The Beat Oracle

02/08/2020: Drifting Beyond

michael — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 23:07:26 +0000

Here is the final installment of The Beat Oracle. It is also the final mix for our “Slowly” series. It is a collage of hushed, sometimes drowsy sounds. For this reason, the duration of the show will be uninterrupted by voice. For a satisfactory listening experience we recommend finding a comfortable pair of headphones or a nice stereo, and a quiet place. Thanks to all our listeners for your time and support over the last two decades. Peace.

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01/24/2020: Signing Off

joseph — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 19:13:49 +0000

This is the final regular transmission from the Beat Oracle. Thanks to all of our listeners new and old – we hope you discovered some great music during this run. Much has changed in the past twelve years, but the world of Future Music has remained as engaging and stimulating as when we first started recording.

This episode pays tribute to the roots and essence of the show, with classics from Warp records, Ninja Tune, Mo Wax, City Centre Offices, and so many other labels and artists that have become fused within our DNA, and have provoked joy while challenging our ideas about music and sound.

Please enjoy the over 500 episodes in our audio archive, and stay tuned for one last addition to our Slowly Series.

Thanks again for joining us with open ears and minds. Cheers!

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01/24/2020

01/08/2020: Also Known As

kenny — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 20:59:46 +0000

This edition is a bittersweet tribute to our beloved radio show and a testament to a lifelong love of future music. Kenny Lectro has gone by many names in the past and here he revisits a few fond monikers while keeping things current with the music. Showcasing new discoveries such as Roland Tings, Antenna, Benjamin Frohlich and Neon Chambers amongst familiar artists like Underworld, Robag Wruhme, Ross From Friends and Synkro; the DJ with a Thousand Faces consults The Oracle one last time. Best listened to at the highest volume possible while wearing the brightest clothing in your collection! Thanks for all the support over the years.

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01/08/2020

12/20/2019: Year.End

michael — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 04:52:38 +0000

Here we present our final installment of our annual retrospectives series with a look back to 2019. This mix includes some of our favorite future music released over the last year.

We announce in this mix that we are winding down The Beat Oracle. We have a few more mixes coming in early 2020, which will cap off our 20 years at the show. Thanks for listening!

10 BEAT ORACLE APPROVED: 2019 Edition

(from top left) Comit Remote Viewing, DJ Python Derretirse, Floating Points Crush, Men I Trust Oncle Jazz, Robag Wruhme Venq Tolep, Sasami Sasami, Segue The Island, Teebs Anicca, Vanishing Twin The Age of Immunology, Visible Cloaks w/ Yoshio Ojima & Satsuki Shibano FRKWYS Vol. 15: Serenitatem

Michael’s Favorites

Big Thief – UFOF / Two Hands
James Blake – Assume Form
DJ Python – Derretirse
Galcher Lustwerk – Information
Robag Wruhme – Venq Tolep
Sasami – Sasami
Sudan Archives – Athena
Teebs – Anicca
Vanishing Twin – The Age of Immunology
Visible Cloaks w/ Yoshio Ojima & Satsuki Shibano – Serenitatem

Joseph’s Favorites

Comit – Remote Viewing
DJ Python – Derretirse
Fennesz – Agora
Floating Points – Crush
Men I Trust – Oncle Jazz
Jessica Pratt – Quiet Signs
Robag Wruhme – Venq Tolep
Segue – The Island
Teebs – Anicca
Visible Cloaks w/ Yoshio Ojima & Satsuki Shibano – Serenitatem

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12/20/2019

11/26/2019: Home

joseph — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 17:29:59 +0000

This edition is a special mix from longtime Beat Oracle contributor Wagga Man. It’s about home; where we’ve lived, and what it means to return. It is a steady, uninterrupted flow of gorgeous beats throughout, including newer releases from Lapalux, Clarian, Robag Wruhme, Jesper Ryom, Four Tet, and many more. Whether you’re traveling for the holidays, or staying put, we hope this mix will find a place in your home. Thanks for listening!

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11/26/2019

11/02/2019: Cache Clear

joseph — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 18:08:38 +0000

It’s been a moment since the last edition (If you haven’t checked out Michael’s 20-year retro, it is a must-listen!), so this mix is all about catching up on some great releases, both old and new. Showcased within are some stellar new releases from Teebs, Men I Trust, Chromatics, Bonobo, Special Request, Carla dal Forno, and many more. Out of the archives come tracks from The Durutti Column, Burger/Ink, The Fall, Kraftwerk, and tribute is paid to two lost talents in Ras G and David Berman. It is an epic trip that hopefully splashes a bit of color and beauty into your ears. Thanks for listening!

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11/02/2019

08/25/2019: 20 Years

michael — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 22:05:06 +0000

In this episode I look back on producing The Beat Oracle for 20 years. The mix includes 20 songs chronologically placed from each of those years. I’ve included show notes below describing each song’s selection and placement in the history of the show.

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08/25/2019

DJ Food – Nocturne (Sleep Dyad 1) – 2000
DJ Food’s Strictly Kev was a primary creative force behind Coldcut & Ninja Tune’s Solid Steel Radio by the year 2000. That show lived up to its tagline, ‘The Broadest Beats.’ It was one of the first radio shows that I streamed online from the UK that opened my mind to a whole world of underground music. On any given week Solid Steel featured hip-hop, electronic, dub, ambient, soul, funk, and everything in between. They had a lot of guest DJs, but I got most excited when DJ Food would step up to the decks. Kaleidoscope, released in 2000, showed off an extraordinarily deep library of musical inspiration through use of samples across many genres to create something distinct and complete.

I jumped at the chance to produce my own future music show when I got the chance to take the reins of an already long-standing hip-hop and electronic show at my college radio station (ACRN) in 2000. So, I began my two decades working on The Beat Oracle.

Lali Puna – Bi-Pet – 2001
I discovered Lali Puna in 1999, which led to a longstanding obsession the many artists aligned with the Morr Music label out of Berlin. Joseph produced a great episode in May celebrating this sound. Their combination of shoegaze production, pop songwriting, and electronic sensibilities had an impact on future music around the world. Lali Puna was one of the leaders of this charge. Their 2001 sophomore album Scary World Theory is nothing short of monumental. Totally affecting stuff.

Boards of Canada – Julie and Candy – 2002
Boards of Canada’s sound is wholly creative and unique. There have been many imitators since, but every time the duo releases new music you are guaranteed to be in for a classic. This was certainly true when their sophomore full-length for Warp Records, Geogaddi, was released in 2002. A beautiful and colorful gatefold heavy triple-vinyl package signaled the inner psychedelia that’s found on this essential record, but it didn’t prepare us for how dark and deep the inside of these songs would go.

By the end of 2002 Ruckus Roboticus and DJ Barticus joined our weekly radio operation at ACRN.

Broadcast – Before We Begin – 2003
Broadcast is another group whose sound belongs to their own creative minds. Haha Sound is a perfect record from start to finish. Trish Kennan’s lyrics and delivery offer balance to the distorted 60’s musical vibes with a steady layer of analog synthesizers. Timeless music.

Madvillain – Accordian – 2004
Madvillain is a project bringing together Madlib’s dusty productions and MF DOOM’s sublime rhymes. Their debut collaborative LP Madvillainy is one of the best hip-hop albums of all time and embodies a sound that we gravitate towards at The Beat Oracle.

2004 marked the show’s first move, from ACRN to KCSB in Southern California. Madlib hailed from nearby Ventura, and the KCSB stacks always had early access to his new music coming out of Stones Throw Records.

Magnetophone – Kela’s Vintage Thought – 2005
The music from Magnetophone’s two 4AD albums I Guess Sometimes I Need to Be Reminded of How Much You Love Me (2000) and The Man Who Ate the Man (2005) were in constant rotation in the early 2000s at The Beat Oracle. This duo’s releases immediately take me back to sitting in the KCSB studios late at night with my co-host Noah in our 3-6am shifts. The Beat Oracle launched its online podcast in the Spring of 2015. That summer, Apple released a new version of iTunes with podcast support and included The Beat Oracle as one of the only shows in the “Music” category of their podcast directory, bringing the show to a global audience far beyond the SoCal FM airwaves.

Juana Molina – Un Beso Llega – 2006
2006 was a year of personal change and growth. I left California, got married, and changed careers. Just before all of this upheaval, Juana Molina’s Son was released. The record provided a compelling mix of beautiful melodies, loops, and a fresh take on future music construction. Molina played a face-melting live show in LA in June 2006 that feels like a pivotal bookmark for the show, as it happened during the last month of The Beat Oracle’s 3-year run at KCSB.

Modeselektor – Edgar – 2007
My friend Scott from Toronto (aka Bruce Trail) tipped me off to Modeselektor after their debut LP on BPitch Control Records. Their sophomore effort, Happy Birthday!, was an astounding release full of banging crisp electronic dancefloor productions that also had affecting melodies and nods to more experimental ambient music. Their sound illustrates a more electronic and dance turn in the future music played on the show during the second half of the decade.

2007 marks another important year for the trajectory of The Beat Oracle. We took most of the year off, but returned just before the new year with a new home on the just-launched low power FM community radio station WCRS in Columbus, OH. My dear friend and fellow music obsessive Joseph had been a frequent guest on the show at ACRN and had also recently moved to Columbus. He joined the team to becoming an integral creative voice on the show that shaped a new phase lasting through the present.

Portishead – The Rip – 2008
Portishead’s triumphant return with Third arrived after a 10-year hiatus. Those early records were formative for all The Beat Oracle DJs as Portishead blended hip-hop production with noir pop sounds. Third brings an overhaul to the Portishead sound that was informed by Krautrock and new production techniques.

2008 saw Kenny Lectro joining The Beat Oracle team. Kenny brought his undeniable lightness and joy to the show. We remained a trio for the next decade.

Alva Noto – Xerrox Monophaser 1 – 2009
Alva Noto’s (aka Carsten Nicholai) dark ambient and classically informed productions are emblematic of many releases on his influential Raster-Noton records, co-run with Olaf Bender (aka Signal) and Frank Bretschneider (aka Komet). I originally played this tune in the 2009 installment of the Slowly series, which would quickly become my very favorite artifact from The Beat Oracle. Mixes from this series of annual quiet ambient music were playing in the delivery rooms when each of my 3 kids were born.

Gold Panda – Same Dream China – 2010
We celebrated 10 years with The Beat Oracle on New Year’s Day of 2010 at Hal & Al’s during a blizzard with a packed house of close friends and Beat Oracle family. We were fortunate to be residents for 3 years at this fine Columbus establishment with friendly staff, excellent drinks, silent art films, 8-bit video games, and experimental music. Gold Panda’s debut LP Lucky Shiner came out on Ghostly International Records during this period. My memory of this record is tied to Parsons Avenue and Kenny’s house nearby. Gold Panda brings together unexpected instrumentation, hip-hop beats, and electronics into a future music delight.

Robag Wruhme – Pnom Global – 2011
This selection is quite personal. My first child was born in winter 2011. Shortly after his birth, Robag Wruhme dropped his delightfully magical and melodic Thora Vukk, which quickly became my go to album for calming my little newborn in my arms. We settled into a spring ritual where every night I’d rock my son to sleep to this collection of songs and it never got old.

Windy & Carl – The Smell of Old Books – 2012
The husband & wife duo Windy & Carl have long been connected to The Beat Oracle and my own exploration into experimental music. The couple owns Stormy Records, a record shop near Detroit, where I found many early “off the beaten path” discoveries digging alongside my mate Bryan in the late 90s and early 00s. Their album Consciousness opened another door for me: this time into the Kranky Records discography. 2012’s We Will Always Be is a Beat Oracle favorite. It is a classic from start to finish. A stunning peak from a stellar discography.

Burial – Come Down to Us – 2013
After Burial’s two mindbending LPs out of Hyperdub Records, the reclusive producer shied from the limelight. Despite never releasing a third album, he followed with a series of 12″ EPs that dropped year after year in late December, long after “Best of the Year” lists had been published. My favorite of these EPs is Rival Dealer. Released in 2013, this half-hour 3-track record blends spoken word, 90’s rave sounds, UK dubstep, and ambient noise into a platter of Burial’s most human and affecting songs.

Teebs – Shoouss Lullaby – 2014
Teebs’ Estara out on Brainfeeder Records is a record inextricably tied to the the first year with my daughter. This artful album was a go-to record to calm her down. Shoouss Lullaby, which features Beat Oracle favorite artist Shigeto on drums, is hazy and beautiful.

Roots Manuva – Don’t Breathe Out – 2015
Roots Manuva is the most compelling voice out of UK hip-hop in my opinion. From the time I picked up his 1999 single Juggle Tings Proper, Roots Manuva’s records have been guaranteed to have classic tunes within. Don’t Breathe Out is a highlight from 2015’s Bleed out on Big Dada Records. In typical fashion, it explores philosophy, responsibility, and meaning while delivering infectious hooks.

The Radio Dept. – Committed to the Cause – 2016
The Radio Department is a band that my Beat Oracle co-host Joseph turned me on to. Blending lo-fi production, indie and electronic sensibilities, and intelligent songwriting, their records are reliably solid. 2016’s Running Out of Love is the unflinching soundtrack to that year’s global political moment.

Four Tet – Daughter – 2017
Four Tet is the most consistent artist who has released music lauded and in heavy rotation at The Beat Oracle for the whole of my 20-year run. You’ll find his records littered across our annual retrospective mixes. His latest LP, 2017’s New Energy, brings his typical exquisite taste with a collection of instrumental house, hip-hop, and ambient tunes.

Skee Mask – 50 Euro to Break Boost – 2018
Skee Mask released his excellent Compro LP in 2018. But, this release sounds timeless through the lens of the 20 years I’ve been producing the show. Delightfully ignoring en vogue trends, this LP pulls together influences from drum & bass breakbeats, ambient synths, and hip-hop production into a record that stands alone.

DJ Python – Be Si Do – 2019
The final selection for this mix comes from DJ Python who has emerged as a new producer over the last few years that reliably releases great records. His latest EP Derretirse draws from reggaetÃ³n and ambient music to deliver some of the best new future music sounds.

07/14/2019: Life Cycles

joseph — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 18:25:43 +0000

This edition starts on the mellow side and ramps up to some infectious and abstract beats perfect for summer days or nights. New releases dominate the agenda, with standouts from Erika de Casier, Thom Yorke, Lusine, Move D, Floating Points, and DJ Python leading the way. Touches of introspective pop from Mor Mor, Men I Trust, and Keep Shelly In Athens add a bit of sparkle to the mix, while Call Super and Special Request continue to challenge and delight with their own special brand of Future Music. Best played loud and careless. Thanks for listening!

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07/14/2019

06/15/2019: A Monument

michael — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 03:38:49 +0000

This week’s episode is a reflection on walking. In particular, walking through hot days and cool nights with special ones nearby. The show starts with new music from Yagya and quickly moves into a collage of rock and hip-hop including new tunes from Flying Lotus (featuring Little Dragon), Com Truise, JETS, and Big Thief. The second half of the mix highlights electronic and ambient music including new releases from Plaid, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Robag Wruhme, Prins Thomas and a special remix by Burial.

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06/15/2019

05/18/2019: Transit Lines

joseph — Sun, 19 May 2019 18:10:44 +0000

This week’s edition is near and dear to the heart as a majority of tracks derive from two all-time favorite labels: City Centre Offices and Morr Music. The pinnacle of these labels came in the early 2000s, and left an indelible influence on The Beat Oracle and (more importantly) electronic music as a whole. In addition, this episode features five-related projects from Danish trio Future 3, as well as a slew of new releases from the likes of Lena Raine, Com Truise, Tim Hecker, Fennesz, Yagya, and more. The episode was conceived of as an ideal soundtrack for transit of some kind, but works just as well at home, melted into a sofa. Please enjoy and thanks for listening and supporting algorithm-free music curation.

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05/18/2019

05/05/2019: Sundae

joseph — Sun, 05 May 2019 05:29:59 +0000

This week’s sonic trip starts with some jazz-infused hip-hop from Cyne and Nujabes and dissolves into some new psychedelic beats from Khruangbin, MorMor, and Bibio. There are also some top new releases featured from Plant 43, 96 Back, Peggy Gou, Kedr Livanskiy, and many more mind-spinning tracks within. Maybe you’ll find a moment or two that makes you pause and want to know more, hear more, or chill more. Enjoy!

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05/05/2019

04/17/2019: Possibilities

michael — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 20:30:29 +0000

This mix celebrates renewed possibilities with new music from Sasami, Galcher Lustwerk, Jayda G, James Blake, DJ Sports, Olafur Arnalds and much more. Best listened to while walking, preferably in the woods. Thanks for tuning in!

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04/17/2019

03/23/2019: Circuit Jump

joseph — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 21:08:35 +0000

This week’s episode is full of inspired new releases to feed your internal circuits. There are some infectious, fresh sounds from Placid Angles (John Beltran), Janeret, Fort Romeau, and Smallpeople. An ambient suite from Nivhek, William Basinski, and Midori Mirano. Introspective musings from Helado Negro, Jessica Pratt, and Hand Habits. Classics from Cylob, Polygon Window, and Repeat, and so much more! It is a packed and vibrant trip for open ears. Thanks for listening.

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03/23/2019

03/10/2019: Time Loss

joseph — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 18:53:05 +0000

This edition takes some twists and turns across the Future-Music spectrum, incorporating a balance of past and present. There are new featured releases from Chromatics, Pye Corner Audio, Efdemin, Weval, King Midas Sound, the Sleaford Mods, and more. Classics from Autechre, Dip In The Pool, and Ulrich Schnauss continue to age with the refinement of a classic scotch/wine/Isabelle Huppert. Loads of other top tracks are peppered within – so please enjoy…responsibly, and perhaps with a fine scotch/wine/Isabelle Huppert. Thanks for listening!

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03/10/2019

02/14/2019: Something Two One

joseph — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 23:03:03 +0000

The unending love affair with Future Music continues in this week’s edition. Things get off to an atmospheric start with new music from Volor Flex, Noah, and Mikron. The tempo picks up throughout the show as featured tracks from DJ Koze, Peggy Gou, Frantzvaag, and Moomin take center stage. There are plenty of gems in-between, so max out the volume and enjoy the sounds!

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02/14/2019

01/20/2019: Year.End

joseph — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 21:22:44 +0000

The Beat Oracle has returned, and the time has come to present selections from our favorite releases of 2018! We hope you enjoy this look back on some of last year’s best Future Music!

There were many highlights over the year, and weâ€d like to thank our listeners for the continued support during a period of sparse updates.

10 BEAT ORACLE APPROVED: 2018 Edition

(from top left) Beach House 7, Djrum Portrait with Firewood, Mary Lattimore Hundreds of Days, Maribou State Kingdoms in Colour, Ross from Friends Family Portrait, Skee Mask Compro, Snail Mail Lush, Amen Dunes Freedom, Christian Kleine Electronic Music from the Lost World: 1998-2001, Twin Shadow Caer

There is plenty to look forward to in 2019, and we will start bringing more consistent updates to your ears. We hope you enjoy the set, and as always, thanks for listening!

