Independent Music Podcast
462 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsA weekly show that brings you ten new tracks from artists from across the world. We cover every genre conceivable, from abstract techno, mutated dancehall, dark metal to Chinese bin lid music or something else - if it's recorded outside of the major label system, we're up for playing it.
You'll find music you love, music you don't understand, and music that'll change your life.
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#220 - Madlib, Oh No, Vanishing Twin, Drahla, Andrew Liles, Sly & the Family Drone - 18 March 2019
March 18, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBA mix of the unusual and wonderful this week - and that's just the 50-minute cover of 70s power ballad Without You by Nurse With Wound experimentalist Andrew Liles featuring writer and Quietus editor John Doran. We also have a new one from the peerless hiphop producer Madlib, some heavy bass from The Bug, synthpop from Argentina and loads more. Tracklisting Jamakabi & The Bug - Wickedest Dub (Pressure Records, Germany) Oh No & Madlib - Big Whips (All City Records, Ireland) Vanishing ...
#219 - HAAi, Merlin Nova, Centrum, Bajram Bili, Jatinder Singh Durhailay & Suren Seneviratne - 11 March 2019
March 11, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBThere are a few sound issues in this week's show due to technical issues... sorry about that! Another week with slow, contemplative, exquisite sounds from across the globe. It all starts with Moroccan field recordings spliced into excellent techno, we have Japanese experiments, drones about water heating appliances and a whole lot more Tracklisting HAAi - It's Something We Can All Learn From (self-release, UK) Jatinder Singh Durhailay & Suren Seneviratne - Petit Oiseau (Poetic Pastel...
#218 - Tzusing, USA Nails, Leafcutter John, Mana, Asher Levitas - 4 March 2019
March 04, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBFrom Ukrainian grime to Japanese Geisha music, you're in for an unusual journey through this week's podcast. Between those two stops we have new noise from ex-Future of the Left and Kong member project USA Nails, Chinese techno from Tzusing, stunning modern classical from Austria's Martin Ptak, reggae out of Jamaica and Devon and a lot more Tracklisting Alyona Alyona – Рибки (self-release, Ukraine) Tzusing - Circa Taipei (PAN Records, Germany) USA Nails - Smile (Dipped in Gold Re...
#217 - Theon Cross, L’orgasme Masochiste, Pye Corner Audio, Black Chama, Matmos - 25 February 2019
February 25, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBAfter the mellow nature of last week's podcast, this week we've dug out a bit more of the nasty. Not least some cracking synth-led sounds from Serbia, Uruguay, and Israel. We also have new ones from old favourites Pye Corner Audio and Matmos amongst tuba toting Theon Cross, Indonesian house and loads more. Tracklisting Stevie Whisper - The Crying Wolf (YES, Serbia) Mark Pritchard - Come Let Us (Warp Records, UK) Black Chama - God of Chama (Raash Records, Israel) Matmos - Plastic Annivers...
#216 - Cucina Povera, Bell Lungs, Saba Alizadeh, Black Bombaim, Faten Kanaan - 18 February 2019
February 18, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBTaking ambience to the extreme this week, there is a lot of beautiful music on podcast 216, not least the absolute exquisite records from Cucina Povera and Faten Kanaan. Amongst the picks this week is Iranian spike fiddle, screaming Scottish acapellas, sound recordings from the Argentinian jungle and more.
#215 - AK/DK, Chupame El Dedo, Bruxa Maria, Nihiloxica, Lower Slaughter - 11 February 2019
February 11, 2019 06:00 - 59 minutes - 73.6 MBIf you're looking for unusual sounds, you don't have to search far into this week's podcast. The opening noise of Colombian noiseniks Chupame El Dedo (trans. Suck the Finger) is the type of tropical Cumbia you won't find anywhere else. Moving on from that this week, there is stunning dub music from the exceptionally exciting Bristol scene, abrasive rock music, soul music from Germany, and more synths than you can shake a theremin at. It's a good week... Tracklisting Chupame El Dedo - ...
