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The Lunar Orbit

The Lunar Orbit is a weekly(ish) exploration of all things post-rock, shoegaze, ambient, instrumental, esoteric, and beyond. We explore music which helps you feel like you’re being taken out into space and invite you to tune in and relax to as much as you want. Show is hosted first on WRIR 97.3 Richmond (wrir.org) Friday"s at 1am, then published on all podcast feeds the next day. For a full collection of every song ever played on the show visit:

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01:57:17

October 31, 2025 – A Lunar Orbit Halloween Spooktacular!

The Lunar Orbit ·

2025/11/01

Your Halloween spooks and spoils don't have to end on November 1st! Keep the spirt alive with The Lunar Orbit's 2025 Hard Rock Halloween Spooktacular! Featuring ghoulish frights, bumps in the night, and story time with Vincent Price! Playlist: Young Fathers "Alpha" from 28 Years Later (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Black Rainbows "Holy Moon" from Holy MoonCosmonauts Day "Cave of Trees" from Paths of the RestlessElephant Tree "Attack of the Altaica" from Theiajennielea! "Stirring the Brew"

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02:00:02

October 3, 2025 – Overdrive October 2025 Pt. 1!!

The Lunar Orbit ·

2025/10/05

It’s finally that time of year again! The chill is in the air, the spooky skeletons have come out from their graves, the vampires and werewolves are ready to rock…. that’s right its OVERDRIVE OCTOBER!!Tune in all month for the heaviest riffs, biggest sounds, and most in your face post-rock I can find. Catapulting us into Halloween!Playlist:Snooze "Harked" from I KNOW HOW YOU WILL DIESkin Thief "Growing Endless" from Frozen in the Act of BreakingBlack Flak and the Nightmare Fighters "Squall" from Ode

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02:00:02

July 25, 2025 – Post-Fest Review!

The Lunar Orbit ·

2025/07/29

It’s that time of the year again! The magical week at the end of July where herds of post-rock fans invade the sleepy hamlet of Indianapolis, to chant, break bread, and make merry with their favorite bands. That’s right, it’s Post-Fest 2025! The largest post rock and post rock adjacent festival in the US (afaik), a magical event, and a great excuse to bring you a tailored list of some of the most interesting artists featured over the three stages. I’ve assembled a diverse cast to bring you this

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01:57:52

July 11, 2025 - Post-Rock Solar Flare!

The Lunar Orbit ·

2025/07/14

Bringing you a rebroadcast of a new music show from this time last year - It's a post-rock summer, and its HOT.Playlist: Walk Among Statues "Surfer Skies" from Surfer Skies - SingleWohl "Dai" from Dai - SingleGod Is an Astronaut "Falling Leaves" from EmbersKhan Tengri "Apocalypse Man" from Apocalypse Man - EPMountainscape "Astrium" from IridescentDying Serenade "Beyond Her Eyes" from Beyond Her Eyes - SingleDotzd "Viento" from Viento - SingleOh Hiroshima "Swans in a Field" from All Things

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01:56:42

June 27, 2025 – Moonlight Sonata

The Lunar Orbit ·

2025/06/29

For the past few weeks, I’ve been listening to a ton of classical music. So, I got it in my head to put together a playlist of post-rock themed around those elements. Losts of strings, symphonic movements, crescendos – the two genres have so much in common this was an easier venture than I thought!Playlist: If These Trees Could Talk "Deus Ex Machina" from Above the Earth, Below the SkyMONO, Platinum Anniversary Orchestra "Nowhere, Now Here - Live with the Platinum Anniversary Orchestra" from Beyond

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01:56:20

June 13, 2025 – More Music for Momentous Times

The Lunar Orbit ·

2025/06/15

We’re absolutely spoiled for choice this summer with post-style releases. I’ve assembled a list from all over the genre with a bit of post-rock, ambient electronic, somber piano, and even some avant-garde jazz!Playlist: Emma Ruth Rundle "Still the Morning Chorus" from Music from the Bella Vistakristeva "The Inside of the Sun Frozen Solid (pt 1)" from kristevaVESUVE "L'HORIZON DES EVENEMENTS, Pt. 1" from L'HORIZON DES EVENEMENTS - SingleShuta Hasunuma "Robot Mechanic (feat. ヨシダダイキチ)" from "Design