Michaelâ€s Favorites

Actress X LCO – LAGEOS
Amen Dunes – Freedom
Beach House – 7
Low – Double Negative
Maribou State – Kingdoms of Colour
Mary Lattimore – Hundreds of Days
Skee Mask – Compro
Snail Mail – Lush
Third Eye Foundation – Wake the Dead
Tirzah – Devotion

Josephâ€s Favorites

01. Christian Kleine – Electronic Music From The Lost World 1998-2001
02. Beach House – 7
03. Autechre – NTS Sessions
04. Chihei Hatakeyama – Journey To The End Of August
05. Skee Mask – Compro
06. Snail Mail – Lush
07. Soccer Mommy – Clean
08. The Necks – Body
09. Meg Baird & Mary Lattimore – Ghost Forests
10. Khruangbin – Con Todo El Mundo

Kennyâ€s Favorites

Andrew W.K. – You’re Not Alone
El Ten Eleven – Bankers Hill
Extrawelt – Unknown
The Presets – Hi Viz
Ross From Friends – Family Portrait
Thomas Fehlmann – Los Lagos
Twin Shadow – Caer

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01/20/2019

10/23/2018: Crisp

michael — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 14:40:55 +0000

This month’s mix brings the kaleidoscope of sounds to match the outside colors. Crisp and blunt, the fresh future music found here is worth listening to while on a fall walk. You’ll hear tunes from Cat’s Eyes, Beak>, Synkro & Arovane, DJ Python, Sudan Archives, and Daniel Avery remixed by Four Tet. And, you’ll hear contemplative sounds from Spiritualized, As If, The Field, Deepchord, and Gas. There’s much more. Thanks for tuning in.

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10/23/2018

09/23/2018: Imagined Places

joseph — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 17:50:02 +0000

This edition opens the door to imaginary places: from prospective dystopias and post-truth societies, to euphoric landscapes and crystal cities. These possibilities are brought to you by new releases from Aphex Twin, The Black Dog, Yves Tumor, Helios, Skee Mask, and more. Classics from FSOL, Carl Craig, and Urban Tribe remind us all that Future Music is a timeless, undefinable state of sound. Have a listen, and enjoy!

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09/23/2018

08/23/2018: Angel Tech In Action

kenny — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 20:41:36 +0000

It’s that time once again when a city springs up out of nothing and becomes populated with all manner of wild people, robots and cutting edge art. This episode is dedicated to the memory and legacy of Larry Harvey, the original instigator of Burning Man. Let this 3 hour mix transport you home with sonic stories of friends, dust, bikes and bots. Enjoy the beats and see you on the playa! Thanks for tuning in!

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08/23/2018

07/04/2018: Regimes

michael — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 14:04:09 +0000

This month’s mix takes us to contrasting places. We’ve got soothing guitar tunes from Snail Mail, Amen Dunes, and Pax. There are hypnotic beats from Kaito, Ross From Friends, Normal Ones and Transformations, a collaboration between Fluxion and Deepchord. Check out symphonic tones from Tor, Poppy Ackroyd, and Actress. There’s much more: experimental computer generated compositions, an appearance from the Godfather of Punk, and returns from some favorite producers whom we haven’t heard from in a number of years. We hope you enjoyâ€“thanks for your time.

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07/04/2018

06/01/2018: Harmonic Spectrum

joseph — Sun, 03 Jun 2018 18:55:30 +0000

Settle in for another trip across the realm of Future Music! This episode is packed with psychedelic beats, inviting pop, modulating synths, rock and/or roll, ambient traces, and other sounds designed to tickle the pleasure points of your auditory perception. Tune in for stellar new releases from the likes of Skee Mask, The Advisory Circle, Cavern Of Anti-Matter, Beach House, The Sea and Cake, Dabrye, Moomin, and many more! Ponder the cosmos, dance in your bedroom, or simply nod along, skeptically indifferent! It’s just a press away, and always 100% algorithm-free. Thanks for listening!

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06/01/2018

05/06/2018: Flowing

kenny — Sun, 06 May 2018 19:10:40 +0000

Explore unfamiliar oceans in this mix as songs swell and recede like the tides. Ross From Friends makes his debut on Brainfeeder, Brainwaltzera heads to Monkeytown and Ruxpin shares an older gem from his vaults! New Beat Oracle discoveries include: Hello Meteor, Coyote Clean Up and Sleep D & Albrecht La’Brooy. Dive in for two hours of sweet sounds from the depths of the digital dreamspace!

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05/06/2018

04/02/2018: The Tower. The Tunnel.

michael — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 17:24:51 +0000

Tune in to this mix to hear new music from Ryuichi Sakamoto (remixed by Electric Youth), BjÃ¶rk (remixed by Kelly Lee Owens), Nightmares on Wax, Mouse on Mars, Nils Frahm, Yo La Tengo, Mark Pritchard (featuring The Space Lady) and much more. It’s two hours of inspired sounds focused on transitions.

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04/02/2018

03/02/2018: Isotrope

joseph — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:42:09 +0000

The Beat Oracle is back and revisiting some classic sounds from the mid to late nineties and early aughts. These are selections that (in part) define a large section of the Beat Oracle DNA. Many longtime stalwarts of the show are featured: DJ Shadow, Nightmares On Wax, Plaid, Christian Kleine, Biosphere, Drexciya, and so many more. It’s a deep 2+ hour mix of essential listening!

Whether these tracks are embedded in your memory, or you’re hearing them for the first time, we encourage you to have a listen and thoroughly enjoy. Thanks for tuning in!

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03/02/2018

02/02/2018: Coastline Mist

kenny — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 21:19:51 +0000

The Beat Oracle is back for 2018 with a hazy mix of downtempo, leftfield and lo-fi house. Artists like Oddnip, Neo Image and Akasha System are perfect for soundtracking those summer recollections during winter. Hear more great stuff from The Range, Central and The Cyclist. Stick around until the end for a hot tip on a local live show!

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02/02/2018

2018 Scheduling Changes

michael — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 21:30:45 +0000

As we move into a new year of the Beat Oracle, changes are afoot!

Sharing Future Music with our listeners has always been a labor of love, and due to expanding personal commitments, the podcast will be moving to a monthly two-hour update starting in 2018.

Does this mean the Beat Oracle is finished? Absolutely not! At a minimum, new episodes will be beamed to your listening devices every month, with the possibility of additional shows being added as the inspiration hits. Episodes may end up being 2 hours, 3 hours, or dare we tease…10 hours?

Our year-end retrospectives, Slowly Series, and other specials will also remain intact.

As much as we wish we could continue delivering high-quality mixes each week, we have decided this is the most sustainable path forward to keep the Beat Oracle alive and thriving.

For those listeners looking for more content, check out (or revisit) our 10+ year audio archive for massive amounts of quality tunes.

Thanks to all of our listeners for hanging with us. We look forward to presenting more top sounds this year and beyond!

12/30/2017: Year.End (Part 3)

michael — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 14:36:11 +0000

This is Michael finishing off our three-part 2017 retrospective series. 2017 was a great year for music and this mix features some of the songs that bookmarked my year. Thank you all for listening and giving feedback this year. I want to also offer my deepest gratitude to my co-hosts for the decade of inspiration and partnership. Here’s a link to our past annual retrospective mixes dating back to 2005.

Bookmarking 2017

Slowdive – Slowdive [Strangely, Parenting]
Four Tet – New Energy [Analyzing Election Results]
MoirÃ© – FaÃ§ade [Communication Technology & Human Interaction]
Do Make Say Think – Stubborn Persistent Illusions [An old friend]
Clientele – Music For The Age Of Miracles [SchÃ¶nbrunn Gardens]
Bonobo – Migration [Kids in the Back Seat]
Gas – Narkopop [Train on the Pacific]
Ryuichi Sakamoto – async [Ravenna Rd.]
Broken Social Scene – Hug of Thunder [Stranger’s Baby Shower]
Shed – The Final Experiment [Coach Pitch]

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12/30/2017

12/23/2017: Year.End (Part Two)

joseph — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 17:36:23 +0000

This is Joseph, bringing you the second entry in our 2017 re-cap. It was an overwhelming year for great sounds, and there were many worthy cuts that were sadly left on the chopping block. Thanks again to our listeners and broadcast partners for their continued support over the past decade. In uncertain and dark times it is music and art that continue to give us light, and show us the way forward.

10 Favorites In No Particular Order

Ryuichi Sakamoto – Async
Four Tet – New Energy
Slowdive – Slowdive
DeepChord – Auratones
Kettenkarussell – Insecurity Guard
The Clientele – Music In The Age Of Miracles
Gas – Narkopop
Colleen – A Flame My Love, A Frequency
Hand Habits – Wildly Idle (Humble Before The Void)
Martin Schulte – Seasons

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12/23/2017

12/16/2017: Year.End (Part One)

kenny — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 20:11:51 +0000

This is Kenny Lectro, presenting the first episode in our three-part 2017 retrospective. This series marks the conclusion of our tenth year on the radio in Columbus, Ohio. Thanks to WCRS, our listeners and the other stations that have picked up the show! In the world of future music there was a ton of new music and a lot of hot releases by newcomers and familiar names alike.

Kennyâ€s 10 Awesome Albums of 2017 (sorted by release date)

Lord of the Isles – Parabolas of Neon
Blanck Mass – World Eater
Jacques Greene – Feel Infinite
Kelly Lee Owens – Kelly Lee Owens
Geotic – Abysma
Sylvan Esso – What Now
As If – Presence
Bicep – Bicep
The Cyclist – Sapa Inca Delirium
Shpongle – Codex VI

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12/16/2017

12/09/2017: Illuminating the End

michael — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 19:36:31 +0000

This week we present the tenth edition in our annual â€œSlowlyâ€ series. This installment is inspired by NGC6565, a cloud of gas that was ejected from a dying star after stellar winds pushed its outer layers into space. It is a collage of hushed, sometimes drowsy sounds. For this reason, the duration of the show will be uninterrupted by voice. For a satisfactory listening experience we recommend finding a comfortable pair of headphones or a nice stereo, and a quiet place.

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Illuminating the End

12/02/2017: Returning

michael — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 17:27:22 +0000

We continue our 2017 inconsistent production schedule with a mix to kick off December. Plenty of future music inside including new music from Call Super, James Holden, Tell, Colleen, and much more.

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12/02/2017

10/14/2017: Midnight Commute

joseph — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 21:16:54 +0000

This edition is laced with spaced-out beats and radio interference. There are new Dub Techno releases from Martin Schulte and DeepChord (remixing Fluxion), and must-hear sounds fromÂ MÃ¸nic, The Other People Place, Shed, and more. It’s a direct line from SETI. Enjoy!

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10/14/2017

10/07/2017: Sanctuary of Sound

kenny — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 18:15:10 +0000

The Beat Oracle is back in action this week with a slew of new sounds! Daphni starts the set and things get crazy quickly with the dark sounds of Blanck Mass. Odesza and Bicep demonstrate the power of their new albums and why they got picked up by Ninja Tune and its sublabel Counter Records. The show wraps up with emotional and sublime melodies from newcomer Prayer and veteran Four Tet.

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10/07/2017

09/30/2017: Autumn Revisit

joseph — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 02:47:46 +0000

Please enjoy this archive episode of the show while we dust off the controls.

…autumnal sounds.

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“The Leaves Are Turning”

09/02/2017: Sky Modes

michael — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 17:09:53 +0000

This week’s show sees us skittering out of lazy summer mode inspired by strange weather transitions across the country. The show drives forward with recent cuts from The Focus Group, Coldcut, Patricia, and Juana Molina. The mix is couched between new remastered ’90s classics from Radiohead and Underworld.

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09/02/2017

08/12/2017: Color Bars

joseph — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 22:42:57 +0000

After an extended out-of-office message, the show returns with some tardy, yet timely beats. In an effort to look back at some great archive releases, this episode features some beloved Beat Oracle gems of yore. Freescha, Fila Brazillia, Autechre and Cylob all star within, and a few newer sounds from Karen Gwyer and Leonardo Martelli find their way into the mix. Enjoy and thanks for tuning in.

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08/12/2017

08/05/2017: Micro Machinations

kenny — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 18:43:54 +0000

Here comes another transmission from the infinite beatscape of the future. New music is featured from Bullion, Fizzarum, Sascha Funke and more. There are also some rediscovered older IDM gems and some new indie rock (kind of!). The proceedings wrap up with calming ambient and dub techno. Enjoy the ride!

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08/05/2017

07/29/2017: Let It In

michael — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 16:31:57 +0000

This summer mix features new music from Washed Out, Com Truise, and a fresh remix from Yppah taking on Ulrich Schnauss. The second half of the slow slows down with new tunes from Goldfrapp, Laurel Halo, and much more. For the best listening experience, please include sunshine.

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07/29/2017

07/15/2017: Tomorrow Was The Day

joseph — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 02:11:16 +0000

This week’s edition is steeped in ambient textures and abstract electronics. New releases are featured from Porn Sword Tobacco, SW, Laurel Halo, and Bing & Ruth. Archived tracks from Squarepusher, Pub, and Micronism sound just as intriguing today. There are more sounds within. Thanks for listening.

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07/15/2017

07/01/2017: Sledding Uphill in Summertime

kenny — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 21:41:17 +0000

This week’s mix takes the shape of an uphill ride. In the first half new releases by Fort Romeau, Odesza, H.O.S.H. and others build up the intensity to a Fear Of Tigers into (4AD artist) Pixx climax. Then the second half winds things down with beats by Kromestar and Margari’s Kid. Finishing the mix are two cool IDM compilation tracks. Enjoy the ride!

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07/01/2017

06/17/2017: Through the Wall

michael — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 13:31:35 +0000

June is a bit sporadic here at the show. The good news is that when we show up, we bring fresh jams! Tonight’s mix starts of contemplative with new sounds from Floating Points, Mount Kimbie, Jefre Cantu-Ledesma. The second half explores experimental sounds with music from from Bola, Bjarki, and a new release from future music stalwart Aphex Twin. Enjoy the noise!

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06/17/2017

06/10/2017: Modes

joseph — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 22:25:08 +0000

This edition features many new top releases: the latest from Kettenkarussell and the acclaimed Giegling label, a track from Dauwd’s debut LP, an epic from Superpitcher, the return of T.Raumschmiere, an archive-gem from Shinichi Atobe, and many more! Enjoy the latest helping of Future Music beats.

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06/10/2017

05/27/2017: Unforeseen Rewards

kenny — Tue, 30 May 2017 20:43:08 +0000

The deluge of new music turns over many stones this week. LCD Soundsystem are back with a poignant track called “American Dream.” Henry Saiz dons a hot new disguise as Hal Incandenza. Joe Goddard invites us all to go a bit crazy with underground pop hit “Ordinary Madness.” Featured fresh tunes also include: Sylvan Esso, Nuage, Goldfrapp and Groundislava. Enjoy the wild and varied ride!

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05/27/2017

05/20/2017: Looking Westward

michael — Tue, 23 May 2017 15:57:03 +0000

Look west and tune in for dub techno, spiritual jazz, experimental piano, and asynchronous synthesizers. We’ve got an experimental mix full of new music including tunes from Juana Molina, Alice Coletrane, Forest Swords, and Clark.

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05/20/2017

05/13/2017: Mindscapes

joseph — Tue, 16 May 2017 16:43:26 +0000

It’s a slow moving affair this week, as ambient soundscapes dominate the show. The entireÂ set contains beautiful 2017 releases from long time favorites such as The Caretaker, Bvdub, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Slowdive. Newer artists like Echolog, Demen, and High Plains debut on our playlist, showcasing beautiful compositons. Let your mind go out of tune.

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05/13/2017

05/06/2017: Dreamtime Declarations

kenny — Tue, 09 May 2017 18:34:16 +0000

This week’s mix delivers mostly downtempo selections. The proceedings start with fresh tracks from Lord Of The Isles, Calibre and Biosphere. Newcomers featured are SMBD with an ambient number and Trudge with some sample-smudged lo-fi house. An obscure early 90’s gem shakes things up near the end and we close with chilled beats from Maricopa and Eliot Lipp. Light a candle and let this one burn.

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05/06/2017

04/29/2017: Mind Tricks

michael — Tue, 02 May 2017 15:54:07 +0000

So far, 2017 has been relentless with new releases of quality music. The first half of the mix features hip hop including new music from Kendrick Lamar and MoirÃ© featuring DRS. The second half the show turns more melodic with new music from Do Make Say Think, Gaussian Curve, Eluvium, and more. Thanks for listening!

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04/29/2017

04/22/2017: Universal Things

joseph — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 00:35:32 +0000

This edition features some of the year’s most anticipated releases. Long awaited returns from Miwon, Slowdive, and Gas are well worth the wait, as they all deliver terrific new tracks. There are more standouts from Lusine, Geotic, Bonobo and more, as 2017 continues to provide an exciting supply of Future Music sounds. Press play and enjoy!

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04/22/2017

04/15/2017: Hype Disrupter

kenny — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 20:25:01 +0000

Here’s further evidence of a great year in music! Discover fresh artists Young Wolf, Kelly Lee Owens and Robina. Hear new tracks from Booka Shade, Spoon and Kiyoko. Bask in the sunshine coming out the speakers this week!

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04/15/2017

04/08/2017: Hard to Come By

michael — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:59:57 +0000

This week we’ve got a slate full of new interesting beats and melodies–2017 is sounding good! Tune in to hear excellent music from Shed, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Avalon Emerson, Space Dimension Controller, and Leandro Fresco & Rafael Anton Irisarri. Let the spring nights are kick into high gear!

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04/08/2017

04/01/2017: Cherry Blossom Beats

joseph — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 20:34:27 +0000

This week’s edition features a mix of delicious beats to soundtrack the sunshine and spring breeze. There are new dub-inspired beats from Mystica Tribe, the latest from Onra’s “Chinoiseries,” a classic from A Guy Called Gerald, new releases from Shed, AL-90, Octo Octa, and many more! Tune in and enjoy.

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04/01/2017

03/25/2017: Vigorous Posture

kenny — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 18:27:32 +0000

Plenty of styles are on offer in this week’s mix of fresh music. Ochre brings some baroque IDM, Fear of Tigers displays his future-pop and Why? demonstrates, well, that thing that only Why? really does. The latest from Jacques Greene is a real stunner too. Then The Polish Ambassador closes the proceedings with a Latin-flavored delight. Tune in!

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03/25/2017

03/18/2017: Moon Phases

michael — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:30:13 +0000

Tonight’s episode moves into the late night with fractured sounds from Moire, Actress, and Synkro. We’ve also got dense tunes to start the show from Gaslamp Killer, Botany, and Dungen (who is currently putting on amazing shows across the US). Check in!