#214 - Slikback, King Midas Sound, Housewives, Cocaine Piss, Mighty Lord Deathman - 4 February 2019
February 04, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBRare new sounds from the underground on this week's show as we have self-released experimental Mapuche music from Chile, field recordings from Indonesia, and intense music from Kenyan producer Slikback. Tracklisting Cocaine Piss - Pretty Pissed (Hypertension Records, Belgium) Tecnología Para Ser Libres - Nguillatun (self-release, Chile) King Midas Sound - You Disappear (Cosmo Rhythmatic, Germany) Aesop Rock & Tobacco - Corn Maze (Rhymesayers Entertainment, USA) Black to Comm - Doubl...
#213 - Tanya Tagaq, USA/Mexico, Deafkids, William Tyler, Krikor - 28 January 2019
January 28, 2019 06:00 - 57 minutes - 67.4 MBOn this week's show we kick things off with the latest weird hiphop drop from Germany's Prrrrrrr Records, we have pleasant jazz from Norway, beautiful guitar from William Tyler, an early contender for record of the year from Krikor, and some hefty noise from all corners. Tracklisting edac - onto (Prrrrrrr Records, Germany) William Tyler - Call Me When I’m Breathing Again (Merge Records, USA) USA/Mexico - Matamoros (12XU Recordings, USA / Riot Season Records, UK) Trondheim Jazz Orchestr...
#212 - Fat White Family, hmurd, Teeth of the Sea, Rozi Plain, Left Hand Cuts Off The Right - 21 January 2019
January 21, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBMusic from Belize and Sweden, as well as brand new experimentation from across the globe
NTS Radio Special - 14 January 2019
January 14, 2019 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBAnthony is still away so this week we have a recording from Gareth's show on NTS Radio in which he plays music that's exciting him this year. Recorded live, it includes the blistering sounds of 14 year old Tanzanian singeli artist Dogo Janja, first plays of brand new Pye Corner Audio and Jay Glass Dubs, experimental percussion from Indonesia's DIVISI62, Ghanaian reggae, UK grime, acid cumbia and Georgian modern classical We will be back to normal next week! Tracklisting Jay Mitta - ...
#170 – Venetian Snares, Solo Banton, Chris Carter, Leslie Winer and Jay Glass Dubs [rebroadcast]
January 07, 2019 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBThe guys are on holiday until 14 January, so in the meantime here's a cracking episode from early last year. There's music from industrial pioneer Chris Carter (ex Throbbing Gristle / Chris & Cosey) and breakcore pioneer Venetian Snares. There's also exceptional contemporary sounds from Russian jazz punks Сольвычегодск and spoken word dub from Leslie Winer and Jay Glass Dubs Tracklisting Warmduscher – Big Wilma (The Leaf Label, UK) Chris Carter – Blissters (Mute Records, UK) Solo Bant...
Best of 2018
December 31, 2018 06:00 - 3 hours - 191 MBTo close out 2018, here is our 3.5 hour best of 2018. The tracks from artists and releases we've loved through this fantastic year. In 2018 we have played over 400 unique independent artists, and this selection has just 30 of them. Thank you so much for your support this year, we will be back mid-January. Tracklisting Sophie - Ponyboy (Transgressive Records, UK) 700 Bliss - Cosmic Slop (Halcyon Veil, USA / Don Giovanni Records, USA) Colin Stetson - Fallout (Anacapamusic, USA) Jlin - T...
#211 - favourites of 2018 (not the best of 2018) - part three
December 24, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBOur third part of our 2018 review has heavy rock railing against gentrification, North African-infused jazz, Chilean techno, Ugandan bass, Thai noise, and sea creature folktales. Thank you for listening this year. To listen to our fourth and final part of our review, support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/independentmusicpodcast Tracklisting Anthroprophh - Housing Act 1980 (Rocket Recordings, UK) Khalab - Cannavaro feat. Clap! Clap! (On the Corner, UK) Emanative - Spice Roots...
