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Ep 30 // CERRONE

October 09, 2020 15:34 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

When introduced as the “father of French disco,” MARC CERRONE quickly refuted, “…why French?” rejecting the singular vision of the influential genre that exploded from the club to the world. In this episode, we find ourselves in CERRONE’s studio, unraveling the humble pioneer’s legacy, from creating records exclusive to the discotheque to “borrowing” Carlos Santana’s band for a two-night epic. As central to the drums in the final mix-down, the one thing CERRONE always kept in mind was the fe...

Ep 29 // DAVID SHRIGLEY

October 03, 2020 11:53 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

After a decade from first encounter, we cross paths with contemporary British artist DAVID SHRIGLEY once more, this time: digging deeper into the subtle inspirations behind his work through the vehicle of music. In this episode, SHRIGLEY points to the influence of coming of age in ‘70s and ‘80s, from his love of The Fall as true iconoclasts of the time, to appreciating the idiosyncrasies of a record sleeve as art itself.

Ep 28 // MICHÈLE LAMY

September 25, 2020 16:27 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MB

Designer, performer, restaurateur, creative accomplice, muse… the words to describe the enigmatic MICHÈLE LAMY can never be quite enough… In this episode, LAMY revisits key moments in tune to her musical attention, from watching a reserved Bob Dylan performance to her ongoing avant-garde collaborations with A$AP Rocky. Take note: get those creative juices flowing by embracing the chaos all around, listen closely.

Ep 27 // FRANCIS MALLMANN

September 11, 2020 20:11 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

Uncertainty serves the foundation for inspiration, though it may seem as a contradiction, creativity blossoms through these limitations. FRANCIS MALLMANN, the world-class Argentinian chef known for the element of fire, both through his work and passion, gracefully presents the musical backdrop that has accompanied him throughout his life. Open a bottle of wine, dim the lights, and enjoy this episode.

Ep 26 // ARIANA PAPADEMETROPOULOS

September 01, 2020 12:52 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

When confronted ARIANA PAPADEMETROPOULOS’ work, all belief’s suspended, showcasing the power of environments that exhibit tension between the earthly and the ethereal. Naturally, she points to the entrancing effect of film soundtracks and their ability express and capture moods and feeling. In this episode, PAPADEMETROPOULOS invites you to take a trip into the musical mythologies that assist in her blurring the lines between fantasy and fiction. https://areweonair.com/ariana-papademetropoul...

Ep 25 // JUSTIN STRAUSS

August 25, 2020 16:05 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

As ubiquitous as the title of the ‘DJ’ has become, JUSTIN STRAUSS stands unmatched behind the decks through his credentials alone. With decades of influence across the New York nightclub history, from CBGB’s to the legendary Mudd Club, STRAUSS’ secret to staying in-sync is simple: never stop being excited, let the shenanigans roll on…

Ep 24 // ANDRÉ SARAIVA

August 21, 2020 15:33 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Known by his alter ego, MR. A, and his contributions to the concept of “LOVE GRAFFITI,” ANDRÉ SARAIVA’s work transcends the art gallery circuit, adorning the walls of your favorite nightclub hotspots. In this episode, SARAIVA stresses love above all, the common ground between not only the songs shared, but as a sacred mantra to be cherished. https://areweonair.com/andre-saraiva https://www.instagram.com/areweonair/ https://www.instagram.com/armannafeei/

Ep 23 // ALTIN GÜN

August 14, 2020 21:16 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

Merve Dasdemir of the Grammy nominated Turkish-Dutch band ALTIN GÜN shares some deep knowledge of the Turkish sound and warmly invites us through the deep history of Anatolian music, from childhood memories to playing Festivals and tributing their Grammy nomination to their predecessors. https://areweonair.com/altin-gun https://www.instagram.com/areweonair/ https://www.instagram.com/armannafeei/

Ep 22 // DJ HARVEY

July 29, 2020 17:03 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

Born Harvey Bassett, the world-renowned selector better known as DJ HARVEY needs no formal introduction, to which an attempt to encapsulate the privilege of participating his sets into words would be insufficient. In this episode, the nightlife luminary warmly invites us through the halls of his musical memory, from dancing alone and scantily clad to ABBA’s Dancing Queen, to discussing the legacies of Larry Levan and Freddie Mercury on both his life and spirit.

Ep 21 // JARVIS COCKER

July 23, 2020 15:08 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

JARVIS COCKER’s first encounter with music was with a contentious relationship with the radio: how and where was this sound being emitted by such a small device? Cue: The theme from The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, the Hugo Montenegro version. In this episode, the Britpop icon recollects the key moments outlining his connection with music, detailing his recent dive into djing on Instagram Live, the sensitive relationship between sex and music, and the spark of clear enlightenment that came fr...

Special Episode // LARRY LEVAN (Radio Archives, 1991)

July 20, 2020 21:06 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

In this special rendition of ARE WE ON AIR? re-presents a special gem: an interview with the legendary LARRY LEVAN conducted by Judge Jules, originally broadcasted on KISS FM. This series aims to present the unique dimensions of the greatest talents around, here we bring attention to the pioneer DJ whose magnificent cultural contributions at the Paradise Garage shaped the sound of club culture today.