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03/18/2017

03/11/2017: Interpretations

joseph — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 23:51:05 +0000

This edition features some new releases from some seasoned “Future Music” veterans. There are stellar new releases from Sven Weisemann, Christian Kleine, and Arovane. Newcomer S.A.M. delivers some ambient-washed beats, and Kyle Hall and Youandewan drop some dancefloor vibes. Thanks for tuning in!

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03/11/2017

03/04/2017: Glacier Pool

kenny — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 23:00:38 +0000

Stretch out and relax with this week’s calming mix. Lav & Purl start things off with some nature sounds and slow beats. In the middle of the hour there’s a peak into the latest releases from Lord of the Isles and Max Cooper as well as forthcoming material from Clark. New singles are dropped by Groundislava and Oxia (being remixed by Robag Wruhme!) and the hour is capped in the meditative spirit it began with music from Ethernet’s Outside of Time album from late last year. Enjoy!

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03/04/2017

02/25/2017: Current

michael — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:59:57 +0000

We continue the flow into 2017 with this mix of experimental, danceable, and deep tracks. New music inside from Porter Ricks, MoirÃ©, Anthony Naples, Arovane, and more. Cheers.

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02/25/2017

02/18/2017: Corridor

joseph — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 15:55:11 +0000

Melodic, laid-back beats dominate this week’s mix. Featured within are a pair of new singles out on Ghostly, courtesy of Lusine and Geotic. Both have forthcoming LPs worth getting excited about. Kid Koala collaborates with Emiliana Torrini with mesmerizing results, Clarian drops a great new single for Kompakt, and Crackazat injects some more energy into the mix with “Coffee Time.” There are many great tracks within, so check it out and enjoy the vibes.

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02/18/2017

02/11/2017: Heat Seeking Solutions

kenny — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 19:59:54 +0000

This week’s episode touches on various themes of love in the spirit of mid-February celebrations. Featured artists include: Crystal Fighters, Royksopp and Tourist. 2016 favorites Honne and The Range return with more great tunes. An ex-Kraftwerk member shows up with a little pop ditty. Trypheme provides an acidic take on “Online Dating,” his new release for the Central Processing Unit label. Turn the music on and let it stoke your inner flame.

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02/11/2017

01/28/2017: Beyond Here

michael — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 19:48:09 +0000

This week’s mix features spaced out beats, psychedelic synths, and meditative loops. Zone in to zone out. New music inside from Yves Tumor, Equiknoxx, Botany, Bjarki, Omar S and a whole lot more.

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01/28/2017

01/21/2017: Signs and Shields

kenny — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 23:37:46 +0000

This episode is dedicated to protesters in the U.S. and around the globe. There’s lucid hip hop from Run The Jewels, Saul Williams and Blackalicious. Worldly tracks come in from Bonobo, Tornado Wallace and Ali Renault. There’s a powerful message near the end by the xx. Play this one loud and proud.

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01/21/2017

01/14/2017: First Contact

joseph — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 12:37:57 +0000

The beats continue inÂ our first edition of 2017. Things start with jazz-infused Future Music from Jeff Parker and Yussef Kamaal and then flow into some heavy beats from DJ Swagger, Nathan Fake, and Miagma. Newer releases from Vermont and Prince of Denmark create a hypnotic period of atmospheric vibes, before Fluxion closes with his classic dub-techno talents. There is a lot to explore within – join us for another journey into the ever-expanding universe of Future Music.

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01/14/2017

12/31/2016: Year.End (Part Three)

kenny — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 08:52:30 +0000

The third and final installment of our 2016 retrospective is here and for this one Kenny assembles some of his favorite music from the year. This mix contains a good amount of one-offs from newly discovered artists who put out songs that defied norms and genre expectations as well as examples from very solid albums.

Kenny’s 11 Awesome Albums of 2016 (in approximate autobiographical order of discovery)

Kettel – Wingtip
Mind Enterprises – Idealist
Underworld – Barbara Barbara, We Face A Shining Future
Haelos – Full Circle
Sei A – Space In Your Mind
Gelka – Stardust Memories
Maricopa – This Was Years Ago
Dusky – Outer
Bon Iver – 22, A Million
The Range – Potential
Honne – Warm On A Cold Night

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12/31/2016

12/10/2016: Year.End (Part Two)

joseph — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 18:42:24 +0000

In part two of our 2016 retrospective, Joseph presents tracks from some of his favorite albums, EPs, and singles.

“It was a particularly good year for the ears, if nothing else. These picks all resonated with me in various settings: live performances, in headphones while roaming around the city, with friends…and all the other usual places. Unfortunately I could not fit the longer-form tracks into the show. There are a few debutsÂ within, but for me, some of the best pieces came from seasoned artists that are stillÂ pushing boundaries andÂ finding new ways to challenge themselves and listeners. This is a rare feat in a world of continuously hypedÂ newcomers that fade away within theÂ disposable listening and “music journalism” culture. Thanks to our listeners who still enjoy a human, rather than an algorithm, presenting a POV. Peace.” – Joseph

And now another list for your viewing pleasure (choose your own order)

The Radio Dept. – Running Out Of Love
Hope Sandoval & Warm Inventions – Until The Hunter
Moomin – A Minor Thought
Huerco S. – For Those Of You That Have…
Jessy Lanza – Oh No
Fennesz + O’Rourke – It’s Hard For Me To Say Sorry
Radiohead – A Moon Shaped Pool
36 – The Infinity Room
Youandewan – There Is No Right Time
David Bowie – Blackstar

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12/10/2016

12/03/2016: Year.End (Part One)

michael — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 15:23:30 +0000

This week Michael presents the first of a three-part 2016 retrospective series. Like last year, we have recorded individual 2-hour sets that showcase our personal favorite albums and tracks of 2016. This annual retrospective series marks the beginning of our tenth year on WCRS. We recently set up a page where you can find a collection of our past annual retrospective podcasts.

Happy New Year!

Michael’s 10 Favorite Albums of 2016 (Alphabetical)

Assembled Minds – Creaking Haze & Other Rave Ghosts
Oliver Coates – Upstepping
Matthewdavid’s Mindflight – Trust the Guide and Glide
Mark Pritchard – Under the Sun
The Radio Dept. – Running Out of Love
Radiohead – A Moon Shaped Pool
Segue – Over the Mountains
36 – The Infinity Room
A Tribe Called Quest – We Got It From Here…Thank You 4 Your Service
Yagya – Stars and Dust

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12/03/2016

11/12/2016: Red is the color of bloodshed

kenny — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 23:32:08 +0000

This week’s episode was no breeze to put together. There’s fresh angst from Aesop Rock. Drum and Bass desperation from Netsky. Plus, doomsday warnings upbeat (Mr. Oizo) and downtempo (Robert Babicz)! But it’s all about that new XX song in the middle. Life may seem like it’s on hold at the moment, but music can help us get through. Thanks for listening.

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11/12/2016

11/05/2016: Election Anxiety

michael — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 16:03:28 +0000

In this week’s collage we present a soundtrack to election anxiety. Hopefully by the end of the week we find ourselves in a position to chill out. To that end, the show tonight ends with a tune from The Orb’s new LP COW (Chill Out, World!), 4am Exhale. Before we get there, enjoy a sound collage including new music from Youandewan, The Gaslamp Killer, The Radio Dept, 36, and more.

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11/05/2016

10/29/2016: Daylight Fading

joseph — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:24:08 +0000

Autumn is here, and we welcome itÂ with this guest mix by our friend, Wagga Man. There are shades of ambient, shoegaze, and melancholy within this fine collection of songs. Featured within: Slowdive, Cocteau Twins, Windy & Carl, Red House Painters, Mint Julep, and many more. Put on your headphones, take a walk through the leaves, and enjoy!

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10/29/2016

10/22/2016: Tandem Skycycle

kenny — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:22:01 +0000

Join a friend for a cloud cruise on your new two-wheeled transport during this hour of current and upcoming music. Take a sneak peek into new albums by Dusky, The Orb, Bon Iver and Maricopa. Hear more from Gelka and Mux Mool. And relish the return of Southern Shores, Abakus and Rain Dog. Just don’t fly too close to the sun.

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10/22/2016

10/15/2016: Gleaming through the Gaps

michael — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 13:23:36 +0000

This week’s collage brings shimmering new tunes from Nitemoves, The Caretaker, Mux Mool and more. We dig deeper into new albums released by Tycho, Assembled Minds, Biosphere, and Oliver Coates. Thanks for tuning in.

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10/15/2016

10/08/2016: Inside Invisible

joseph — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 14:23:58 +0000

This week’s edition features lots of new and standout releases from 2016, including fresh cuts from Tycho, the long awaited return of The Radio Dept., stunning new music from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, as well as Gold Panda, Jessy Lanza,Â Christian LÃ¶ffler, and many more. Check it out and thanks for listening.

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10/08/2016

10/01/2016: Artifacts From A Daydream

kenny — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 14:38:02 +0000

Slip into a reverie for an hour with us and take home a souvenir. Discover the weird genius of Hellcom and Ged. Unearth remixes by Luke Abbott and Arkist. Inspect new songs from Sekuoia, Dominik Eulberg and Soul Clap. Open your ears and let the sounds linger.

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10/01/2016

09/24/2016: Collisions in ESO 510-13

joseph — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 17:36:08 +0000

This week we present the ninthÂ edition in our annual â€œSlowlyâ€ series. This installment is inspired by a collision of galaxies. It is a collage of hushed, sometimes drowsy sounds. For this reason, the duration of the show will be uninterrupted by voice. For a satisfactory listening experience we recommend finding a comfortable pair of headphones or a nice stereo, and a quiet place.

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09/17/2016: Comet Trails

joseph — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 14:06:40 +0000

This week’s mix focuses on some top recent releases from across the Future Music continuum. Teebs remixes the Orb, there is brand new music from Zomby, Forma, Benjamin Brunn, as well as some new house tracks from the likes of Ross From Friends,Â KornÃ©l KovÃ¡cs, and many more! Check it out below.

Be sure to tune in next week for theÂ 9th edition in our hypnotic, ambient-driven Slowly series.

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09/17/2016

09/10/2016: Slow Motion Submarine

kenny — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 15:12:28 +0000

Take a dark-tinged tour through today’s electronic avant-garde. Freescha are back with a new one, as are Swarms and Slow Dancing Society. There’s some deep downtempo electro from Hadamard and Black September. And a special rare vinyl-only treat from mysterious producer JockTalk. Relax and enjoy.

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09/10/2016

09/03/2016: Coming Back

michael — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 21:17:58 +0000

Tonight’s show features recent efforts from many “classic” future music producers including DJ Shadow, Plaid, The Field, Underworld, and Massive Attack. New music from comparatively relative newcomers Phaseone, Sven Weisemann, Pye Corner Audio, Segue, and Julianna Barwick is also included. Sit back, enjoy.

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09/03/2016

08/27/2016: Dissolving

joseph — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 16:42:31 +0000

This week’s edition features tracks that range from lush orchestration to minimal clicks and cuts. There are new releases from Radiohead, MJ Guider, and Pye Corner Audio to sample, as well as older favorites from Wolfgang Voight’s Gas project, Oval, Farben, SND, and many more. Tune in and check it out.

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08/27/2016

08/20/2016: Summer Rain Syndrome

kenny — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 16:26:38 +0000

Summer’s almost over and in the Midwestern U.S. the skies can’t stop crying. This week’s selections reflect those cloudy sentiments with new music from Synkro, Virginia and Different Sleep. There’s also some sunshine peaking through courtesy of DJ Tennis, Bwana and Gelka. Waterproof those headphones and go outside – this downpour is for dancing!

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08/20/2016

08/13/2016: J+K Dinner

michael — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:57:00 +0000

This week we air a special 2-hour mix that was put together in honor of our friends Jeffery & Keli, who got married last weekend. Congratulations! This mix played during dinner after the wedding and features many Beat Oracle instrumental classics from Tortoise, Air, Boards of Canada, Four Tet, Synkro, UNKLE, Madvillian and more.

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08/13/2016

08/06/2016: Lunar Return

joseph — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 16:53:17 +0000

This week’s edition soundtracks a trip to the moon’sÂ surface with some serious atmosphericÂ beats.Â Â Helios does a stellar remix of a newer Synkro track, Tissu creates hypnotic ambient rhythms, and there are classics from Convextion, B12, Nemesis and more. It’s a mixÂ that will set your mind into an orbit of chilled, spaced-out wonders. Enjoy!

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08/06/2016

07/30/2016: Centroversion

kenny — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 23:52:45 +0000

Center your consciousness around this cluster of cyborganic sounds from ’16. Nuage starts things off by recalling the future’s past. There’s new Avalanches and Kettel! The Magician returns to cast a new spell on the dance floor, Marek Hemmann drapes techno in purple, and Dusky gets another perfect remix (this time by Bwana). All this and more in this week’s sound collage!

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07/30/2016

07/23/2016: Simon Memorial

michael — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 12:54:51 +0000

This week Noah delivers a special memorial mix for Simon the Tron Warrior. This 2-hour sound collage features sounds from Simon’s favorite music, original recordings from Simon’s digital vaults, and soundtracks from his favorite games. The show is presented in its original form, uninterrupted with vocal announcements.

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07/23/2016

07/16/2016: Sunbeam Through A Dust-Filled Room

joseph — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 14:43:47 +0000

This episode is a concoction of various beat styles, from glitch, to breakbeats, mixed with ambient textures and moody electronics. It features new music from early aughts pioneer Christian Kleine, Bakradze (aka Gacha),Â Christian LÃ¶ffler, Segue, Aphex Twin, Christopher Rau, and many more. Tune in for your weekly dose of forward-thinking beats. Cheers!

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07/16/2016

07/09/2016: Tropicalactic

kenny — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:26:26 +0000

In this hour, the Oracle opens up a limited-time-only space portal to the Galaxy of Infinite Summer. The journey begins with a surprising downtempo number from Komon. New tunes from Fakear, Niki & the Dove and The Natural History Museum assure your arrival on a truly beaching planet! There’s also a long lost treasure from 1980 in the form of New Musik’s “On Islands” – a song that never made it to U.S. shores back when it was released. There’s more fresh future finds to discover in this trip. Enjoy!

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07/09/2016

07/02/2016: Revisit

michael — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 12:58:54 +0000

This week’s show features new music from several longtime Beat Oracle favorites: ambient hip-hop from DJ Shadow, heady rock from Radiohead, electronic music from Plaid, minimal house from Lawrence, and a long, lush experimental piece from Jim O’Rourke & Fennesz that spans most of the duration of the second half of the hour.

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07/02/2016

06/25/2016: Solstice

joseph — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 13:44:48 +0000

This set is all about summer. It’s inspired by waves, sun, shade, and crisp evenings. The hour is dominated by exceptional 2016 releases from Yumi Zouma, Maria Usbeck, Nite Jewel, Bibio, and more. Older standouts from The Radio Dept, The Embassy, and The Sea and Cake are included for good measure. It’s an infectious, pop-leaning edition that we hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening!

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06/25/2016

06/18/2016: Shifting Ceremony

kenny — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 14:20:23 +0000

The Oracle communes with the ancients through the language of fire this week. Travel to the birthplace of humanity with Classixx and Kidnap Kid. Embark on a journey with M83 and Mind Enterprises. Transmute the darkness into light with The KLF vs Glove, Dwaallicht and MNEK. The flames flicker and long-forgotten thoughts thaw. Thanks for listening.

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06/18/2016

06/11/2016: Human in the Machine

michael — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 12:00:29 +0000

This week’s mix features a series of heavy new releases, as 2016 keeps on giving! The first half of the show starts off very human and slowly moves into computer generated electronics while coming out on the other side in soulful meditation. New music is included from Oliver Coates, Sven Weisemann, Autechre, and Matthewdavid’s Mindflight among others. Cheers.

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06/11/2016

06/04/2016: Source

joseph — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 15:15:07 +0000

It’s the start of a new era for the show. ThisÂ hour-long set features some spaced-out atmospherics, breakbeats, dub, and other hallucinatory Future Music sounds. New releases from Lone, Sepalcure, Andy Stott, and Huerco S. are all feature within. Thanks for listening, and enjoy!

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06/04/2016

05/28/2016: Omega

joseph — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:21:00 +0000

This is the last two-hour edition of the Beat Oracle (for the foreseeable future). Starting this coming Saturday, the show will scale back in length (but not quality) to a weekly, one-hour show. We decided that after nearly nine years, this was the most viable way forward. We hope you enjoy this episode, as it is filled with some great tunes from Submerse, Jessy Lanza, Luomo, Axel Boman, Radiohead, Mark Pritchard, and many more.

The three of us will continue to bring the best in Future Music and hope you continue along the sonic journey with us!

Cheers,

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05/28/2016

05/14/2016: Space Station Vacation

joseph — Thu, 19 May 2016 21:58:54 +0000

This special episode is dedicated to cybernetic rastabots in the net and daydreams of days off in zero gravity. Digital dub abounds with heavyweights like Swayzak, Leftfield and The Orb. A couple sharp new cuts from DJ Vadim and Rudimental. Classic selections from Massive Attack, Yagya and Aural Float. And concluding, we go back to the roots with a production from the original master of dub music, Lee “Scratch” Perry. Start up the sound system, put the ship on autopilot, and set the holodeck to tropical paradise. Summer’s almost here.

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05/14/2016

04/23/2016: The BO Global Summit

joseph — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 13:04:02 +0000

Last week, in celebration of Earth Day, leaders in global Future Music met within a two-hour set to express concerns about the environment and celebrate a diverse range of musical sounds. The results were recorded and are presented here. Notable attendees included Anohni, Manu Chao, Thom Yorke, Ata Kak, Bjork, Orbital, and many more. Listen below.

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04/23/2016

04/16/2016: Synthesis

joseph — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 12:37:50 +0000

Spring is (finally) here – and we have a cool set to ring in the blooming of the plants and trees. This week we feature great tracks from Underworld, Michael Mayer remixing Gui Boratto, Monokle, Moomin, Leon Vynehall, Black Moth Super Rainbow, Mark Pritchard, Jessy Lanza, Rising Sun, and many more. There are many styles within, so check it out below.

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04/16/2016

04/09/2016: Bloom

joseph — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 13:04:58 +0000

This week we feature another eclectic set of Future Music sounds…from pop to experimental beats; there is a bit of everything, including tracksÂ from Bibio, Memoryhouse, Rising Sun, Noo, Lindstrom, Lockah, Odd Nosdam, Wisp, The Sight Below, and many more. Play it on the home setup, or take it with you via headphones. Cheers!

