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.
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LWE Podcast 100: Chicago Skyway
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
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
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.
DOTW: Fatima & FunkinEven, Yellow Sound
This week’s download is a preview of a forthcoming Eglo Records release by Fatima and FunkinEven. Get ready to boogie.
Curator’s Cuts 19: Chris Miller
LWE staff writer and assistant editor Chris Miller compiled Curator’s Cuts 19. We will post the tracklist later in the week, as the curator discloses and describes the tracklist as part of the podcast.
DOTW: Michael Mayer, That’s What I Told Sanchez
This week’s download marks the return of Kompakt impresario and superstar DJ, Michael Mayer, to solo production.
LWE Podcast 97: Ital
Ital is informed by twentieth century avant-garde composition as much as Omar-S or Hieroglyphic Being, and LWE’s 97th exclusive podcast makes this eclectic approach explicitly clear.
DOTW: Kid Creole and The Coconuts, We’re Rockin Out Tonight
This week’s download is the eagerly anticipated return of Kid Creole, co-written by Andy Butler of Hercules & Love Affair.
LWE Podcast 95: Erdbeerschnitzel
LWE spoke to the German producer about keeping sampling fresh, utilizing the voice as another instrument, and how the Erdbeerschnitzel live show comes together. Not one taken to DJing, we are happy to present an exclusive DJ mix from Erdbeerschnitzel for our 95th podcast in which Keiling assembles a clutch of his favorite tracks, rips them apart and stitches them back together again.
DOTW: Cavalier, Uzunyayla (Hallucinatory Narcosis)
This week we provide a sneak preview from the delectable full length A Million Horses by Cavalier aka Agnès.
LWE Podcast 94: Fudge Fingas
LWE caught up with Fudge Fingas to find out more about the making of the album, the evolution of his sound and why he won’t be using his other moniker Vin Landers any time soon. He also plied us with our 94th exclusive podcast, a timeless collection of treasures both old and new.
DOTW: Omar-S, High School Graffiti
This week’s download is a biggie: an entire free EP from Omar-S and Scion AV.
Curator’s Cuts 18: Per Bojsen-Moller
For this edition LWE staff writer Per Bojsen-Moller compiled Curator’s Cuts 18. We will post the tracklist later in the week, as the curator discloses and describes the tracklist as part of the podcast.
LWE Podcast 93: Melon
LWE pinned down Melon to find out about his musical alter-egos, what makes for a good club residency, and find out what he’s been working on in his studio. He also completely remodeled both parts to his Four Seasons EPs, making our 93rd podcast an exclusive mix of alternate takes and versions of his Ratio?music label’s most ambitious releases to date.
DOTW: Chromeo, When The Night Falls (Hercules & Love Affair Remix)
This week’s download brings together Chromeo and Hercules & Love Affair’s Andy Butler for a stellar remix.
LWE Podcast 92: Iron Curtis
LWE tapped Iron Curtis to discuss his busy 2010, the challenges of influences, and secret aliases, as well as for our 92nd exclusive podcast: a rock solid hour of house and techno that knows no boundaries except the ones of good taste.
DOTW: 33Hz, Under the Sun (Prins Thomas Diskomiks)
This week’s down is an epic re-imagining of 33Hz’s most recent single by Prins Thomas.
LWE Podcast 91: Milton Bradley
LWE couldn’t resist asking Milton Bradley some questions about his approach, and his answers reveal a careful idealism that’s perfectly in line with his music’s depth and narrative qualities. In addition, he’s provided us with a recording of a recent live set in Stockholm, which showcases the techno end of his sound alongside the apocalyptic ambience of his The End Of All Existence project.










