Surpassing conventional reality TV many musical folks are broadcasting themselves on Ustream.

Channels air all sorts, from R&B singer Ashanti giving fans a Q&A and sneak preview of a new track whilst removing her nail varnish, to a peek at Snoop Dogg’s smoke-filled living room or the D-O-double G getting his hair done.

As watchable as individuals like Snoop are, mundane scenarios only serve as entertainment for so long and there are better sites to illicitly stream live sports. Ustream’s cachet is the ever-growing band of acclaimed (within the underground) DJs and producers logging in to broadcast direct at whoever is tuned-in online.

With complete creative control and little technical fuss, it’s understandable why the trend has caught on since it surfaced last year. A 21st Century broadband-enabled evolution of bedroom DJing, once solitary actions become public with viewers invited into the streamers homes. Shout-outs and lo-fi productions add a pirate station-esque charm.

Whether a soon to pass fad or the beginnings of a new movement, the streams keep on coming.

From a London-centric perspective here’s a selection of recommended shows:

> Oneman, regarded as kick-starting the trend with his Yard Sessions.

> Night Slugs from Bok Bok.

> SpaceBass Yardcasts.

> Monday nights at 9pm when Lukid goes ocean deep, with my favourite example of his eclecticism a switch from Chopin’s  ‘Raindrop’ to Arthur Russell.

> Deadboy Soundboy.

> Sunday afternoons with Mr Beatnick.

> Glasgow’s Jackmaster whose Drexciya special takes your mind to another level.

> And Worldwide Award-winners, Floating Points and Fatima, rolling out their Eglo music. Check their Twitters for announcements.

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