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04/09/2016

04/02/2016: Simultaneous Locales

joseph — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 13:49:31 +0000

We’re back with an episode that wasÂ worth the wait. It is a complete blueprint of Future Music and its many shades, colors, and forms. Major highlights include tracks fromÂ Kate Simko & the London Electronic Orchestra, Mikron, Haelos, Underworld, Biosphere, Four Tet, Doubtingthomas, Dorisburg, Move D,Â but really, they’re all pretty great. Tune in and hear for yourself!

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04/02/2016

03/19/2016: Navigation

joseph — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 12:12:37 +0000

Start the week off by enjoying another set of top-notch Future Music. This week we feature highlights from Gang Gang Dance, Prefuse 73, The Black Dog, Traumer, Kornel Kovacs, Romare, Com Truise remixng Tycho, Jonas Bering, Shed, and many more. Enter, and consult the world of the Oracle.

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03/19/2016

03/12/2016: Send and Receive

joseph — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:07:28 +0000

It’s a top notch set this week full of new releases and older classics. Enjoy tunes from Telefon Tel Aviv, Mouse on Mars, The Orb, DJ Food, Kid606, Jonny Greenwood, Bullion, Jega, and Monolake to name a few. That is just a sample of the great contents within. It’s a brilliant set, and we can say that without being conceited because, well, we didn’t make the tunes…we’re just sending the signal outÂ your way! Enjoy.

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03/12/2016

03/05/2016: Spaced Loop

joseph — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 15:02:23 +0000

This week is a blend of the old and new. We feature great new releases from Moderat, School of Seven Bells, Steve Mason, and Â Pantha Du Prince, as well as classics from Carl Craig, Autechre, ISAN, and many more. Enjoy!

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03/05/2016

02/27/2016: Dimensions

joseph — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 13:35:44 +0000

This week’s set glows with an assortment of Future Music delights, including tracks from Adrian Younge, Glueped, Deepbass, Mano Le Tough, Fort Romeau, Chairlift, Beacon, Mad Professor, Pantha Du Prince, and more.Â Tune in and get absorbed in the sound. Cheers.

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02/27/2016Â

02/20/2016: Newfangled

joseph — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 18:25:03 +0000

Fresh releases dominate this week’s edition. Featuring:Â new music from Massive Attack, Champion and Four Tet, Wolfgang Voight remixing the Orb, Moomin, Junior Boys, Jessy Lanza, St. Lucia, School of Seven Bells, and Andrew Weatherall. There’s a bit of everything: ambient, hip-hop, house, pop, etc. Check it out and enjoy!

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02/20/2016

02/13/2016: Novae

joseph — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 13:40:07 +0000

This week features a stellar mix of colors from the Future Music palette.Â Hour one highlights include new music from Nonkeen, Skee Mask, Efdemin remixing Buffered Multiple andÂ Teebs remixing the Orb. Hour two features Bibio getting the remix treatment from VZNXN, a number of terrific pop tracks, including tunes from Lulu Rouge, Future Bible Heroes, and Cyril Hahn. Thanks for listening!

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02/13/2016

02/06/2016: Stereoscope

joseph — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 00:32:23 +0000

It is another exciting edition full of forward-thinking beats. Lots of cool sounds within, including tracks fromÂ Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie, Arca, DeepChord,Â Kangding Ray, Roly Porter, Bobby Browser, Zomby remixing Gwilym Gold, 214, Hidden Cat remixing HEALTH, and many more. The beat continues on and on and on.

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02/06/2016

01/30/2016: Open Interval

joseph — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 14:07:14 +0000

Great releases abound in our latest edition. Get excited about Ulrich Schnauss remixing Dave Dk, Nitemoves remixing Tycho, Jon Hopkins remixing Disclosure. Not enough? Well there’s new music from Kyle (MF) Hall, house beats from Christopher Rau and Hanna. If that wasn’t enough, the final third of the show has great tracks from Michna, Chromatics, and Airbird &Â Napolian. Check it out and enjoy!

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01/30/2016

01/23/2016: Stasis

joseph — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 14:06:09 +0000

A new week means new view into the world of Future MusicÂ This edition moves from uptempo to the ethereal and abstract, and features music from Layup, Chrome Sparks, Pure Bathing Culture, Arca,Â Max Richter being remixed by Clark, Anthony Naples, John Beltran, Plaid, Q3A and many more. These are must hearÂ tunes, so tune in.

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01/23/2016

01/16/2016: Return

joseph — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 13:36:46 +0000

We are back from ourÂ extended holiday break and ready to begin our 9th season on WCRS! The first episode of the year features cool tracks from Pink Skull, Tomas Barford, Mondowski, Kneedbody & Daedelus, DJ Richard, the late, and wonderful David Bowie, Â Static, Leif, and DeepChord. Tune in and enjoy!

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01/16/2016

12/19/2015: Year.End (Part Three)

kenny — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 12:59:27 +0000

This episode marks the last in our 2015 recap series. I’m Kenny Lectro, weighing in with my favorite sounds of the underground in 2015. New discoveries include Kornel Kovacs and New York Transit Authority. Familiar producers with new stuff out in the last 12 months are Global Communication (Tom Middleton really) and Tycho (remixing Spoon!). There’s music for every mood and unique taste.

Much love and gratitude goes out to WCRS, my co-hosts Michael and Joseph and all our listeners out there. Thank you for the opportunity to express my future music mania!

We’ll be back in two weeks with a fresh new show featuring all 3 Beat Oracle DJs! Stay tuned.

Here are my top albums/EPs of 2015:
Maribou State – Portraits
Whomadewho – Ember
Taragana Pyjarama – Ariel
Michna – Thousand Thursday
Sunken Foal – Friday Syndrome Vol. 3
Grimes – Art Angels
The Cyclist – Hot House
Dan Deacon – Gliss Riffer
Jamie xx – In Colour
Pure Bathing Culture â€“ Pray for Rain

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12/19/2015

12/12/2015: Year.End (Part Two)

michael — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 23:52:58 +0000

This week, I (Michael) present my favorite music from 2015: songs from my favorite albums (see below), singles, and EPs including tunes from Maribou State, Bruce Trail, Thundercat, Wild Ones and Voices from the Lake. There was a ton of great music released this year and I am especially proud of the mixes we added to our showâ€s archives this year.

This show marks the end of my eighth year working with Joseph & Kenny on WCRS and my fifteenth year producing the Beat Oracle. Thank you to my co-hosts for always pushing us forward and to WCRS for being a beacon of participatory community radio in Ohio. As always, thank you to our listeners for your support.

On a personal note, few things in life top the joy of dancing to The Beat Oracle in the living room on Saturdays with little ones. Here’s to future music and future memories in 2016.

Michaelâ€s Favorites of 2015 (Alphabetical)

Floating Points – Elaenia
Nils Frahm – Solo
Gaussian Curve – Clouds
Jamie XX – In Colour
Anthony Naples – Body Pill
Jim Oâ€Rourke – Simple Songs
Pure Bathing Culture – Pray for Rain
Romare – Projections
Sufjan Stevens – Carrie & Lowell
Tame Impala – Currents

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12/12/2015

12/05/2015: Year.End (Part One)

joseph — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 14:12:03 +0000

Joseph here, presenting the first episode inÂ our three-partÂ 2015 retrospective. This year, weÂ have recordedÂ Â individual sets that showcase our personal favorite albums and tracks of 2015. Included within are favorites from Beach House, Dungen, Jessica Pratt, William Basinski, Bjork, Max Richter, Dave DK, Tame Impala, and many many more! I had two hours to work with and still couldn’t squeeze in a number of great releases (sorry Colleen and Helios).

Thanks to WCRS for their continued support as well as our listeners in Columbus, Bali, and beyond. Special thanks to our long time listeners who keep tuning in after all of these years.

Stay tuned – there is more to come…

Yet Another Album List
01. Jessica Pratt – On Your Own Love Again
02. Max Richter – Sleep
03. Jim O’Rourke – Simple Songs
04. Richard Hawley – Hollow Meadows
05. William Basinksi – The Deluge
06. Death and Vanilla – To Where The Wild Things Are…
07. Benoit Pioulard – Sonnet
09. Dave DK – Val Maira
10. Dungen – Allas Sak

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12/05/2015

11/21/2015: Era

joseph — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 02:07:49 +0000

It’s our last new episodeÂ of the year! And it is a deep affair – with lots of long meditative tracks from the likes of DeepChord, Edward, Porter Ricks remixing Low, Floating Points, Global Communication, Bvdub, and more.

Just a reminder: We will be re-airing Slowly 2015 next week, and then beginning December 5th, we will be present a special 3-part retrospective of 2015! Each of us will be doing our own solo 2-hour episode, selecting our personal favorites from the year. Be sure to tune in, and as always, thanks for listening. Our listeners are lovely people.

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11/21/2015

11/14/2015: No Pressure

joseph — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 21:52:58 +0000

Many lovely tracks adorn this week’s episode. We featureÂ an epicÂ fromÂ Brock Van WeyÂ monikers Earth House Hold vs. bvdub, a new single from Nicolas Jaar, new beats from Alex Metric, Djrum remixing Gacha, Smallpeople celebrating 10 years of Smallville, a track from Floating Points’ debut LP, newer hip-hop beats from Pete Rock and Vanilla, future funk from Dam-Funk, and many more. Enjoy

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11/14/2015

11/07/2015: Connect

joseph — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 15:02:14 +0000

This week’s show is Future Music firing on all cylinders. Enjoy a sampling of WhoMadeWho, Pulshar, Liar, Odd Nosdam remixing Teebs, Solvent, Helena Hauff, Kelpe, Pure Bathing Cuture, and a classic from Can! More great tracks insideÂ – check it out, and thanks for tuning in.

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11/07/2015

10/31/2015: Dark and Lonely Waters

joseph — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 14:01:42 +0000

Our latest episode is a sort of Halloween-tinged episode. While we regrettably failed to include Bobby Pickett’s “Monster Mash,” we did manage to include great tracks from Luke Vibert, Plaid, DJ Krush, Javelin, Moon Wiring Club, Abakus, Oneohtrix Point Never, The Future Sound of London, and Andy Stott. Enjoy the tunes.

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10/31/2015

10/17/2015: State Of Mind

joseph — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 23:57:55 +0000

Lots of great new releases throughout last week’s edition. Check out a nice blend of Future Music sounds from Helios, Wild Ones, Yppah, Steve Hauschildt, AKSK, Beach House, CFCF, Neon Indian, Recondite, and many many more! Enjoy and thanks for tuning in!

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10/17/2015

10/10/2015: Back To Basics

joseph — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 13:22:12 +0000

This week’s episode features 2 hours of top-tierÂ Future Music tracks, including gems from Keep Shelly In Athens, Maribou State and Pedestrian, Duke Dumont, Ms. John Soda, Huxley, Helios, Dj.Olive, Blue Daisy, and Nathan Fake. Please enjoy!

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10/10/2015

10/03/2015: Luminous Dust

joseph — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 16:45:12 +0000

This week we present the eighthÂ edition in our annual â€œSlowlyâ€ series. This installment is inspired by a newborn star eruption in Orion. It is a collage of hushed, sometimes drowsy sounds. For this reason, the duration of the show will be uninterrupted by voice. For a satisfactory listening experience we recommend finding a comfortable pair of headphones or a nice stereo, and a quiet place.

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09/26/2015: Color Wheel

joseph — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 13:32:44 +0000

This week’s edition is laced with loads of new releases worth exploring in detail, and features tracks from Coma, Yumi Zouma, Jesper Ryom, Kelpe, Synkro, Dungen, Gacha, Boxcutter, Ott, and many more. Hope you dig.

This coming Saturday, October 3rd, we will be airing our latest entry into our Slowly series. Download to appearÂ shortly thereafter. Cheers.

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09/26/2015

09/19/2015: Bad Spells Broken

joseph — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 22:41:23 +0000

This week Kenny Lectro lights a fire under love to free prisoners of complacency. Fight the controllers! Take responsibility for your freedom! Sound confusing? Well, it’s easier said than done. Take a cue from the songs featured in this episode and you’ll know what to do.

New discoveries include Skylar Spence, Panama Wedding and Monokle. Hot new tracks from Maceo Plex, Paul Kalkbrenner and El Ten Eleven will excite. Global Communication remixes Dusky and immediately becomes a contender for single of the year! Gotta get down to get up!

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09/19/2015

09/12/2015: The Leaves Are Turning

joseph — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 13:17:13 +0000

Joseph here, with a solo set dedicated to the coming autumn and the feelings of nostalgia and melancholy it often conjures. There are many archived releases featured, including personal favorites from Piano Magic, Songs of Green Pheasant, The Blue Nile, The Durutti Column, Bark Psychosis, Slowdive, The Clientele, and many more. Hope you enjoy it.

This is the first in a string of special episodes. This coming Saturday, Kenny Lectro will be offering a solo set of his own, and then on October 3rd we will be airing our annual “Slowly” series, so please stay tuned and thanks for listening!

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09/12/2015

09/05/2015: Synthesis

joseph — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 13:59:00 +0000

This episode features a broad range of new releases to savor, including highlights from Submerse, King Midas Sound and Fennesz, Heathered Pearls,Â Deradoorian, Tyondai Braxton, AFX,Â KÃ¶lsch, Krystal Klear, and Julio Bashmore. Plus many more sounds to show your stereo that you care.

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09/05/2015

08/29/2015: Analemma

joseph — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 13:07:08 +0000

We usher in the end of summer Â with a fairly chilled set, featuring sounds from Nils Frahm,Â FunkstÃ¶rung, Herbert, Dave DK, Lauer, the Micronaut, Sam Prekop, BenoÃ®t Pioulard, Huerco S, and many more. We hope you enjoy. Stay tuned for some special episodes throughout the month of September.

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08/29/2015

08/22/2015: Tripartite

joseph — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 12:25:35 +0000

We’re back after a needed week off. OurÂ mixer is up andÂ refreshed, courtesy of someÂ great tracks from Matrixxman, Lakker, Martyn, Ulrich Schnauss, Hudson Mohawke, Synkro, Hidden Spheres, Jack J, Bobby Browser, and more! Hope you dig.

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08/22/2015

08/08/2015: Penumbra

joseph — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 12:27:35 +0000

Our friend Wagga Man is back, dropping a special guest mix in the first half of the show, while Kenny Lectro takes control in hour two. Wagga Man delivers a range of melodic beats, including tracks from JETS, Dj Koze, Dauwd, and Joy Orbison + Boddika. Kenny Lectro’s eclectic set features music from Ejeca, Leon Bridges, Agoria, Hot Chip, and so many more! As always, thanks forÂ tuning in.

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08/08/2015

08/01/2015: Subject and Object

joseph — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:47:57 +0000

The big wheel keeps on turning as the stereo plays: Tunes from Shigeto and Devonwho, Domenique Dumont, Jessy Lanza, Applescal, WhoMadeWho, The Horn,Â BjÃ¸rn Torske, Jamie XX, Tame Impala, and so many more! Tune in and enjoy!

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08/01/2015

07/25/2015: Oval Window

joseph — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:45:02 +0000

This week’s edition features a bin full of new releases, including selected beatsÂ from Andhim,Â KornÃ©l KovÃ¡cs,Â Karin Park, Matrixxman, Martyn, Bvdub, Conforce, Dubsons, Art Crime, and many many more. Check it out and let the sounds in! Cheers.

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07/25/2015

07/18/2015: Interpretations

joseph — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 12:35:58 +0000

Our latest episode features a range of styles and sounds that defy genre labels, and can be described asÂ “Future Music.” Over the course of the two hours we dropped tracks from The Flashbulb, Movement, iTAL tEK, Herbert, Jaga Jazzist, Tame Impala, Lowtec, Lars Leonhard, Moritz Von Oswald Trio, and many more! Enjoy.

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07/18/2015

07/11/2015: Alternating Currents

joseph — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 13:41:50 +0000

Excellent new releases dominate this week’s genre-bending episode. The first hour features new music from Onra, Thundercat, and Dam-Funk, as well as some epic-length compositions from Max Cooper, The Orb, and Bvdub. The second hour showcases the latest sounds from Shed, Four Tet, a collaboration between DeepChord and Pulshar, plus many more stellar tracks. Thanks for listening!

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07/11/2015

06/27/2015: Sonoj

joseph — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 23:00:26 +0000

A reminder that music is a better universalÂ languageÂ thanÂ currency or markets. Inside are tracks from Michna,Â RÃ¶yksopp, Jamie xx, Galcher Lustwerk, Art Crime, The Radio Dept, Lusine, Strategy, Leftfield, and many more. Dance, drive, sit, stand, ignore, protest, sleep, work, walk, and hopefully, dig.

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06/27/2015

06/20/2015: Peeled Apart

joseph — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 13:56:43 +0000

This episode is made possibleÂ by generous support fromÂ electrical charges, line cables, computer processors, analog and digital signals, bytes, filters, tones, keys, Jessy Lanza, Cuushe, Rndm, Maricopa, Leftfield, Maribou State, Fort Romeau, Herbert, Underworld, the numbers zero and one, and listeners like you.

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06/20/2015

06/13/2015: Highly Flammable

joseph — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 02:29:06 +0000

Please read the label before using. Product may contain: Soehngenetic, Dawn Mok, John Talabot, Nils Frahm, Tyondai Braxton, Knxwledge, Pantha Du Prince, Micronism, and Monolake. Proper handling should ensure a safe and enjoyable listening experience.

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06/13/2015

06/06/2015: Sunspots

joseph — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 13:15:13 +0000

Tunes for listening to. This week, sounds are provided byÂ BjÃ¶rk, Saint Etienne, Lauer, Maribou State (as remixed by Axel Boman), Valet, Jamie xx, Gacha,Â George FitzGerald, WhoMadeWho, and many many more. Get your free download’s worth and have a listen. Ciao.

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06/06/2015

05/30/2015: Lagged

joseph — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 12:31:27 +0000

We are back after a brief holiday and have returned with some sonic souvenirs to share. Enjoy duty-free highlights from Seams, Koan, Mount Kimbie, Drexciya, Prefuse 73, Nosaj Thing, Shuttle358, Dave DK, Gas, and many more. Ciao.

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05/30/2015

05/16/2015: Renewal Notice

joseph — Fri, 22 May 2015 16:59:17 +0000

Celebrate the long weekend travels withÂ some Future Music from Voices From The Lake, Loscil, Akkord, Dave DK, Kettenkarussell, Sven Weisemann, Fila Brazillia, Apparat,Â RÃ¶yksopp, and many more. Thanks for the continued support!

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05/16/2015

05/09/2015: Indefinite

joseph — Wed, 13 May 2015 13:52:14 +0000

Good, strange, and moving vibes within these two hours. Lots of new releases to sample and seize. Squarepusher, Oneohtrix Point Never, Alva Noto, Lakker, Cuushe, Entro Senestre, Caribou, Guardner, and Miami Horror, plus more more more. Whether you are listening inside or out moving in the world – hope you enjoy.