#210 - Favourites of 2018 (not the best of 2018) - part two
December 17, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBWe continue our journey through the exceptional music we've enjoyed this year with another batch of music that's worth looking back on. From the brilliant and silly Marie Davidson track 'Work It' through the exquisite sounds of Low and Cucina Povera, this is another cross-section of the stunning independent music released this year. Tracklisting Jean Grae & Quelle Chris - Ohsh (Mello Music Group, USA) Kamasi Washington - Fists of Fury (Young Turks, UK) Amnesia Scanner - AS Unlinear f...
#209 - Favourites of 2018 (not the best of 2018) - part one
December 10, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBEven though we sit here having played music from 390 releases this year, we feel a bit uneasy producing a 'best of' 2018 when there's still so much great music we haven't heard. But from what we have heard there are so many highlights to cram into three shows of favourites. This first one gets us going with the blistering track from Sophie's phenomenal Oil of Every Pearl's Uninsides LP on Transgressive. Across the first ten tracks we take in a third play from the 700 Bliss cassette, Anna v...
#208 - Modeselektor feat. Flohio, HHY & The Macumbas, Machinefabriek, Meitei / 冥丁, Gum Takes Tooth - 3 December 2018
December 03, 2018 06:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBThe last podcast before we move into reviewing another amazing year of independent music sees another phenomenal batch of new releases. Starting with some experimental music from the New York underground we move swiftly through new music from Lebanese duo Praed, Japanese illbient, the latest single from the amazing HHY & The Macumbas LP, stunning violin electronics from Machinefabriek and Anne Bakker, through to excellent releases from 2019 with the new Gum Takes Tooth and Man From Uranus...
#207 - Randall Dunn, Derya Yildirim & Grup Şimşek, Italia 90, Deft, Bad@Maths - 26 November 2018 **FIXED**
November 26, 2018 08:35 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB**There was an error in the original upload, this is the full episode** As we close in on the year end, the exceptional new independent music just isn't drying up. This week we take in the sounds of Somalia, Turkey, Indonesia, and more on our usual traipse around new interesting, independent sounds. Tracklisting Sofheso - 0102 (First Terrace Records, UK) Deft - Bellyboy (feat. BUCHANAN) (20/20 LDN Recordings, UK) Italia 90 - New Factory (Box Records, UK) Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şim...
#206 - Throwing Snow, Káryyn, Free Love, Ecko Bazz, Makaya McCraven - 19 November 2018
November 19, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIt may feel like we're playing everything from Uganda's Hakuna Kulala label, but we're cherry picking the best music from the uber prolific label. This week it's the exceptional face off of Kampalans Ecko Bazz and Bigga Yut trading verses over the production of Nihiloxica's pq. Elsewhere there's new music from Throwing Snow's third LP, two batches of Polish experimentation, synth pop from Free Love's luxury hits, Finnish pop rock and lots more. Tracklisting Ecko Bazz feat Bigga Yut - T...
#205 - Cosey Fanni Tutti, Flohio, Senyawa, Audiobooks, Pessimist - 12 November 2018
November 12, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBBookended by pioneers, this week's episode of the Independent Music Podcast is a really special one. To open we have the first taste of Throbbing Gristle legend Cosey Fanni Tutti's new solo LP due next year. To close we have throat singing Indonesian experimentalists Senyawa, whose new LP is out through US label Sublime Frequencies. Elsewhere there's Lewisham grime from the exciting Flohio, some South American tinged German cold electronics from Japan, a awesome back of the tour van slice ...
