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Rabble Without A Cause
Wednesday February 26th, 2025 with Ian M
A profile of Damon Locks including his work with Rob Mazurek, the Black Monument Ensemble, the Exploding Star Orchestra and his new solo release, "List of Demands"

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Twilight Shimmer
Damon Locks and Rob Mazurek - New Future City Radio - International Anthem Records, 2023
The Future?
Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble - Where Future Unfolds - International Anthem Records, 2019
Now (Forever Momentary Space)
Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble - Now - International Anthem Records, 2021
The Body is Electric
Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble - Now - International Anthem Records, 2021
A video of Black Monument Ensemble, performing “Stay Beautiful “
https://youtu.be/0qhHNESVWG4?si=XWpnsZyNvoMgud2d
The Careening Prism Within (parable 43)
Rob Mazurek, Exploding Star Orchestra (feat. Damon Locks) - Dimensional Stardust - International Anthem Records, 2020
Abstract Dark Energy (parable 9)
Rob Mazurek, Exploding Star Orchestra (feat. Damon Locks) - Dimensional Stardust - International Anthem Records, 2020
Black River
Rob Mazurek, Exploding Star Orchestra (feat. Damon Locks) - Live at the Adler Planetarium - International Anthem Records, 2024
White River
Rob Mazurek, Exploding Star Orchestra (feat. Damon Locks) - Live at the Adler Planetarium - International Anthem Records, 2024
List of Demands
Damon Locks - List of Demands - International Anthem Records, 2025 New
Holding the Dawn in Place (Beyond, Pt. 2)
Damon Locks - List of Demands - International Anthem Records, 2025 New
Reversed, Pt. 2 (Something to Love)
Damon Locks - List of Demands - International Anthem Records, 2025 New
Interactive CKCU
Ian Mackenzie (host)
Welcome to Rabble, all you rabble rousers!

11:06 PM, February 26th, 2025
Heavy Ben
I've been digging these Damon Locks albums on International Anthem. It's quite the second or third act for Locks after Trenchmouth, The Eternals, Isotope, etc. So many Chicago connections.

11:25 PM, February 26th, 2025
Ian Mackenzie (host)
Thanks for listening Heavy Ben. Pretty cool stuff. Have you checked out some of the videos of Black Monument Ensemble live performances?

11:27 PM, February 26th, 2025
Heavy Ben
I was familiar with "Live at the Adler Planetarium". Any suggestions? I watched the album listening party on IARC's bandcamp and Damon was there live talking about the latest record.

11:31 PM, February 26th, 2025
Ian Mackenzie (host)
I’ll put a link to one in the playlist. He does important work at Statesville prison that is reflected in his new album, List of Demands.

11:34 PM, February 26th, 2025
PeterB
I, for about last 20 or so. Ears very happily wiggling. Thanks for the link! i admit to very briefly "skipping off" for a quick peek. (Shhhh! Don't tell on me ;^) Looks very, very cool! Full of motion in multiple senses. Full watch after show. And a full OnDemand as well. Live music is actually why YouTube was invented, right??

11:47 PM, February 26th, 2025
Ian Mackenzie (host)
There are a few live videos of the Ensemble - just google! And glad your ears are wiggling, PeterB!

11:49 PM, February 26th, 2025
Ian Mackenzie (host)
Thanks for listening. I’ll be back next with some new solo improvisational releases.

11:58 PM, February 26th, 2025
p
Yes, will check it out. One link leads to another .. to another ....

11:59 PM, February 26th, 2025