[Philpot] Once again Philpot has delivered a distinctive record with its latest release which comes from Reggie Dokes, a relative unknown whose bio touts his connection to Detroit techno and Derrick May. Although hearing about Motor City pedigrees has become a bit boring, it is interesting and a little sad to hear just how distinctive […]
Yearly Archives: 2008
Ellen Allien, Out Remixes
December 1, 2008 – 9:07 PM
[BPitch Control] Ellen Allien’s Sool album was cold and precise, and “Out” stands as a fine example of its poker-faced mood: In its original form, “Out” is resolutely unyielding, the vocals sent shuddering and twisting through reverb, edited into stammering machines. It shares with the music of its producer AGF a distanced delivery, at least […]
Introducing LWE’s Podcast Competition
November 30, 2008 – 9:05 PM
LWE’s podcast series is a favorite feature of the site for readers, artists and staff alike, one of the few throwbacks to the halcyon days of our mp3 blogging youth. But it also means we rarely post mixes unless they’re part of the series, generally leaving it to blogs like mnml ssgs, Random Circuits, Infinitestatemachine […]
The Mountain People, Mountain 006
November 30, 2008 – 6:03 PM
[Mountain People] Since launching the Mountain People label to house his homage to The Mole People’s incredible “Break Night,” André (Rozzo and Peter Dildo) Schmid’s tracks under the moniker have gradually dried out, as he’s become a near teetotaler for melody. Considering how lush the imprint started (and was continued by Serafin and Roman Bruderer), […]
Talking Shop with Mojuba
November 27, 2008 – 11:54 PM
Welcome to the eleventh edition of our series of short interviews affectionately titled Talking Shop. 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 reasons. But without the hard work, keen ears and business savvy of label staff, […]
Happy Thanksgiving from LWE
November 27, 2008 – 11:03 AM
LWE is taking a well deserved one day break from publishing. If you’re celebrating too, we hope you enjoy this time with your loved ones.
Stefan Goldmann, The Transitory State
November 26, 2008 – 1:34 AM
[Macro] With a resume including releases on Perlon, Classic, Ovum, Innervisons, and his own Macro imprint, as well as a reputation for being a clutch DJ, Stefan Goldmann is one of the more pedigreed producers on the scene. Goldmann may be well-respected and popular with listening audiences and other DJs alike, but he hasn’t reached […]
Motorcitysoul, Solar/Hatohay EP
November 24, 2008 – 7:19 PM
[Simple Records] You’d be forgiven for thinking that Motorcitysoul’s name is a nod in the direction of Detroit, but in actual fact the German duo of Matthias Vogt and C-Rock cite the Opel headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Frankfurt as the inspiration for their moniker. Nevertheless, their productions owe a debt to the cultural house heritage of […]
Sten live & Steve Mizek spins @ Sonotheque tomorrow
November 24, 2008 – 8:49 AM
Dial Records manager and excellent producer in his own right, Sten/Lawrence makes his Chicago debut tomorrow night at Sonotheque (1444 W. Chicago Ave). LWE editor in chief, Steve Mizek, and event promoter cavarly (The Body Politic) will be providing support. Little White Earbuds is proud to sponsor this FREE event and we sincerely hope you […]
Pépé Bradock, Pistes Insolites Vol. 3
November 23, 2008 – 9:43 PM
[Atavisme] Underlying Pépé Bradock’s production genius is a vein of weirdness which has grown wider and more prominent at surface level with each passing year. Its influence in the direction and aesthetic of Bradock’s work was apparent even in his relatively straightforward French deep-house tracks from the 90’s, with a willingness to disengage from four-to-the-floor […]
LWE Podcast 10: Andomat 3000
November 20, 2008 – 7:33 PM
Andreas Wiegand didn’t have much to say when answering our interview questions, but critics and clubbers alike have been quite noisy in their appreciation for his music as Andomat 3000. Retooling his career after years as DJ Mahatma, Wiegand (and Jan) turned heads with the massive “L Delay” for Cadenza, and he’s only gotten better since. His barbed and tightly laced “Cognitive Dissonance” helped propel Cécille Records into the spotlight before splashing his tracky, jazz-influenced aesthetic across releases and remixes for Four:Twenty, Platzhirsch Schallplatten, Poker Flat, Einmaleins Musik, REKIDS, and Cocoon, among others. For our 10th podcast, Wiegand opted for an exclusive live set crafted solely with unreleased tracks, offering a spectacular keyhole view into the future sounds of Andomat 3000. Given the nature of this beast the tracklist is necessarily sketchy, but few will have time to care when the irresistible, pumping rhythms draw you far from your computer.