#204 - Colin Stetson, Parly B, Lafidki, Workin' Man Noise Unit, Onom Agemo & The Disco Jumpers - 5 November 2018
November 05, 2018 06:30 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThis week our selection of new exciting music starts us off in Germany, where Berlin quintet Onom Agemo & The Disco Jumpers have a new afrobeat-flavoured record to get us going. Elsewhere we have more danceable music from the Capo Verde, Cambodian techno, South Yorkshire dancehall, Danish acid and lots more. Tracklisting Onom Agemo & The Disco Jumpers - Super Cannes (Agogo Records, Germany) Claiana - Bizness (Favela Discos, Portugal) E-Talking - Telephone Rose (Whities, UK) Colin S...
#203 - Meridian Brothers, Nazar, Marie Davidson, Lokier, Donny McCaslin - 29 October 2018
October 29, 2018 06:30 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBYou don't get many better hip wigglers than Colombia's finest Meridian Brothers, whose latest slice of cumbian delightfulness gets us going this week. Elsewhere, Gareth has a lot of electronics on the heavier side of the spectrum, not least the Japanese collaboration of Shun Konno and Blind Beast bringing the abrasive. Anthony has amazing, amusing techno from Marie Davidson, afro acid Congolese music, Russian punk and a whole lot more. Tracklisting Meridian Brothers y Grupo Renacimiento ...
Contemporary Indonesian Music Special - Tesla Manaf, Noxa, Sunmantra, Bottlesmoker, Sigmun, Rafi Muhammad
October 26, 2018 06:30 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBA special one hour show from Gareth playing some of his favourite discoveries from his time in Indonesia. Having spent time exploring music scenes in both Jakarta and Bandung, he's picked out ten stunners that range from breakcore madness, to surf, house, jazz, grindcore, psych, and a whole lot more. Tracklisting Tesla Manaf - Opaque ft. Rio Abror (Mabes Music, Indonesia) Noxa - Dimusnahkan Diabadikan (self-release, Indonesia) The Southern Beach Terror - Tsunami Bomb (Elevation Recor...
#162 – Sugai Ken, The Bug, Slabdragger, Ajate, Dead Fader [rebroadcast]
October 22, 2018 06:30 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBGareth is exploring percussive groups in Indonesia right now so this week we have a podcast from this time last year. Not much has changed - the show has Japanese afrobeat, jungle, doom metal covers of Zappa, delicate guitar music, hefty grime, piano interpretations of video game music and experimental electronics. The usual. We'll be back next week with a regular episode. Tracklisting Sugai Ken – Doujiri (RVNG Intl., USA) Ajate – Taiwasho (180g Records, France) Slabdragger – Muff...
#202 - Maarja Nuut, Sarathy Korwar, Part Chimp, Alma Negra, Dreadsquad - 15 October 2018
October 15, 2018 06:30 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBThis week we're keeping it local to where we record the podcast, with eight of our ten tracks being released on UK-based record labels. That doesn't stop the international flavour of the artists though, and Estonia's Maarja Nuut has just released a record that is amongst the best we've heard all year. We also have Polish sci-fi dubs from Dreadsquad released via Glasgow's Scotch Bonnet Records, we have London-based Indian jazz musician Sarathy Korwar, noisy new tracks from Part Chimp and Bl...
#201 - DUDS, Sharron Kraus, Swindle, Sealionwoman, Rabit - 8 October 2018
October 08, 2018 06:30 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThe morning after the night before! We're super grateful to all our amazing listeners, and we got a huge amount more for podcast 200. Hopefully those of you who came in on #200 are ready for #201, because we've got a whole new batch of amazing new sounds for your ears. First up there's the fantastic percussion of João Pais Filipe, who's a member of Porto's ace HHY & The Macumbas (featured on #197). In keeping with percussive experiments we also have the Domadana Kadodi Performers from Ugan...
