Watch yer back, Best-of lists are everywhere!  We are also shamelessly hawking the year that was — this week’s episode highlights our favorite discoveries of 2012, and (during the second hour) our favorite releases of the year.  But whereas most best-ofs systematically ignore almost all music made outside North America and Europe, we strive for a more balanced soundsplash.  There is great music being released all over the planet!  Listen for proof!  May the fragmentation of globally-inspired sounds continue to bring us closer together..

One of our favourite musicians and frequent guest on the program, this new video for Blocktreat’s ‘The Game of Poverty‘ is sublime kaleidoscopic wizardry for dreamers of all ages: