Deep Dives
Longer write-ups on the work of rebuilding Monkey Radio — the sources, the consolidation, the hunt, and getting the station back on the air.
Longer write-ups on individual aspects of the rebuild.
History Lesson
What Monkey Radio was, when it ran, and why it mattered! Continue reading History Lesson
The Sources
Where the track lists came from — the 2002 forum playlist, the Wayback Machine and the Spotify/YouTube/Discogs lists that fill in the gaps. Continue reading The Sources
Efficiency: Album Consolidation
Collapsing 1600+ scattered tracks into as few albums as possible — compilations, remix albums, and the tier system for buying it all. Continue reading Efficiency: Album Consolidation
The Hunt: Finding the Tracks
Tracking down obscure tracks across digital stores, old CDs, and the occasional 12” vinyl — and the dead ends along the way. Continue reading The Hunt: Finding the Tracks
Rebuilding a Radio
Turning the recovered tracks back into a station — the streaming setup, the playlist, and getting Monkey Radio back on the air. Continue reading Rebuilding a Radio