#200 - Shackleton, Jerusalem In My Heart, Etienne Jaumet, Tomás Urquieta, Lucinda Chua - 1 October 2018
October 01, 2018 06:30 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBEpisode 200 is here but for regular listeners it's just another Independent Music Podcast. We have the usual trapse around the globe finding innovative, exciting music. So whether is Chilean techno from Tomás Urquieta, Arabic-Canadian experimentalism from Jerusalem In My Heart, or contemporary dance soundtracks from England's Sebastian Reynolds we have you covered. We also have stunning cello drone from Lucinda Chua, the electro reimaginings of classic jazz tracks from Etienne Jaumet, post p...
#199 - Mountain Man, The Oscillation, The Field, Parly B & Mr Benn, Alter Echo & E3 meet Ishan Sound & Rider Shafique - 24 September 2018
September 24, 2018 06:30 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBOur last show before we hit the 200 episode milestone starts with us in Israel and the fuzzy sounds of the brilliant Hynom. From there we move into gorgeous accapella music from the much-missed Mountain Man, globe trotting dubstep, groovy psychedelia, dancehall, abstract electronics and techno. Tracklisting HYNOM - Beware of Pickpockets (Raash Records, Israel) Mountain Man - Stella (Bella Union, UK / Nonesuch Records, USA) Alter Echo & E3 meet Ishan Sound & Rider Shafique - Ah Mi Guide...
#198 - Giant Swan, Soap&Skin, E.M.M.A., JK Flesh, Guttersnipe - 17 September 2018
September 17, 2018 06:30 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBBack on normal duty this week, and what a selection we have: from the opening from the irrepressible Bristol duo Giant Swan through to "Leeds' answer to Melt-Banana" in the closer from Guttersnipe. In between those delicious bookends we have a lot of tasty morsels, including the beautiful soundtrack from E.M.M.A., depression-busting sounds from Madagascar by Damily, the first record in five years from Austria's Soap&Skin, delicate Mexican drone from Alejandro Morse, the new JK Flesh and a lo...
#197 - Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Pisitakun, Orchestra of Spheres, Ulwalmassa, Jun Kamoda - 10 September 2018 (Live from Milhões de Festa)
September 10, 2018 06:30 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBRecorded live at Milhões de Festa, this week's show has the usual blend of excellent new music from the farthest reaches of experimental sounds. The idyllic setting is matched by the new track from New Zealand's Orchestra of Spheres, less so than the morbid techno of Thailand's Pisitakun. Elsewhere we have new hiphop from Queens D.Light, the new one from our favourite swines Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Indonesian experimentation and the first track from the long-awaited Jun Kamoda LP...
#196 - Esben & the Witch, Shit & Shine, Tiny Leaves, Dengue Dengue Dengue, Kristin McClement - 3 September 2018
September 03, 2018 06:30 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBModern classical seems to be the order of podcast 196. We kick things off with Roberto Musci and Giovanni Venosta's collaboration using plunderphonics. We also have New Orleans modern classical artist Elizabeth Joan Kelly, Yarn Wire, and beautiful music from Tiny Leaves. Elsewhere there's folk, bleak goth metal, techno, and the latest from podcast favourite Shit & Shine. Tracklisting Roberto Musci & Giovanni Venosta - Dusty Zebra (Soave Records, Italy) Kristin McClement - Love Doesn'...
Milhões de Festa Festival 2018 Special
August 30, 2018 06:30 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBA little special episode for you this week as Gareth and Anthony look forward to the excellent Portugese festival Milhões de Festa. It happens 6-9 September in the beautiful town of Barcelos and has a killer line-up, including the first ever live recording of the Independent Music Podcast. On this show, ten tracks from artists on the bill: Pharoah Overlord - I Drove All Night By My Solar Stomp (Ektro Records, Finland) 700 Bliss - Ring the Alarm (Don Giovanni Records, USA) Os Tubarões -...
