The Cosmic Principle

13/03/2023

The latest episode of The Cosmic Principle is now streaming. With music from Smash, Triana, Pata Negra, Willie Dunn, Sunburned Hand of the Man, Townes Van Zandt, Jerry Porter, Charlie Parr, Chris Gantry, Veneno and more.

Playing Prog Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Flamenco, Freak Folk. One Eleven Heavy guitarist/singer/songwriter Nick Mitchell Maiato with two hours of oddball, psychedelic, post-hardcore, spiritual jazz, freak folk, private press and country jams.

16/11/2022

Cosmic Principle 15th Nov 2022

The Clean – Stars
Circles Around The Sun – Outer Boroughs
George Clinton – Quickie
Grateful Dead – West L.A. Fadeaway
Grease Band – Willie and the Pig
The Farm Band – Let it Ride
Stereolab – Mass Riff
Mapache – I Love My Dog
Meat Puppets – Up on the Sun
Tom Russell Band – Blue Wing
Peter Tosh – Burial
Ali Jihad Racy/Simon Shaheen – Magām Bayyātī
Black Bananas – Give it to Me
Chango – Meeting of the Gods
Michael Hurley – Blue Navigator
Satanic Rockers – Eviction
Bob Dylan – Sugar Baby
Tabletom – Ininteligible
Sylvester Anfang II – Salon Commune II

The stream should be available later this week at https://www.nts.live/shows/golden-lab. Thanks as always if you tuned in live and direct.

19/10/2022

Live right now on NTS Radio UNTIL 3pm (UK) 4pm (Europe), 10am (EST), 7am (PST). Music and poetry from Yo La Tengo/Allen Ginsberg, Howling Hex, Héctor Sepúlveda, Bobby Weir, Valley of Weights, Arthur Lee, Funkadelic and much more. Dive on in!

NTS is a global radio platform broadcasting music from over 50 cities around the globe, live 24/7.

26/08/2022

Stream the latest edition of The Cosmic Principle now. It's a good one. https://www.nts.live/shows/golden-lab/episodes/golden-lab-24th-august-2022

Playing Rhythm & Blues, Psychedelic Rock, Freak Folk, Psychedelic Folk, Drone. One Eleven Heavy guitarist/singer/songwriter Nick Mitchell Maiato with two hours of oddball, psychedelic, post-hardcore, spiritual jazz, freak folk, private press and country jams.

06/06/2022

Had such a blast teetering on the axis between inspiration, idiosyncrasy, era definition and time-spatial displacement with Matt Valentine of Wet Tuna. Now streaming at the NTS Radio archive. https://www.nts.live/shows/golden-lab/episodes/golden-lab-1st-june-2022

Playing Rhythm & Blues, Psychedelic Rock, Freak Folk, Psychedelic Folk, Drone. One Eleven Heavy guitarist/singer/songwriter Nick Mitchell Maiato with two hours of oddball, psychedelic, post-hardcore, spiritual jazz, freak folk, private press and country jams.

01/06/2022

Chinwagging anarchist bookstores, 90% of material on the cutting room floor and the aural influence of middle age on NTS Radio with the ever-illuminating Matt Valentine at 1pm (UK), 2pm (EU), 8am (East Coast), 5am (West Coast). http://nts.live/2

11/03/2022

Stream the latest episode of the radio show here. Deep fried nuggets from Matt Valentine, Zachary Cale, Rosali, Farmer Dave, Bobby Lee, Sky Furrows, Sonic Youth and more... https://www.nts.live/shows/golden-lab/episodes/golden-lab-9th-march-2022

Playing Rhythm & Blues, Psychedelic Rock, Freak Folk, Psychedelic Folk, Drone. One Eleven Heavy guitarist/singer/songwriter Nick Mitchell Maiato with two hours of oddball, psychedelic, post-hardcore, spiritual jazz, freak folk, private press and country jams.

09/03/2022

We're live right now on NTS Radio http://NTS.live/2

NTS is a global radio platform broadcasting music from over 50 cities around the globe, live 24/7.

10/02/2022

Latest episode now streaming. Got something special planned in the coming month or two. For now, dig in here... https://www.nts.live/shows/golden-lab/episodes/golden-lab-9th-february-2022

Playing Psychedelic Rock, Classic Rock, Psychedelic Folk. One Eleven Heavy guitarist/singer/songwriter Nick Mitchell Maiato with two hours of oddball, psychedelic, post-hardcore, spiritual jazz, freak folk, private press and country jams.