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01:59:33

May 2, 2025 – Gazing at Footprints on the Moon

The Lunar Orbit ·

2025/05/24

We’re all looking down tonight, starting at our laces, glancing at our heels, shoooooe gazing! It’s been a while since I did an indie, shoegaze, alt-rock kind of show and I’ve been missing that vibe. Well, miss that vibe no more I say! Because that’s what I’m bringing your way tonight – tons of awesome bands, some loud, some soft, some just off the wall. Check out the playlist below!Playlist: Kid Mammoth "Hummingbird" from Past, Present, FutureUnwed Sailor "Rock Candy" from Monster CollectingKamasi

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01:58:42

May 16, 2025 – The Albums of April!

The Lunar Orbit ·

2025/05/17

Geez this year is totally flying by – we’re already to the middle of May meaning it’s time to review all the awesome new music from the last 30 days. Tune in!Playlist: Pelican "Pining For Ever" from GulchUnwed Sailor "Slab City" from Cruel EntertainmentChallenger Deep "Zero to Midnight" from The Cruelty of FangsCity of the Lost "Secret Street" from LuminarTransmissions "Rebirth Bloom" from BLOOMBreathe In. Asphyxiate. "The Blinding Light Ignites on the Darkest of Days" from The Blinding Light

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01:58:57

April 5, 2025 – The Albums of March

The Lunar Orbit ·

2025/04/07

The Lunar Orbit is back, as promised, with all new music! Tons of great stuff was released last month, and I’m going to try and highlight as many of my favorite tracks as possible!Playlist: Scale & Feather "Creosote" from Creosote - SingleKusanagi "Polymorph" from Polymorph - SingleL.O.E, Alan Watts "After All Is Said & Done (feat. Alan Watts)" from After All Is Said & Done (feat. Alan Watts) - SingleMoraines "Anima" from Future HistoriesThere Was a Yeti "Matriarch" from AsymmetryPelican

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01:59:03

March 21, 2025 – Pi-Divided-By-25′

The Lunar Orbit ·

2025/03/28

We may be a little late, but I won’t miss a yearly tradition. Doing the show every other week means I missed, 3.14...PI Day! I can't miss PI DAY! That means we’re celebrating the only way we can – 3.1415926535 seconds of all math rock!Playlist: Rooftops "I Fast Early" from A Forest of PolarityVia Luna "Unwinder" from Heavy LightSuffer Like G Did "Beow" from Beow - Singletoe "Dual Harmonics" from Our Latest Number - EPChinese Football "Game Start / Electronic Girl 游戏开始 / 电动少女 (Audiotree Live)" from

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01:52:55

March 7, 2025 – A General Theory of Relativity

The Lunar Orbit ·

2025/03/08

Einstein theorized that objects experiencing a greater gravitational pull will be subjected to time dilation, meaning the more gravity, the slower time passes. Well – he was right, and to counter that effect on The Lunar Orbit we had to move the whole dang show up 2 hours!Since we’re premiering a new time slot and might have some new listeners I’ve prepared a Post-Rock Primer, an Intro 101 course, with some of the biggest bands, post rockiest sounds, and longest crescendos I can find!P.S. Even

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01:58:44

February 1, 2025 – 2024 Best of Two and New!

The Lunar Orbit ·

2025/02/03

The Lunar Orbit returns to finish our Top 2024 releases list! Then after that I wanted to feature some fantastic new releases from groups like Living with Giants, Deeparshi Roy, Ysbryd Mawr, NRTHRN and many more! Some of these I missed from 2024, some just came out last month, and all are excellent! Tune in, will be a great show!Playlist: Mono "Oath" from OATHA Burial At Sea "DALL" from Close to Homeuppergaff "Progeny of This Universe" from Quiescent Yet Violent - EPGod Is an Astronaut "Heart of

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01:53:57

January 25, 2025 – Top Albums of 2024 (Pt. 1)!

The Lunar Orbit ·

2025/01/26

This week, I finally made it to the studio to bring you The Lunar Orbits Top Albums of 2024! I have combed through a lot of the fantastic music from last year and come out on the other side with a 20-track long list of my absolute favorites. No particular order here, I can’t pick favorites that granularly, but rest assured everything you’ll tonight is stellar! Tune in to hear all the selections and get the scoop on some honorable mentions!Playlist: toe "キアロスクーロ" from Now I See the LightAfter Math

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01:57:00

January 11, 2025 - Approaching Warp Speeds...