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05/09/2015

05/02/2015: Unknown Frequencies

joseph — Tue, 05 May 2015 20:01:02 +0000

Presented here is another collection ofÂ Future Music sounds channelled through mystery, abstraction, color, and waves. It features music from Ennio Morricone, Tangerine Dream, Arthur Russell, Thom Yorke, Anthony Naples, Lusine, Radioactive Man, Gorgon City and Recondite (x2). Take some time to just pass the time.

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05/02/2015

04/25/2015: A View From The Train

joseph — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 12:33:37 +0000

The latest episode is a dreamy, ruminative entry toÂ the archives. Featured artists include Romare, Shlohmo, Dettinger remixing Triola, Fabio Orsi, Colleen,Â BenoÃ®t Pioulard,Â Slow Dancing Society, Kiasmos, and Max Cooper. Many more included. Have a listen and drift to some far off place.

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04/25/2015

04/18/2015: The Sun Awakens

joseph — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:26:58 +0000

Borrowing the title from a Â brilliant (but unfeaturedÂ in this episode) album by Six Organs of Admittance, spring comes to life in this colorful two hour set. Featured within: The Soundcarriers, Yumi Zouma, Ariel Pink, Lapalux, Roman FlÃ¼gel, Prefuse 73, Michna, Ludique, and Clark. Enjoy!

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04/18/2015

04/11/2015: Beat Maze

joseph — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 19:28:33 +0000

Enjoy our latest 2 hour trip through the labyrinth of Future Music, featuring new tunes from Djrum, Lapalux, AndrÃ©s, Fort Romeau, Anthony Naples, Clark, Maribou State, Tom Middleton, and the Slow Dancing Society. Many more gems inside. Press play and find your own way.

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04/11/2015

04/04/2015: In Stereo

joseph — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 21:44:37 +0000

AÂ set to open up your audible perspective, featuring musicÂ by the Infamous Boogieman, Soichi Terada, Lawrence, Sunken Foal, Mind Over Midi, Mount Kimbie, Leandro Fresco, Alva Noto, Nils Frahm, and so many more. Download to your Â preferred listening device and enjoy!

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04/04/2015

03/28/2015: Noise Catalogue

joseph — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 12:22:52 +0000

The latest edition opens with a pair of new singles from the Ghost Box label before moving into new tracks from Yumi Zouma, Dauwd, Pearson Sound, and Legowelt. The second half of the set features new music from Matrixxman, Sunken Foal, Michna, and Dan Deacon. It’s a diverse mix of sounds within – check it out.

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03/28/2015

03/21/2015: Cycle Per Second

joseph — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 01:04:52 +0000

A tardy, yet fine edition to the archive includes fresh beats from the likes of Mike Gao, Fort Romeau, Nathan Fake, Romare, Cannibal Ox, the Bug, and some dusted off tracks from Galaxy, Woob, and Ruxpin. Thanks for tuning in.

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03/21/2015

02/28/2015: The Oracle Center For Continued Consultation

joseph — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 02:53:39 +0000

This set features some terrific new releasesÂ from Michna and Romare, previously unreleased Aphex Twin, a top DJ Sprinkles and Mark Fell collab, twinkling melodiesÂ from Arnaldo, someÂ heavy beatsÂ from Clark, and a gorgeous closer from Yagya. Tune in!

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02/28/2015

02/21/2015: Accumulation

joseph — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 14:44:41 +0000

Our latest episode begins colorfully, with tracks fromÂ RÃ¶yksopp, Lake Radio, and Mano Le Tough. Newer releases from Populous, NHK’Koyxen, and John Tejada follow, with some top tracks from Kahn, Peverelist, and Monolake rounding out the proceedings. Enjoy!

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02/21/2015

02/14/2015: Extensions

joseph — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 14:40:28 +0000

A new episode has arrived for all of your ear-refreshing needs! The first half features some archived beats from 1000Names, Dave Aju, Needs remixing Ennio Morricone, freshÂ music from Synkro and the latest Burial single. The second half includes some previously unreleased music from Richard D. James, new musicÂ from Michna, a standoutÂ from Ozel AB’s new EP, and Dauwd remixing Beacon. Thanks for listening!

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02/14/2015

02/07/2015: Drifting, Floating

joseph — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 02:10:37 +0000

Enter a sonic journey that is guided by the soundsÂ of Emeralds, brand new music fromÂ BjÃ¶rk, Global Communication mixing Lamb, the future sounds of Tokyo courtesy of 2 8 1 4, classics from Oval and Jan Jelinek, pensive beats from the Thought Universe, more from Downliners Sekt, and some “Radiotherapy” from Bitstream. More along the way – tune in.

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02/07/2015

01/31/2015: Bytes From Tomorrow

joseph — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:49:46 +0000

It’s another episodeÂ sourcedÂ from theÂ Future Music cosmos. The first half features tracks from Aphex Twin, Mouse On Mars, Luke Vibert, DJ Cam, and some new releases from Tujiko Noriko and Beat Spacek. The second half runs deep with sounds from Jacques Bon, Space Dimension Controller, Probspot, and Dntel. Check it out!

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01/31/2015

01/24/2015: Glass

joseph — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 19:05:05 +0000

This episode is largely comprised of shiny and solid sounds. In the first half,Â tracks from Kuba, the Future Sound of London, the Advisory Circle, Moon B and STL are featured. The beat moves on in the second half with music from Shinichi Atobe, Bruce Trail, Plaid, and Jeff Mills. Find your headspace and tune in.

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01/24/2015

01/17/2015: Slept Through Week

joseph — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 01:53:02 +0000

Episode, Instagram-filter free, archive tunes, Colorfreak, From Here to Tranquility, Â hashbrag, Reality Channel, “They say the working class is dead, we’re all consumers now,” Poem of Dead Song, electricity driven sounds, new release, Honey Cats, Â downloaded to your device, FM static, German engineering, meets the Grim Reaper, “it’s clear you’ll never stop going ’round.”

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01/17/2015

01/10/2015: Amorphic

joseph — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 21:32:55 +0000

It’s another strange, soothing trip through the multiverse of Future Music, starring: Kettenkarussell, Thom Yorke, the Future 3 (unrelated to your humble hosts), Jonny Greenwood, Within Reason, Donnacha Costello, Koan, and many more artists that aren’t members of Radiohead. Enjoy!

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01/10/2015

01/03/2015: Welcome Change

michael — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 14:38:40 +0000

We kick off the new year back on track with a mix of old and new. The first hour includes music from Koan Sound, Wevel, Dark Sky and an epic Minilogue remix of Sumsun. The second hour has tracks from Moonin, Martin Schulte, Various Artists, and Avrocar.

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01/03/2015

12/27/2014: Year.End (Part Two)

joseph — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 19:49:44 +0000

As the New Year looms we bring you the second and final installment of our â€œBest of 2014â€³ 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 Austin Cesear, Zero 7, Lusine, Dave DK,Â Daniel Jacques, Caribou, Clean Bandit, and more. Thanks for listening and ringing in the New Year with some Future Music!

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12/27/2014

12/13/2014: Year.End (Part One)

joseph — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:23:05 +0000

The time has come to present selections from our favorite albums of 2014. We hope you enjoy this look back on some of the yearâ€s best Future Music!

There were many highlights over the year, and weâ€d like to thank WCRS for their continued support as well as our listeners in Columbus, Bali, and beyond!

Below we have included 10 consensus favorite album picks, as well as our individual favorites of the year. We encourage you to send us your own picks and recommendations to dj@beatoracle.net. On December 27th weâ€ll be airing part two of our best of 2014 special, and will feature our favorite singles, EPs, and one-offs. Thanks again to our listeners as we wrap up our seventhÂ year on the air in Columbus!

10 BEAT ORACLE APPROVED: 2014 Edition (Alphabetical)

(from top left) Aphex TwinÂ Syro,Â Eno/HydeÂ Someday World/High Life,Â Grenier meets Archie PelagoÂ Grenier Meets Archie Pelago,Â Chihei Hatakeyama + HakobuneÂ It Is, It Isn’t,Â ObjektÂ Flatlands,Â Rain DogÂ Two Words,Â RumpistolÂ Away,Â SegueÂ The Here and Now,Â TeebsÂ Estara,Â YagyaÂ Sleepygirls

Josephâ€sÂ Favorites
01. Yagya – Sleepygirls
02. Aphex Twin – Syro
03. Chihei Hatakeyama + Hakobune – It Is, It Isn’t
04. Grouper – Ruins
05.Â Otto A Totland – Pino
06.Â Teebs – ESTARA
07. Segue – The Here and Now
08. Taylor McFerrin – Early Riser
09.Â Grenier meets Archie Pelago – Grenier meets Archie Pelago
10. Machinone – Tokyo

Kennyâ€sÂ Favorites
01.Â Grenier meets Archie Pelago – Grenier meets Archie Pelago
02.Â Rain Dog – Two Words
03. Eno / Hyde – Someday World
04.Â Aphex Twin – Syro
05.Â Rumpistol – Away
06.Â I Break Horses – Chiaroscuro
07.Â Kishi Bashi – Lighght
08. The Micronaut – Panorama
09.Â Downliners Sekt – Silent Ascent
10.Â Yagya – Sleepygirls

Michaelâ€sÂ Favorites
01. Teebs – ESTARA
02. Segue – The Here and Now
03. Martyn – The Air Between Words
04. Aphex Twin – Syro
05. Objekt – Flatlands
06. Eno / Hyde – High Life
07. St. Vincent – St. Vincent
08. The Juan Maclean – In a Dream
09. Flying Lotus – Youâ€re Dead!
10. Yagya – Sleepygirls

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12/13/2014

12/06/2014: Connect

joseph — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 16:06:47 +0000

This isÂ our last episode of new music for 2014, and it is a doozy. Â Things start with some solid Â tracks from Eliot Lipp, Touch Sensitive, and Quantic, and move into some melodic beats courtesy of Urulu, Jacques Greene, and Asonat. New gems from FSOL, Clark, and Andy Stott round out a two-hour tour of Future Music.

Stay tuned – next week we will air the first in our two-part 2014 review!

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12/06/2014

11/22/2014: Seven Circles

kenny — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 19:38:03 +0000

Ease into this magic set inspired by Lectro nuptials. Glimpse into the future of love songs with examples by Kele, Clean Bandit and Gorgon City. Swoon under the stars to the sounds of Lovebirds, Ludique and ceo. Celebrate holy fires with Tourist, Klangkarussell and Marek Hemmann. Thanks for listening and enjoy!
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11/22/2014

11/15/2014: Across the Pond

joseph — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 02:59:09 +0000

Enjoy this tea time set with our cousin Nigel – who ~~imposed~~ graciously visited our studio and ~~annoyed~~ assisted with a set full of new sounds from the likes of Tokimonsta, Brian Eno and Karl Hyde, Skalpel, John Barera and Will Martin, Objekt, and Thom Yorke.

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11/15/2014

11/08/2014: Phasing

joseph — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 01:00:31 +0000

This set is informed by a diverse range of new sounds. Featuring: Melody’s Echo Chamber, zen beats from Mndsgn, new Richard D James, old Richard D James, The Micronaut,Â Bostro Pesope remixing Argy, more from Grouper, and unreleased now-released Burial. Thanks for listening.

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11/08/2014

11/01/2014: Panorama

joseph — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 12:12:12 +0000

This episode is colored by many shades of Future Music and features some new tunes fromÂ Erlend Ã˜ye, Andy Stott,Â Christopher Willits,Â Lars Leonhard, Gui Borratto and Vittoria Fleet. We also drop some archived material from Laika, Shinichi Atobe, and The Orb. Add some sonic color to the week and enjoy!

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11/01/2014

10/25/2014: Muon

joseph — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 13:09:44 +0000

The season’s new release schedule continues to produce terrific listens, and we’ve included a number of fresh tracks in this episode. TheÂ mix featuresÂ new musicÂ from the Delsin label, courtesy ofÂ Herva, the latest gem from Ludique, Â new beats from Redinho’s debut LP, stripped down beauty from Grouper, more from FlyLo’s album “You’re Dead,” a newÂ direction from Andy Stott, the return of 2562, Â and the barely there sounds of Stephan Mathieu and Chihei Hatakeyama. Enjoy!

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10/25/2014

10/18/2014: Blue Light

michael — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 12:26:28 +0000

This mix alternates between light and dark. We have new music from Beacon (remixing Tycho), Caribou, TOKiMONSTA, FKA Twigs, Kode9 and Spaceape (RIP), Logistics, and Archie Pelago collaborating with Grenier. Please listen and enjoy.

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10/18/2014

10/11/2014: Landscapes

joseph — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 00:38:20 +0000

Our latest episode continues to explore the outer limits of Future Music and features new music fromÂ MoirÃ©, the return of Flying Lotus, Thom Yorke and his “Truth Ray,” “Inner Landscapes” from Martin Nonstatic, more from Aphex Twin’s “Syro,” new sounds fromÂ Dark0, some gorgeous minimalism from John Cage, and the latest opus from Bvdub.

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10/11/2014

09/27/2014: 26,000 Light-Years Away

joseph — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 20:49:25 +0000

This week present the seventh edition in our annual â€œSlowlyâ€ series. This installment is inspired by the G2 and its collision with Sagittarius A*. It is a collage of hushed, sometimes drowsy sounds. For this reason, the duration of the show will be uninterrupted by voice. For a satisfactory listening experience we recommend finding a comfortable pair of headphones or a nice stereo, and a quiet place.

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26,000 Light-Years Away

09/20/2014: Restoration

joseph — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 19:10:01 +0000

It’s an episode loaded with new releases: Flying Lotus teams up with Kendrick Lamar on aÂ new single, SBTRKT arrivesÂ with a new album, The Radio Dept. want “Death to Fascism,” The Juan MacLean return withÂ some stunning future pop, Midland and Huxley bring the beat on Aus Music, Alma Construct drop their debut EP for R&S Records, Mochipet officiates the “Pokemon Wedding,” and there is also some music by that guy Aphex Twin. Thanks for listening.

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09/20/2014

09/13/2014: Signal Strength

joseph — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 14:14:10 +0000

LastÂ week’s transmission begins with some sounds from the past courtesy ofÂ Hexstatic, DMX Crew, and I’m Not A Gun. The mix travels towards new recordings from Christopher Willits, Fennesz, and Sevendeaths, before moving upwards with the beats of Marcel Dettmann, Objekt, and Sinkane. Hope you enjoy…

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09/13/2014

09/06/2014: Sound Atlas

joseph — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 12:35:38 +0000

Moving along various roads, this edition is colored by new releases from Mono/Poly, The Bug (featuring Liz Harris/Grouper), Zero 7, some pioneering tracks from Harmonia, John Cale and Terry Riley, Can, and then back to 2014 withÂ Christian LÃ¶ffler,Â Klangkarussell, and Abakus. Join in the journey…

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09/06/2014

08/30/2014: Conjunct

joseph — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 14:44:42 +0000

It’s another 2 hours of filler-free, organic Future Music:Â Featuring new sounds from Mndsgn, Ikonika,Â MoirÃ© and Floating Points in hour one. In hour two we drop quality tracks from Huxley, Edit Select,Â Greg Gives Peter Space, D. Gookin, and Mark E remixingÂ RÃ¶yksopp. Enjoy!

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08/30/2014

08/23/2014: Mindwash

joseph — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 13:57:57 +0000

This episode brings the melody, minimalism, and memory: Featuring new music fromÂ Âµ-Ziq and Julius Steinhoff, archived goodness from Dettinger and Snd, and more from CiM and Boxcutter. Strap on some cans and let it wash over.

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08/23/2014

08/16/2014: Rebind

michael — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:57:16 +0000

This week the mix swings back around to songs influenced by rock, guitars, and electronics. We have new music from Lusine, CFCF being reworked by John Roberts, and Fhlostom Paradigm. The second hour dives into shoegaze with music from Mogwai, Guitar, Slowdive, and more.
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08/16/2014

08/09/2014: Explorations in Dub

joseph — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 00:29:38 +0000

More Future than Retro, we present an episode laced with modern takes on Dub in its various forms. This two hour mix features stellar tracks from Rhythm and Sound, Yagya, The Orb, Basic Channel, Deadbeat, Fluxion, and lots more. Plug in and find some space.

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08/09/2014

08/02/2014: Beyond The Curve

joseph — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 20:54:24 +0000

We present another episode of fresh Future Music from the world of zeros and ones, starting with chill sounds from ASC and Steve Roach, moving into the steady pulse of Daniel Avery, the latest beats from ChristianÂ LÃ¶ffler, a brand new single from Caribou,Â Lowtec, and many more. It always sounds better than it reads. Thanks for listening.

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08/02/2014

07/26/2014: Consultation

joseph — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 02:35:36 +0000

Your weekly consultation from the Oracle includes new music from Geotic, fresh beats from Hyperdub’s Fhloston Paradigm…the “Beat Konducta” Madlib becomes the “Rock Konducta,”another top track from Rain Dog, melodic joy fromÂ KÃ¶lsch, an epic from Minilogue, and a classicÂ from Luomo. Until next week…

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07/26/2014

07/19/2014: Drone Motel

joseph — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 14:12:01 +0000

Sounds for weary motors and control boards. The first hour features some classic 90’s releases from Ultramarine, The Orb, and Caustic Window, as well as newer music from William Orbit and Cid Rim. The second hour features top beats from Lone, Julius Steinhoff, Moderat remixing Jon Hopkins, and DeepChord Presents Echospace. Thanks for listening!

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07/19/2014

07/12/2014: Mainframe

joseph — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 15:32:04 +0000

Our normal lineup is back at the controls with a set full ofÂ new and recent releases. During the first hour we dropped a terrific track from Taylor McFerrin’s new album for Brainfeeder, another gemÂ from Fatima’s debut album, Â a tripped out beat from the Soundcarriers, new music from Lxury, and a top single from the duo Partial Arts. The second hour features more from Heterotic’s latest album, a new single from Little Dragon, some terrific beats from Martyn’s new release, and more music from Brian Eno and Karl Hyde’s recent collaborations. More sounds await within the mix, so dive in.

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07/12/2014

07/05/2014: Espresso

joseph — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 23:47:24 +0000

Our friend Wagga Man has crafted a special 2 hour guest-mix full of some prime Future Music cuts. Highlights include Fort Romeau remixing Jacques Greene, a double shot of Kompakt releases from Dauwd and DAMH, new music from Lone, more from Martyn’s latest LP, Kyle Hall reworking a Nosaj Thing track, and another track from Yagya’s newest album “Sleepygirls.” Must hear tracks inside! Ciao for now.

