Casual Swim
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWebby and Cannes Lion award winning Casual Swim pick the brains of the creative and music worlds greatest artists and thinkers. Recorded in London, broadcast worldwide.
Guests so far include Four Tet, Lee Scratch Perry, Roots Manuva, Flying Lotus, The Pharcyde, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Michelle Coltrane, daughter of Alice Coltrane, and John Coltrane, Gilles Peterson, Mac Demarco, talking Ninja Tune with Kid Koala, Blackstreet, Tim Sweeney, Jordan Rakei, Andres, Nightmares on Wax, Jacques Greene, Slum Village to name a few.
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Episodes
Fatboy Slim [Video]
March 02, 2023 07:11 - 35 minutes - 33 MBWe're joined by Fatboy Slim, discussing his collaborations with David Bryne, his ethos and his approach to DJ'ing. All rights reserved.
Fatboy Slim
February 07, 2023 20:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBWe're joined by Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim discussing David Byrne, his approach to music making and his approach to DJ'ing. All Rights Reserved. Interview is copyrighted.
Alan Fitzpatrick
October 05, 2021 01:50 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBWe sit down with UK electronic legend Alan Fitzpatrick, discussing 90's rave culture, hardware secret's, collaboration with High Contrast and his upcoming album on Anjuna Deep, Machine Therapy. The first album in 10 years.
Lee Scratch Perry Interview
August 29, 2021 22:42 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBRecorded a few years before his sad passing. We joins the upsetter backstage discussing his upbringing, role in soul music and relationships with Bob Marley and The Clash.
DJ Vadim (Radio Edit)
July 08, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBCasual Swim podcasts interviews DJ Vadim to discuss upbringing, creativity, his legendary group One Self and much more. Not to be missed.
Kid Koala (Radio Edit)
October 07, 2020 09:52 - 57 minutes - 606 MBCasual Swim speaks with turntable legend Kid Koala exploring his and supergroup Deltron 3030 music in the process.
Kid Koala (Radio Edit)
October 07, 2020 09:52Casual Swim speaks with turntable legend Kid Koala exploring his and supergroup Deltron 3030 music in the process.
UB40 (Radio Edit)
September 17, 2020 13:23 - 1 hour - 615 MBWe catch up with reggae pop legends legends, UB40. Discussing politics, race and fashion.
UB40 (Radio Edit)
September 17, 2020 13:23We catch up with reggae pop legends legends, UB40. Discussing politics, race and fashion, a must listen.
Slum Village
August 04, 2020 17:23 - 1 hour - 56 MBInterview with legendary Detroit outfit Slum Village, discussing J Dilla and the blending of hip hop and techno culture in Detroit.
Slum Village
August 04, 2020 17:23 - 1 hour - 56 MBInterview with legendary Detroit outfit Slum Village, discussing J Dilla and the blending of hip hop and techno culture in Detroit.
Michelle Coltrane (Radio Edit)
July 07, 2020 09:10Daughter of John and Alice Coltrane, Casual Swim caught up with arguably one of the most famous jazz families, the Coltrane's. Discussing upbringing, spirituality, race and her cousin Steve Ellison aka FlyLo.
Michelle Coltrane (Radio Edit)
July 07, 2020 09:10 - 2 hours - 654 MBDaughter of John and Alice Coltrane, Casual Swim caught up with arguably one of the most famous jazz families, the Coltrane's. Discussing upbringing, spirituality, race and her cousin Steve Ellison aka FlyLo.
Four Tet & Anna Liber Lewis (Radio Edit)
April 02, 2020 20:44 - 1 hour - 55 MBExtended Interview with childhood friends and artists Kieran Hebdon and Anna Liber Lewis to discuss their exhibition Muscle Memory. Recorded at Elephant West in London.
Four Tet & Anna Liber Lewis (Radio Edit)
April 02, 2020 20:44 - 1 hour - 55 MBExtended Interview with childhood friends and artists Kieran Hebdon and Anna Liber Lewis to discuss their exhibition Muscle Memory. Recorded at Elephant West in London.
