Tracklisting:
01. Thomas Koner - Teimo - Type
02. Perc - Pre-Steel (Tengui remix) - Perc Trax
03. Inigo Kennedy - Insist - Unreleased
04. Svreca - Seda Muerta (Female Remix) - Semantica Records
05. Rrose - Waterfall - Sandwell District
06. Mike Parker - Pulse Trader - Prologue
07. The Black Dog - Heavy Industry (Shifted Remix) - Dust Science Recordings
08. Convextion - Oil On Metal - Time To Express
09. Svreca - Jade (Orphx Remix) - Semantica Records
10. Morphosis - Androids Among Us - Delsin
11. Oscar Mulero - Descansa En Paz - Semantica Records
12. Xhin - This Is What You Drew While You Were Half Asleep - Stroboscopic Artefacts
Tracklisting:
01 Adultnapper - ? (DJ Sprinkles remix)
02 Tony Lionni - Precious (Deetron remix)
03 Rick Wade - Intelligence
04 Cosmin TRG - Bijoux
05 Martyn & Mike Slott - ?
06 Basic Soul Unit - Jak'd freq (A Made Up Sound puur natuur mix)
07 Commix - Change (A Made Up Sound remix)
08 Skudge - Mirage
09 The Protagonist - Death by stereo (WNCL remix)
10 A Made Up Sound - Rear window
11 Kode 9 & Spaceape - You don't wash (Martyn remix)
12 Appleblim & Al Tourettes - Lipsmacker (Deadboy remix)
13 Instra:mental - Thomp
14 A Made Up Sound - Alarm
15 F - Slowdown
16 Instra:mental - Voyeur
17 A Made Up Sound – Demons
By now, any techno head should know that Anthony “Shake” Shakir was one of the music’s creators. It’s hard to resist mentioning that he had a track on that first Detroit techno compilation, that he put out a record on Metroplex, and so on. But the recent Frictionalism compilation on Rush Hour demonstrates that his significance doesn’t stop there. While Shake’s profile may not have blown up like some of his neighbors, his recorded output has arguably been more consistent than any other techno producer. Remarkably, his approach to production remains as singularly brilliant as ever — edges have not dulled, colors have not faded. Shake is one Detroit techno legend whose entry in the history books cannot yet be written; too much lies ahead. For instance, catch him DJing at the Bunker on February 12, as part of New York’s Unsound Festival, along with DJ Qu, Petre Inspirescu, Eric Cloutier, and schoolmate Mike Huckaby. Those unable to attend need not worry — LWE’s 42d Podcast is an exclusive mix straight from Shake’s decks. The urbane Mr. Shakir also took the time for an expansive discussion with LWE, on subjects ranging from Motown, to MIDI, to Mel Brooks.
Tracklisting: 01. Patrice Scott, “Do You Feel Me” [Sistrum Recordings] 02. Norm Talley, “The Journey” [Third Ear Recordings] 03. Marcello Napaloteno, “Amici” [Mathematics Recordings] 04. Mike Huckaby, “Jupiter” [S Y N T H] 05. Scott Grooves, “Only 500″ [Natural Midi] 06. Disco Nihilist, “B2″ [Love What You Feel] 07. Billie Jewell & Peven Everett, “All The Time” [Trippin Records] 08. Confetti Bomb, “Fladdermus” [Autoreply Music] 09. Jolka, “Dreamful” [Sect Records] 10. Jeff Mills, “Rich” [Axis] 11. Wax, “No. 10001-A1″ [Wax] 12. Unknown artist, “Untitled” [white]
Tracklisting
1. Mark Grusane & Mike Cole - Time and Space (Instrumental)
2. Snuff Crew - Feel Inside
3. Leron Carson - Mechanism
4. Marcus Mixx - Better Spread On Red
5. JTC - King Of The Box
6. Rick Wilhite - Drum Patterns and Memories (Moodymann mix)
7. *forgot the name at the moment*
8. Dam Funk - Galactic Fun
9. Unknown - Tanki Tanki
10. Natcho Patrol - Color Sound
11. Lerosa - Plesso
12. Specter - Body Fusion
13. The Congos - (Carl Craig Edit)
14. Juju & Jordash - Hired Guns
15. Jeff Mills - Untitled
16. Gemini - Counting Sheep
[Amsterdam, The Netherlands. January 15th, 2010] -- Juju & Jordash are giving dance music a good kick in the pants right now, plain and simple. They aren't alone, but they are perhaps the most exciting. Combining their countless years playing jazz and be-bop in bands and electronic production techniques they are creating thrilling new strains of house, techno, dub and jazz. They have an appreciation for older music eras but aren't bound to those traditions-check out their Off Minor radio shows for evidence of this fact. This is readily apparent on their 2nd album, Juju & Jordash, which is due out on Dekmantel later this month. Tracks like "Jazzy Trance" and offer up a peak into an alternate universe where Ornette Coleman, Farley Jackmaster Funk and Ralf Hildenbeutel became the Traveling Wilburys. And on "Dirty Spikes" J&J go balls-to-wall italo combusition. But they also dial it back for reflective moments of murky piano, terse middle eastern motifs and shimmering cymbals as displayed on "Jugdish." I caught up with the two of them to get their perspective on making Juju & Jordash and ended up talking movies, bacon and a bit of politics. [intro and interview by Kuri Kondrak]