Ep 21 // LARRY LEVAN (Radio Archives, 1991)

July 20, 2020 21:06 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

In this special rendition of ARE WE ON AIR? re-presents a special gem: an interview with the legendary LARRY LEVAN conducted by Judge Jules, originally broadcasted on KISS FM. This series aims to present the unique dimensions of the greatest talents around, here we bring attention to the pioneer DJ whose magnificent cultural contributions at the Paradise Garage shaped the sound of club culture today.

Ep 20 // JOSÉ PADILLA

July 17, 2020 19:27 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

JOSÉ PADILLA is synonymous with Ibiza: a pioneer in perfecting the sun-soaked and chilled-out balearic beat at the Café Del Mar. In this special episode, PADILLA gives an illustrious tour through his musical beginnings, from his adoration of Girl From Ipanema and the universes of jazz renditions to Vangelis’ stunning Blade Runner soundtrack.

Ep 19 // YTO BARRADA

July 10, 2020 15:50 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

YTO BARRADA’s multimedia practice has been described as disruptive: strategically employing conventional mediums to interrogate the narratives embedded within cultural and historical phenomena. Though this synthesis, BARRADA transcends the constraints of form, utilizing everything from textiles to film to unpack and unveil new layers of meaning. In this episode, The Franco-Moraccan artist untangles pieces of her own musical history — from childhood tunes to heartbreak ballads.

Ep 18 // TWIN SHADOW

July 03, 2020 17:39 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

A decade after the release debut Forget, the polymath George Lewis Jr, also known as TWIN SHADOW, finds himself here: reminiscing about witnessing the infectious Richie Havens’ contained chaos alongside his father. In this episode, Lewis signals the distinct bachata influence to his guitar playing inspired by his mother’s taste in music.

Ep 17 // MICHEL GAUBERT

June 26, 2020 13:35 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

MICHEL GAUBERT is no stranger to the affect of sound. With a refined curatorial ear for legendary fashion houses such Christian Dior, Fendi, Valentino, Chanel… it makes perfect sense to obsess over what Michel’s got on queue. In this episode, GAUBERT unveils his current rotation, along with his ethos for his iconic Colette concept store & mixtape compilations.

Ep 16 // TOM SACHS

June 24, 2020 12:50 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Reporting from a 15' x 50' enclosed studio… or basement depending on how you’re utilizing it, TOM SACHS shares a space with storage, laundry, and his children, contemplating on the small things. With work that focuses on recontextualizing, SACHS pauses to deconstruct his most personal and meticulous assemblage: his music taste. From formative glimpses at the eternally influential do-it-yourself punk culture of The Anthrax, to his congenial collaborative work with the enigmatic Frank Ocean, th...

Ep 15 // ZUBIN MEHTA

June 12, 2020 15:30 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

As the memory lies dormant, the true wonder of our consciousness is offering accessibility… coupled with delightful conversation, of course. In this special episode, Naféei captures virtuoso conductor ZUBIN MEHTA’s exquisitely decorated musical psyche. Ensconced by concerts and operas as a young man, MEHTA remembers witnessing the greatest musicians… experiencing the unfiltered joy of having his influences at arms reach. Listen close—it isn’t everyday that this bountiful wisdom is put on dis...

Ep 14 // MISS KITTIN

May 29, 2020 15:30 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

You’re in line to get inside Panorama Bar, the ETA to get in is about an hour and it’s pouring rain… You can hear the subs bursting through the facade, giving you just enough hope to visualize the interior… MISS KITTIN is on soon and you’re experiencing this kind collective effervescence for the first time… In this episode, the artist also known as CAROLINE HERVÉ speaks about her essential inspirations, not only musical, but keeping her spirit intact, navigating through a counterculture once...

Ep 13 // CHRIS BLACKWELL

May 22, 2020 13:27 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

With an adolescent ear towards classical music, CHRIS BLACKWELL signals to his father’s 78s as the earliest imprint in his musical history. In this episode, the Island Records founder offers enlightenment for the practices of musicians and any artists alike: do your own thing and don’t emulate, because the art will always come first and the “market” will follow… If you ever needed the affirmation from an influential source outside your own head, here it is! https://areweonair.com/chris-blac...

Ep 12 // WILLO PERRON

May 19, 2020 13:32 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Before a product reaches the end assembly, one rarely thinks of the human hand: an object rendered with value based on cultural expectation through mechanical means… but WILLO PERRON’s role in this world is making that touch known: the harmoniously combination of both people and concepts, creating EXPERIENCE. In this episode, PERRON meditates on his work in relation to music, highlighting the most crucial element in the mix: CONVERSATION… https://areweonair.com/willoperron https://www.inst...