Jacques Greene
February 18, 2020 10:44 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBLucky Me heavyweight Jacques Greene comes through for a chat discussing the weirder side of electronica, attending the opening of Uncut Gems with Oneohtrix Point Never who created the soundtrack, and having a creative loop with Hudson Mowhake and Lunice.
Jacques Greene
February 18, 2020 10:44 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBLucky Me heavyweight Jacques Greene comes through for a chat discussing the weirder side of electronica, attending the opening of Uncut Gems with Oneohtrix Point Never who created the soundtrack, and having a creative loop with Hudson Mowhake and Lunice.
UB40
November 29, 2019 13:07 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBWe sit down with cult band UB40 to celebrate their 40th anniversary.
Nightmares on Wax
October 01, 2019 16:51 - 51 minutes - 47 MBRecorded at Warp Records, We sit down with Nightmares on Wax to discuss his release Shape The Future, the Warp journey and Aphex Twin. All rights reserved.
Andrés
September 18, 2019 10:36 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBRadd spends an afternoon with one of Detroit's most respected musicians, DJ Dez Andrés/ A Drummer from Detroit from Moddymann's Mahogani music. Discussing Detroit music scene, what he learnt from J Dilla and working in a record shop with Moodymann.
DJ Dez / Andrés
September 18, 2019 10:36 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBWe spend an afternoon with one of Detroit's most respected musicians, DJ Dez Andrés/ A Drummer from Detroit from Moddymann's Mahogani music. Discussing Detroit music scene, what he learnt from J Dilla and working in a record shop with Moodymann.
Lee Scratch Perry
August 28, 2019 14:36 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBWe join the upsetter backstage discussing his upbringing, role in soul music and relationships with Bob Marley and The Clash.
Lee Scratch Perry
August 28, 2019 14:36 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBRadd joins the upsetter backstage discussing his upbringing, role in soul music and relationships with Bob Marley and The Clash.
Jordan Rakei
July 29, 2019 14:53 - 1 hour - 55 MBCelebrating the new album Origin, out now on Ninja Tune.
Jordan Rakei
July 29, 2019 14:53 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBCelebrating the new album Origin, out now on Ninja Tune.
Tim Sweeney - Beats in Space 20th Anniversary
March 20, 2019 15:01 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBWe celebrate 20 years of Beats in Space radio with Tim Sweeney. Discussing everything from the birth of Beats in Space, his career at Rockstar Games, working with the DFA and his views on radio and algorithms. Recorded in London, all rights reserved.
Tim Sweeney - Beats in Space 20th Anniversary
March 20, 2019 15:01 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBWe celebrate 20 years of Beats in Space radio with Tim Sweeney. Discussing everything from the birth of Beats in Space, his career at Rockstar Games, working with the DFA and his views on radio and algorithms. Recorded in London, all rights reserved.
Blackstreet
March 10, 2019 15:52 - 38 minutes - 35 MBWe caught up with R&B royalty Blackstreet, discussing the difference between R&B and hip hop being signed to Interscope, working with Dr Dre and their theory on harmony and finding your voice.
Blackstreet
March 10, 2019 15:52 - 38 minutes - 35 MBWe caught up with R&B royalty Blackstreet, discussing the difference between R&B and hip hop being signed to Interscope, working with Dr Dre and their theory on harmony and finding your voice.
Four Tet & Anna Liber Lewis
March 04, 2019 16:55 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWe caught up with childhood friends and artists Kieran Hebdon and Anna Liber Lewis to discuss their exhibition Muscle Memory. Recorded at Elephant West in London.
The Cinematic Orchestra
March 03, 2019 15:37 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBTo celebrate the release of the new album "To Believe", Radd interviews The Cinematic Orchestra. Pre-order now on Ninja Tune, https://ninjatune.net/release/the-cinematic-orchestra/to-believe-2
The Cinematic Orchestra
March 03, 2019 15:37 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBTo celebrate the release of the new album "To Believe", We interview The Cinematic Orchestra. Order now on Ninja Tune, https://ninjatune.net/release/the-cinematic-orchestra/to-believe-2
Mac Demarco
January 25, 2019 13:04 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBRecorded in London at the time of his album release, Another One. Mac discusses his relationship with the press including Pitchfork and NME and gives Radd a full run down on his equipment and set up.
