I really don't know what these allegations of "toxicity and snobbery" relate to. Perhaps you would care to elaborate? Mind you, I asked this question once before on these forums and received no reply. Maybe this time you will be more forthcoming.
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SurfGuitar101 Forums » North Sea Surf Radio »
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Posted on Dec 22 2019 02:29 AM
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Joined: Nov 08, 2017 Posts: 367 San Francisco Bay Area 
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Posted on Dec 22 2019 12:02 PM
Very sorry to see NSSR go. I've listened to it a lot over the last year or so. I'm glad I was able to make a final donation and get another download! Many thanks to Niels for persevering. —If I'd stop buying old guitars to fix, I might actually learn to play. |
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Posted on Dec 22 2019 07:05 PM
"Toxicity and snobbery" don't know were all this go's as a fanatic fan of surf instrumental internet radio, all I know is I'm loosing a fantastic radio station for some unknown reason that none of the old timers or DJ's won't talk about. Station still asks for money, is that what it's all about?. Zboy………. Last edited: Dec 22, 2019 19:37:06 |
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Joined: Jan 25, 2007 Posts: 1566 Brighton UK
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Posted on Dec 23 2019 04:13 AM
zboy57 wrote:
I don't think there's any great secret. I was there right from the start and recently have found it increasingly difficult to find time to do my show. Niels has been extremely busy in his life over the last few years. At around the time I informed Niels that I was no longer able to do my show he came to the decision to close NSSR completely. Nobody is hiding anything or refusing to talk about anything. There is life outside of surf music and life has simply got in the way. — |
Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2533 Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Dec 23 2019 05:34 AM
Seems like the culprit behind the loss of NSSR is the lack of time recourses when it comes to the creative endeavor of compiling then loading. I don't know how much it costs to operate the server and domain. The great loss is the people and DJ's that compile the music who have an outstanding and tasteful insight into what is happening in surf music around the world along with the their own vast historic reference. I don't understand the complexities of running an online music platform but I have to believe that there are still those that can compile surf musical offerings. I would think the most time consuming part of the entire platform is placing the tracks in line for play. Maybe in the future the duties can be split up among the volunteers between "listers" and "loaders" but I have no idea what goes on behind the scene. I think we can only hope that this won't be the end of single source, "instrumental only", intellectually gathered, surf music. The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 https://thekahunakings.bandcamp.com/releases Last edited: Dec 23, 2019 09:15:50 |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3797 North Atlantic 
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Posted on Dec 23 2019 08:48 AM
Django pretty much summed up why nssr is calling it a day. 6 years for a volunteer online station is a pretty good run imho. I never ever experienced anything but good vibes, and greatfullness from listeners, bands, and all involved with running the station. I really enjoyed my time there. Rev —Canadian Surf http://www.urbansurfkings.com/ Last edited: Dec 23, 2019 11:22:50 |
Joined: May 06, 2015 Posts: 5 Charente, France 
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Posted on Dec 23 2019 11:16 AM
Very sad news. |
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Joined: May 06, 2015 Posts: 5 Charente, France
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Posted on Dec 23 2019 11:21 AM
stratdancer wrote:
YES there is!!!! Surf Rock Radio Plays mostly brand new bands, so doesn't play many of the classics like NSSR did. edit: I believe Mike75 above runs it, is that correct Mike? Last edited: Dec 23, 2019 11:40:33 |
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Posted on Dec 23 2019 05:23 PM
So Sad!, Thanks for everything Niels!. Never any money in surf instro's, always thought since I first heard surf instro's back in 2000 on "Big Wave Dave's" Ucsb (so-Cal) college radio station it was the greatest thing!. Listening to all these tunes ever since!. Understand the DJ's point, I wouldn't have the time either to compile all the material on to a show. Guess the robots will take over... Zboy….. |
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Posted on Dec 24 2019 09:59 AM
This is very sad news... Now listening to the Classic Surf Top 101 on NSSR... Thanks for the great Music, NSSR! —Instagram: instro_surf |
Joined: Nov 02, 2013 Posts: 284 Köln 
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Posted on Dec 24 2019 12:11 PM
surf_music_is_not_dead wrote:
Yep, as far as I understood they are doing reruns of all (?) their lists - now playing the rerun of Surf Revival 101 of 2013. What a Christmas gift! Thanks Niels |
Joined: Aug 22, 2010 Posts: 611 Netherlands, Europe
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Posted on Dec 24 2019 12:21 PM
djangodeadman wrote:
And Niels has found a beautifull wife and started a great Italian restaurant and catering service! So please, give him some credit to keep up NSSR for all these years! Niels, have a great X-mass and a fun new year's party (if you'll found the time)! And you know, you are both welcome to Aloha Fest 4! —www.alohasluts.com |
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Posted on Dec 24 2019 02:15 PM
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Posted on Dec 24 2019 05:34 PM
arny wrote:
Absolutely. — |
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Posted on Dec 24 2019 07:44 PM
Congratulations, Niels. Hope your new life does very well. |
Joined: Mar 16, 2012 Posts: 1088 Amsterdam
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Posted on Dec 25 2019 05:23 AM
Thanks for all the kind words people, highly appreciated. My true surf music friends that know about my private life have been fully understanding and that makes my decision a bit more bearable. —Niels Jansen To submit your surf music to North Sea Surf Radio send the tracks as .mp3 in 320kbps bitrate with correct tags to playlist@northseasurfradio.com via Dropbox. North Sea Surf Radio: Website- Facebook - Twitter |
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Joined: Mar 16, 2012 Posts: 1088 Amsterdam
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Posted on Dec 25 2019 05:24 AM
Thread about our final week of broadcast including the full schedule can be found here; https://surfguitar101.com/forums/topic/32588/?page=1#p433527 —Niels Jansen To submit your surf music to North Sea Surf Radio send the tracks as .mp3 in 320kbps bitrate with correct tags to playlist@northseasurfradio.com via Dropbox. North Sea Surf Radio: Website- Facebook - Twitter Last edited: Dec 25, 2019 05:24:50 |
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Posted on Dec 29 2019 06:36 AM
Sad news indeed. Thank you so much for your precious time and efforts. You'll be back (hopefully)! Cheers, Daxs |
Joined: Jan 01, 2008 Posts: 2106 Livorno 
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Posted on Jan 03 2020 01:52 PM
Mike75 wrote:
hi. Please explain to me what you mean by “preserving traditional surf”. This is the most stupid comment I have read in a while. Yes it is my lifeline. —Lorenzo "Surfer Joe" Valdambrini |
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Joined: Jan 01, 2008 Posts: 2106 Livorno
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Posted on Jan 03 2020 01:58 PM
djangodeadman wrote:
This is well said Jon. —Lorenzo "Surfer Joe" Valdambrini |
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