To kick off the all star month, I decided to reference back various spin challenges of the last 5 years led by some of our hosts. Fun to look back through them to see how they've evolved and the careful thought thats gone into them. Special All-Star thanks to
@TenderLovingKiller® for keeping us all in line and these monthly threads going.
Day 1: When Needles & Grooves was first launched in May 2019,
@RenegadeMonster got right into it with a spin challenge that started with the following prompt: "New Beginnings. Post an album that is associated with new beginnings".
- New Beginnings. Post an album that is associated with new beginnings. Or, look back in your post history to see the first album you posted about on N&G, and play that album.
Day 2:
@ranbalam and
@gafacaode both gave us Movie related themes in 2023.
- Play a soundtrack or something featured in a movie.
Day 3:
@Kris hosted our November 2021 challenge, focusing “days of the month”. November 3rd is when Daylight Savings time ends.
- Play an extra-long album to fill in that extra hour of your day.
Day 4:
@waruv gave us the June 2022 challenge based on Taylor Swift. Mrs. ImTheOcean is traveling to Vancouver in December to see the last night of Taylors tour.
- Play an artist that you have traveled (or would travel to, given the opportunity) go see.
Day 5:
@D Jilla hosted November 2020 when the US last had a presidential election. I think we’ve learned the last few years that its important to use your voice.
- Play something pointedly political, or by someone who has used their voice for change.
Day 6:
@Hemotep ran last months challenge, (in)famous for its use of Crumhorns and Shwams. I won’t be that cruel, but will take it as a start.
- Play an album that features an unusual instrument.
Day 7: I ran the November 2021 thread, based on Neil Young lyrics. I gotta go with the day 31 prompt on this for obvious reasons:
- “I’m The Ocean, I’m the giant undertow” – Play something with a great guitar riff, or involving the ocean
Day 8:
@Turbo hosted September 2021 themed on the Talking Heads. Everyone has “that band / artist” for themselves.
- Play something by "that" band / artist, and let us know why they are so important to you.
Day 9: The May 2022 challenge was ‘6 degrees of Kevin Gray' by
@jamieanderson1968 (who takes over tomorrow).
- Play something linked to your Day 8 album and indicate how it links, bonus internet points if you can tie it to David Bowie.