In an increasingly consensus driven dance music culture, Juju & Jordash let their freak flag fly. More akin to a particularly funky jazz combo or psychedelic rockers than your average production duo, Gal Aner and Jordan Czamanski take a vivid and largely organic approach to making house music that leaves few boundaries left to color outside of. Early on their sui generis sound caught the ears Detroit artists Reggie Dokes and Keith Worthy and garnered releases on their labels (Psychostasia and Aesthetic Audio, respectively) among many others, but the Amsterdam-based pair gained their widest renown with the release of their self-titled sophomore LP on Dekmantel. The present pinnacle of their vibrant, jazz-infused sound found favor with critics and elbowed its way onto several discerning year end lists. It also gave us hope there is much more to come. Gal and Jordan were kind enough to answer a few of our questions between gigs, and put together a whirlwind mix of lush house sounds, industrial textures and ethnic explorations that goes a long way towards explaining their perspective and getting you dancing.
Tracklisting: 01. Ryuichi Sakamoto, “Steppin’ Into Asia” [Midi Inc.] 02. Aroy Dee, “The Planets” [NWAQ] 03. Tevo Howard, “Dreamer’s Reason” (Club Mix) [Beautiful Granville Records] 04. Rick Wade, “No Place” [Laid] 05. Rick Wade, “Ricky’s Groove” [Laid] 06. Kuniyuki, “Dear African Sky” (Henrik Schwarz Remix Unreleased Live Version) [Endless Flight] 07. Aroy Dee, “The Planets” [NWAQ] 08. Marcus Mixx, “Better Spread On Red” [Let's Pet Puppies] 09. Beautiful Swimmers, “Horizon” [Future Times] 10. My Mine, “Hypnotic Tango” (Instrumental) [Progress Record] 11. Cabaret Voltaire, “Kino” [Virgin] 12. Theo Parrish, “Overyohead” [Sound Signature] 13. Anthony Nicholson, “untitled” [white] 14. Tidiani Koné & Orchestre Poly-Rythmo, “Djanfa Magni” [Analog Africa] 15. The Crystalites, “Concentration Ver. 3″ [Earmark]
Tracklisting:
1. Off Minor theme (short)
2. Yesterday's New Quintet - Rugged tranquility
3. Pat Metheny - Waiting for an answer
4. Jon Hassel - Sundown dance
5. Sun Ra - Heliocentric
6. Art Ensemble of Chicago - J&J re edit
7. Cosmic Jokers - Galactic Supermarket
8. George Duke - J&J re edit
9. Scott Ferguson - Besus dub
10. Lee Perry - Dubbing With The Super Ape
11. Jah Shaka - Roaring dub
12. Bala Miller and Great Music Pirameeds - Ikon Allah
13. Newworldaquarium - Twenty
14. Sonic Youth - Society is a hole
15. Juju & Jordash - Sleepy blues
16. Sarah Vaughan - Polka dots and moonbeams
Years before he’d released a single record of his own, Andy Vaz had already left a conspicuous mark on electronic music as the man behind Background Records. When he finally started releasing music, he garnered a good deal of attention for the “clicks, cuts, and a 4/4″ sound exemplified by the cult Soundvariation series. In the last three or four years, though, both his music and his A&R focus have increasingly mined classic house influences. More a shift of priorities than an outright swap of musical templates, house has always been a part of Vaz’s program, and his morphing live sets retain much of the abstract and experimental qualities that characterized his first records. Yore Records, the label he runs with Alessandro Vaccaro, is the focus of another Little White Earbuds interview feature. Today, though, our exclusive podcast focuses on the sometimes silky, sometimes jazzy, and very often jacking music Vaz produces himself. Live sets, as discussed in the Q&A below, are where Vaz feels most comfortable, and this percolating mix certainly finds him in very fine form.