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07/05/2014

06/21/2014: Vibrant Colors

joseph — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 13:51:12 +0000

This episode is one half high and one half chill out, featuring newer tracks from Lockah, Leon Vynehall, Heterotic, as well as the return ofÂ Yagya, DeepChord, and ambient bliss from Chihei Hatakeyama and Hakobune . Explore the color palette of Future Music.

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06/21/2014

06/14/2014: Power Pyramid Collectible

joseph — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 01:35:18 +0000

Apologies for the site down time! As always, the beat rolled on and we will be catching up on episode posts over the next week, so stay tuned for a hefty dose of Future Music.

This episode is a special collaboration between Kenny Lectro and his longtime listening buddy DJ Mr. Nice Guy. There are some familiar names like Mux Mool, John Talabot & Max Cooper as well as lesser known musical offerings from Whitetree,Â SaturdayÂ Index & Seven Ark. Kick your feet back and enjoy the ride.

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06/14/2014

06/07/2014: Our Lives Are Shaped By What We Love

joseph — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 11:45:08 +0000

Last week’s show wasÂ a specialÂ Â 2 hour collection of Brazilian, Soul, Latin, Dub, African Psych, and all around good music from (mostly) the 1970s. Dive in to some classics from William Onyeabor, Carroll Thompson, Odyssey,Â Milton Nascimento & LÃ´ Borges, Gil Scott-Heron, Tim Maia, Yvonne Archer (covering Rufus and Chaka Khan), and lots more. This is must-hear stuff from out of the crates. Enjoy!

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06/07/2014

05/31/2014: Eastern

michael — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 12:31:42 +0000

The first hour of last week’s show featured fresh beats from Blende, Todd Terje, and Mr. Scruff. The second half of the show includes songs influenced by and produced in Japan from artists like Quarta330, Arovane, aus. and Dom Mino.

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05/31/2014

05/24/2014: Packing

michael — Thu, 29 May 2014 18:22:51 +0000

As we prepared for impending travels, we packed in a solid 2-hour mix this week. The first hour includes tuneful new music from John Roberts, iTAL tEK, Sylvan Esso, XXYYXX, Movement, and tUnE-yArDs. Hour two slows down with music from Segue, Fennesz, Jessy Lanza, Deepchord remixing Yagya, and much, much, more. Time to go exploring!

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05/24/2014

05/17/2014: Connecting

joseph — Wed, 21 May 2014 03:47:10 +0000

Another sampler of beats, clicks, bleeps, bops and booms: Scuba, Jamie XX, and Solvent lead the way into a melodic first half, with Sven Weisemann and Pass Into Silence offering some quiet transition into hour two, where Kyoka, Mike Parker, and Donato Dozzy disrupt the serenity with some thumping productions. Enjoy the show!

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05/17/2014

05/10/2014: Late Night, Early Morning

joseph — Fri, 16 May 2014 00:51:11 +0000

Music from last call to the first train: The return of Plaid and Luke Vibert, Brian Eno in collaboration with Underworld’s Karl Hyde,Â KitsunÃ© introduces UK act Panda, Lusine remixes Max Cooper, more from the Micronaut, Prins Thomas names another album after himself, and Fluxion returns with “Broadwalk Tales.” Worth getting lost in.

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05/10/2014

05/03/2014: Suspension Material

joseph — Fri, 09 May 2014 17:34:09 +0000

This episode is full of top Future Music: More from Efdemin’s latest album “Decay,” brand new tracks fromÂ Christian LÃ¶ffler and Tobias, a “Record Store Day” single from Bonobo, the collaborative talents of Brian Eno and Karl Hyde, new music from A Winged Victory For the Sullen, old-school sounds from Plateau, another greatÂ track from Rain Dog, and some beautiful beats from Om Unit. Digest it all in detail.Â

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05/03/2014

04/26/2014: Floating Through

joseph — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 00:46:08 +0000

Two hours of twilight trip and abstract sounds, featuring new music from Orcas, older classics from the Remote Viewer and Northern Picture Library, archive gold from Wisp and Gescom, a new single from Scuba, the return of Fennesz and his gorgeous atmospherics, a stellar new track from Datasette, and the subtle textures of KILN. Neither here nor there.

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04/26/2014

04/19/2014: Motion Blur

joseph — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 13:39:27 +0000

Our latest set highlights another track from Teebs’ stunning album, some classic tracks from Amon Tobin and Autechre, an older gem from Lulu Rouge, brand new singles from Dauwd, Rone, and Leon Vynehall, as well as new standout tracks from Mike Dehnert and Edit Select. Lots more Future Music inside. Press play and enjoy!

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04/19/2014

04/12/2014: Small Interiors

joseph — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 00:35:20 +0000

Apologies for the delayed update! The first hour of last week’sÂ show featured some excellent new releasesÂ from HTRK, Max Cooper, and Mind Over Midi. Steve Moore and Oneohtrix Point Never added some abstraction to the mix, while SBTRKT, Lakker, and Fort Romeau added a vibrant pulse. Ripe for exploration.

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04/12/2014

04/05/2014: Rotational

joseph — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 01:44:55 +0000

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 fromÂ KitsunÃ© 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.

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04/05/2014

03/22/2014: Now Sound Source

joseph — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 18:09:02 +0000

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.

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03/22/2014

03/15/2014: Inflation Signal

joseph — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 02:04:44 +0000

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.

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03/15/2014

03/08/2014: Command Oh

joseph — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 23:20:08 +0000

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!

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03/08/2014

03/01/2014: Element

joseph — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 14:45:43 +0000

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.

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03/01/2014

02/22/2014: Forms of Life

joseph — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 01:42:11 +0000

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.

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02/22/2014

02/15/2014: On Frozen Fields

joseph — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 22:52:34 +0000

It’s all firm and steady this week as we feature new releases from the likes ofÂ 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.

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02/15/2014

02/08/2014: Straight Lines In Curved Space

joseph — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:11:55 +0000

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, Â broaden your borders with Fila Brazilia, and experience some abstract wonder from Andrew Coleman. Enjoy the music.

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02/08/2014

02/01/2014: Gravity Loss

joseph — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 20:06:09 +0000

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.Â 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.

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02/01/2014

01/25/2014: Enclosed

michael — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 04:36:13 +0000

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.

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1/25/2014

01/18/2014: New Blank Norm

joseph — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 22:30:35 +0000

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.

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01/18/2014

01/11/2014: Phase Shift

joseph — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 02:23:38 +0000

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!

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01/11/2014

01/04/2014: Minus Zero

joseph — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 02:18:27 +0000

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″ fromÂ Evigt MÃ¶rker, 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 theÂ mystery, predictable comforts, changes, and sound discoveries that come with a New Year.

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01/04/2013

12/28/2013: Year.End (Part Two)

joseph — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 14:52:14 +0000

As the New Year looms we bring you the second and final installment of our â€œBest of 2013â€³ 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,Â KÃ¶lsch, 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!

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12/28/2013

12/14/2013: Year.End (Part One)

joseph — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 17:25:24 +0000

The time has come to present selections from our favorite albums of 2013. We hope you enjoy this look back on some of the yearâ€s best Future Music!

There were many highlights over the year, and weâ€d like to thank WCRS for their continued support as well as our listeners in Columbus, Bali, and online!

Below we have included 10 consensus favorite album picks, as well as our individual favorites of the year. We encourage you to send us your own picks and recommendations to dj@beatoracle.net. On December 28th weâ€ll be airing part two of our best of 2013 special, and will feature our favorite singles, EPs, and one-offs. Thanks again to our listeners as we wrap up our sixth year on the air in Columbus!

10 BEAT ORACLE APPROVED: 2013 Edition (Alphabetical)

(from top left) John Beltran Amazing Things, Boards of Canada Tomorrow’s Harvest, Bonobo The North Borders, Disclosure Settle, DJ Koze Amygdala, Grouper The Man Who Died In His Boat, Jon Hopkins Immunity, Lusine The Waiting Room, Minilogue Blomma, My Bloody Valentine MBV

Josephâ€sÂ Favorites
01. Boards of Canada – Tomorrow’s Harvest
02. My Bloody Valentine – MBV
03. Minilogue – Blomma
04. Tim Hecker – Virgins
05. Autechre – Exai
06. Arovane – Ve Palor
07.Â Harold Budd – Jane 1-11
08.Â Cuushe – Butterfly Case
09. Grouper – The Man Who Died In His Boat
10. Bonobo – The North Borders

Michaelâ€s Favorites
01. Jon Hopkins – Immunity
02. Disclosure – Settle
03. Grouper – The Man Who Died In His Boat
04.Â Boards of Canada – Tomorrow’s Harvest
05. Oneohtrix Point Never – R Plus Seven
06. My Bloody Valentine – MBV
07. Lusine – The Waiting Room
08. DJ Koze – Amygdala
09. Gold Panda – Half of Where You Live
10. Ras G – Back on the Planet

Kenny’s Favorites
01. Disclosure – Settle
02. Lusine – The Waiting Room
03. DJ Koze – Amygdala
04. John Beltran – Amazing Things
05. Classixx – Hanging Gardens
06. Capital Cities – In a Tidal Wave of Mystery
07. St. Lucia – When the Night
08. Space Dimension Controller – Welcome to Mikrosector 50
09. Hot Natured – Different Sides of the Sun
10. Maya Jane Coles – Comfort
11. Mano Le Tough – Changing Days

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12/14/2013

12/07/2013: Finishing

michael — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 22:25:12 +0000

This week we present our last regular mix of 2013. We’ve got a relaxing mix with new music from Booka Shade, Jensen Sportag, Blue Sky Black Death, Recondite, Hammock, and lovesliescrushing. Tune in next week for the first mix in our two-part 2013 retrospective.

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12/07/2013

11/23/2013: Satellites

joseph — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 01:18:42 +0000

The year is quickly winding down but we have plenty of Future music to share with open ears. New music from Claude VonStroke, Om Unit, Bering Strait, Guido, DJ Koze remixing Mount Kimbie, Kaito, Nils Frahm, Recondite, and Mark Pritchard. It makes a lovely soundtrack to a long weekend of travel. Thanks for listening!

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11/23/2013

11/16/2013: Strange Fruit

joseph — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 19:40:58 +0000

This week we welcome frequent collaborators Waggaman and Ruckus Roboticus back to the show. Waggaman’s mini-set “At Times,” features new music from Machinedrum, Dense and Pika, Fort Romeau remixing Gold Panda, and the latest beats from Kaito. Ruckus meanwhile, has crafted a set titled “Fruit of the Boombox”, centered around the timeless musical concept of…fruit! All temptation to describe the mix as fruity, delicious, and packed with vitamin C aside, Ruckus features a diverse smoothie of Peaches & Herb, Lime, Orange Juice, Bananarama, and a lot more! Â Enjoy!

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11/16/2013

11/09/2013: Linger

michael — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:35:52 +0000

This week’s mix features a grab bag of new and old future music including a slew of remixes. We’ve got John Talabot remixing one of the standout tracks from Peaking Light’s latest LP, Reflex remixing DJ Cam, Prins Thomas remixing Carmen Villan and Classix remixing Quadron. The second hour features Peshay and Photek remixing The Underwolves and Phil Kieran remixing The Asphodells. The show also features new music from Maya Jane Coles, Bostro Pesopeo, Kiln, and Goldfrapp. Tune in and let the music sit a while.

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11/09/2013

11/02/2013: Advance

michael — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 19:53:54 +0000

Moving headlong into November, the first hour of this mix is packed with music for fall rides including Figures remixing Underworld frontman Karl Hyde, Tor, Anticon producer Jel, and a strange but cool collaboration between Snoop and Dam Funk called 7 Days of Funk. The second hour of the show goes into more minimal territory–more for looking at fall leaves–with new music from Xosar, Tessela, Dettmann, Laurel Halo and Kyle Hall remixing Nosaj Thing. Tune in and move forward.

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11/02/2013

10/26/2013: Ionosphere

joseph — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 23:52:15 +0000

Signals bouncing about include a new single from Tycho, more from Lawrence’s new album “Film and Windows,” the melodic House of Shams, a Zero 7 dub version, an ethereal collaboration between bvdub and Loscil, Odd Nosdam’s tribute to the late Trish Keenan, the latest from Chvrches,Â Com Truise remixing Kris Menace, and some lovely piano sounds from MJ Cole. Enjoy the show, and thanks for listening.

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10/26/2013

10/19/2013: Sound Refuge

joseph — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 23:38:30 +0000

Press play to see if it exists: Safety Scissors, Tokimonsta, Prins Thomas, Christian Kleine, Jim O’Rourke, Snd, Four Tet, Holden, Daniel Avery, etc.

â€œAnd those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.â€ (Nietzsche)

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10/19/2013

10/12/2013: Particular Details

joseph — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 22:20:52 +0000

Our latest episode highlights some anticipated new releases from Deltron 3030, Nightmares on Wax, Oneohtrix Point Never, Sven Weisemann, Arovane, and features some excellent tracks from Ras G, Neil Landstrumm, CFCF, and Maya Jane Coles. It’s well worth the two hours of life required to listen. Thanks for supporting these lovely artists and the local radiowaves from which they beam. It is all much appreciated.

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10/12/2013

10/05/2013: Love Under Laser Light

kenny — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 19:12:24 +0000

This week’s mix marks Kenny Lectro’s 5th consecutive trip to that mystic city of synchronicity in the Black Rock Desert. 2013’s Burning Man theme of the Cargo Cult was so overtly otherworldly that the Man was standing atop a giant UFO! Be abducted by the benevolent beats of artists like Lusine, Capital Cities & John Wizards. Let these two hours transport you home (where your heart is) for another day in the meaningful magic of our collective imagination.

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10/05/2013

09/28/2013: Discolored

joseph — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 01:03:41 +0000

Better late than never…a new episode arrives, and it is worth the wait. Another lovely track from bvdub’s latest album kicks things off in hour one, and is followed by new music from Julianna Barwick, a killer track from John Beltran, and new music from the Field. Hour two kicks off with a new single from Zero 7, and drifts into the atmospheric beats of FKA Twigs, the latest from Senking, and an old-school sounding B-side from Shed. Check it out.

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09/28/2013

09/14/2013: Waltzing through the Cosmos

michael — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 20:31:36 +0000

This week, we present the sixth edition in our annual â€œSlowlyâ€ series. This installment is dedicated to waltzing black holes. The mix is similar in theme to our past mixes. It is a collage of hushed, sometimes drowsy sounds. For this reason, the duration of the show will be uninterrupted by voice. For a satisfactory listening experience we recommend finding a comfortable pair of headphones or a nice stereo, and a quiet place.

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09/07/2013: Antimatter

joseph — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 01:57:02 +0000

This week we present some extraordinary material for open ears. Hour one features music from CMX (featuring dBridge), Ras G (returning with a new album on Brainfeeder), new singles from Laurel Halo and The Black Dog, and the latest sounds from Rone. Gacha gives away some melodic beats in hour two, Forest Swords drops his debut album, Ken Camden showcases some spacey synths for Kranky, Robag Wruhme remixes Vondelpark, and Moskitoo returns with some glorious minimalism for 12k. Why not give it a listen?

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09/07/2013

08/31/2013: Process Change

joseph — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 15:00:30 +0000

This week we are joined by Wagga Man, who provides the first hour of music, and features new sounds from Shortcircles, Beautiful Bells, a Ghostly International trio of artists in Beacon, Gold Panda, and Shigeto, and the melodic beats of Jesper Ryom. The second half of the show includes the latest from Juan Atkins and Moritz Von Oswald, a beautiful new composition from bvdub, music from Huerco S’ debut on Software Records, and new beats from Devonwho. Thanks for listening!

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08/31/2013

08/24/2013: Prosthetic Knowledge

joseph — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 00:15:44 +0000

This week is partially inspired by one of our favorite blogs, and partially by the sound of hazy summer evenings. The focus is overwhelmingly on older tracks, and we urge all of our listeners to seek out the full releases whenever possible. Some ambient electronic starts things off, with tracks from Proem, Aoki Takamasa + Tujiko Noriko, and Arovane + Phonem. The mix washes away in guitar sounds of Slowdive, Landing and Labradford, and then pops along to the melodic beats of SCSI 9, Alveol, and Lawrence. There is plenty of quality Future Music throughout, and we thank you for listening!

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08/24/2013

08/17/2013: Arrivals and Departures

joseph — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 02:08:39 +0000

This week, things start with some lovely, glitchy beats from Fugenn and The White Elephants, Dub Tractor, and Geskia! There are some dreamy tunes from Clinic and Colleen, and sparse, minimal sounds from Fripp & Eno. Hour two takes off with new music from Diamat, and some steady, beautiful beats from Gui Boratto and SpectraSoul. There’s more music from Daft Punk’s latest, and another fresh track from Ikonika. Tune in and enjoy!

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08/17/2013

08/10/2013: Coffee Table Episode

joseph — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 00:12:12 +0000

We accidentally spilled some Tang down our song machine and it went haywire, producing these two hours of diverse tracks: An oldie from Caribou’s Manitoba days, the Neu! sound, (don’t forget about) Mark E. Smith + Mouse on Mars =Â Von SÃ¼denfed, Liar remixes the xx, steadyÂ KÃ¶lsch beat on Kompakt, a good time withÂ Louis La Roche, King Biscuit Steve Mason has a new album, (don’t forget about) Modeselektor + Apparat = Moderat, and Marcel Dettmann remixes Dave Clarke beats. Confusion and clarity. Thanks for listening.

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08/10/2013

08/03/2013: Parallax Times

joseph — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 00:46:31 +0000

Move through the 3D world with a bit of sound from Gui Boratto, the Kidnap Kid, a Tensnake remix of Little Boots, Boards of Canada, The Black Dog, DJ Shadow remixing Machinedrum, Steven Tang, and some recent releases from the 100% Silk label. There’s a lot more inside, so take us for a walk or lock yourself in and dance alone…it sounds good in a variety of ways. Thanks for listening.

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08/03/2013

07/27/2013: Stems

joseph — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 01:09:41 +0000

Apologies for the delayed update, but we’ve been busy moving the studio to an undisclosed location. Regular updates will resume this upcoming week!

Our last episode featured some terrific new tracks (and lots of remixes), including TOKiMONSTA remixing the Getz/Gilberto standard “Corcovado, Clark remixing Nils Frahm, the return of the Future Bible Heroes, Wisp reworking an Aphex Twin classic, more dreamy dub from Minilogue, the latest from Maya Jane Coles, and Jimmy Edgar providing his spin on Footprintz’s “Dangers of the Mouth.” Thanks for listening!

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07/27/2013

07/13/2013: Black Out

joseph — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 01:32:05 +0000

Lights are out and nobody’s home: Shigeto reworks a Loscil track, more from Boards of Canada’s latest, the sounds of Ripperton (Not Minnie, but still quality), an epic new one from Moderat, new stuff from Safety Scissors on BPitch Control, old school Autechre, and Mark Fell returning as Sensate Focus. More tracks in there. Have a listen and collect them all!

