THROWBACK THURSDAY - THE DEBUT SWING SHIFT, 8/3/96

Today is 36 years to the day since I started working at Fox FM in Oxford, an experience which kick-started my radio career, ultimately leading to everything I’m doing now. 

Six years later I moved on to Galaxy Radio at its original home of Portland Square in St. Pauls, Bristol, where I was blessed with being able to present my show, The Swing Shift, on Friday nights for two and a half years. This showcased the R&B, street soul and hip-hop which was around at the time, and that first year, 1996, was magical.

Here’s that debut show. 

https://www.mixcloud.com/djmarkdevlin/the-debut-swing-shift-galaxy-radio-8396/

PATREON - THE TRUTH FICTION WRITING PROCESS

I just posted a new video to my Patreon channel.

As I prepare for the imminent release of my third novel, 'The Tragedy & The Triumph,' in this monologue I talk about the process of revealing great truths under the guise of 'Fiction" and allegory, and of the deeply personal, and cathartic process of channelling pain and trauma into art.

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Tickets for the Oxford Walking Tour on 28th March here:

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/102136

The ‘The Cause & The Cure’ soundtrack can be accessed here:

https://www.mixcloud.com/TheSoundOfFreedom/the-cause-the-cure-soundtrack/

The ‘The Gift & The Curse’ soundtrack can be accessed here:

https://www.mixcloud.com/TheSoundOfFreedom/the-gift-the-curse-soundtrack/

MARK DEVLIN GUESTS ON THE SHELLEY TASKER SHOW, MARCH 2026

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LVvBVf7lJs

In Shelley’s words:

We welcome researcher and author Mark Devlin, who takes us deep into the intersections of popular music, social engineering, and occult symbolism—from 1960s Laurel Canyon revelations to modern celebrity influence and predictive programming. 

We discuss artists who toe the industry line, those who resist, and how bloodlines, handlers and mind control allegedly shape the entertainment landscape. Mark also previews his latest books, including Musical Truth Volume 4: No One’s Dad’s a Plumber, and his truth-fiction trilogy. It’s a thought‑provoking conversation about media literacy, critical thinking, and reclaiming personal sovereignty—peppered with sunshine, great tunes, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Shelley’s Rumble channel is here:

https://rumble.com/user/shelleytasker

THE SOUND OF NOW, 7/3/26

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https://www.mixcloud.com/djmarkdevlin/the-sound-of-now-7326/

ANTONELLO FERRARI & SOPHIA BAKER: I FEEL SOMETHING SPECIAL (ANTONELLO FERRARI CLUB MIX)

SAMO:  WHY I LOVE YOU

ADRI BLOCK: GET THE FUNK (NUDISCO CLUBMIX)

JON FLORES: THAT SUMMER

SWEET GEORGIE & TOSHA MARIE FEAT. GEORGE JACKSON: MOOD (SWEET G:  EXTENDED VOCAL MIX) 

YUICHI INOUE & SHEREE HICKS: IT'S OVER NOW (ORIGINAL MIX)

JOHN MORALES FEAT. NATASHA WATTS: I'M GIVING ALL MY LOVE (DJ SPEN & REELSOUL XTRA VOCAL MIX)

PAT BEDEAU & KAYLEIGH GIBSON: WORTHY (RALPH SESSION EXTENDED REMIX) 

SONEEC & SOULTIZER: IN YOUR EYES (EXTENDED MIX) 

LENNY FONTANA: TOMORROW IS NOW (CLUB MIX)

LENNY FONTANA: STAY WITH ME ALL NIGHT (CLUB MIX)

SPENCER MORALES & HANLEI: ARE YOU A WINNER (DJ SPEN'S BRASS TAXX MIX)

GUEST DJ MIX: DARRELL FOXX (USA): LIVE FROM THE HUNGRY BRAIN

CURRENT THOUGHTS & PERSPECTIVES

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn9Uad7kpM4

A free-flow reflection on the recent Anarchapulco event, the drug cartel affair in Mexico, and the US & Israel’s invasion of Iran.