Mac Demarco
January 25, 2019 13:04 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBRecorded in London at the time of his album release, Another One. Mac discusses his relationship with the press including Pitchfork and NME and gives us a full run down on his equipment and set up.
Gilles Peterson
January 18, 2019 14:28 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBPhone interview with Brownswood & Worldwide FM founder, Gilles Peterson. A true pioneer of the modern day music industry, Gilles is a DJ, broadcaster, record label boss and all round nice guy.
Gilles Peterson
January 18, 2019 14:28 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBPhone interview with Brownswood & Worldwide FM founder, Gilles Peterson. A true pioneer of the modern day music industry, Gilles is a DJ, broadcaster, record label boss and all round nice guy.
Squirrel Flower
January 05, 2019 15:57 - 15 minutes - 14 MBFresh off her European tour, we were excited to pick the brain of the Rough Trade affiliate Squirrel Flower. Recorded at Rough Trade, London.
Jean Jullien
December 06, 2018 16:19 - 17 minutes - 16 MBInterview with artist Jean Jullien at his studio in Hackney, London. All Rights Reserved.
Jean Jullien
December 06, 2018 16:19 - 17 minutes - 16 MBInterview with artist Jean Jullien at his studio in Hackney, London. All Rights Reserved.
Michelle Coltrane
November 19, 2018 15:23 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MBDaughter of John and Alice Coltrane - we caught up with arguably one of the most famous jazz families, the Coltrane's in London, England.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
November 02, 2018 15:56 - 14 minutes - 13 MBRuben from the UMO sits down for a coffee and a chat. Recorded live at the Ace Hotel, Shoreditch, London.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
November 02, 2018 15:56 - 14 minutes - 13 MBRuben from the UMO sits down for a coffee and a chat with Radd. Recorded live at the Ace Hotel, Shoreditch, London.
The Pharcyde
October 10, 2018 15:43 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBInterview with the legendary Pharcyde at Jazz Cafe in London. Discussing Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul and the difference between modern storytelling and swag. All Rights Reserved.
The Pharcyde
October 10, 2018 15:43 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBInterview with the legendary Pharcyde at Jazz Cafe in London. Discussing Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul and the difference between modern storytelling and swag. All Rights Reserved.
Flying Lotus
September 10, 2018 18:17 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBBrainfeeder founder Flylo caught up with Us ahead of his set at London’s Field Day Festival. Picking his brain on what he thinks of the London electronic scene, grime, Brainfeeder and his aunty Alice Coltrane. George Clinton described him as the next generation of Funk Musicians" along side Thundercat and Kendrick Lamar.
Flying Lotus
September 10, 2018 18:17 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBBrainfeeder founder Flylo caught up with Radd ahead of his set at London’s Field Day Festival. Picking his brain on what he thinks of the London electronic scene, grime, Brainfeeder and his aunty Alice Coltrane. George Clinton described him as the next generation of Funk Musicians" along side Thundercat and Kendrick Lamar.
Jazzy Jeff
September 01, 2018 17:43 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBStage name DJ Jazzy Jeff, real name Jeffery Allen Townes. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Jeff was just 10 years old when he started spinning records at parties using his family’s basement. Fast forward to 1989 and he received the first Grammy award for best rap performance for “parents just don’t understand.” Radd caught up with the legend in London.
Jazzy Jeff
September 01, 2018 17:43 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBStage name DJ Jazzy Jeff, real name Jeffery Allen Townes. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Jeff was just 10 years old when he started spinning records at parties using his family’s basement. Fast forward to 1989 and he received the first Grammy award for best rap performance for “parents just don’t understand.”
Roots Manuva
August 21, 2018 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBJoined in the London studio by Big Dada and Ninja Tune icon Roots Manuva. Discussing his legacy, collaboration process with Four Tet and Metronomy and his newly found love of bird watching. Noisey described him as "one of the most influential artists in British music history".
Roots Manuva
August 21, 2018 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBRadd is joined in the London studio by Big Dada and Ninja Tune icon Roots Manuva. Discussing his legacy, collaboration process with Four Tet and Metronomy and his newly found love of bird watching. Noisey described him as "one of the most influential artists in British music history".