#195 - The Necks, Kommerzklaus, Sauna Youth, Accü, Roy of the Ravers - 27 August 2018
August 27, 2018 06:30 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBFrom 111 year old whistling music to bang up-to-date Japanese dub, it's fair to say that this week's podcast is eclectic. We have a sample of the 56-minute opus from The Necks, experimental hiphop from Kommerzklaus, Tanzanian singeli from Bamba Pana, acid house from Roy of the Ravers, indie rock from Sauna Youth, extremely good Welsh pop from Accü and more. Tracklisting The Necks - Body (excerpt) (Northern Spy Records, USA) Kommerzklaus - Being Lovesick at War (Prrrrrrr Records, Germany)...
#194 - D Double E, Snapped Ankles, Bliss Signal, Kathryn Joseph, Deafkids - 20 August 2018
August 20, 2018 06:30 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBGrime veteran D Double E finally has his first LP coming out and it kicks us off in fine style. Elsewhere on the show there's Brazilian noise from Deafkids, Mumdance's new metal direction with Bliss Signal - his collaboration with Altar of Plagues' James Kelly, the latest from hiphop stalwart Jeremiah Jae and more. Tracklisting D Double E - Back Then (Bluku Music, UK) Deafkids - Espiral da Loucura (Neurot Recordings, USA) Snapped Ankles - Tailpipe (The Leaf Label, UK) Kathryn Joseph -...
#193 - Aphex Twin, Anna Meredith, Disrupt, Enzo Elia - 13 August 2018
August 13, 2018 07:48 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBThis week we have a stunning selection of leftfield electronic music. Not only is there a new record from Aphex Twin, but stunning Mexican electronics from IntiNahual and the brilliant new record from Brandt Brauer Frick's Daniel Brandt. We also have Anna Meredith's rework of Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons, a collaboration between Throwing Snow and Wil Plowman under the Swaabi Maa moniker to celebrate the birthday of their A Future Without Records, and lots of good music from Portugal, Niger ...
#192 - Tim Hecker, Mars89, Paul Frick, Sealionwoman - 6 August 2018
August 06, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBIf you think 10 new music recommendations per week is worth buying us one beer a month, support us on Patreon. This week's show has a lorra psych in it. From the opening riffs of Japanese band Kikagaku Moyo through to metal psych of Kurokuma, there's a lot of tasty colours on show here. Also from Japan we have gqom-inspired bass music from Mars89, there's some detective jazz out of Salford with The Crime Scene Ensemble, stunning avant-garde folk from Sealionwoman, and a gorgeous ending from ...
#191 - Eartheater, Maarja Nuut, Astrosuka, Marissa Nadler - 30 July 2018
July 30, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBFrom twisted Russian-born, Argentina-based, Chinese music from Astrosuka through to the new one from Bella Union and Sacred Bones artist Marissa Nadler, this week's podcast takes you through a wild exploration of delicate and twisted experimental music. We have the brutal, brilliant new Eartheater record, experimental Ghanaian afro funk, beautiful New Zealand dancehall and a whole lot more. Tracklisting New Optimism - Jet Setters (Phantom Limb, UK) Astrosuka - B3T (Genome 6.66Mbp, China / TR...
#190 - Jlin, Warmduscher, Mighty Lord Deathman, Big Lad - 23 July 2018
July 23, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBEvery week the Independent Music Podcast brings you new music for your adventurous ears. To support the podcast and get bonus episodes, please join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/independentmusicpodcast This week's show brings you the unbelievable new collaboration between Jlin and Wayne McGregor's contemporary choreography show 'Autobiography', we also have experimental folk from Germany, rock noise, smooth hip hop and a whole lotta exploratory electronic sounds. Tracklisting Warmd...
Interview with Ninja Tune and Coldcut's Jon More
July 21, 2018 11:55 - 2 hours - 114 MBA little two hour bonus to see you through the weekend - Gareth's conversation with Ninja Tune co-founder and one half of Coldcut Jon More. Ninja Tune has released hundreds of records, with names on the roster including Roots Manuva, Bonobo, Cinematic Orchestra, Young Fathers, and The Bug. They talk about the foundation of Ninja Tune, the role of the label in the 21st century. The role of sub labels (including Big Dada, and Technicolor), their relationship with Flying Lotus' Brainfeeder rec...