Tracklist: 01. Andy Vaz live. All music written, produced, mixed and recorded by Andy Vaz. Courtesy of Yore Records, 2009
As Basic Soul Unit, Toronto’s Stuart Li has earned a reputation as something of a producer’s producer. Combining the rough-hewn trackiness of underground techno with hazy atmospherics of deep house (not to mention a healthy pinch of low-end and DFA-style synth wackiness), his releases for labels like New Kanada and Mathematics have shown they can play chameleon in practically any discerning record bag. But 2009, which saw his “Dank” single released by Philpot and his track “Things Pass” included in Ostgut Ton’s Panorama Bar 02 EP, scraped away at Li’s underground status, raising the bar on his studio prowess while placing Basic Soul Unit on a whole host of new radars. Whether you call it a 2009 victory lap or harbinger of a stellar 2010 to come, LWE’s 39th podcast, an exclusive mix of heavy, organic, and thoroughly trippy house grooves, gives us a rare and tasty showcase of Li’s DJ chops.
Word spread quickly about Hauntologists’ first EP, a record that reveled in heady live experimentation, but with unrelenting tripping rhythms that guaranteed as much energy on the dance floor as in the studio. Their sophomore record refined the palette, and its winding, often eerie grooves garnered plenty of DJ support. Considering that they left their names off of those two Hard Wax-distributed records, though, we count ourselves pretty lucky that Hauntologists’ Jay Ahern and Stefan Schneider agreed to an LWE interview. Hardly hiding behind mystique, the duo treat us to an engaged, in-depth conversation, pulling back the curtain to reveal what’s behind their stripped-down, twisting funk. Along the way, we talk about gear and human interaction, Neu! and Berghain, the ghosts of Berlin, and “the Africa of the mind.” And to accompany your reading, Hauntologists have compiled a special mixtape for our 37th podcast. An eclectic yet cohesive snapshot of influences and interests, the selections range from classic house to avant-jazz to… well, you should just hear it. More...
Tracklist: 01. Ramjac Corporation, “Cameroon Massif!” [Irdial Discs] 02. Art Ensemble Of Chicago, “Promenade: Cote Bamako II” [ECM] 03. Mike Dunn, “So Let It Be House” [Clone Classic Cuts] 04. Tortoise, “Gigantes” (Mark Ernestus Version) [Thrill Jockey] 05. Unknown, “‘Akazéhé’ Par Deux Jeunes Filles” [Ocora] 06. Abe Duque & Acid Maria, “Turn Down The Lights” [Abe Duque Records] 07. Delia Derbyshire, “Liquid Energy” [Glo Spot Records] 08. Shackleton, “Blood On My Hands” (Ricardo Villalobos Apocalypso Now Mix) [Skull Disco] 09. Rhythm & Sound, “Poor People Must Work” (Carl Craig Remix) [Burial Mix] 10. The Congos, “Congoman” [Blood & Fire] 11. Eric Burell, “Badness” 12. Roter Stern Belgrad, “Afars” [Klar! 80] 13. Rhythim Is Rhythim, “Kao-Tic Harmony” [Transmat] 14. Instra:mental, “No Future” [Nonplus Records] 15. Terence Dixon, “Minimalism II A2″ [Background]
LWE’s Curator’s Cuts podcast series features our reviewing staff mixing together recent favorites and providing explanations for their selections. Assistant editor and writer Chris Miller steps up to the decks for Curator’s Cuts 03. We will post the tracklist later in the week, as each curator discloses and describes the tracklist as part of the podcast.
