LWE tracked down Osunlade on his island home of Santorini to talk about his passions outside of music, why his last album will be his last house album and what his dedication to Ifá means to his music. He also put together our 123rd exclusive podcast, a wonderful blend of influences and inspirations that will perfectly soundtrack your long summer days.
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LWE Podcast 87: Conforce is archived this week
LWE’s 87th podcast, contributed by Conforce, was an hour of atmospheric techno, ambient, and more. Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, June 1st.
LWE Podcast 122: Midland
Midland created LWE’s 122nd exclusive podcast, a mammoth perfect example of a timeless journey through sounds and styles that will become an instant fixture on your playlists.
LWE Podcast 86: Tazz is archived this week
LWE’s 86th podcast by Tazz, excerpted from one of his club sets, was a showcase of his love for raw, housey playfulness. Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, May 25th.
LWE Podcast 121: Delano Smith
Delano Smith put together LWE’s 121st exclusive podcast, an on-the-fly excursion through some of his past and present favorites that will leave you in no doubt as to the prowess of one of Detroit’s founding fathers.
LWE Podcast 85: Terry Lee Brown Jr. is archived this week
LWE’s 85th podcast, mixed by Terry Lee Brown Jr., was a soulful, one-take tech-house mix that used both new and old tracks to keep it fresh. Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, May 18th.
LWE Podcast 120: Philogresz
Philogresz is responsible for our 120th exclusive podcast, which is a special spotlight on his Phil label, highlighting the best of their releases to date and allowing a sneak peak at some forthcoming attractions.
LWE Podcast 84: Public Lover is archived this week
LWE’s 84th podcast by Public Lover was an exclusive set that showcased new material alongside sneak previews of material from their then-unreleased album. Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, May 11th.
LWE Podcast 119: Roof Light
LWE contacted Roof Light to discuss his music and were welcomed with a thought-provoking, revealing insight into the mind of the producer. He also gave us our 119th exclusive podcast, a spellbinding mix of grainy, wide-screen ambience full of his own productions and those of kindred spirits.
LWE Podcast 83: FaltyDL is archived this week
Be sure to add LWE Podcast 83 to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, May 4th.
Curator’s Cuts 23: Harry Sword
LWE staff writer Harry Sword compiled Curator’s Cuts 23. We will post the tracklist later in the week, as the curator discloses and describes the tracklist as part of the podcast.
LWE Podcast 118: Andy Blake
As LWE found chatting with Andy Blake, he remains as resolutely idealistic, passionately opinionated and committed to the principles of DIY as ever. He also provided us with LWE Podcast 118, a blinding 75 minutes of vibing house music so good he preferred to keep its tracklist a secret.
LWE Podcast 82: Ryan Elliott is archived this week
LWE’s 82nd Podcast, mixed by Ryan Elliott, featured a hot mix of raw, bristling techno that encompassed the works of his contemporaries, unreleased tracks and some vintage moments in techno. Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, April 20th.
Talking Shopcast with Aim
LWE simply had to learn more by chatting with Tristen (with input from Aim’s graphic designer, Jan Kristof Lipp), who explained the label’s conceptual framework, its visual approach, and where the new X series fits into the imprint’s aesthetic remit. Tristen also contributed Talking Shopcast 16, a deeply hypnotic hour of house which goes a long way in explaining how his taste extrapolates into Aim’s particular sound.
Talking Shopcast 09: Monty Luke is archived this week
LWE’s ninth Talking Shopcast, mixed by Monty Luke, was an exclusive mix of funky Planet E works from the past, present, and future. Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, April 13th.
LWE Podcast 117: Marcos Cabral
LWE caught up with the Runaway boys to talk about their individual projects, New York’s party landscape, and dude apartments filled to the brim with records and drum machines. Marcos Cabral also contributed our 117th podcast, a sterling hour of analog house both new and old.
LWE Podcast 81: Millie & Andrea is archived this week
LWE’s 81st Podcast, mixed by Millie & Andrea, incorporated elements of techno, dubstep, juke, jungle, and old hardcore. Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, April 6th.
LWE Podcast 116: Donor
LWE contacted Donor to discuss the techno scene in Brookyln, the workings of his transatlantic partnership with Truss, and what we can expect next from his many different projects. He also supplied us with our 116th exclusive podcast: a bruising blend of hard-edged techno that will get the adrenalin pumping through the most sluggish of Monday morning bodies.
LWE Podcast 80: Octave One is archived this week
LWE’s 80th Podcast was a live set by Octave One recorded at The Underground in Dublin featuring some classic, newly released, and special unreleased tracks. In their own words, “This is not a DJ set. No MP3s, CDs, or even vinyl records were harmed during the making of this podcast.” Be sure to add it to your collection before it’s archived this Friday, March 30th.