Interview with Ninja Tune and Coldcut's Jon More
July 21, 2018 11:55 - 2 hours - 114 MBA little two hour bonus to see you through the weekend - Gareth's conversation with Ninja Tune co-founder and one half of Coldcut Jon More. Ninja Tune has released hundreds of records, with names on the roster including Roots Manuva, Bonobo, Cinematic Orchestra, Young Fathers, and The Bug. They talk about the foundation of Ninja Tune, the role of the label in the 21st century. The role of sub labels (including Big Dada, and Technicolor), their relationship with Flying Lotus' Brainfeeder reco...
#189 - RP Boo, HAAi, Hekla, The Innocence Mission - 16 July 2018
July 16, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBCongolese power showers, gnarly metal, and beautiful, stunning folk music pepper this week's podcast. In amongst the usual blend of conscious hiphop, abstract and experimental electronics, and avant garde Japanese jazz. We have the latest from long-time favourite Bass Clef as well as new music from across the globe. Tracklisting RP Boo - Earth's Battle Dance (Planet Mu, UK) KOKOKO! - Azo Toke (ICI) Hekla - Muddle (Phantom Limb, UK) Micall Parknsun & Mr Thing - Still At It (Village Live, UK) ...
#188 - Pram, Flowdan, Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Modeselektor - 9 July 2018
July 09, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 64 MBA real pick n mixture for podcast 188. Metal from KEN Mode, new material from rock heroes Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, grime from Skeng legend Flowdan, and dubs, abstract electronics, the long-awaited return of Pram and loads more. Tracklisting KEN Mode - Feathers & Lips (Seasons of Mist, France) Jay Glass Dubs - The Safest Dub (Berceuse Heroique, France) Modeselektor - Kalif Storch (Ninja Tune, UK / Monkeytown Records, Germany) John Bence - Kill (Grooming Records, UK) Pram - Shimmer ...
#187 - SOPHIE, Khalab, Flohio, Slikback - 2 July 2018
July 02, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBAfter the chilled week last week, we're unashamedly throwing bangers at you on this week's pod. The brutal, brilliant pop sounds of SOPHIE kick us off, as we travel through stunning sounds from Khalab's new record, a new Ugandan record label releasing heavy bass sounds, Lewisham grime fro Flohio, and Polish experimental music from Edinburgh. Tracklisting SOPHIE - Ponyboy (Transgressive Records, UK) Khalab - Black Noise (feat. Tenesha the Wordsmith) (On the Corner Records, UK) Slows - A Great...
#186 - Jitwam, Low, Blawan, Lee Scratch Perry - 25 June 2018
June 25, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBA show that's best described as 'chill' this week, as most of the music will have you woozy in the summer sun. Another description would be 'symmetrical' as it's bookended by two dub tracks - the first from debutants Spiritual Rockers, and the final note from legend Lee Scratch Perry. In the middle we have a 14 minute opus from Low, electronic experimentation from Jako Maron on Uganda's Nyege Nyege Tapes, thundering techno from Blawan, cocaine pop from Jitwam and a whole lot more. Tracklisti...
#185 - Giant Swan, Samuel Kerridge, Dorcha, Sophia Loizou - 18 June 2018
June 18, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBBack from our Bulgarian excursion we've got a whole load of good stuff waiting for you. We've got alternative rock stylings of Birmingham's Dorcha alongside experimental sounds of Ben Vince. We have legendary techno producer Samuel Kerridge's new track, mutant jungle from Sophia Loizou, a surprising folk project from Roger Robinson, reggae from Parly B, hiphop, Latvian experimentation and loads more. Tracklisting Dorcha - Bruiser (self-release, UK) Samuel Kerridge - Silent Notes (Downwards, ...
