Curator’s Cuts 21 features some of LWE’s writing staff discussing five of electronic music’s prevailing trends in 2011, noting some of our favorite underrated tracks, and opining on what 2012 might have in store.
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LWE Podcast 110: DJ Jus-Ed
January 23, 2012 – 1:01 AM
LWE got in touch with Ed to talk about the move to self-distribution, as well as the closing of Tape in Berlin, a club that has deep ties with the Underground Quality family. He also provided us with our 110th podcast: a special mix of his tracks (with some guest cameos) dedicated to the closing of the club.
Exclusive DOTW: Baby Alpaca, Rainbow Fields (Night Plane Remix)
January 20, 2012 – 11:01 AM
This week’s exclusive download finds an LWE contributor injecting pep into a drifting indie number by Baby Alpaca.
Download of the Week: Muchas Fatcias
January 13, 2012 – 11:01 AM
This week’s download is an entire free compilation from Freude-am-Tanzen featuring Monkey Maffia, Taron-Trekka, Krause Duo, Douglas Greed, Juno6, and many more.
LWE Podcast 108: Mister Saturday Night
January 9, 2012 – 1:01 AM
LWE caught up with Eamon and Justin at the start of 2012 to discuss the previous year, their ethos for the party, and Twitter beefs. They also provided us with our 108th podcast in advance of their January 14th appearance at Chicago’s Smart Bar: a distillation of the party’s sound into an hour and a half of house and techno both new and old.
LWE Podcast 107: 2toomanygays
December 26, 2011 – 1:01 AM
After dedicating many, many hours to judging more than 40 mixes, LWE’s panel of judges has picked our favorite…
LWE’s Top 10 Downloads (From the Second Half) of 2011
December 9, 2011 – 1:01 AM
LWE’s fourth year end report has Chris Miller recapping 10 of the most essential non-commercial downloads from the second half of 2011.
LWE Podcast 106: Legowelt
December 5, 2011 – 1:01 AM
LWE opened the lines of communication with Mr. Wolfers to find out more about his favorite bits of kit, why we won’t be hearing a concept album from him any time soon and what his favorite airplane is. He also mixed our 106th exclusive podcast, a blistering collage of techno, house and electro peppered with his own productions and divine obscurities.
Talking Shopcast with Crème Organization
November 28, 2011 – 1:01 AM
Crème Organization is heading into it’s second decade, so LWE figured it was about time we got to know a little more about this South Holland institution. Label head Jeroen, aka DJ TLR, shed a bit of light on the label and in the process provided our 13th Talking Shopcast — one heavy in unreleased Crème-y goodness.
LWE Podcast 105: Morning Factory
November 21, 2011 – 1:01 AM
As one of house music’s most compelling new prospects, LWE tracked down Morning Factory to discuss their division of labor, their take on the Dutch dance scene, and the advice they would give young producers. They also provided us with our 105th exclusive podcast, a blistering 80 minutes of high quality house laced with vintage favorites and potential classics.
LWE Podcast 104: Lukid
November 14, 2011 – 1:01 AM
LWE contacted Lukid and got the official potted history of Luke Blair, asked about his predilection for releasing albums and found out that it is the fear of death that impels him to create. He also compiled and mixed together our 104th exclusive podcast that showcases the wide reach of his inspiration and provides a damned fine soundtrack to your journey through the confusing mess that is modern life.
DOTW: Xhin, This Is What You Drew While You Were Half Asleep
November 11, 2011 – 11:01 AM
This week’s download is a sneak preview of Sword, the sophomore album by Xhin soon to be released by Stroboscopic Artefacts.
LWE Podcast 103: Murphy Jax
November 7, 2011 – 12:01 AM
LWE got in touch with Murphy Jax to find out about his affinity for Chicago house and the journey that lead him there. We also coaxed out a hot mix of acid house that stretches from the early days of the little silver box and heads off far in to the future, making our 103rd exclusive podcast a freshly minted future classic.
Curator’s Cuts 20: Justin Cudmore
October 31, 2011 – 12:01 AM
LWE ad manager Justin Cudmore assembled Curator’s Cuts 20. We will post the tracklist later in the week, as the curator discloses and describes the tracklist as part of the podcast.
DOTW: Tyson, After You’re Gone (Joe Goddard Remix)
October 28, 2011 – 10:01 AM
This week’s download finds Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard reworking “After You’re Gone” by Tyson.
Talking Shopcast with 100% Silk
October 24, 2011 – 12:01 AM
With 100% Silk standing as one of 2011′s major developments, LWE called label owner Amanda Brown to discuss the label’s origins, its aesthetics, and its future. LWE also commissioned Magic Touch to represent the label with a mix, and his selection is an energetic exploration of classic sounds, with some original edits and new material to boot.
Download of the Week: Jonsson/Alter, Dvarg
October 21, 2011 – 10:01 AM
This week’s download is a cut from the recently released album Mod by Jonsson/Alter.
LWE Podcast 102: DJ October vs. John Osborn
October 17, 2011 – 12:01 AM
LWE’s 102nd exclusive podcast is the tangible solidification of the TANSTAAFL duo’s inspiring perspective on house music.
DOTW: Brandt Brauer Frick Ensemble, Pretend
October 14, 2011 – 10:01 AM
This week’s download is the first taster from Mr. Machine, the debut LP from the newly formed Brandt Brauer Frick Ensemble.
LWE Podcast 101: Aybee
October 10, 2011 – 12:01 AM
LWE caught up with Aybee to talk about Deepblak, the perils of accessibility and why his label mates are more like brothers than musical peers. He also provided us with our 101st exclusive podcast, an intimate collection of past and future Deepblak classics that will slowly rush over you like a rising tide.