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TT&TT/ WALKING TOUR OF OXFORD, SATURDAY 28TH MARCH

The conclusion of my truth fiction trilogy, ‘The Tragedy & The Triumph,’ will be out next month.To mark the occasion I’ll be hosting an evening walking tour of Oxford, visiting many of the locations that feature in the narratives of the novels. Co-hosting will be Oxford resident Ben Emlyn-Jones, who will reveal many fascinating aspects of this city’s eventful past.

It happens on Saturday 28th March, leaving at 6.30pm, offering an opportunity for any visitors from out of town to make a full weekend of it if they choose.

Please do grab those tickets in advance (£12.50) from the following ink to ensure this event can go ahead as planned.

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FVCI

PATREON - THE LIFE & DEATH OF ROBERT PALMER

I just posted a new video to my Patreon channel. 

Robert Palmer's is not a name that enters conversations about the true, terrible nature of the corporate music industry often. Yet examination beyond the surface level reveals all the familiar elements - a military intelligence father, key affiliations with other industry assets, unpredictable behaviours, a rumoured affair with Princess Diana, and a highly suspicious early death in Paris.

Whilst I continue to post the vast majority of my content for free, becoming one of my Patreon supporters is a great way of getting access to exclusive content that I don’t post elsewhere, and helping support its continuation.

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CARDIFF/ CAMBRIDGE EVENTS, APRIL

Announcing two new talk events in April - in Cardiff and Cambridge - to mark the 10th anniversary of Musical Truth Volume 1.

Full details below. If you can make it along to either, please grab those tickets in advance ASAP to ensure these can actually go ahead.

SATURDAY 11TH APRIL 2026

Musical Truth 10th Anniversary Presentation, Cathays and Central Youth and Community Project, 36-38 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff, Wales, CF24 4HQ

6.30pm start.

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https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GBYZ

SATURDAY 18TH APRIL 2026

Musical Truth 10th Anniversary Presentation, St. Andrew’s Hall, St Andrew’s Road, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1DH

6.30pm start.

This event will also feature an appearance from Chris of the Sheep Farm podcast.

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https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GBZB

ANARCHAPULCO 2026 - IT'S A WRAP

Big props to Jeff Berwick, Caterina Bonandin, Miranda Webb and everyone else involved in staging Anarchapulco 2026. I know from experience that organising even small-scale village hall events involves a lot of work, so to pull off en event on this monumental scale was a major achievement! (Very unfortunate timing that the drug cartel madness kicked off directly after the event, stranding many of the attendees in Puerto Vallarta.)

So many inspiring talks from impactive speakers who were totally on-point, and just a great opportunity to interact with so many freedom-oriented people from all over the world, (though mostly Canada!) Anarchapulco is definitely the leading event of this kind anywhere. Hugely grateful for the experience. Thank you.

ANARCHAPULCO 2026 AMBIENT DJ SET

A recreation of the ambient/ chilled set I prepared for Anarchapulco. Definitely a bit of a musical departure for me as I headed into ethereal realms.

https://www.mixcloud.com/djmarkdevlin/mark-devlin-ambient-chilled-dj-set-for-anarchapulco-2026/

Lana Del Rey: Ride incl. Monologue

Sabres Of Paradise: Smokebelch II 

Angelo Badalamenti: Laura Palmer's Theme (Love Theme from Twin Peaks)

Lana Del Rey: Venice Bitch (Official Music Video)

American Beauty

Kyle Dixon: Kids

Cocteau Twins: Pearly Dew Drops Drops

Lana Del Rey: How To Disappear

Lana Del Rey: Heroin

Sophie Woodhouse: Always Night

Sophie Woodhouse: Kiss It Better

Lana Del Rey: Living Legend

Julee Cruz: Falling

Ennio Morricone: Once Upon A Time In The West - Man With A Harmonica

Prince: The Beautiful Ones

Faze One: Riding High

Love Unlimited Orchestra: Strange Games & Things

Lana Del Rey: Get Free

Sophie Woodhouse: Porcelain

Sophie Woodhouse: Sad Girl Blues '66

Lana Del Rey: Born to Die 

Lana Del Rey: Ultraviolence

The Doors: The End