The Lunar Orbit ·

2025/01/11

Another winter storm blew through RVA last night, and the *heaviest* stuff hit right as I was supposed to go on air! Unfortunately, I don’t like being stuck in the snow, so I'm bringing you another rebroadcast this week. It's a great one, but I can’t wait to finally get back and bring you this best of episode! Stay tuned!Lots of fun fast paced music on tonight’s show, math rock and other esoterica!Playlist: Challenger Deep "Like Giving Wings to a Tiger" from The Stuff of LegendsYndian Mynah "Socks

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01:56:19

January 3, 2025: A Snowstorm on Mars (Originally...

The Lunar Orbit ·

2025/01/04

Happy New Year! It's finally cold outside, a winter storm is brewing - what better time than to listen to this winter wonderland of an episode! Originally aired back in December of 2023, I had to put it back at the top of your feed! Lots of chill, cozy, atmospheric vibes perfect for a hazy winter walk or some contemplation by the fire. A lot of music in this genre can evoke a calm, slower atmosphere which, to me at least, feels perfectly suited to winter, but I made sure to get some music with that

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01:56:50

A Lunar Orbit Christmas 2024!

The Lunar Orbit ·

2024/12/22

It’s time to deck the docking stations and tinsel the rocket, it’s a Lunar Orbit Christmas ‘24! Join me for some all-time classic post rock holiday/winter tracks from bands like Shy Low, Sigur Rós, Manchester Orchestra, Low, and many more!! We’re blasting off into the week of Christmas and New Years with a favorite yearly tradition, so don’t miss it! 🚀🎄Playlist: Keith Kenniff "Flow & Branch" from BranchesTheta Naught "Carol of the Bells" from Naught ChristmasPomplamoose "Here We Come a-Caroling"

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01:59:14

December 14, 2024 – The Science of Extreme Time Dilation

The Lunar Orbit ·

2024/12/15

This week, I have pulled together a little bit of everything from across the post-rock spectrum! We have ambient electronica, hard rock crescendos, harmonious midwestern sparkles, and whatever This Patch of Sky is! Featuring tons of great artists including Johnathan Corley, Zombie Wester, Kontakte, Sky Flying By and many more!Playlist: Jonathan Corley "Trackside" from Another PioneerMoonlit Sailor "A Century Under the Influence" from We Come from Exploding StarsThis Patch of Sky "Time Destroys

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01:59:10

November 30, 2024 – The Weightless Orbit After a Long...

The Lunar Orbit ·

2024/12/02

This week, after a month of misfires we’re finally ready to light this candle! I am finally able to bring you the show I was planning to do at the beginning of November. Which means this episode be prepared for some more toned-down vibes, especially compared to the October shows. Everything from If These Trees Could Talk, to Caspian, Bear the Mammoth, Retrograde Motion, and even…. The Cure?!Playlist: If These Trees Could Talk "Deus Ex Machina" from Above the Earth, Below the SkyThe Cure "Warsong"

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01:57:18

November 23, 2024 – The Post-Moon Mining Operation!...

The Lunar Orbit ·

2024/11/23

I'm lost in the woods again this weekend, so I'm bringing you a replay of an awesome show from this time last year! A little bit of everything on tonight’s show, post-doomgaze all the way to ambient soundscapes. Wanted to make sure to include the new tracks from last week’s show we couldn’t get to including brand new music from Lowercase Noises, and Seeress!Playlist: Have Near "Pervasive" from Facing Forward - SingleRocket Miner "Lotus" from Song for an October Sky (Remixed & Remastered)Seeress

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01:54:29

November 2, 2024 – All Rockets Must Launch Before Winter

The Lunar Orbit ·

2024/11/02

We’re coming down from Overdrive October with a bit more chill show. Great vibes to bring you into a (hopefully) chilly fall. Leaves changing, cider in a mug, rocket launches ever 3.14 minutes to keep the schedule of lunar refitting on track! Quick boys before we have to light these candles before winter, after that the migratory birds will block the flight path!!Playlist: Wander "Soar" from MourningWhale Fall "Fjord Lightning" from FiveWaking Aida "Blue Shelled" from Full HealSaxon Shore "This

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