Ep 11 // LOU DOILLON

May 15, 2020 15:21 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Connected through the gracious power of the internet, we’ve found LOU DOILLON through a window… a looking-glass self, an accessible temporality that can be simply described as ‘going live.’ In this episode, this window displays DOILLON at her best. After a marathon of Instagram Live sessions, she contemplates words from her father regarding the importance of stasis, an in-betweenness, like mountains illuminating valleys... https://areweonair.com/lou-doillon https://www.instagram.com/areweo...

Ep 10 // SIR NORMAN ROSENTHAL

May 08, 2020 13:32 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Between music that’s serious and popular, SIR NORMAN ROSENTHAL orients his alignment towards the classical! A vivid remembrance, dancing harmoniously to Symphony in C… An instinct, rooted in love, takes precedence in Rosenthal’s curatorial practice, exemplifying an attitude for art that values the aura over the mass-produced. That’s where this episode leaves us, yearning for the beauty symbolized by the needle in the hay… https://areweonair.com/sir-norman-rosenthal https://www.instagram.c...

Ep 9 // SETH TROXLER

May 01, 2020 18:25 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

Afterlife, desire, and foolishness: the thesis of SETH TROXLER’s self-reflection, can you narrow down the three songs that define you? Just try… You’ve got all the time in the world to do that now. That’s the centerpiece of this episode, to approach epiphany with loving care. Stasis is regenerative, let it work its healing magic. https://areweonair.com/seth-troxler https://www.instagram.com/areweonair/ https://www.instagram.com/armannafeei/

Ep 8 // CLAIRE LAFFUT

May 01, 2020 16:16 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

One of the evocative powers of music depends on what mood you’re in. You close your eyes, you listen, you imagine you’re flying. For a brief moment, you escape, while simultaneously being present. CLAIRE LAFFUT knows this feeling well… In this episode, she meditates on memory and gives a taste of the 1,000+ playlists burning a hole in her hard drive... https://areweonair.com/claire-laffut https://www.instagram.com/areweonair/ https://www.instagram.com/armannafeei/

Ep 7 // LUKA SABBAT

April 24, 2020 14:32 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

LUKA SABBAT doesn’t believe in titles… Sometimes, the law of attraction’s really just in your own hands. In this episode, title tracks are brought forth. from the universe-building of Daft Punk, to Chicago’s brightest star, none other than Keith Cozart. Free your mind (and your body will follow). https://areweonair.com/luka-sabbat https://www.instagram.com/areweonair/ https://www.instagram.com/armannafeei/

Ep 6 // TIGA

April 18, 2020 12:56 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

TIGA’s spheres of influence are not just wide-ranging, they’re a part of his DNA. Music does not exist in a vacuum: music becomes a part of your identity, offering the listener a fresh perspective to view the world… while establishing the mood of the ideal party. https://areweonair.com/tiga https://www.instagram.com/areweonair/ https://www.instagram.com/armannafeei/

Ep 5 // LYKKE LI

April 17, 2020 15:30 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

In this episode, it’s clear LYKKE LI wears her heart on her sleeve, no stranger to the intricacies of intimacy. WIth vulnerability as subject-to-display, an artist must confront those tender moments with acknowledgment of the sensuality of sadness. https://areweonair.com/lykke-li https://www.instagram.com/areweonair/ https://www.instagram.com/armannafeei/

Ep 4 // JULIAN SCHNABEL

April 17, 2020 03:52 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode, JULIAN SCHNABEL revisits his record collection, an heir of Basquiat’s ear, with warm recollection of Bowie’s best Warhol and Monk’s philosophy of “no wrong notes.” https://areweonair.com/julian-schnabel https://www.instagram.com/areweonair/ https://www.instagram.com/armannafeei/

Ep 4 // JULIAN SCHNABEL

April 17, 2020 03:52 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode, JULIAN SCHNABEL revisits his record collection, an heir of Basquiat’s ear, with warm recollection of Bowie’s best Warhol and Monk’s philosophy of “no wrong notes.”

Ep 3 // GIA COPPOLA

April 17, 2020 03:52 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

At the core of music and memory lie the very outlines of emotional, representing a temporal manifestation of ephemera. In this episode, GIA COPPOLA describes memories of falling in love with The Strokes, casually enlisting Dev Hynes for the Palo Alto Soundtrack, while also setting the tone for her upcoming film, MAINSTREAM. https://areweonair.com/gia-coppola https://www.instagram.com/areweonair/ https://www.instagram.com/armannafeei/

Ep 2 // 2manyDJs

April 17, 2020 03:51 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

2MANYDJs... SOULWAX… or simply, The Dewaele Brothers! These monikers symbolically function interchangeably, it’s a rare instance to sit down and create a narrative of influences after years in the game… https://areweonair.com/soulwax https://www.instagram.com/areweonair/ https://www.instagram.com/armannafeei/

Ep 1 // PATTI SMITH

April 17, 2020 03:51 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

Punk-poet laureate PATTI SMITH inaugurates ARE WE ON AIR? with Arman Naféei, chronicling the soundtrack to her life: from memories tears as a child to Eleanor Steber, to the unique cultural exchange of the Chelsea Hotel. https://areweonair.com/patti-smith https://www.instagram.com/areweonair/ https://www.instagram.com/armannafeei/

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