DJ Disruptarian’s Bold Maritime Expedition
Ryan Richard Thompson (DJ Disruptarian) continues his unexpected maritime musical journey with “Where’s The Map,” a ten-track collection that expands on his exploration of sea shanty traditions while incorporating his signature disruptive perspective.
Following the success of “Broken Oaths and Buried Gold,” Thompson dives deeper into the world of nautical folk music with this ambitious sophomore shanty collection. “Where’s The Map” maintains the authentic feel of traditional work songs while introducing more experimental elements and contemporary themes.
Track Listing:
- Where’s The Map (Lost At Sea) – An extended version of the title track that sets the tone with its tale of disorientation and searching, both literal and metaphorical.
- Where’s The Map – The concise version strips back to essentials, featuring call-and-response vocals reminiscent of traditional shanties used during navigation.
- New Dawn or Old Storm – A contemplative piece exploring the sailor’s perpetual question: is the horizon bringing fresh opportunity or familiar danger?
- Lost in Translation (Cebu City Dub) – Thompson incorporates Filipino maritime influences in this cross-cultural exploration, referencing the historic port city of Cebu.
- Rotten to the Core (Johnny Rotten Tribute) – An unexpected fusion of sea shanty structure with punk sensibilities, paying homage to the Sex Pistols frontman’s rebellious spirit.
- Fact Checkers Got Wrecked – A modern shanty that uses maritime metaphors to comment on contemporary information struggles.
- Chicks with Dicks and Woke-Tastic Tricks – Thompson’s most provocative track uses traditional sea shanty forms to explore modern identity politics and cultural shifts.
- Tesla’s Roots – Vibrations Rise – An unusual shanty that connects sailor superstitions about electromagnetic phenomena with Nikola Tesla’s scientific theories.
- Ancient Wisdom – Disruptive Truths – Drawing parallels between old sailors’ knowledge and forgotten historical insights.
- Under the Emerald Sun – Closing the album with a hauntingly beautiful melody that evokes the unique green flash sometimes witnessed at sunset over the ocean.
“Where’s The Map” showcases Thompson’s growing comfort with traditional folk structures while maintaining his reputation as a boundary-pushing artist. The album balances authentic maritime atmosphere with contemporary cultural commentary, creating a listening experience that feels simultaneously rooted in history and uncompromisingly modern.
Perfect for listeners who appreciate folk traditions with a provocative twist, this collection confirms DJ Disruptarian’s unique position at the intersection of musical preservation and cultural disruption.
Where’s The Map
Tracks
01
Where’s The Map (Lost At Sea)
02
Where’s The Map
03
New Dawn or Old Storm
04
Lost in Translation (Cebu City Dub)
05
Rotten to the Core (Johnny Rotten Tribute)
06
Fact Checkers Got Wrecked
07
Chicks with Dicks and Woke-Tastic Tricks
08
Tesla’s Roots – Vibrations Rise
09
Ancient Wisdom – Disruptive Truths
10
Under the Emerald Sun
