{"id":3606520,"uri":"https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3606520/?format=json","airdate":"2026-01-19T21:35:30-08:00","show":65702,"show_uri":"https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/65702/?format=json","image_uri":"https://coverartarchive.org/release/62dcde85-5c60-4e63-a991-b1f806089a78/33481142998-500.jpg","thumbnail_uri":"https://coverartarchive.org/release/62dcde85-5c60-4e63-a991-b1f806089a78/33481142998-250.jpg","song":"Bedtime","track_id":null,"recording_id":null,"artist":"Prison Affair","artist_ids":["85d53d76-8191-42b8-8512-88267cffa694"],"album":"Demo III","release_id":null,"release_group_id":"466a28a9-e9ee-4d41-b81b-d0340c29df5d","labels":["Erste Theke Tonträger"],"label_ids":["15f0dbde-4147-48a8-bf1e-d08282486465"],"release_date":"2022-05-03","rotation_status":null,"is_local":false,"is_request":false,"is_live":false,"comment":"“Bedtime” is a one-minute jolt from Prison Affair’s Demo III era (released in 2022), a track that exemplifies the band’s reputation for concise, hyper-energized songwriting. The title is ironic on purpose: nothing about the pacing suggests sleep. Instead, the song hits like a last-circuit burst—fast, bright, and gone before you can overthink it. Bandcamp’s presentation around Demo III points to a DIY scene footprint (limited cassette runs, small-edition physical releases, and an emphasis on direct distribution), which matches the music’s stripped-to-essentials approach. For programming, “Bedtime” is a tactical weapon. It’s perfect as a transition between two longer songs because it punctures the flow without derailing it; or you can stack it with other ultra-short tracks to create a high-speed montage. Short tracks also heighten replay value: listeners often run it back immediately, which is a sign the song understands its own format. If you’re introducing it on air, frame it as “blink and you’ll miss it,” then let the groove speak. It’s also a good example of how “demo” doesn’t mean unfinished—it can mean intentional rawness, a sound that prioritizes energy and presence over polish. \n\n\u2028Listen: https://prisonaffair.bandcamp.com/track/bedtime","location":1,"location_name":"Default","play_type":"trackplay"}