Bvdub, Wish I Was Here
November 19, 2008 – 10:24 PM
[Millions of Moments] Like any self-respecting trainspotter worth their salt, when I come across a producer whose music moves me, I need to find out more about them. Learning that San Francisco native Bvdub has been producing music for less than two years came as a huge shock, but deeper digging revealed a musical pundit […]
Ezekiel Honig, Surfaces of a Broken Marching Band
November 18, 2008 – 11:12 PM
[Anticipate Recordings] New Yorker Ezekiel Honig’s ambient music does what the genre promises but often fails to deliver: through careful arrangement of and attention to sonorous material, it creates an environment that’s quietly seductive and almost supine. Its attention to texture is finely detailed, but it’s not showy about its exacting nature. Rather, on Surfaces […]
Omar-S, The Further You Look – The Less You Will See
November 17, 2008 – 9:57 PM
[FXHE Records] There’s a tendency to describe Alex O. Smith, the owner of FXHE Records who is better known as Omar-S, as “enigmatic” or “mysterious,” but the latter is not something that Smith has spent much time cultivating. Smith is a prankster, with a strong tendency to, in his own words, “fuck with people.” So […]
Win tickets to Fabric, Nov. 22nd
November 17, 2008 – 10:08 AM
Oh, you lucky English ducks. Lots of good music to be heard at Fabric on Saturday, November 22nd, and we’re going to help you experience it for free. Room one offers Pedro (better known as Petre Inspirescu), a live set from Half Hawaii (Sammy Dee and Bruno Pronsato), and a DJ set from Mr. Dee […]
Margaret Dygas, See You Around
November 16, 2008 – 7:40 PM
[Non Standard Productions] For a producer who seems enthralled with a quintessential set of musicians and entertainers (as evinced by her top Myspace friends), Margaret Dygas’ latest release could hardly be further from the norms and standards of dance music. The Polish producer’s thorny and compellingly off-kilter debut for Contexterrior hinted at experimental instincts, and […]
LWE Interviews Dave Aju (part 2)
November 13, 2008 – 8:25 PM
Photo by dCOY In part two of our interview with Dave Aju, we discuss the balance between fun and function, the reception to his music, and his plans for the coming year.
LWE Interviews Dave Aju
November 12, 2008 – 7:49 PM
Photo by de’fchild productions (defchild.com) Marc Barrite, better known as the producer/DJ Dave Aju, once quoted George Clinton when describing his musical mission, aspiring to “rescue dance music from the blahs.” But a more popular Clinton quote tidily sums up the San Franciscan’s approach to making music: “Free your mind and your ass will follow.” […]
Kassem Mosse, Aqueous Haze (The World Dissappeared Into An)
November 11, 2008 – 10:29 PM
[Mikrodisko Recordings] Since he began making music in 2003, Kassem Mosse has kept a pretty low profile. He has only a handful of releases, most of which were released on the tiny (but badass) label Mikrodisko Recordings. Nonetheless, he’s garnered some significant attention: the A-side from his Workshop release appeared on Ellen Allien’s Boogy Bytes […]
Recloose, Perfect Timing
November 10, 2008 – 8:55 PM
[Sonar Kollektiv] Matthew Chicoine, aka Recloose, would be hard enough to pin down even if he hadn’t recently upped sticks and moved to a beautiful coastal hamlet in New Zealand. His famed “demo-on-rye” entry into the world of dance music certainly would have put him on the map even if he made average, interchangeable music. […]