Artwork by Rayna deNiord
Tracklist:
01. Ben Klock, “Subzero” (Sandwell District Remix) [Ostgut Ton] 02. Silent Servant, “Discipline” [Sandwell District] 03. Santiago Salazar, “La Minoria” [Historia y Violencia] 04. Levon Vincent, “Late Night Jam” [Ostgut Ton] 05. Marcel Dettmann, “Kernel” [Marcel Dettmann Records] 06. Traversable Wormhole, “Relativistic Time Dilation” [Traversable Wormhole] 07. Donato Dozzy & Cio D’or, “Menta” (Peter van Hoesen Remix)
[Time To Express] 08. Giorgio Gigli, “Self-Reflection” [Prologue] 09. Cheap and Deep, “Words, Breaths and Pauses” (TR 808 Doom Disco Dub) [Cheap and Deep] 10. Fever Ray, “Seven” (Marcel Dettmann’s Voice in My Head Remix) [Rabid] 11. Sigha, “Untitled #2″ [Hotflush] 12. Oni Ayhun, “OAR003 B” [Oni Ayhun Records] 13. Margaret Dygas, “Invisible Circles” [Perlon] Break Moderat, “Rusty Nails” (T++ Remix) [50 Weapons] 14. Mount Kimbie, “Fifty Mile View” [Hotflush] 15. Scuba, “Speak” [Naked Lunch] 16. Martyn, “Mega Drive Generation” [Hyperdub] 17. Pearson Sound, “Wad” [Hessle Audio] 18. Dimi Angélis & Jeroen Search, “Our Life With The Wave” [Smallville] 19. John Roberts, “Relate” (RNDM K271 RMX) [Laid] 20. Pépé Bradock, “Path of Most Resistance” [Atavisme] 21. Nina Kraviz, “Your Gonna Be Mine” [Underground Quality] 22. Efdemin, “Sun” [Naïf] 23. Kassem Mosse, “Workshop 08 B2″ [Workshop] Break Moderat, “Rusty Nails” (T++ Remix) [50 Weapons] 24. Tropic of Cancer, “The Dull Age” [Downwards]
Kirk Degiorgio’s name is not synonymous with minimal techno. Over the course of his 18-year career you could count on your hands the number of releases that would even qualify as club-approved tackle. Degiorgio made his name with multi-hued Detroit-inspired techno and went on to produce soulful music in a variety of genres, but rarely touched on straightforward dance floor-ready tracks. Today we see Degiorgio taking a new path that embraces this side of techno, both in terms of production and DJing. Degiorgio rebooted his Applied Rhythm Technology (ART) label this year and is focused on creating full sounding techno that works in club environs. That approach is paying dividends with the recent “Isomer Shift” release on B12, his new “Swarm” EP, the first release for ART’s new Dance Division series and one forthcoming on Planet E. He has applied this same concept to DJing, choosing to play the same type of material he is championing through his own productions. For LWE’s 36th podcast, Degiorgio shares an exclusive mix of what he’s currently spinning and sits down to explain the finer points of running a label, his relationship to DJ technology, and to set the record straight on techno’s debt to jazz.
Tracklist: 01. Jerome Sydenham, “Asama Rising” (Dub) [Ibadan] 02. Karol XVII & MB Valence ft. Robert Owens, “Gone Too Far” (Nivek Tsoy Remix)
[Loco Records] 03. Mihai Popoviciu, Markus Homm & Jay Bliss, “Bis Co” [Diynamic Music] 04. Anthony Rother, “Dance!” [Datapunk] 05. Silent Servant, “Discipline” [Sandwell District] 06. Dennis Ferrer, “Underground Is My Home” [King Street Sounds] 07. Kevin Gorman, “Insomnia” (Joseph Capriati’s Dark Night Remix) [Mikrowave] 08. Lil Louis, “Jupiter” [Diamond Records] 09. Dole & Kom, “On The Run” [Ostwind Records] 10. Unevenratio, “Soul Render” (Motogen Remix)
[Backwater Community Recordings] 11. Alan Fitzpatrick, “Scatter Cushions” [Curfew Records] 12. Perc, “Throb” [Ovum Recordings] 13. Sebrok, “Vision” [MiniSketch] 14. Gary Beck, “Zenith” [BEK Audio] 15. Reade Truth, “Another Dilemma” [Planet E] 16. Rasmus Hedlund, “Cactus Fatale” [Resopal Schallware] 17. Xpansul & Imek, “La Salud” [Apnea] 18. Shawn Rudiman, “Ruffcut” [Matrix Records] 19. Salvatore Freda & Michel Cleis, “Sassicaia” [Cadenza] 20. Adam Beyer & Pär Grindvik, “Seq 1 – Living Wheel” [Drumcode] 21. Kirk Degiorgio, “Mindflay” [New Religion] 22. Querida, “3-5-3″ [Kanzleramt] 23. Kirk Degiorgio, “Isomer Shift” [B12] 24. Robert Hood, “Superman” [M-Plant] 25. Suburban Knight, “Nocturbulous” [Underground Resistance] 26. Ican, “A Quien” [Planet E] 27. Kirk Degiorgio, “Swarm” [ART*] 28. Go Hiyama, “Myself Myself” (Metalogic’s Disposition Mix) [Perc Trax] 29. Kirk Degiorgio, “Mass” [ART]
* indicates unreleased tracks
Margaret Dygas’ position as an avant garde techno producer has been achieved with only three proper releases to her name but backed up by years of formidable DJ sets around the world. Born in Poland, she spent her formative teenage years growing up in America and now, like so many other dance music producers, lives in Berlin. Her exquisitely executed tracks have been released on Contexterrior, Non Standard Productions and Perlon, each showing a progression in her abilities and slowly revealing a distinctive type of sound. LWE hoped to learn much more about the budding artist in our interview but it turns out that Miss Dygas prefers to let her music do the majority of her talking. Read on for the words we managed to glean out of her and check the stunning podcast after the interview for a more revealing glimpse into the world of Margaret Dygas.
