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.
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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.
LWE Podcast 100: Chicago Skyway
October 3, 2011 – 12:01 AM
We can’t think of a better way to reach the 100 podcast milestone than with two incredible works by one of Chicago’s rising stars: a groovy, sweat-inducing DJ set and a live set made almost entirely of unreleased CS material.
LWE Podcast 99: Juan Atkins
September 26, 2011 – 12:01 AM
LWE tracked down Atkins to talk about new Model 500 material, some of his early influences and the music he created that has come to define electronic music. He also provided us with our exclusive 99th podcast, which shows that after thirty years he’s still a vital part of the scene he helped to create.
LWE Podcast 98: Oskar Offermann
September 19, 2011 – 12:01 AM
LWE chatted with Oskar Offermann and found that he’s on the move again, discussing his plans for his labels and his own personal sound. He’s also provided us with our 98th exclusive podcast, an hour of deeply groove-focused house music with some unexpected treats along the way.