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07/13/2013

07/06/2013: Purple Mountain Majesties

joseph — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 03:35:14 +0000

Last week America turned 237 years old! Come celebrate with some feisty young Brits (Mount Kimbie), ungrateful French pop stars (Phoenix), efficient Germans (Moderat), a sultry Swede (Sally Shapiro), a Detroit Moodymann, Mark Pritchard’s “Ghosts,” the “Stinky Wig” of Siriusmo, and some other artists with nation stereotypes we were too lazy to include. Â Ahem, so Â nevermind the spying, drones, tea bags, etc.. Just take two hours Â and Â enjoy some beats!

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07/06/2013

06/29/2013: Deserted Highways

joseph — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 02:58:58 +0000

New week of sounds from the Dept. of Future Music: Sven Weisemann releases new music under his Desolate moniker, Moderat (Modeselektor + Apparat) return with a new album, Fort Romeau drops a terrific new single for Ghostly, Steve Hauschildt remixes Lusine’s “Lucky,” Legowelt releases a hot new single,Â Âµ-Ziq is back with a new album, there’s more from DJ Koze,Â Ocoeur releases an absolute gem for labelÂ n5MD, and Karl Bartos brings us “The Tuning of the World.” Thanks for plugging in!

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06/29/2013

06/22/2013: Then Again

joseph — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 02:05:23 +0000

Special two-part episode this week. The first hour is courtesy of Joseph, with a look back at “Then;” a distant, unknowable place soundtracked by Boards of Canada’s new album, some “Displacement” from Phonem, the latest from Zomby, and the outlying sounds of Tim Hecker and Christian Fennesz. The second hour comes from Italian DJ Waggaman, who brings everything back around to “Again,” a steady,Â familiar tract of mind. His mix features the likes of Machinedrum, another fantastic track from Bonobo’s latest LP, Joy Orbison’s “Donell,” and another reason to love Disclosure. Tune in!

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06/22/2013

06/15/2013: Two-Way Mirror

joseph — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:52:25 +0000

This episode crawls up from out of the ocean and ends somewhere above the treetops: Haunting new music from Benoit Pioulard, a delicate number from Colleen, gorgeous old tapes from William Basinksi, melancholic house from Bvdub’s Earth House Hold, brand new beats from Jacques Greene, Â Om Unit remixing Illum Sphere, the latest from John Roberts, and a new cut from Rolando. Have a listen and enjoy!

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06/15/2013

06/08/2013: A Future Memory

joseph — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:11:56 +0000

Join us on a two hour trip to that vague place out on the horizon. The journey features new music from Christian Kleine, Geskia!, Martyn, Lone, Jon Hopkins, DJ food (reworking Boards of Canada), When Saints Go Machine, and Deep Forest. The names look good on paper, but sound better in ears, so give a listen. Cheers.

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06/08/2013

06/01/2013: Meddling

joseph — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 02:38:31 +0000

We’ve returned from a brief holiday to continue our weekly transmissions of Future Music. Kelpe kicks off the first hour with his latest single “Answered,” The Orb and Lee “Scratch” Perry get remixed by Dabrye, Panda Bear teams up with Daft Punk, The Polish Ambassador returns with a new album, Detroit mainstays Robert Hood, Jeff Mills, and Kyle Hall are featured, and Juan Atkins teams up with Moritz Von Oswald for a dream collaboration. Check it out…

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06/01/2013

05/18/2013: Soundtrack for SETI

joseph — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:04:31 +0000

Transmission of peace, beaming out to wormholes and nothingness, looking for signs of life. Cultural message-in-bottle includes a COMA, some College, a (ghost), possible AmmonContact, a fellow named Quasimoto, an Intelligent Hoodlum, that Pearson Sound, and Â the bright Peaking Lights. Interpretations and contact welcome. Please send to dj at beatoracle dot net, or comment below.

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05/18/2013

05/11/2013: Secret Origins

joseph — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:40:33 +0000

A whole lotta new stuff for yer ears: Daft Punk “Get Lucky” with Pharrell, !!! return with a new album,Â Atomâ„¢ takes on “Imperialist Pop,” Slava drops a new single for Software Records, we play another one from Djrum’s fantastic (!) debut album “Seven Lies,” Bibio is back with new music on Warp, and Minilogue craft some truly epic, deep sounds on their latest album “Blomma.” Click below for Future music…

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05/11/2013

05/04/2013: Sunburnt Sound

joseph — Sun, 05 May 2013 23:49:44 +0000

Two hours for a blue-skied day and humid night: New music from Lilacs and Champagne, the latest funk from Thundercat, more beats from TOKiMONSTA, interstellar sounds from Space Dimension Controller, “Scandalism” from Alex Metric, Slow Hands & Tanner Ross get a Reggae makeover from Jah Bless, COMA returns with a brand new album for Kompakt, Mount Kimbie drop their first single from their forthcoming LP, and Laurel Halo rounds things out with her latest single. Ciao for now.

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05/04/2013

04/27/2013: 22 Flavors

joseph — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:57:35 +0000

Two hours of audio ice cream : Stellar new music from Sepalcure, the return of Gold Panda, a new cut from Omar-S’ new album, more from The Knife’s latest weird and wonderful LP, the soothing sounds of Rhye, a collab between Boom Bip and Charlie White, brand new sounds from the much missed Pan American, Actress remixing Legowelt for Clone Records, and the return of James Blake and his impeccable haircut. Enjoy!

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04/27/2013

04/20/2013: Plug-Ins

joseph — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:56:11 +0000

Start your week off with a highly processed dose of brand new releases: It’s the forward beats of Abakus, Jay Shepheard, Pulshar, and Steve Mason in hour one! The second half of the show features anticipated new releases from The Knife, Tokimonsta, Geskia! and DJ Koze. It’s two hours of brand new music for your discriminating ears! Thanks for listening.

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04/20/2013

04/13/2013: Midnight Movers

joseph — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:46:56 +0000

This week we dusted off some essential soul, funk, and hip-hop tracks for your listening pleasure. Classic songs from Gil Scott-Heron, Donny Hathaway, MF Doom, and Larry Marshall star in the first hour. The second half of the show features the sounds of Curtis Mayfield, the recently departed Donald Byrd, Ray Barretto, Â Sade, and whole lot more. Open the windows, take a walk, or chill to these 2 hours of beats! Enjoy!

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04/13/2013

04/06/2013: Thoughts On The Future

joseph — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:20:27 +0000

Dystopian? Utopian? Indifference? The end of history,Â power, men, sex toys, nature, truth, marriage, faith, reason, selfies, cat blogs, education, art, empathy, finance, music, everything? The following episode holds the key to answering Â none of it, but it does sound good. New singles from Martyn, Boddika, and The Black Dog. Cole MGN remixing Peaking Lights, Komon & Appleblim teaming up, and Heterotic collaborates with Gravenhurst. More new ones from Bonobo, Clinic, and Synkro. Let it all weigh down upon your shoulders.

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04/06/2013

03/30/2013: Radio Astronomy

joseph — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 03:00:10 +0000

After a couple weeks of guest contributions, we returned to our studio to unleash a backlog of beats. Hour one kicks off with brand new music from Bonobo’s terrific new album “The North Borders,” DJ Koze and Ada team up to cover the Kings of Convenience, while Locked Groove and Dauwd create gorgeous melodies on their respective new singles. Hour two features some maximalist synths from newcomer Lockah, a lovely new single from Ghostly’s Fort Romeau, exciting new beats from Peet, and yet another moving composition from bvdub. As always, thanks for tuning in!

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03/30/2013

03/23/2013: From Parts Unknown

joseph — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:48:20 +0000

This week we present another stellar guest mix, courtesy of our friend (and theme song composer) Deaf Dot Electrics (aka Empty Priest). In hour one he takes us on a tour of colorful sounds, dropping tracks from the likes of Com Truise, Airline, Gang Gang Dance, and Black Moth Super Rainbow. Hour two is fine set from our own Kenny Lectro, who plays some hot new tracks from Lusine, Velour (Julio Bashmore and Hyetal collab), Kidnap Kid, and Ochre. Stand back and enjoy!

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03/23/2013

03/16/2013: Change Of Address

joseph — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 01:12:41 +0000

We’ve got two quality guest mixes that center around new eras in new places. Hour one belongs to long time friend Ruckus Roboticus and his latest mix entitled “I’m New Here.” It’s a dance-tastic set that announces his arrival to Los Angeles, where he has set up shop. Hour two comes courtesy of the mysterious Italian DJ Waggaman. He offers a glorious selection of newer beats to trace his journey from Naples to the center of Italy. Tune in to this very special offering!

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03/16/2013

03/09/2013: Cadence

joseph — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:10:12 +0000

This week we go back to the days of future past with a first hour full of classic hip hop beats. Older tracks from Nightmares on Wax, DJ Krush, A Tribe Called Quest, UNKLE, and PsykosonikÂ lead into more recent releases from Lorn, Lapalux, and brand new singles from Objekt and Bibio. It’s a packed episode, full of Â top tunes. Thanks for listening!

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03/09/2013

03/02/2013: Down in the Well

joseph — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 03:23:06 +0000

Long, dark nights below, with May Kasahara’s hands on the ladder: Autechre and the sounds of their 11th LP “Exai,” Thom Yorke and others star as Atoms for Peace, a new single presents itself from James Blake, migrate with new sounds from Bering Strait, Dadub presents a version of the “Truth,” Function drops sinister techno on the world, the xx get remixed by John Talabot, while Nonagon tries a hand at a Blackalicious classic, and Liar emits waves of deep bass for all. Tune in, grab a lemon drop, and lose yourself!

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03/02/2013

02/23/2013: Data Mining

joseph — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:16:38 +0000

We’ve scoured through our browsing history to market these sonic deals to listeners: Beautiful new dub sounds from Martin Schulte, “music for the theater” courtesy of Apparat, the unpredictable beats of Nosaj Thing, the building drama of Lusine’s “February,” Tycho remixing Ulrich Schnauss, the four-door “Sedan Magic” of Ducktails, and the sweet sensations of The Embassy! Please patronize the artists.

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02/23/2013

02/16/2013: Beat and the Pulse

joseph — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 02:21:34 +0000

The magic hour into long shadows: 2 hours of new and top tier future music. Part one features releases from Â Austra, The Orb featuring the legend Lee “Scratch” Perry, Benoit and Sergio remixing Matthew Dear, Disclosure’s “White Noise” (featuring AlunaGeorge), and new music from Akufen! Part two includes a new single from Natan H, Alva Noto and Byetone collaborating as Diamond Version, the latest single from Actress, the glorious return of Autechre, and TM404, a moniker of Andreas Tilliander. All this and more for opened ears!

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02/16/2013

02/09/2013: Covalent Bonds

joseph — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:08:53 +0000

Three sections combine to form a small universe: First up, a jazz influenced set featuring DJ Premier, Karriem Riggins, Jeff Parker Trio, and Ras G. Part two brings the bass with heavy tracks from Gold Panda, Crossover, and Liar. The final third washes over in a dreamy haze of Primal Scream, Tim Hecker remixing Mogwai, and concludes with anticipated new music from My Bloody Valentine. Settle in for an inclusive set.

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02/09/2013

02/02/2013: Saturated

joseph — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:06:52 +0000

Our latest edition features some lovely new releases to keep the blood flowing. Newer tracks from Liar and Kasket gets things off the ground in the first hour, Jessie Ware gets remixed by Ewan Pearson, Ninja Tune artists Bonobo and FaltyDL treat us to brand new music, Kompakt records release the latest in their Pop Ambient series, Jamie XX reworks Four Tet’s “Lion,” Burial continues to expand his sonicÂ palate on his new EP, and Gold Panda returns with brand new tunes for Ghostly International. Thanks for spending another week with your friendly neighborhood Oracle!

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02/02/2013

01/26/2013: View From The Bridge

joseph — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:10:19 +0000

This week we feature some very notable new releases from the young year, and squeeze in a few classics to keep the memory sharp. In part one we drop newly released music from Grouper, the latest, reliable wonders from veteran trio Yo La Tengo, L.A. producer Tokimonsta teaming up with Kool Keith, a fresh single from Marcel Dettman, and dusted off tracks from Drexciya and Galaxy 2 Galaxy. Part two kicks off with a fresh single from Shed’s Wax series, the complex and moving beats of Barker and Baumecker, a collaborative effort from Sending Orb acts Kettel and Secede, an older cut from the Tumblr predicting(?) Photodementia, a song from Kelpe’s recent release “Bags of Time,” and another fantastic track from ASC’s album “Out of Sync.” Take a two hour view into the world of Future Music.

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01/26/2013

01/19/2013: Three Dee Weekend

joseph — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:31:20 +0000

Long weekend’s journey into the night: Ulrich Schnauss, Herrmann & Kleine, and Phonem draw up memorable sounds from the past, while Lusine, Memory Tapes, and Ludique bring something new to the present. Mountains return with a new album, Atoms for Peace continue to drop crumbs from their forthcoming debut, and Vessel experiments with his own “Order of Noise.” Lots more inside. Thanks for listening!

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01/19/2013

01/12/2013: Bad Habit Checklist

joseph — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:53:51 +0000

Drinking, smoking, fast food, long-distance calls, cookies and beats: We offer a whole lot of one throughout these two hours. New tunes from Toro Y Moi, Michael Mayer, Radioactive Man, Sigha, Pantha Du Prince, and Broadcast. Stop reading and start listening. Enjoy!

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01/12/2013

01/05/2013: Lull Field

joseph — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:51:22 +0000

The first broadcast of 2013 features some lovely beats to usher in the new year. The first hour includes stellar new releases courtesy of Helios, Martin Schulte, Legowelt, and Julius Steinhoff. Â Hour-two includes the latest single from Burial, a new single from Indigo, and an epic beauty from Bvdub.Â Â This episode is a warm blanket to wrap around oneself while stoking the inner fires. Enjoy!

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01/05/2013

12/29/2012: Year.End (Part Two)

joseph — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 02:03:01 +0000

As the New Year looms we bring you the second and final installment of our â€œBest of 2012â€³ retrospective. This episode features some of our favorite singles, EPs, and one-offs of the year. Enjoy the selection of tracks from Ametsub, Submerse, Gacha, Synkro, Burial, DeepChord, Huxley and other artists with one-word names. Thanks for listening and have a great New Year.

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12/15/2012: Year.End (Part One)

joseph — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 02:43:27 +0000

The time has come to present selections from our favorite albums of 2012. We hope you enjoy this look back on some of the yearâ€s best future music!

There were many highlights over the year, and weâ€d like to thank WCRS for their continued support as well as our listeners in Columbus, Bali, and abroad!

Below we have included 10 consensus favorites, as well as our individual favorites of the year. We encourage you to send us your own picks and recommendations to dj@beatoracle.net. On December 29th weâ€ll be airing part two of our best of 2012 special, and will feature our favorite singles, EPs, and one-offs. Thanks again to our listeners as we wrap up our fifth year on the air in Columbus!

10 BEAT ORACLE APPROVED: 2012 Edition (Alphabetical)

(from top left) Actress R.I.P., Flying Lotus Until the Quiet Comes, Grimes Visions, Lukid Lonely at the Top, Scuba Personality, Andy Stott Luxury Problems, John Talabot Æ’IN, Tame Impala Lonerism, Windy and Carl We Will Always Be, Yppah Eighty One

Joseph’s Favorites
01. Actress – R.I.P
02. Asonat – Love in Times of Repetition
03. Melody’s Echo Chamber – Melody’s Echo Chamber
04. East of Oceans – 121 Years
05. The Boats – Ballads of the Research Department
06. Deepchord – Sommer
07. Flying Lotus – Until the Quiet Comes
08. Brian Eno – Lux
09. Harold Budd – Bandits of Stature
10. Belbury Poly – The Belbury Tales
11. Loscil – Sketches From New Brighton
12. Andy Stott – Luxury Problems
13. Simon Scott – Below Sea Level
14. Songs of Green Pheasant – Soft Wounds
15. The Sea and Cake – Runner

Y.A.D.
Wandering in Napoli and Paris

Michael’s Favorites
01. Grimes – Visions
02. Windy & Carl – We Will Always Be
03. Tame Impala – Lonerism
04. Flying Lotus – Until the Quiet Comes
05. Four Tet – Pink
06. DJ Food – The Search Engine
07. Yppah – Eighty One
08. Loscil – Sketches from New Brighton
09. Minotaur Shock – Orchard
10. Scuba – Personality

Other Highlights
Adam’s firsts and manys
Underworld & Danny Boyle at the London Olympics
Further explorations with KMK
Synkro – Broken Promise EP
Revisiting SB
Launching COM210

Kenny’s Favorites
Grimes – Visions
John Talabot – Fin
Scuba – Personality
Chairlift – Something
Lauer – Phillips
Liar – Strange Love
Supreme Cuts – Whispers In The Dark
Porcelain Raft – Strange Weekend
Yppah – Eighty One
Strip Steve – Micro Mega
Delta Funktionen – Traces
Tomas Barfod – Salton Sea
C2C – Tetra
The Micronaut – Friedfisch
Asonat – Love In Times Of Repetition

Singles/EPs
Burial – Kindred
Alex Metric – Ammunition
Huxley – Let It Go
Gigamesh – All My Life
Feadz & Kito – Electric Empire
Gacha – Remember (& nearly every other Apollo EP)
School of Seven Bells – P.Y.S.D.
Aebeloe – Farver
Southern Shores – New World
Komonazmuk – Underground
Remixes of Borealis
Maricopa – Tusk Wax Six

Other Awesome Sauce Ingredients
The Jelly Dome & Aqua Disco @ Rootwire
The German Sparkle Party
Landmark Education
Monthly DJ Residency @ The Brothers Drake
Newborn Niece Shayna Rachel

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12/15/2012

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12/08/2012: Settled Dust

joseph — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:20:23 +0000

This week’s show drifts along with a number of lengthy, shapeshifting tracks. In the mix: Ripperton remixes Ellen Allien, Taylor Deupree returns with another sparse gem, Emeralds continues to expand upon their adventurous experiments, Dalot remixes labelmates To Destroy a City, Marcus Marr releases “the Music” for DFA, Unspecified Enemies unleash some maximalist sounds, Ulrich Schnauss and ASC team up on a new EP, Vladislav Delay releases a new album for Raster-Noton, and Pole continues to be an innovative force.

Next week, tune in for the first part of our 2012 retrospective. We will be playing some selections from our favorite albums of the year. Cheers.

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12/08/2012

12/01/2012: Binary

joseph — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 02:54:20 +0000

It’s an upwardly mobile, tax deductible, proof positive, fact checked, rip roaring, gut busted, two hour PhD in future music…

Starring significant new sounds from: Ron Gibbs (as “RxGibbs”), Erwan Castex (as “Rone”), Luke Blair (as “Lukid”), Jonas Munk (as “Manual”), Kevin McAuley (as “Pangaea”), James Shaw (as “Sigha”), Steve Hauschildt ( as himself), Daniel Richmond (as “Clubroot”), and Vlad Kudryavtsev (as “Monokle”). Enjoy!