Tracklist: 01. Daniel Stefanik, “Reactivity 8″ [Statik Entertainment] 02. Cirkel, “Cirkel003.1″ [Cirkel] 03. Murmur, “Barrier” [Meanwhile] 04. Intrusion ft. Paul St. Hilaire, “Angel Version” [Intrusion] 05. Luke Hess, “Reel Life” (cv313 Dimensional Space Mix) [Echocord] 06. Bernd Maus, “Tell Me” [Statik Entertainment] 07. DJ Joey Anderson, “Oval” [Strength Music] 08. Terrence Dixon, “Emergency” [Meakusma] 09. Peter F. Spiess, “Wortkarg” [Adjunct] 10. Moritz Von Oswald Trio, “Pattern 3″ [Honest Jon's Records] 11. Baby Ford, “Westway” [Autoreply Music] 12. Avus, “Boute Diabolique” [Stolen Moments] 13. Theorem vs. Stewart Walker, “Too Distant Images” [M_nus]
Although it’s hard to confirm he’s performed full-fledged miracles, St. Plomb certainly has traits we consider saintly in producers: His releases for Mental Groove Records, Viking Music and Brut! are sure remedies for the easily bored, cutting across funk, house, techno and jazz aesthetics, sometimes in the span of a single record. Together with Crowdpleaser he wrote the album 2006, one of that year’s defining points which managed to be oblivious to the surrounding trends. And rather than burn himself out after exhaustive tours, St. Plomb wisely took time off to care for his family and refocus his musical approach. Now, three years later, he’s recharged and ready to show the world the sort of grooves he’s always wanted to produce. For LWE’s 34th podcast, St. Plomb strings together an intoxicating and exclusive blend of house sounds that would soundtrack his ideal night out. He also kindly spoke to LWE in a rare interview, discussing his musical origins, the back story of his conspicuous absence, and the self-critical approach which hangs halos on his tunes.
Tracklisting:
01. Outernational Meltdown, “Marimba Song” [B&W Music] 01.5 John “Julius” Knight & Roland Clark, “This Is House” (This Is House-A-Pella) [Soulfuric Trax] 02. Ekkohaus, “The Healer” (Kreon’s Lindermann Remix) [Morris/Audio] 03. Glenn Underground, “Negro Music” [Unified Records] 04. Leon ft. Corrina Joseph, “I Follow You” (Deetron’s Springtime Leaves Remix) [Rebirth] 05. Spencer Parker, “The Beginning” (Michel Cleis Remix) [Buzzin' Fly Records] 06. Men With Sticks, “3rd Eye” (Dixon’s Mash Up Edit) [Junior Boy's Own] 07. St. Plomb, “Escape Run” [Brut! Records] 08. Marlon D., “Deep Drum” (Underground Collective Mix) [Jellybean Soul] 09. James Teej, “Spending Life” (Affkt & Danny Fiddo Remix) [Rebirth] 10. DJ Pierre & Marshall Jefferson, “Clap Your Hands” (Soulsonik Dubstrumental St. Plombified) [*] 11. Free Chicago Movement, “Recognize” [Nuphonic] 12. Abacus, “The Answer” [Room With A View] 13. Terry Hunter presents Kgosi, “Advice From Father” (Africa Hi-Fi Vocal Mix) [T's Box] 14. Wbeeza, “He So Crazy” [Third Ear Recordings] 15. Peven Everett, “Got 2 Get Down” [Unified Records] 16. Âme, “Sarari” [Sonar Kollektiv]
* denotes unreleased tracks
LWE Podcast 33: Chilling the Do (aka Kassem Mosse & Mix Mup)
Date: 26 Oct 2009
Though their records are some of the most cutting edge stuff coming out these days, Kassem Mosse and Mix Mup are techno atavists. This is easy to guess just from hearing their music: Kassem Mosse’s tracks have the dusty, rough edged feel of an all-analog set-up, while Mix Mup’s material is consistently raw and clangy, with his own New Wave vocals giving it all a charming whiff of throw-back. Of the all the musical sentiments the two producers share, one of the most potent is their longing for a time (namely, the 90’s) when nightclubs provided an outlet for more challenging, un-danceable electronic music. This is the raison d’être behind Chilling the Do, a musical project that combines records, field recordings and mixed media snippets to gleefully antagonistic effect. LWE Podcast 33 offers an exclusive and abridged version of what the duo might unfurl in a nightclub over the course of several hours. It’s dark, campy yet deeply compelling, and as they’ll be the first to admit, not for everyone. Read More...
