The Beat Oracle

04/12/2014: Small Interiors

This set shifts from past to present. Things start off with some classic hip-hop from Black Moon and O.C., and moves into some stellar new house from Terrence Parker, a delicious Tensnake remix of London Grammar, and new music from Kitsuné artist Clancy. Hour two features the latest from Kangding Ray, a beautiful new single from Jacques Greene, the return of Luke Vibert, and mind-bending beats from Millie & Andrea (Andy Stott and Miles Whitaker of Demdike Stare). The world spins at different BPMs. Playlist Download 04/05/2014

Our latest set features loads of exciting new tunes for your listening pleasure. Hour one: new beats from Illum Sphere, a gorgeous new track from Teebs’ forthcoming sophomore LP, Tycho returns with fresh music, STL drops a new album on Smallville Records, and Efdemin makes a long-awaited return with a killer track. Hour two: we present a reissued gem from Donato Dozzy and Nuel, the latest from Tensnake, a refresher from Atoms for Peace, and a fresh single from Tomas Barfod. Lots to enjoy. Thanks for tuning in. Playlist Download 03/22/2014

We featured a record low 11 tracks over the course of this two hour set. Grab a stereo and have a deep listen to the Higher Intelligence Agency and Pete Namlook, Bvdub, Deepchord, Deadbeat and St. Paul Hilaire, Voices from the Lake, Burial, and more. Playlist Download 03/15/2014

This week’s episode dives in with Objekt remixing Jon Hopkins, and features a beautiful composition from Christina Vantzou’s new album, a gem from Steve Moore’s latest full length on Spectrum Spools, brand new music from Francis Harris, a delightful single from Austin Cesear that should never end, more synthful pleasures from Pye Corner Audio, a fresh 12″ from Legowelt, and bouncing beat of Planet Mu’s Poemss. Ears take note! Playlist Download 03/08/2014

Lots of anticipated releases on the radar, and we present a number of them within: Hour one features sounds from Untold’s first LP, the latest from IllumSphere, more from Lee Bannon’s debut, and some dusted-off tracks from the stacks. Hour two unearths some vintage Biosphere, and includes new music from the likes of Perc, Dave Dk, Bavaria (John Tejada’s new project), and the return of Com Truise. Enjoy the music. Playlist Download 03/01/2014

Different sounds, different words: Classic hip-hop from U.M.C.’s and Main Source, new groove from Christopher Rau, an older tune from Dominik Eulberg, still-fresh goods from Neil Landstrumm and Jel, fuzzy dubby Donato Dozzy, a trip to Ghettoville with Actress, and the most recent music from The Mole. More forms within, press play to begin. Playlist Download 02/22/2014  

It’s all firm and steady this week as we feature new releases from the likes of NHK’Koyxen, Pye Corner Audio, and Steve Moore. Still-fresh tracks from Tricksi and Marian round out the first half of the show. Matta remixes Kidnap Kid in hour two, and we dust off some old favorites from Suicide, Public Image Ltd, and Dissolve. It’s an unpredictable trip. Cheers for now. Playlist Download 02/15/2014

Follow this sequence to achieve pleasant audial sensations: Open ears to the “JuJu” of Mouse on Mars, explore the latest sounds of Rainer Veil, hear the Traveller remix a killer track from Marcel Fengler, have a double dose of new releases from Ninja Tune (FaltyDL and Lee Bannon), take a trip into the unwelcoming future with Boards of Canada, let Mikkel Metal reacquaint the senses with Kompakt’s “Pop Ambient” series,  broaden your borders with Fila Brazilia, and experience some abstract wonder from Andrew Coleman. Enjoy the music. Playlist Download 02/08/2014

Float away to a first hour of tripped-out beats from The Last Skeptik, Jaisu, Madlib, and Moodymann. Along the way there are some heavy tracks from Global Goon, Andy Stott, Pye Corner Audio, as well as a new single from Tycho. Bostro Pesopeo & Pional carry the show into a bouncing final third, while DSR and Daniely Avery wrap up the show in style. Press play and enjoy. Playlist Download 02/01/2014

We spend this episode focused on staying in and keeping warm. The first hour celebrates good news from inside the TBO family with music from I Break Horses, Mint Julep, LectroLuv and DeepChord. Hour two mixes in more abstract warmth with music from Arc of Doves, Akkord, Hammock and a new Jon Hopkins remix of Moderat. Fire it up. Playlist Download 1/25/2014

Songs for watching the world while the world watches their phones: The slow soundscapes of Northcape, Tokyo-inspired music from Marat Shibaev (Martin Schulte), new “Spatiotemporal” sounds from Conforce, anticipated new beats from IllumSphere, another otherworldly track from Moon Wiring Club, a fresh single from Marcus Marr, more brilliance from Marcel Dettmann, new music from Pearson Sound, and the latest 12″ from Gui Boratto. Thanks for tuning in. Playlist Download 01/18/2014

A new week brings new beats. Featuring: Cassette releases from Samiyam (Leaving Records) and Phono Ghosts (Skam), more from Daniel Avery’s delicious “Drone Logic,” The Asphodells remixing the Deadstock 33s, charged beats from Classixx, brand new music from Booka Shade’s latest album, the hazy return of Actress, The Field being remixed by Gas (!), and drifting, gorgeous new sounds from Marsen Jules. Listen and enjoy! Playlist Download 01/11/2014

The Arctic air swoops in to the sounds of Drums remixing Boxcutter, the latest opus from Burial, and Atoms for Peace reworking Four Tet’s “Pyramids.” The temperature falls to the uncovered beats of Efdemin, the latest twinkling 12″ from Evigt Mörker, and the chilled melodies of Jonsson/Alter. Shake off the hypothermia with new music from Dorian, a “recovered and remastered” gem from the KLF, and Seams remixing Shigeto. Warm up to the mystery, predictable comforts, changes, and sound discoveries that come with a New Year. Playlist Download 01/04/2013

As the New Year looms we bring you the second and final installment of our “Best of 2013″ retrospective. This episode features some of our favorite singles, EPs, and one-offs of the year. There are some top-notch tracks from the likes of Locked Groove, Lone, Bibio, Zero 7, Moderat, Kölsch, Jacques Greene, Daft Punk, and we even managed to sneak in one from Burial’s latest brilliant release. Thanks for listening and ringing in the New Year with some Future Music! Playlist Download 12/28/2013