09/02/2022

New episode of The Cosmic Principle coming up at 1pm (UK), 2pm (CET), 8am (EST), 5am (PST) on NTS Radio 2. Music from Jerry Corbitt, NRPS, Jeffrey Cain, Lightning, Ted Lucas, Human Instinct, Grease Band, Cowboy, Jerry Garcia, Jerry Jeff, Bill Fay and more. http://nts.live/2

13/01/2022

Here's the stream of the January show in full. https://www.nts.live/shows/golden-lab/episodes/golden-lab-12th-january-2022

Playing Psychedelic Rock, Psychedelic Folk. One Eleven Heavy guitarist/singer/songwriter Nick Mitchell Maiato with two hours of oddball, psychedelic, post-hardcore, spiritual jazz, freak folk, private press and country jams.

12/01/2022

We are live! http://nts.live/2

NTS is a global radio platform broadcasting music from over 50 cities around the globe, live 24/7.

11/01/2022

Tomorrow on NTS at 1pm (UK), 2pm (CET), 8am (EST) and 5am (PST), The Cosmic Principle is back with the first episode of 2022. Music from Smash, Stone Harbour, La Banda Trapera Del Rio, Van D**e Parks, Fotheringay, Nico, The Grateful Dead, Earl Scruggs R***e and much more. Tune into NTS Radio stream 2. http://nts.live/2

NTS is a global radio platform broadcasting music from over 50 cities around the globe, live 24/7.

11/01/2022

New show out tomorrow and new tri-blend shirts now shipping.

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24/11/2021

Here's the latest episode, folks. Enjoy! https://www.nts.live/shows/golden-lab/episodes/the-cosmic-principle-17th-november-2021

Playing Psychedelic Rock, Classic Rock. One Eleven Heavy guitarist/singer/songwriter Nick Mitchell Maiato with two hours of oddball, psychedelic, post-hardcore, spiritual jazz, freak folk, private press and country jams.

17/11/2021

Today on The Cosmic Principle. New music from Endless Boogie, Garcia Peoples, Jerry David DeCicca and Steve Earle (singing a Neal Casal song). Plus old duffers like Jack Bonus, Elastic Oz Band, Los Flippers, Under The Sun, Irmin Schmidt, Chris Darrow, The Incredible String Band and Help Yourself, amongst others. Tune into NTS Stream 2 at 1pm (UK), 2pm (CET), 8am (EST), 5am (PST). http://nts.live/2

NTS is a global radio platform with studios in London, Los Angeles, Shanghai and Manchester. Broadcasting underground music live, 24/7.

22/10/2021

Jerry Decicca, Alice Coltrane, La Banda Trapera Del Rio, Royal Trux, Popol Vuh, Vainica Doble, Lee Clayton, Ronnie Wood, Sun Ra, Aerosmith and plenty of other goodness now streaming on the latest The Cosmic Principle at the NTS Radio archive. https://www.nts.live/shows/golden-lab/episodes/the-cosmic-principle-20th-october-2021

Playing Rhythm & Blues, Psychedelic Rock, Freak Folk, Psychedelic Folk, Drone. One Eleven Heavy guitarist/singer/songwriter Nick Mitchell Maiato with two hours of oddball, psychedelic, post-hardcore, spiritual jazz, freak folk, private press and country jams.

20/10/2021

Jerry Decicca, Alice Coltrane, La Banda Trapera Del Rio, Royal Trux, Popol Vuh, Vainica Doble, Lee Clayton, Ronnie Wood, Sun Ra and plenty of other goodness coming up today on The Cosmic Principle on NTS Radio stream 2. 1pm (UK), 2pm (CET), 8am (EST), 5am (PST). http://nts.live/2

NTS is a global radio platform with studios in London, Los Angeles, Shanghai and Manchester. Broadcasting underground music live, 24/7.

23/09/2021

Two-hour deep-dive into the collective mind and process and jams of with Ethan Miller in advance of the band's new album release, The Dharma Wheel on Silver Current. https://www.nts.live/shows/golden-lab/episodes/the-cosmic-principle-22nd-september-2021

Playing Rhythm & Blues, Psychedelic Rock, Freak Folk, Psychedelic Folk, Drone. One Eleven Heavy guitarist/singer/songwriter Nick Mitchell Maiato with two hours of oddball, psychedelic, post-hardcore, spiritual jazz, freak folk, private press and country jams.

22/09/2021

On air right now. Cosmic Principle Howlin Rain special on
NTS Radio. Me and Ethan Miller deep dive into the new Howlin' Rain album, The Dharma Wheel. http://nts.live/2 (Mixcloud up later this week.)

NTS is a global radio platform with studios in London, Los Angeles, Shanghai and Manchester. Broadcasting underground music live, 24/7.

26/08/2021

Stream the latest show in full here. https://www.nts.live/shows/golden-lab/episodes/the-cosmic-principle-25th-august-2021

Playing Rhythm & Blues, Psychedelic Rock, Freak Folk, Psychedelic Folk, Drone. One Eleven Heavy guitarist/singer/songwriter Nick Mitchell Maiato with two hours of oddball, psychedelic, post-hardcore, spiritual jazz, freak folk, private press and country jams.