LWE’s Curator’s Cuts podcast series features our reviewing staff mixing together recent favorites and providing explanations for their selections. Contributing writer Jordan Rothlein steps up to the decks for Curator’s Cuts 02. We will post the tracklist later in the week, as each curator discloses and describes the tracklist as part of the podcast.
Tracklisting: 01. Octave One ft. Ann Saunderson & Urban Soul Orchestra, “Black Water” [430 West] 02. DJ Qu, “Somethin’ Ta Feel” [Strength Music] 03. D. Quin, “At The End Of The World” [Slow To Speak] 04. Patrice Scott, “Excursions” [Sistrum] 05. Schatrax, “Turntribal” [Schatrax] 06. Hieroglyphic Being, “Inconsistent Measure” [Mathematics Recordings] 07. Roska, “Without It (Bonus)” [Roska Kicks & Snares] 08. Soylent Green, “Stay Stupid” [Playhouse] 09. Moritz Von Oswald Trio, “Pattern 1″ [Honest Jon's Records] 10. Appleblim & Ramadanman, “Sous La Sable [Aus Music] 11. Francis Englehardt, “Chernobyl” [Slow To Speak] 12. Levon Vincent, “Solemn Days” [Deconstruct Music] 13. Hunee, “Tour De Force” [W.T. Records] 14. Project Democracy, “Is This Dream For Real” [Under Dog] 15. Quando Quango, “Love Tempo” (Mix) [Factory] 16. Jamie Principle, “Your Love” (Original Unreleased Version – Female Vocal) [Warehouse Box Tracks Records] 17. Matias Aguayo ft. Lerato, “Pata Pata” [Comeme] 18. 808 State, “Reaper Repo” [Tommy Boy Music] 19. DJ Jus-Ed, “Sweetness” [Underground Quality]
Welcome to the latest edition of our series of interviews and mixes affectionately titled Talking Shopcasts. The majority of media and fan attention gets showered on the artists who create the music we love to listen to/DJ with/dance to, and for good reason. But without the hard work, keen ears and business savvy of label staff, we’d be stuck only streaming tracks on their websites. For today’s installment, we focus on Yore Records of Cologne. If deep house has been one of the big stories in recent dance music, Yore has surely curated some of its finest and most lasting moments, doing so with an eclectic range that defies narrow definitions of “deep.” Spearheaded by Andy Vaz — the man behind the Background and A Touch Of Class labels, and a formidable producer in his own right — Yore aims for timeless sounds. Putting out records from all-time greats like Rick Wade has been a big part of the program, but so has Vaz’s keen ear for new talent. Tracks like Kez YM’s “Washing My Soul” and Trackleton’s “Traditional Folk Song” could masquerade as beloved classics twenty years deep, but their fresh approaches and distinct voices transcend imitation or even homage. In the interview below, Vaz discusses Yore’s goals and values, minimal and deep, and the potential value of adding friends on MySpace. To “deepen” your understanding of the label, we’re extremely pleased to host an exclusive mix from Kez YM, featuring music from Yore comrades, influences, and contemporaries. Want more Yore? Be sure to turn back to LWE’s very first podcast, an exclusive mix from Terrence Dixon, and check back soon for further spoils of our talk with Vaz. Read More...
