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Seeking A Thread

Seeking A Thread
Jazz
Community Radio
Psychedelic Music
Psychedelic Rock
Blissin' Out
Ambient Music
Experimental Music
Black Women In Music
Flowchart
UK Popsike
Kevin Ayers
Darla Records
Progressive Rock
Jazz History
Pink Floyd
Indie Rock
Canterbury Scene
Free Music
Contemporary Jazz
Acid Archives

A diverse trip through music new and old with a heavily reliance on left of center artists. Expect focused listening and new discoveries with guests regularly featured.Broadcasting on WRFI Community Radio for Ithaca 88.1 FM. wrfi.org

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes100Founded12 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Splashes of english and american acid folk and pastoral atmospheres.

Playlist here: spinitron.com/WRFI/pl/23075379/Seeking-A-Thread

Indie rock and all the like from the not-so-well-knowns. An accidental focus on bands from Louisville and Bristol, UK.

Playlist here: spinitron.com/WRFI/pl/22975248/Threading-The-Needle

Well is it? 1970s progressive fusion jazz explored that goes into the heavy psychedelic realm.

Playlist here: spinitron.com/WRFI/pl/22896137/Threading-The-Needle

A different kind of show here..6 LP selections where we sit and listen long form to a side each. Free Percussion, Experimental Psych, Minimal Avant-Garde, Drone and what else??

Playlist here: spinitron.com/WRFI/show/277988/Threading-The-Needl... more

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Recent Guests

Glenn Jones
Musician known for American Primitive guitar; touring with Liam Grant
Thrill Jockey (label)
Episode: Episode 41: New Sounds In American Primitive with Glenn Jones & Liam Grant
Liam Grant
Guitar and lap steel musician from Massachusetts; touring with Glenn Jones
VHF, Carbon Records
Episode: Episode 41: New Sounds In American Primitive with Glenn Jones & Liam Grant
Birth Defects
A band from Baltimore, celebrating their farewell tour while promoting their new album.
Reptilian Records
Episode: SPECIAL: Interview and Influence with Birth (Defects)
Chimes Of Bayonets
A local band from Ithaca, New York, known for their underground rock music.
Peter Walkie Records
Episode: Episode 394: Sotto Terra de Rock

Host

Dusty Visions
Host of Threading The Needle; WRFI Community Radio (Ithaca) contributor; curates and presents themed, exploratory music sets.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Great listen

    Like getting records reckoned by a good old friend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    markadamec
    United States3 years ago
  • Best Obscure Music Podcast Out There

    This is great stuff — you’ll learn new things, and you’ll be pleased by all the far-out sounds throughout each episode. Check it out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SMA2018
    United States3 years ago
  • Outsider music heaven

    Host has amazing taste, most of the the stuff on the thematic eps he puts out I’ve never heard of but it’s always interesting and occasionally mind blowing. For serious music fans who want to expand their sonic horizons.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Eggins
    Australia3 years ago
  • I hope Dusty Visions never stops

    This is just beyond... this is the one podcast that isn’t just background in our home.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    purpleland citizen
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Favorite Music Podcast

    This weekly radio program has quickly made its way into my short "can't miss" list of podcasts. Dusty Visions picks a variety of themes and sounds that are as creative and fun as his name. He talks the right amount, giving you some background on what you're listening to while letting the music play for long stretches of time without interruption.

    If you want to take a deep dive into the fringes of psych/rock/folk/jazz/minimalism/international/punk and many other genres from archaic to contempo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Otis ♪(๑ᴖ◡ᴖ๑)♪
    United States9 years ago

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Community radio roots and the intimate, radio-venue vibe resonate with audiences.
Listeners praise the deep, discovery-driven approach and the host's thoughtful context.
The show is a standout for fans of obscure, boundary-pushing music across eras.

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Episode 29: Down The River of Golden Dreams
Q: What's one word that comes to mind when you think about going to high school?
Silas hesitantly says 'Different'.
Episode 29: Down The River of Golden Dreams
Q: How are you doing?
Silas responds that he is good.
SPECIAL: Interview and Influence with Birth (Defects)
Q: Do you find these lyrics resonate more for you now, less, the same?
It works sometimes and other times it doesn't. That's probably another reason why we think it's good that we're limiting the shows.
SPECIAL: Interview and Influence with Birth (Defects)
Q: How do you manage to recreate that unique sound during live performances?
It's about creating a new instrument out of the guitar by playing with the speaker at the same time.
SPECIAL: Interview and Influence with Birth (Defects)
Q: What was it for you other than the obvious things that made you guys want to work with Steve Albini?
It was a combination of things including his technical sound and the analog method he adheres to, which aligns with our desire for an authentic recording.

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A curated radio-dive into left-of-center and experimental music, spanning indie, psychedelia, jazz, and archival finds. Episodes spotlight deep-dives into labels, scenes, and artists—often pairing richly contextual narration with long-form listening blocks. The host(s) foster a relaxed, exploratory vibe, mixing historical context, label histories, and personal anecdotes with carefully chosen tracks to reveal connections across eras and geographies. A standout is the frequent emphasis on archival music, niche scenes, and community radio roots, making it a compelling listen for vinyl lovers, crate-diggers, and listeners craving under-the-radar sounds. Potential listeners will likely appreciate the thoughtful curation, guest mentions, and a ra... more

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