25/08/2021

The Cosmic Principle on NTS Radio with RollingStones, ZZTOP, Everly Brothers, Woods, Pacific Range, Signifying Wolf, Junie Morrison, NRBQ, Waylon Jennings, William "Bootsy" Collins, Guy Clark and more. Coming right up in half an hour! http://nts.live/2

NTS is a global radio platform with studios in London, Los Angeles, Shanghai and Manchester. Broadcasting underground music live, 24/7.

30/07/2021

July 28th show now streaming. https://www.nts.live/shows/golden-lab/episodes/the-cosmic-principle-28th-july-2021

Playing Folk, Krautrock, Psychedelic Rock. One Eleven Heavy guitarist/singer/songwriter Nick Mitchell Maiato with two hours of oddball, psychedelic, post-hardcore, spiritual jazz, freak folk, private press and country jams.

28/07/2021

Today, I played on the show...

Thurston Moore – Siren

David Nance – Amethyst

Rosali – Bones

Joe Walsh – Indian Summer

Vega – Zona Rosa

New Riders of the Purple Sage – Dim Lights, Thick Smoke (And Loud, Loud Music) – Field Trip LP (Veneta, Oregon, August 27, 1972)

Mahavishnu Orchestra – Sister Andrea – Between Nothingness & Eternity (Live) LP

Metal Virgins – Animal People

Masters of Reality – Domino

Popol Vuh – Segnung

Ozric Tentacles – Stretchy

The Rolling Stones – No Expectations

Little Feat – Skin it Back

Bob Dylan – I’ve Made Up My Mind To Give Myself To You

Malo – Café

Doc Wor Mirran – Initiative

The Flamin’ Groovies – City Lights

Medina Azahara – Hacia Ti

Nashville West – Mental Revenge

Frank Lowe – Sun Voyage

Paco de Lucia – Entre Dos Aguas

Music behind DJ: Nick Mitchell - Livin' on a Flight Path

Stream coming in the next few days. Watch this space.

28/07/2021

Brand new show live in five. Thurston Moore, David Nance, Rosali, Vega, NRPS, Mahavishnu, Popol Vuh, Little Feat, Bob Dylan, Doc Wor Mirran, Medina Azahara, Frank Lowe and much more meat for your mind. Dig in at http://nts.live/2 at 1pm (UK), 2pm (CET), 8am (EST), 5am (PST) TODAY. (Yep, in five mins.)

NTS is a global radio platform with studios in London, Los Angeles, Shanghai and Manchester. Broadcasting underground music live, 24/7.

05/07/2021

Latest edition of the show now streaming with full track list. https://www.nts.live/shows/golden-lab/episodes/the-cosmic-principle-2nd-june-2021

Playing Rhythm & Blues, Psychedelic Rock, Freak Folk, Psychedelic Folk, Drone. One Eleven Heavy guitarist/singer/songwriter Nick Mitchell Maiato with two hours of oddball, psychedelic, post-hardcore, spiritual jazz, freak folk, private press and country jams.

30/06/2021

On air right now. https://twitter.com/NTSlive/status/1410207697681666054?s=20

“The Cosmic Principle w/ Nick Mitchell brings the Cosmic Principle to a new Wednesday slot - 2 hours of Americana, underground rock, Tuareg, outlaw country, p-funk, freak folk, psychedelic, latin rock, tropicália and bluegrass: https://t.co/UW6sG0bGqg”

29/06/2021

Got a hell of a show planned for tomorrow. Bailter Space, Mdou Moctar, Lee Clayton, Ryley Walker, George Clinton and much more. 1pm (UK), 2pm (Spain), 8am (EST), 5am (PST).
NTS stream 2.

09/04/2021

Thanks to BK & Katie from Farmer Dave & the Wizards of the West for curating the latest edition of The Cosmic Principle on NTS Radio. The full 2-hour set is here for you to stream right now. Check it out. Also go and buy the new album by FDWoW on Curation Records as it completely rules. https://www.nts.live/shows/golden-lab/episodes/the-cosmic-principle-4th-april-2021

Playing Rhythm & Blues, Psychedelic Rock, Freak Folk, Psychedelic Folk, Drone. The Cosmic Principle welcomes guests Ben Knight and Katie Skene from Farmer Dave & The Wizards of the West for a set titled 'First Thing of Spring'. 2 hours of psychedelic synth soundtracks, country funk, indie pop, class...

04/04/2021

The Cosmic Principle welcomes guests Ben Knight and Katie Skene from Farmer Dave & the Wizards of the West with a set titled First Thing of Spring. FDWOW has an incredible new record of bubbling sun-scorched, psychedelic, synth funk moods OUT NOW on Curation Records and Big Potato Records and BK & Katie's set shows clearly where some of those vibes were picked up. Today on NTS Radio Stream 2 at 5am (PST), 8am (EST), 1pm (UK), 2pm (EU). Dig in. https://www.nts.live/

NTS is a global radio platform with studios in London, Los Angeles, Shanghai and Manchester. Broadcasting underground music live, 24/7.