Tracklist:
01. Rondenion, “Storm” [Rush Hour Recordings] 02. Kai Alcé, “Feeding” [NDATL Muzik] 03. Loco Dice, “Black Truffles In The Snow” (Mike Huckaby’s The Jazzed Out S Y N T H Remix) [Desolat] 04. Lerosa, “Sketch” (Sad Mix) [Uzuri] 05. Vakula “Change The World” [*] 06. A Made Up Sound, “Late Drive” [Philpot] 07. Black Art Music, “Keepin’ The Groove” [Third Ear Recordings] 08. KiNK & Neville Watson, “Inside Out” [Hour House Is Your Rush Records] 09. Chez Damier, “Teach Me, Keep Me” [Mojuba] 10. Rick Wade, “Shamballa” [Yore Records] 11a. Ray Valioso, “You’ll Never Be Mine” [Deep Vibes Recordings] 11b. Patrice Scott, “Nuonce” [Minuendo Recordings] 12. Gherkin Jerks, “Acid Indigestion” [Gherkin Records] 13. Kez YM, “Butterfly” [Yore Records] 14. 2nd Avenew, “It’s The New” (Dub Mix) [Alleviated Records] 15. Kai Alcé, “Decay” [NDATL Muzik] 16. M. Pittman “Obession (Datsallivdatsalliv~`^*!!)” [FXHE Records] 17. DJ Qu & David S., “Nite Ride” [Strength Music] 18. Kez YM, “Natural” [*] 19. The Kings Of Late Night, “Fly Away” (West End Lounge Mix) [West End Blue] * denotes unreleased tracks
After years spent mastering the art of keeping heaving masses dancing, London’s Spencer Parker took on a new challenge: producing his own people-movers. His education behind the decks paid off from the start, quickly garnering releases for REKIDS and Tsuba Records that swelled his fanbase handsomely. Soon after Buzzin’ Fly, liebe*detail and REKIDS (again) were knocking at his door hoping for a Spencer Parker release of their own (or a second, or third). Tracks like “Improvised Minotaur” and “Untitled Head,” which stitch together catchy loops and rambunctious piano progressions with captivating swing beats, prove his popularity is backed by a generous dollop of production talent. For LWE’s 31st podcast, Spencer Parker shows off the skills that put his career in motion with an exclusive mix of lithe and groovy house tracks, including unreleased cuts from Boola, Radio Slave, and Mr. Parker himself. Read More
Tracklisting:
01. Dan Andrei, “Om” [*] 02. Radio Slave, “Orchestrating Manoeuvres In The Dark” [*] 03. Spencer Parker, “The Beginning” (Michel Cleis remix) [Buzzin' Fly Records] 04. Boola, “Amarijj [*] 05. Nic Fanciulli & Steve Mac, “10%” [Ovum Recordings] 06. Radio Slave, “Na Und!” [Cocoon Recordings] 07. Kreon, “Jauce” [Cecille Numbers] 08. Coyu & Edu Imbernón, “Burn Myself” [Great Stuff Recordings] 09. Mic Newman, “Fan Hits The Shit” (Spencer Parker Is A Gun For Hire remix) [Vicious Vinyl*] 10. Spencer Parker, “I Love Nobody Else” [Arearemote*] * denotes unreleased tracks
With the Underground Resistance headquarters as his incubation unit and Mike Banks as mentor, it is no surprise Santiago Salazar’s career has developed in the way that it has. He first appeared in 2001 under the moniker S2 and popped up intermittently over the next few years, sharing vinyl space with Dex from Los Hermanos, also undertaking edits and mixes for UR. Before long he was asked to join Los Hermanos and be a part of the UR Galaxy 2 Galaxy project. His Ican label with friend Esteban Adame has been going strong for the past few years while 2009 has seen the launch of the feverishly infectious Historia y Violencia imprint with Juan Mendez. Little White Earbuds tracked down Mr. Salazar to tap his brain for more information on collaborations, being a part of the techno version of Parliament and the importance of dancing to your own tracks. In addition, Santiago helms our exclusive 30th podcast which is full of slamming (and often unreleased) techno cuts that’ll have S2 fans drooling. Read More...
Tracklisting: 01. Santiago Salazar, “Partida” (LAX a SFO mix) [*] 02. Santiago Salazar, “Materia Oscura” [Rush Hour Recordings] 03. Santiago Salazar, “Untitled” [Historia y Violencia*] 04. Santiago Salazar, “RELEASE: Stress Valve” [*] 05. Santiago Salazar, “Sci-Fi Xicano” [Rush Hour Recordings] 06. Ican, “Trucha” [Planet E] 07. Los Nite Owls, “LNO Theme” [*] 08. Silent Servant, “La Noche” [Historia y Violencia] 09. Open House ft. Placid Angels, “Aquatic” (Rennie Foster Dirty Works Mix) [Rhythmic Tech] 10. Carl Craig, “Future Love Theme” [Warner Music Japan] 11. Suli Belarto, “Copa Verde” [Huastec*] 12. Ican, “Caminos Del Niño” (Martyn’s Oscuro Mix) [Ican Productions] 13. Omar-S., “Psychotic Photosynthesis” (S2 Dub Mix) [*] 14. Ican, “East Los Revival” [*] * denotes unreleased tracks
Little White Earbuds Curator’s Cuts 01: Steve Mizek is the site's founder and editor-in-chief.
Curator’s Cuts is a new LWE podcast series in which our reviewing staff mixes together recent favorites and provides explanations for their selections. We’re kicking off the series with a podcast from LWE editor-in-chief, Steve Mizek, which first debuted earlier today on Modyfier; there you can read a full explanation of the process behind the mix. We won’t be posting the tracklist until a few days after publishing, as each curator discloses and describes the tracklist as part of the podcast. We hope you enjoy Curator’s Cuts 01 and encourage you to comment with your thoughts on the series.
