Illustration by Natalie Dee LWE would like to take a brief moment to thank all our readers for your support this year, undoubtedly our site’s biggest year to date. Today we’re taking a well deserved one day break from publishing. If you’re celebrating too, we hope you enjoy this time with your loved ones, whoever […]
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Curator’s Cuts 02 Tracklist Posted
October 23, 2009 – 10:20 AM
Just a quick note to let you know that the tracklist for Jordan Rothlein’s excellent contribution to the Curator’s Cuts series has been posted in the comments section of the original post. Our thanks again to Jordan.
Support LWE, Please Fill Out Our Survey
October 20, 2009 – 8:19 AM
With the support of a great writing staff and incredibly supportive readers, LWE has grown every day since first launching in 2007. And while we’ve had great interactions with readers through the comments section, our podcast competition and the short-lived reader charts, we were hoping to get to know you a bit better through a […]
Between the Bars with Daniel Wang
October 9, 2009 – 10:01 AM
Well loved DJ/producer/label owner Daniel Wang was kind enough to share his thoughts on and memories of five tracks found on the recently released Presents Balihu 1993-2008 2xCD compilation. Below you’ll also find a free download of his early track “Like Some Dream I Can’t Stop Dreaming.” Without further ado, take it away Mr. Wang.
LWE Podcast 31: Spencer Parker
September 28, 2009 – 12:01 AM
For LWE’s 31st podcast, Spencer Parker shows off the skills that put his career in motion with an exclusive mix of lithe and groovy house tracks, including unreleased cuts from Boola, Radio Slave, and Mr. Parker himself.
Disco 3000 featuring Trus’me tonight @ Sonotheque
September 24, 2009 – 9:45 AM
Tonight Prime Numbers head honcho and uber DJ/producer in his own right, Trus’me, will be launching the Chicago edition of his Disco 3000 residencies at Sonotheque (1444 W. Chicago Ave). One of four D3K residencies around the world (Fabric, APT and in Guadalajara, Mexico), this one will feature Mister Joshua (Clubs editor for Time Out […]
Stream an exclusive track from Model 500
September 22, 2009 – 10:01 PM
Juan Atkins and his Model 500 project are at the cornerstone of what we know as Detroit techno, so finding out there’s a new song from this legendary group is like a religious adherent realizing their holy book has a previously unknown chapter (or something close). The fine folks at Fabric nightclub have made this a reality in anticipation of Mr. Atkins playing there on September 26th. “Huesca,” previously released only with a magazine comp, features a warped electro gait encircled by flowing strings and twinkling keys. LWE is your exclusive authorized provider of this little gem, which you can snap up below.
Curator’s Cuts 01: Tracklist Posted
September 19, 2009 – 11:30 PM
Download the mix here. 01. Kez YM, “Caravan” [Yore Records] 02. Franz Ferdinand, “Ulysses” (Beyond the Wizards Sleeve Re-Animation) [New State Music] 03. Toby Tobias, “In Your Eyes” (Tensnake Remix) [REKIDS] 04. Christopher Rau, “Childhood” [Smallville Records] 05. Jimpster, “Just the Kind of Girl” [Freerange Records] 06. Kris Wadsworth, “Deep Heat” [Dark Energy Recordings] 07. […]
Curator’s Cuts 01: Steve Mizek
September 14, 2009 – 12:00 PM
Curator’s Cuts is a new LWE podcast series in which our reviewing staff mixes together recent favorites and provides explanations for their selections. We’re kicking off the series with a podcast from LWE editor-in-chief, Steve Mizek, which first debuted earlier today on Modyfier; there you can read a full explanation of the process behind the mix. We won’t be posting the tracklist until a few days after publishing, as each curator discloses and describes the tracklist as part of the podcast. We hope you enjoy Curator’s Cuts 01 and encourage you to comment with your thoughts on the series.
LWE Reflects on Electric Zoo
September 11, 2009 – 10:01 AM
This Labor Day weekend at Randall’s Island, NYC, Made Events held its first Electric Zoo festival. LWE sent Chris Miller and Shuja Haider to scope it out. Electric Zoo instantly distinguishes itself as one of very few large dance music festivals in the Northeast. In spite of its disco and house pedigree, New York has not been home to an event comparable to Detroit’s Movement Festival; one attempt in 2008, Minitek, was notoriously plagued by technical difficulties. Electric Zoo, on the other hand, neatly caged in over 50 acts. The lineup featured a number of artists on the cutting edge of New York’s disco, house, and indie scenes, while some overseas acts rarely seen on these shores rounded out the weekend. The weather was perfect, and attendance was good. For the most part, sound was loud and clear, performers were easy to see, and everything was easily accessible. And while pizza and beer were available, so were falafel and coconut water. Was there a catch? Sort of.