#144 - Stand High Patrol, Marika Hackman, Dusty Mush, Moon Duo - originally broadcast 12 June 2017
June 11, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBWith the boys out on a Bulgarian beach celebrating their friends' nuptials, we're taking you back to this time last year when we had jazz from Ireland alongside US psych from Moon Duo, garage from Howlin’ Banana Records’ Dusty Mush, the latest from Uganda’s Nyege Nyege Tapes, the brilliant Stand High Patrol have a new track. We also have drone, electro, indie and a charity repress from Coil Tracklisting Fixity – What Wrong (self-release, Ireland) Moon Duo – Boppers Hat (Sacred Bones Records,...
#184 - Dwarfs of East Agouza, JK Flesh, Siete Catorce, Carla Bozulich - 4 June 2018
June 04, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBAfter last week's smooth funk openers, let's get a little more brutal shall we? Raw Ambassador's Mental Disorder track is as intense as the artist name and title would suggest, and it takes brave ears to get through that. But persist and (more) rewards are forthcoming - the outstanding collaboration between Aidan Moffat and RM Hubbert for one, and Marlowe - the L'Orange and Solemn Brigham collaboration - for another. Elsewhere we have a mix of the good stuff - get involved. Tracklisting Raw ...
#183 - Miss Red, Kamaal Williams, Elza Soares, Sen Morimoto - 28 May 2018
May 28, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThis week's podcast starts off of the funky side, with smooth jazz funk from The Comet is Coming-affiliated Soccer96 and Henry Wu's Kamaal Williams. We get as nasty as usual though, with Miss Red and The Bug's latest, giallo disco from Parasols, and the mesmerising Batu record on XL. Elsewhere we have the latest from Brazilian samba legend Elza Soares, gorgeous music from Filho da Mãe, pop hip hop from Sen Morimoto and a whole lot more... Tracklisting Soccer96 - Harmonious Monk (Slowfoot Rec...
#182 - Gazelle Twin, Pal Hwang Dan, Regional Justice Centre, Chromatics - 21 May 2018
May 21, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBDark, dangerous music on this week's podcast as the guys bring along twisted sounds from thrash punk to industrial techno to epic goth drone. It's almost relieving when we get Streets of Rage invoking Korean electronics of Pal Hwang Dan, the new one from Gazelle Twin, and Pye Corner Audio moniker Head Technician Tracklisting Idris Ackamoor & the Pyramids - A Message to my People (Strut, UK) Gazelle Twin - Hobby Horse (Anti-Ghost Moon Ray, UK) Head Technician - First Pour (Ecstatic Recordings...
#140 - Jun Kamoda, Mary Epworth, Drahla, Twenty-Three Hanging Trees [Originally broadcast 15 May 2017
May 14, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBAnthony has been very ill this week (please send flowers, love, and lemsip) so we're going to look back at where we were this time last year. On episode 140 we were very excited by Ugandan dance music, Romanian electronics, and Surgeon. Not much has changed really... Tracklisting Disco Vumbi – Didi at Night (Nyege Nyege Tapes, Uganda) Twenty-three Hanging Trees – II (self-release, UK) Jun Kamoda – Blind Disco (Black Acre Records, UK) Mary Epworth – Me Swimming (Sunday Best, UK) Drahla – Fict...
#181 - Lucrecia Dalt, 700 Bliss, Sterile Hand, ZOHASTRE - 7 May 2018
May 07, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBSome of the best music of the year is squeezed into this 90 minute episode of the podcast. From legends Pere Ubu and Tyler, The Creator to debut releases from ZOHASTRE and Owiny Sigoma Band affiliated Zapatilla, through to the latest from Colombia's Lucrecia Dalt, there's a whole heap to get stuck into this week. Tracklisting ZOHASTRE - Birds Oracle (Zam Zam Records, USA) 700 Bliss - Living (Halcyon Veil, USA) Tyler, The Creator - OKRA (self-release, USA) Annabel (lee) - The Latest News (You...