The entire team at Bayou Blue Radio wishes you a wonderful 2025. Though we find ourselves in a chaotic world where extremes hold sway in many places—including Europe, where the word “democracy” has long since become an empty shell—political instability now grips Germany and France, the historic pillars of the European project.
Europe faces record-breaking inflation, stagnating wages since 2021, heavily indebted nations, and a cost-of-living increase exceeding 15%. Cultural subsidies are dwindling, leading to the closure of numerous festivals and concert venues. Attendance at musical festivals has plummeted across the continent, a stark reflection of growing poverty among the population. The verdict is unequivocal.
At Bayou Blue Radio, we have yet to secure a place on FM or satellite radio. However, we remain hopeful and continue to seek financial partners.
In an era that calls for frugality, I would like to spotlight a company that offers refurbished Macs with the flexibility to customize components, much like Apple’s online store. This solution is not only economical but also environmentally friendly. For those unfamiliar, allow me to introduce OWC—an online platform well worth exploring!
Unlike most media outlets that recommend products without firsthand experience, Bayou Blue Radio operates entirely on pre-owned Macs purchased from OWC. These machines have served us admirably.
At a time when Apple’s pricing is more excessive than ever, it’s reassuring to have such alternatives. Even with second-hand devices, you’ll retain access to the Apple App Store, enabling you to download Apple’s productivity suite, GarageBand, iMovie, and more. Here in the U.S., Apple customers frequently upgrade with every new release, meaning there’s always a range of options to suit your budget. For those of us requiring high-performance Macs, such as the Mac Pro, it’s nothing short of fantastic. The renowned 2013 Mac Pro, powered by excellent Xeon processors, remains widely available and continues to be a stellar choice for tasks like audio editing and broadcasting.
In 2025, we are determined to continue bringing you the finest jazz, thanks to our many partners worldwide who maintain exceptional quality. Their efforts allow us to share with you the best new albums every month.
If you own a business, restaurant, bar, or similar venue, you can tune in directly via our player at https://bayoublueplayer.com/public/bayoublueradio. We’re always delighted to hear your feedback.
Here’s to a year filled with music and resilience.
Thierry De Clemensat
Editor in chief
Bayou Blue Radio