "B02" - AFX - Analogue Bubblebath 5 [Rephlex: 1995]
8. "I'm Self Employed" - AFX - Analord 06 [Rephlex: 2005]
9. "W32.Aphex@mm" - AFX - Analord 09 [Rephlex: 2005]
10. "If It Really Is Me" - Polygon Window - Surfing On Sine Waves [Warp: 1993]
11. "Do Now Fairly Well ("I Took The Opportunity To Antique My End Table")" - The Sea And Cake - Two Gentlemen [Thrill Jockey: 1997]
12. "Pathless Path" - Charles Lloyd - Pathless Path [Unity Records: 1979]
13. "mi dulce eternidad" - nesoika - lila [Self-Released: 2024]
14. "Enlightenment" - Guedra Guedra - MUTANT [Smugglers Way: 2025 [New]]
15. "Interlude" - Julie Byrne - Not Even Happiness [Basin Rock: 2017]
16. "Heaven's Sent" - John Glacier - Like A Ribbon [Young: 2025]
17. "Valley Serpent" - EAR - Fetish / Valley Serpent [Self-Released: 2025]
18. "Easy Living" - Rafael Toral - Traveling Light [Drag City: 2025 [New]]
19. "Alberto Basalm" - Taylor Haskins - Taylor Haskins Recombination [Nineteen-Eight Records: 2009]
20. "all of my tears, all of my hope" - Yem - all of my tears, all of my hope [Self-Released: 2025]
21. "anything" - Adrianne Lenker - Songs And Instrumentals [4AD: 2020]
22. "A" - Rafael Toral - Early Works [Tomlab: 2002]