Win a pair of tickets to Secretsundaze with Onur Özer
September 4, 2009 – 12:16 PM
Onur Özer, renowned DJ/producer and owner of Turkey’s greatest bowl cut, is playing Secretsundaze on September 13 with residents Giles Smith and James Priestly. Sounds appetizing, no? If you’d like a chance to win a pair of tickets to witness the action for yourself, simply answer out trivia question: with whom does Onur Özer produce […]
Bodycode Contest Over
August 27, 2009 – 8:23 AM
Thanks to those who entered. If you’re one of the winners you’ve already received confirmation. But if you didn’t win, keep an eye on LWE for more contests like these in the near future.
Win a copy of Bodycode’s album, Immune
August 26, 2009 – 2:23 PM
If you enjoy Bodycode as much as LWE does and haven’t yet purchased his new album, you’re in luck. In anticipation of his appearance at Fabric on Saturday the 29th, the London super-club is giving LWE readers a chance to win either a CD or vinyl copy of Immune. We have two CDs and one […]
Little White Earbuds July Charts
August 7, 2009 – 10:01 AM
01. Toby Tobias, In Your Eyes” (Tensnake remix)
[REKIDS] (buy)
02. John Tejada, “Liquid Mirror” [Palette Recordings] (buy)
03. Margaret Dygas, “Frankly” [Perlon] (buy)
04. James Ruskin, “Sabre” [Blueprint] (buy)
05. Jimpster, “Just the Kind of Girl”
[Freerange Records] (buy)
06. Pépé Bradock, “Path of Most Resistance” [Atavisme] (buy)
07. Bsmnt City Anymle Kontrol, “Perfekt Sin”
[Wild Oats] (buy)
08. Rndm, “Third Hand Smoke” [Laid] (buy)
09. Isolée, “Albacares” [Mule Electronic] (buy)
10. Audio Werner, “Dito” [Minibar] (buy)
LWE 2Q Reports: Staff Charts
July 9, 2009 – 10:30 PM
Whether there’s a narrative in the trajectory of dance music in 2009 is open for interpretation and snide remarks, but even a cursory glance at the top 10 lists compiled LWE’s staff suggests this year’s been full of excellent music. The most mentioned by far is STL’s nuance-filled “Silent State,” with various cuts from Ben Klock and Black Jazz Consortium following behind. Peter Van Hoesen’s “Attribute One” and album tracks from Martyn’s Great Lengths were also well represented. What made your top 10 list? What did we overlook? We look forward to reading your thoughts (and the rest of an already enjoyable year for dance music).
LWE’s Guide to Electric Zoo
July 8, 2009 – 8:24 AM
Last year our correspondent Will Lynch wrote off the ill-fated Minitek festival as “a weekend awash with bullshit,” one which left many wondering if NYC could pull off such a fest. This year, a challenger appears: Electric Zoo, taking place Labor Day weekend September 5th and 6th at Randall’s Island Park. Boasting four outdoor stages and over 50 artists, EZ looks set to be a serious contender for dominating your holiday weekend. Check out our festival picks and win a pair of weekend passes after the jump.
Win two tickets to see Richie Hawtin @ Smart Bar
June 29, 2009 – 9:35 AM
Minus is in full tour mode at the moment, and on July 5th Richie Hawtin, Barem and Ambivalent will descend upon Smart Bar in Chicago. Those of you looking to save $20 seeing them spin should try to win one of two pairs of tickets LWE has to give away. All you need to do […]
LWE Podcast 23: Aki Latvamäki
June 28, 2009 – 10:45 PM
Few artists come from as genuine and distinct a perspective as Finland’s Aki Latvamäki. In his bio he speaks of dirt, and in the following interview, he speaks of love. Working at the distant boundaries of what can only ostensibly be described as “tech-house,” Latvamäki (who also records as Artificial Latvamäki) offers up sounds that are more closely tied to experience than invention. Latvamäki’s esoterically titled tracks have appeared on Cocoon’s G compilation, Ellen Allien’s Fabric 34 mix; EPs for Trapez, Mezzotinto, and Budenzauber Recordings; as well as split recordings with LWE favorite Mark August and Dub Kult on Curle Recordings. Latvamäki is also a member of the “junk percussion” group Transistori, who have recently posted to Youtube a documentary of their live work, Transistori Play Toppilan Tehdas, at the factory of Toppila in Latvamäki’s home town of Oulu, Finland. What Latvamäki specializes in is a sound that combines melodic daring, dizzying introspection, and propulsive movement, and this talent is on display both here in this stunning exclusive “mixtape” of unreleased/forthcoming material.
Let’s Go Deep @ Cafe Lura
June 10, 2009 – 12:46 PM
The weather outside is confusing, but hopefully that stop you from craving techno, house and Okocim beer. This Thursday from 10pm-2am, the LGD crew of James Kartsaklis, Thunderous Olympian and LWE editor-in-chief Steve Mizek will provide just that at Cafe Lura for the princely sum of FREEhundred dollars. Hope to see you there.