15/02/2021

Chunk of live cuts, recent releases and old faves here. Hoping to start spinning vinyl again from next month.

Playing Psychedelic Rock, Country. One Eleven Heavy guitarist/singer/songwriter Nick Mitchell Maiato with two hours of oddball, psychedelic, post-hardcore, spiritual jazz, freak folk, private press and country jams.

07/02/2021

The Cosmic Principle returns today with two hours of studio and live jams from: Beachwood Sparks, Sunburned Hand of the Man, Wet Tuna, Grateful Dead, Zachary Cale, Marshall Tucker Band, Pacific Range, Hot Tuna, Jessi Colter, TRIANA, Yerba Mansa, Circles Around The Sun and Bobby Lee - Music. Today on NTS Radio. Tune into http://nts.live/2 at 1pm (UK), 2pm (Central Europe), 8am (EST), 5am (PST). That's 25 mins from now, folks!

NTS is an online radio station based in London with studios in Los Angeles, Shanghai and Manchester. Broadcasting underground music live, 24/7.

16/12/2020

The latest episode of The Cosmic Principle is now streaming on NTS Radio and features some of the best of 2020, some old faves and the radio premiere of a brand new solo song by Crazy Horse’s Ralph Molina!

Playing Rhythm & Blues, Psychedelic Rock, Freak Folk, Psychedelic Folk, Drone. One Eleven Heavy guitarist/singer/songwriter Nick Mitchell Maiato with two hours of oddball, psychedelic, post-hardcore, spiritual jazz, freak folk, private press and country jams.

13/12/2020

Beyond excited to say that, amongst the best of 2020 and regular mix of faves - from Buck Curran, Zachary Cale and Matthew J. Rolin to Irma Vep, Farmer Dave and Dogwood Tales - this month The Cosmic Principle is premiering a killer new song by the man best known as Crazy Horse's drummer Ralph Molina!! 🤩😮😍✌️Tune in at 1pm (UK time), 2pm (Central Europe), 8am (EST), 5am (PST) and ride out the end of this awful year with beautiful music. http://NTS.live/2

NTS is an online radio station based in London with studios in Los Angeles, Shanghai and Manchester. Broadcasting underground music live, 24/7.

18/11/2020

Here’s the latest edition of the show, now streaming.

Playing Folk, Jazz Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Jazz Rock. One Eleven Heavy guitarist/singer/songwriter Nick Mitchell Maiato with two hours of oddball, psychedelic, post-hardcore, spiritual jazz, freak folk, private press and country jams.

15/11/2020

New episode of The Cosmic Principle coming today at 1pm (UK), 2pm (Central EU), 8am (EST), 5am (PST). Brand new music from John Davis & Dennis Callaci, Sky Furrows, Wet Tuna, Jonathan Hart, Dogwood Tales, Farmer Dave Scher, Garcia Peoples, New Boss, Masami Kawaguchi, Angel Bat Dawid, Howlin' Rain and more. Plus a few old faves thrown in for good measure. Tune in at http://nts.live/2 or check back here next week for the Mixcloud stream.

NTS is an online radio station based in London with studios in Los Angeles, Shanghai and Manchester. Broadcasting underground music live, 24/7.

21/10/2020

Hey everyone, the most recent Cosmic Principle is now streaming on the NTS Radio site. They haven't uploaded the track list yet, but I've just chased them to do so, so that should be up soon, too.

Playing Folk, Psychedelic Rock. One Eleven Heavy guitarist and co-owner of Kith & Kin Records, Nick Mitchell Maiato, showcases new, old and rare psychedelic rock, Cosmic American, krautrock, psych-folk and spiritual jazz….

18/10/2020

The Cosmic Principle on NTS in about 24 mins feat.
Garcia Peoples, Chris Forsyth, Jaume Sisa, Josh Kimbrough, BabaZula, Farmer Dave, Dan Horne, Riley, Triana, Camarón and much more of the good stuff. http://nts.live/2 See ya there 1pm (UK), 2pm (Central Europe), 8am (EST).

NTS is an online radio station based in London with studios in Los Angeles, Shanghai and Manchester. Broadcasting underground music live, 24/7.

24/09/2020

Last week’s show is now archived here for your leisurely listening: https://www.nts.live/shows/golden-lab/episodes/the-cosmic-principle-20th-september-2020

Playing Rhythm & Blues, Psychedelic Rock, Freak Folk, Psychedelic Folk, Drone. Singer, songwriter and guitarist Nick Mitchell Maiato (One Eleven Heavy) with two hours of new and old cosmic rock, freak folk and Americana from the underground and overground.