Tracklisting: 01. Kez YM, “Caravan” [Yore Records] 02. Franz Ferdinand, “Ulysses” (Beyond the Wizards Sleeve Re-Animation) [New State Music] 03. Toby Tobias, “In Your Eyes” (Tensnake Remix) [REKIDS] 04. Christopher Rau, “Childhood” [Smallville Records] 05. Jimpster, “Just the Kind of Girl” [Freerange Records] 06. Kris Wadsworth, “Deep Heat” [Dark Energy Recordings] 07. John Roberts, “Blame” [Laid] 08. Andre Lodemann, “Vehemence of Silence” [Room With a View] 09. Rick Wade, “The D” [Laid] [airbreak: Jon Hassell, "Clairvoyance" [ECM] 10. Ben Klock ft. Elif Bicer, “OK” (Kenny Larkin Remix) [Ostgut Ton] 11.Two Armadillos, “Rattlesnake” [Motivbank] 12. Bodycode, “Imitation Lover” [Spectral Sound] 13. Patua, “Chapado” [Vakant] 14. Basic Soul Unit, “Basic Necessity” [New Kanada] 15. Joshua Iz, “Brainhouse” [Vizual Records] 16. Wax, “No. 20002-B” [Wax] 17. Marcel Fengler, “Twisted Bleach” [Ostgut Ton] 18. Paul Frick, “Would You” [The Gym]
For many listeners, Fred P. was one of 2009’s major discoveries. Less a young upstart than a veteran finally getting his due, Fred Peterkin has become one of the key players in New York City’s resurgent house scene. His affiliations with Jus-Ed and Move D — both of whom are contributors to upcoming releases on Peterkin’s Soul People Music imprint — hint at his elegant deep house style, but his releases for the past two years as Black Jazz Consortium have established his unique voice. Fred took off from working on his ever-expanding label and his own productions not only for an in-depth discussion, but to provide us with our 29th podcast as well: an exclusive two hour journey through the deepest house — including some unreleased cuts. (interview by Shuja Haider)
Don’t let the consonant-laden name trip you up, Paul Brtschitch (like “bridge-itch”) has too much to offer. The Berlin-based producer has been on the scene since 1996, both as a collaborator (André Galluzzi was his most frequent production partner) and solo, crafting knotty, floor-tested techno for Frisbee, Music Man Records, Ongaku, Leena Music and Ostgut Ton (in fact, his “Twirl/Under” was the label’s second ever single). These days, though, he’s concentrating on his own label, Rootknox, having just release his fifth album, Me, Myself and Live and its attendant singles. As you’ll read below, the focus of Mr. Brtschitch’s album is how his music works when being performed live without the aid of computers. In kind, our 28th exclusive podcast highlights a propulsive live performance from one of techno’s more underrated artists.
In many ways Thomas Koch is living the techno pundit’s dream. After nearly a decade developing a following as DJ T., the Frankfurt-based jock founded Groove magazine, a vastly influential voice in techno/house journalism, in 1989. Serving as its publisher (as he still does today), Koch also found time to operate the Monza club in Frankfurt, launch the eventually massive Get Physical Music (with Booka Shade and M.A.N.D.Y.), and begin releasing his own tracks. As Koch reveals below, these accomplishments were long in coming and seem developed with the same audience-attuned approach informing his sought after mixes. T was kind enough to provide us with more than a morsel of his signature, light and groovy tech-house blends for our exclusive 27th podcast. Don’t miss this one if you’re craving summer spirits. More...
Tracklisting: 01. Madioko ‘N’ Rafika, “Ellielli” (Kalabrese remix) [Innervisions] 02. Brooks, “Iwanchu” [Aus Music] 03. Ekkohaus ft. Robert Würz, “Not Trying To” [Brut!] 04. Soul Minority, “Plough Hand” [Kolour Recordings] 05. Varoslav, “Party Boy” [Composite Records] 06. Jayson Brothers, “Monster Box” [MCDE] 07. DJ T., “Bateria” (Thomas Schumacher remix) [Get Physical] 08. Thomas Schumacher, “NYC” [Get Physical] 09. Tiger Stripes, “Me & I” [Get Digital] 10. Rampa, “Wife” [Keinemusik] 11. Loko, “Scarlet House’ [Soulman Music] 12. Leon, “In Da Factroy” [Viva Music] 13. Buraka Som Sistema, “IC 19″ (James Talk remix) [Fabric] 14. Art Of Tones, “Call The Shots” (MCDE remix) [unreleased] 15. Rodriguez Jr., “Kids Of Hula” [Leena Music] 16. Glimpse & Alex Jones, “Cambria” [Kindisch]
