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.
LWE Podcast 74: Giles Smith is archived this week
January 22, 2012 – 11:01 PM
LWE’s 74th podcast was a one-take, all-vinyl set of textbook deep house by Secretsundaze part-owner Giles Smith. Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, January 27th.
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 72: Aroy Dee is archived this week
January 8, 2012 – 11:01 PM
LWE’s 72nd podcast brought together two sets by M>O>S label head, Aroy Dee: the first a recording of a Panorama Bar appearance, and the second a live set by his R-A-G trio. Be sure to add both to your collection before they’re archived this Friday, January 13th.
Talking Shopcast with Smallville Records
January 2, 2012 – 1:01 AM
LWE quizzed Steinhoff and von Ahlefeld about Smallville’s origins, its relationship with its sibling labels, and plans for 2012. Together as Smallpeople, they also provided Talking Shopcast 14 — an exquisite hour of house delicacies to start the year of right.
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 Podcast 71: Spinoza & Eric Cloutier is archived this week
December 26, 2011 – 12:01 AM
LWE’s 71st podcast, contributed by New York’s Spinoza & Eric Cloutier, was a mix from modern techno’s more outré fringes. Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, December 30th.
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.
LWE Podcast 70: Elgato is archived this week
December 4, 2011 – 11:01 PM
LWE’s 70th podcast was a mix of understated house and UK garage burners handed in by Elgato. Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, December 9th.
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 69: Francisco Coelho is archived this week
November 20, 2011 – 11:01 PM
LWE’s 69th podcast came from the winner of our third annual podcast competition, Portugal’s Francisco Coelho. Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, November 25th.
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.
LWE Podcast 68: Morphosis is archived this week
November 13, 2011 – 11:01 PM
LWE’s 68th podcast was actually two separate mixes by Morphosis: the first finding the similarities in his disparate tastes, and the second culling his own works in a live set recorded at the Intergalactic FM Amsterdam Dance Event. Be sure to add both to your collection before they’re archived this Friday, November 18th.
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.
LWE Podcast 67: Gerd is archived this week
November 6, 2011 – 10:01 PM
LWE’s 67th podcast was a toasty 70 minutes of lush house music mixed by Gerd. Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, November 11th.
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.
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.