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.
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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.
LWE Podcast 66: Scott Grooves is archived this week
October 16, 2011 – 10:01 PM
LWE’s 66th podcast came from the illustrious Detroit producer/DJ Scott Grooves. Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, October 21st.
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 65: Jitterbug is archived this week
October 9, 2011 – 10:01 PM
LWE’s 65th podcast was a genre-jumping 90 minutes by Jitterbug with a heavy focus on the music of Detroit and Chicago. Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, October 14th.
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: 64 Matt O’Brien is archived this week
October 2, 2011 – 10:01 PM
LWE’s 64th podcast, arranged by Matt O’Brien, was a protean mix of mood-shifting house and techno. Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, October 7th.
LWE Reflect On Our Favorite Podcasts
September 30, 2011 – 10:01 AM
In celebration of our fast approaching 100th exclusive podcast, LWE’s staff has taken a look back at the first 99 and showcased some of our favorites so far. What’s more, we’ve made all of the podcasts featured here available for download for one more week.
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 63: Silent Servant vs DVS1 is archived this week
September 25, 2011 – 10:01 PM
LWE’s 63rd podcast comprised two independently mixed live sets by Minneapolis-based collaborators Silent Servant and DVS1. Be sure to add it to you collection before it’s archived this Friday, September 30th.
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.
LWE Podcast 62: DJ Qu is archived this week
September 18, 2011 – 10:01 PM
LWE’s 62nd podcast was an hour of deep “thump and vibe” contributed by DJ Qu. Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, September 23rd.
Curator’s Cuts 19: Chris Miller
September 12, 2011 – 12:01 AM
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.
LWE Podcast 97: Ital
September 5, 2011 – 12:01 AM
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.
LWE Podcast 61: Sepalcure is archived this week
September 4, 2011 – 10:01 PM
LWE’s 61st podcast, mixed by Sepalcure, was a soulful confection of tech-y house and next-level bass. Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, September 12.
LWE Podcast 95: Erdbeerschnitzel
August 22, 2011 – 12:01 AM
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.
LWE Podcast 59: John Roberts is archived this week
August 21, 2011 – 10:01 PM
LWE’s 59th podcast featured an hour of propulsive vintage and contemporary house mixed by John Roberts. Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, August 26.
LWE Podcast 94: Fudge Fingas
August 15, 2011 – 12:01 AM
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.