Sharoma
Welcome
Sharoma is a website launched in 1999. From 2000 to 2012, we traded in rare music, mostly on CD. From 2012 to 2016 USB & FLAC was the format of choice. As of 2021, we are once again offering this service, with an anolog twist: only on cassette tapes. I have acquired a deck and some newly manufactured blanks from both NAC and RTM.
If you want to talk history, or have any questions regarding the topics below, you should definitely email me: robin@sharoma.com. There is also a mailing address at the bottom of the page.
I am looking to buy a quality used cassette deck. I am located in BC, Canada. Contact me!
Talking Heads 5.1 Downmixes
2007: The Talking Heads 5.1 Downmixes, a new way of listening. Their origins and their influence. Note: The YouTube videos were all deleted in early 2019 out of respect for copyright law. If you remember them, thanks for your support!
The Downmixes (made using MiniDisc!) were mentioned and linked by Pitchfork in 2016.
World of Warships: Legends
2021: My current gaming project on PS4 Pro. Strategy, tactics, action and naval history all rolled into one. What's not to love!?
Cassette Tape Trades
2021: Send me a blank (new or used) and I'll return it with content. All you pay is postage. Alternatively, send me two blanks, and I'll send one back with content and pay for postage too. Email me for further details.
Thompson Twins Discography
2001: All about the Thompson Twins, the post-punk and later synthpop musical act.
The Clash - Bootlegs & Rarities
2000: A collection of rare recordings and files from The Clash, the punk band of renown I was into once.
Loudness War
2006: A well mastered moan on the Loudness War, a malpractice of the digital age.
OOPS: Out Of Phase Stereo
2009: An experiment in speaker wiring and placement, or the poor man's surround sound system?
Frontierverse
1999: All about Frontier: Elite 2, the computer space simulation game of 1993. This was the first website to be written. [française]
MiniDisc: Hacks, Reviews & Tips
2001: The Sony MiniDisc, a curious audio format of the early digital age.
Grand Prix 2
2012: Neurofeedback therapy or time-killing? Championship seasons of Grand Prix 2, the notable motor racing simulation.
Gran Turismo: Sport
2019: Moving on from GP2, I am now an avid player of Gran Turismo: Sport!
M0ar Music
2010: Ambient automated dreamscape inspired by The Pearl. A demonstration album by D-503.
The Collapsing State Of Affairs
2011: Noise music or metal machine scrapings? The Collapsing State Of Affairs, an experimental album by R-13.
Rise of Nations
2004: Extended Campaigns from Rise of Nations: Thrones & Patriots, a supreme real-time-strategy game.
C&C: Red Alert
2002: The original obsession. A guide to Red Alert, the classic '90s RTS game.
Roundabout
2009: How to correctly use a roundabout, or traffic circle. Help keep the traffic flowing!
Snack Musings
2009: From Ribena to fig rolls, I take it upon myself to offer opinions on questionable food.
John Shuttleworth
2009: A small slice of appreciation for John Shuttleworth, versatile singer-songwriter.
Starbase 109
2009: Manchester's answer to Kraftwerk? Starbase 109, pioneers of Industrial Futurism.
Contact
Please send all enquiries to robin@sharoma.com.
All content is free, you should see no ads. Donations are very much welcomed.
Mailing address
PO Box 534Invermere, BC
V0A 1K0
Canada
All written content is © Copyright Robin Sharrock 1999-2021.
Minor Content
As titled: miscellaneous musings, essays and extras from over the years:
- Today is Beatles Day!
- Dave Formula of Magazine
- Government Motors
- Gary Wilson
- Kondratieff Waves in the UK
- Infantryman: military scifi novellas
- The Rise & Fall of New Order / Part II
- Transport Tycoon (OpenTTD)
- SimCity 3000
- Lesser known post-punk
- Section 25
- OMD: Live Early 1980
- The Damned: Sheffield Top Rank (Live 1980)
Last updated: January 10th, 2021.