LWE met up with Semtek at a local cafe to talk about his start in music, making epic-length tracks in France and the importance of keeping his endeavors close-knit and personal. He also put together our 134th exclusive podcast, an energetic blend of house and techno that is a perfect mix of contemporary and classic styles.
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Download of the Week: Saint Lou Lou, Maybe You (Lauer Remix)
August 24, 2012 – 10:01 AM
This week’s download proves that Lauer and pop music go hand in hand as he remixes the Saint Lou Lou sisters.
LWE Podcast 133: Alex Israel
August 20, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Alex Israel pulled together LWE’s 133rd exclusive podcast, a whirlwind tour through his record collection that reveals a deep respect for American dance music and contains a few unreleased gems.
LWE Podcast 97: Ital is archived this week
August 19, 2012 – 10:01 PM
LWE’s 97th podcast, by Ital, was a fascinating trip through some of the contemporary classical, experimental and avant-garde music that informed and inspired him. Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, August 24th.
Download of the Week: Lindstrøm, Rà -à kõ-st
August 17, 2012 – 10:01 AM
This week’s download is a floor-friendly teaser for Lindstrøm’s second album of 2012, Smallhans.
LWE Podcast 132: Ekoplekz
August 13, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Following on his array of influences, Ekoplekz’s LWE podcast touches on the crossover zones between experimental composition and techno, and also features an exclusive preview of a new track by eMMplekz, a collaboration between Edwards and Baron Mordant of Mordant Music.
Download of the Week: Deepchord, Jeanneau
August 10, 2012 – 10:01 AM
This week’s download is a balmy preview of Deepchord’s forthcoming album, Sommer.
LWE Podcast 131: Kowton
August 6, 2012 – 12:01 AM
LWE wanted to find out more about Kowton so got in touch for a chat about sampling, the breaking down of genres and why it is so important for producers to take that big step and send out some demos. He also mixed together our 131st exclusive podcast; a sometimes sunny, often brooding amalgam of house and techno that shows another side to the young producer.
LWE Podcast 95: Erdbeerschnitzel is archived this week
August 5, 2012 – 10:01 PM
LWE’s 95th podcast, by Erdbeerschnitzel, was a diverse and funky mix featuring a selection of edits of his favorite tracks. Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, August 10th.
LWE Podcast 129: Patrice Scott
July 23, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Patrice Scott put together our 129th exclusive podcast; a faultless mix of late night house and techno that exhibits not only his supreme taste but also the underlying deepness that is inherent in his own productions.
Download of the Week: V/A, DBA Unreleased Vol. 1
July 20, 2012 – 10:01 AM
This week’s download is an entire label comp from Don’t Be Afraid artists Semtek, Mr. Beatnick, Claws For?, and Photonz.
Curator’s Cuts 25: Chris Miller
July 16, 2012 – 12:01 AM
LWE staff writer and assistant editor Chris Miller compiled Curator’s Cuts 25. We will post the tracklist later in the week, as the curator discloses and describes the tracklist as part of the podcast.
Download of the Week: Walk The Dog (Pal Joey), I Can’t (Innergaze Remix)
July 13, 2012 – 10:01 AM
This week’s download brings together two generations of New York house heads: Pal Joey who gets remixed by Innergaze.
LWE Podcast 128: Szare
July 9, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Szare put together our 128th exclusive podcast; another thrilling mix of techno and affiliated business that marks the first time we have asked someone back to do a second mix for us, and is testament to the esteem in which we hold them.
2Q Reports 2012: Downloads
July 4, 2012 – 2:21 AM
For our second 2Q Report, Chris Miller showcases 10 mixes from 2012 that have stood out from the surfeit of free mixes on offer.
LWE Podcast 127: Maxi Mill
July 2, 2012 – 12:01 AM
LWE chatted with Maxi Mill about his ties with Tom Trago, juggling family life with production and what’s he’s got planned for the future. He also put together our 127th exclusive podcast, an engaging mix mostly made up of the work of his Amsterdam compatriots, which showcases the incredible talent coming out of this hotbed of electronic music.