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12/01/2012

11/17/2012: Jovian Architecture

joseph — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:37:50 +0000

After a long, sleepy walk through the wilderness, we came across a glowing box of songs. We opened it, and this is what came out: New music from Ludique’s latest album, the Arapaima X mix of Liar’s fantastic “Giulia,” Tensnake remixing Osborne’s “16th Stage,”, dense psych from Tame Impala, spastic synths from Mouse on Mars, the fuzzed out warmth of Jessica Bailiff, analogue tape ambience from Semya, a love song from the United States of America, and new sounds from Christopher Rau on Smallville Records. That’s what happened one Saturday night.

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11/17/2012

11/10/2012: Oscillation

joseph — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:12:38 +0000

This week we return from the edge of madness to bring you an episode full of delightful new releases. Delta Funktionen kicks things off with “Frozen Land” from his lovely debut album “Traces.” Physical Therapy drop a wonderful EP for the Hippos In Tanks label. Yagya invites us to share in the inescapable decay of his heart. Tim Hecker and Daniel Lopatin join forces to create robo-noise-bliss. Andy Stott beautifully conveys life’s “Luxury Problems.” Marcel Fengler keeps things frantic for Ostgut Ton. Tonikom returns with the wonderful album “Found and Lost.” LindstrÃ¸m rides his signature beat towards the sky. Emeralds bring the “Adrenochrome” to the final third. The easiest thing to do is to press play.

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11/10/2012

11/03/2012: Escalating Spin Cube

kenny — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 03:46:10 +0000

It was a rocky ride back from Space Zone 5 for Kenny Lectro and Psynewave. Those asteroids just keep getting smarter. “Next time we’ll have to pack extra peanut butter in our rocketpacks.” This latest off-world journey is soundtracked by new finds like Southern Shores, Aebeloe, Liar and returning sonic chefs Burial, Tycho, and Invisible Allies. The second hour features a guest mix from The Beat Oracle’s latest collaborator: Psynewave. Put on headphones and travel to those far off inner spaces.

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11/03/2012

10/27/2012: Hikikomori Era

joseph — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:16:33 +0000

What does it all mean? What’s the point of getting out of bed in the morning? Don’t ask us, this is just a radio show. A radio show that happens to feature some wonderful new music from Melody’s Echo Chamber, Tame Impala, Jan Jelinek, Flying Lotus, and the Gaslamp Killer (and that’s just in the first hour). Onwards, we drop new tracks from Matthew Dear, Clinic, The Presets, El Perro Del Mar, and High Contrast. Enjoy some future-music while wilting away the hours. Cheers!

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10/27/2012

10/20/2012: Fall Cuts

michael — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 02:24:26 +0000

Check out another another eclectic set of future cuts. The first hour of the show includes new releases including Bola’s latest single being remixed, Nosaj Thing collaborating with Kazu Makino, and new digital dub from Deadbeat. Also, listen for classic cuts from The Black Dog and Autechre. In the second half of the show we’ve got new stuff from Shed, Rustie, Kid606 and Paper Tiger. This introduction is just scratching the surface. Check out the playlist and tune in. After a week off, these are some essential fall cuts.

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10/20/2012

10/06/2012: Little Time

joseph — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 02:01:30 +0000

Autumn arrives, and what better way to celebrate than with a colorful and diverse two hours of future music? (besides the spiked cider). A landmark recording from David Axelrod kicks things off, while the new, infectious sounds of Melody’s Echo Chamber and El Perro Del Mar compete to get stuck in the brain. New music from How to Dress Well smoothes things over, as the ever-ethereal DeepChord provide another angle on a glorious track. C2C gives us “The Beat,” and Scuba continues to showcase his winning “Personality.” As ever, thanks for opening your ears.

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10/06/2012

09/29/2012: Onwards

joseph — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:13:35 +0000

Transmission from the midwestern United States to the outer limits of time of space: featuring Gui Boratto as the seductive opener, Asonat as the new kid on the block, The Sea and Cake as the distinguished vets,Â Les Sins (Toro Y Moi) as the wily whippersnapper, Loscil as the mysterious figure from the past, and Robert Hood as the wise old sage. Enjoy these, among other stars in their ongoing quest to bring quality sounds to the radio waves, and to do their part for future music.

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09/29/2012

09/22/2012: The Futuristic Sounds Of

joseph — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 01:12:38 +0000

This week’s episode takes many turns, as it was inspired by the usual, indefinable world of future music. The sounds of Chihei Hatakeyama start things off on a beautiful, abstract note, with new beats following from Jacques Greene and the colorful Black Moth Super Rainbow. The Gaslamp Killer unleashes his “Breakthrough” debut, while the veteran Nathan Fake continues a fine run of form with his latest album “Steam Days.” The latter third of the show features anticipated new music from Yagya, and more from Groundislava’s impressive “Feel Me” LP. Take a trip, for the price of 114 minutes and 38 seconds.

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09/22/2012

09/15/2012: The City Limits

joseph — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:24:00 +0000

It’s a brand new week of beats to soundtrack the workplace, lecture hall, commute, nursery, or clandestine political meeting! Things go aquatic with an oldie from Lowfish, new sounds from Poolside, and the subtle pulsations of Voices from the Lake. We also drop fresh tracks from Global Goon, John Roberts, and feature Low Limit offering a killer remix of Nosaj Thing’s “Quest.” Later on, Mala takes us to Cuba with a track from his phenomenal new album, Bvdub gives new meaning to the word prolific with his latest Earth House Hold project, and DÃ¢M FunK returns with a smooth new EP! Thanks for tuning in!

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09/15/2012

09/08/2012: Unused Calendar

joseph — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 02:24:46 +0000

The summer may be coming to a close, but the season is still ripe for future music! This week we play a host of new releases to usher in the autumn. Part one features the new single from Flying Lotus (with some help from Erykah Badu), a track from Daphni’s (aka Caribou) debut album, the latest from the Sea and Cake, a hypnotic cut from Holy Other’sÂ debut LP, and another week means another new album from bvdub, this time under his East of Oceans moniker (a must listen). In Part two you’ll hear the much anticipated return of Lukid, the soulful beats of Jessie Ware, more from the legendary Radioactive Man,Â a brand new track from Matthew Dear’s new album “Beams,” and Michael Mayer closes things out with a great remix of Gui Boratto’s “This is Not the End.” Certainly not.

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09/08/2012

09/01/2012: A Distant View of Gliese

joseph — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:10:48 +0000

This week, we present the fifth edition in our annual â€œSlowlyâ€ series. It is similar in theme to our past mixes. It is a collage of hushed, sometimes drowsy sounds. For this reason, the duration of the show will be uninterrupted by voice. For a satisfactory listening experience we recommend finding a comfortable pair of headphones or a nice stereo, and a quiet place.

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A Distant View of Gliese

08/25/2012: Exiles

joseph — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:54:26 +0000

Abandon two hours to the sweet sounds of future music: Part one features Odd Nosdam remixing Lali Puna, Guitar covering the Jesus and Mary Chain, new music from Teengirl Fantasy, a gorgeous new single from Arnaldo, and the latest from Four Tet’s “Pink” LP. Part two features a legendary pact between S_W_Z_KÂ and Tresor, the latest from Atoms for Peace, new psychedelics from Peaking Lights, and the triumphant return of Minotaur Shock. Dive in!

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08/25/2012

08/18/2012: Invented City

joseph — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:39:29 +0000

This week’s show is built around warm atmospherics, soundscapes, and a range of minimal and deep beats. It features new music from DeepChord Presents Echospace, Asonat, Helios, and Library Tapes. Older gems from G.R.I.T., Snd, Octex, and Shinichi Atobe are also featured. Fans of clicks, cuts, pianos, dub techno, and ambient pulses take notice! Made for headphones and open ears.

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08/18/2012

08/04/2012: The Things That Happen Outside

joseph — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 01:57:10 +0000

It’s another chapter of first-class future music. Highlights include new music from Passion Pit, the futurism of Abakus, new music from the mysterious Eprom, a killer (sorry) new track from Shed, the latest from Kangding Ray, a classic from Maurizio, Biosphere interpreting Italian opera, a fresh single from John Roberts, and Underworld goes for gold (sorry). Enjoyee.

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08/04/2012

07/28/2012: Singe

michael — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:45:09 +0000

At a distance, this week’s show features a collection of mostly brand new tracks from around the future music spectrum. Listen closer and the heat from summer comes through the mix. The show kicks off with an hour of electronic jams from Com Truise, Jacques Greene, and Amirali. Hour two features Unquote, Fluxion and a new collaboration from Willits+Sakamoto. This one is a reminder of early morning mixing.

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07/27/2012

07/21/2012: Dark Current

joseph — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 01:23:55 +0000

Something sweetly sinister ran through this week’s episode. Ametsub sets the tone with a choppy cut from his latest album, Smallpeople smooth out the edges, veterans Mohn (Burger + Voight) glide along the landscape, newcomer Gacha delivers an insatiable debut, Baths remixes Lali Puna, Four Tet continues a streak of top 12s, Frog Pocket returns with new sounds and the added joy of typing “Frog Pocket.” Other oldies and classics make way. Manufactured live in the depths of an undisclosed studio..

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07/21/2012

07/14/2012: Saturn Circular

kenny — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:03:49 +0000

This week Kenny Lectro takes us back to the future with a solo transmission from the Steady Flux Studio. He proves to be a child of the 80s not only by dropping a new one from Men Without Hats but also by littering the soundscape with uplifting messages. There’s a “Motivator” from Midwest Product, lessons to “Unlearn” from Psykosonik and talk of “Transformation” from The Human Experience. We’ve also got a peek into new albums by Para One and Muscles as well as hits from new EPs by Datassette, the Ed Banger crew and Maricopa. The future looks bright so put on your shades!

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07/14/2012

07/07/2012: Outage

joseph — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 01:59:32 +0000

A powerful wind left us without electricity, but order has been restored and the show broadcasts on. Things start with a new one from Lorn, who continues to excel in the art of dark and haunted beats. A new single from Four Tet keeps things moving, Cooly G show us “What the World Needs Now,” John Tejada remixes Walls, The Flashbulb sheds some light with his latest album, and up and coming producer Mokhov shares a track from his new album “Perfect Dream.” A bit near the end we dig out classics from Âµ-Ziq, Monolake, and Gas. When the power runs out, we’ll just hum.

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07/07/2012

06/23/2012: Shapely

michael — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:39:57 +0000

This week our friend Waggaman teams up with Beat Oracle DJ Kenny Lectro to serve up a healthy sampling of future music. Waggaman’s mix contains some real gems including new stuff from Synkro, Little Dragon (who get the remix treatment from Tycho), and Hackman. Kenny Lectro takes us home with heavy beats from Cupp Cake, a tune from new Warp Records artist Kwes, new music from School of Seven Bells and a whole lot more. It was a great week: Comfest, friends returning from afar, and the summer solstice! This week’s mix reflects that mood.

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06/23/2012

06/09/2012: Tip Well

michael — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 01:01:59 +0000

We dig into the well for new releases this week. The show kicks off with S.E.T.H. and moves into fresh sounds from Lauer, Lemonade, Mylo remixing M83, and Son Lux. The second hour of the show includes new tunes from Locked Groove, Marcel Dettmann, Airbird, Ursprung, and Blockhead. WCRS will be airing live jazz music next Saturday night, so we’ll be back on June 23. Let us know if there’s anything we should be checking out!

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06/09/2012

06/02/2012: Made Last

michael — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 23:58:01 +0000

This week marks the end of our series of full strength spring mixes. During the next few months we’ll be mixing shorthanded due to various DJ travels, but the music will still be fresh! It is certainly fresh this week: new psychedelic sounds from Bullion and Belbury Poly, new d&b tunes from Anile & Hybrid Minds and Logistics, and new space electronics from Lone and Distal. Much more included in two hours of adventure. Listen!

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06/02/2012

05/26/2012: Sun Rhombus

joseph — Mon, 28 May 2012 21:51:24 +0000

Long, lazy weekend of radio waves beamed to outer space: The Micronaut launches part one with another great track from his debut album, Datassette deliver a remix of White Lies’ “BiggerÂ Than Us,” Austrian producer Parov Stelar drops his latest album in style, Yoshinori Takezawa creates beautiful, understated compositions for Schole Records, Dntel’s new album for Pampa Records delights and amazes, My Bloody Valentine get remastered, Amon Tobin drops a crazy mega boxset, we play the latest from Gold Panda, Senking’s new single drops jaws, and Laurel Halo’s debut full length is released to much anticipation. There’s a lot to take in. Turn the volume up for this one.

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05/26/2012

05/19/2012: Curious Spectacle

joseph — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:31:31 +0000

The music delivery man left some records on our doorstep and we played them and did a dance: Brackles releases his very svelte debut LP, Photek and Pinch make it reign, there’s a terrific new single from Gatekeeper, the latest from our friend Ruckus Roboticus, The “Rabulism” of Christopher Rau, Shed remixing Mr. Luke Hess, the haunting beats of Photodementia, more from Mouse on Mars, and the return of oOoOO (pronunciations welcome)! As always, thanks for tuning in!

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05/19/2012

05/12/2012: No Destination

joseph — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:33:48 +0000

The latest in our weekly series of future music: It bends behind the ear, creeps in, gradually moves to unknown depths. Part one features a tasty collaboration between Quantic and Alice Russell, new music from the Cinematic Orchestra, the latest from Lone’s new album, the hazy pop of Caravan Palace, and the return of Ellen Allien, who graces the airwaves with a new single. Part two includes Magic Mountain High’s latest on the revered Workshop label, Wolfgang Voigt and JÃ¶rg Burger team up once again, this time as “Mohn,” Helios returns with another album of subdued beauty, and Orcas pay tribute to Trish Keenan of Broadcast. Enjoy.

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05/12/2012

05/05/2012: Out of Office

joseph — Thu, 10 May 2012 01:01:00 +0000

While we were out the radio played: Ryat debut for Brainfeeder, Shed stars as the Traveller, “New Year” by Beach House, Pye Corner Audio Transcription Services, The humble bones of Labyrinth Ear, Kelpe’s “Fuzzy Feeling,” new CFCF album, Clubroot names third album “Clubroot,” Jeff Mills is the Messenger, more in there, end of transmission.

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05/05/2012

04/28/2012: 25 Steps to Things Past

joseph — Tue, 01 May 2012 03:14:20 +0000

It’s a new week of new tunes; a labor of love for our dear listeners. And what’s not to love? New sultry sounds from Chromatics, warm synths from Beaumont, another stunning collaboration between Burial and Four Tet, the moving beats of Benjamin Damage and Doc Daneeka, the mysterious future music of Akkord, more from Actress’ brilliant new LP, the latest single from Lone, Fennesz remixing Apparat, and Luomo gets the remix treatment from Penner + Murder. Plenty more sprinkled in between. Thanks for the support!

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04/28/2012

04/21/2012: Levels

joseph — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:03:05 +0000

After a couple of special episodes we’re back with a satchel-heap of new records! During the first half we drop the latest footwork sounds from Traxman, new singles from Xxxy and Komonazmuk, and a trackÂ from Actress’ stunning new album “R.I.P.” Lone returns with a new single, DJ Food collaborates with Amorphous Androgynous, and in the second half,Â we feature Martyn’s latest single “Hello Darkness,”Â Planet Mu artist The Host, major dance sounds from F3, and up and coming House producer Huxley. Tune in!

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04/21/2012

04/14/2012: Portable Crate

joseph — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:26:36 +0000

It’s a jammed packed episode featuring three guest mixes from some major talents! Mysterious Italian DJ Wagga Man starts things off with a mini-set of top tracks from Robag Wruhme, Julio Bashmore, Blawan, and more! Next up is Columbus’ own Self Help, who crams together an hour of first-class future music, dropping highlights from Rustie, Hudson Mohawke, Jamie XX, as well as some of his original productions! DJ Barticus wraps things up, and provides an education in Baltimore club music, starring the sounds of Rod Lee, DJ Class and The Partysquad. Not to be missed!

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04/14/2012

04/07/2012: Box of Tapes Vol. 2

joseph — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:39:36 +0000

This is another volume in our random series of old tapes. This one digs a bit back into the past: A first hour starring Beaumont Hannant, The KLF, Plug, and Autechre. The second hour is full of massive tracks from David Holmes, The Bionaut, Mantronix, Alec Empire and AFX. Two hours that reminded us it isn’t always about the new. Enjoy!

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04/07/2012

03/31/2012: Slightest Idea

joseph — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:27:08 +0000

After sorting through the endless track queue and stacks of new releases, we managed to put together a new radio episode. It’s an epic start with a song from Moss of Aura’s latest album “Still Parade,” while older highlights from Colourbox and Two Lone Swordsmen give way to the jazzier beats of Moomin and Public Lover. DVA drops a “Pretty Ugly” collection on Hyperdub, 2562 takes a trip to Jordan, Addison Groove gives a taste of his debut LP, and Peverelist amazes with another top 12″. Sit, stand, sleep, have a comfy listen.

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03/31/2012

03/24/2012: Box of Tapes Vol. 1

joseph — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:13:32 +0000

We found some mystery tapes with instructions, and played one on air at random. This is the result: A first hour of older hip-hop sounds, tracks from Krystal Klear, Belbury Poly, Blockhead, DJ Food. A second hour of labyrinth sounds: Bvdub, Orbital, Clark, Mux Mool. From another place, surely…

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03/24/2012

03/17/2012: Frequency Mod

joseph — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:32:29 +0000

It’s a brand new week of first-class future music, and we dropped a ton of fresh releases across the FM airwaves. Hour-one showcases the latest from some of electronic music’s most reputable acts: Clark returns with his latest for Warp records, and Mouse on Mars treats us to some long awaited “Parastrophics.” There is a pair of singles from Software Records, and a pair of collaborations from Orcas (Benoit Pioulard + Rafael Anton Irisarri) and Mirroring (Grouper + Tiny Vipers). Hour-two dusts off some classic Commix, while Monolake and School of Seven Bells show off new tracks from their respective “ghost” inspired albums, and Moon Wiring Club weirds up the place with his beautiful blend of sounds. Thanks for listening!

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03/17/2012

03/10/2012: Movement

joseph — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:26:51 +0000

This week we joined WCRS in celebration of International Women’s Day and devoted an entire episode to some of our favorite ladies of future music. Over the course of two hours we dropped a diverse range of sounds from some top producers. In hour one, newer music from Bjork, a track from Nina Kraviz’s debut LP, more visionary pop from Grimes, and some older highlights from Dinky, and Ellen Allien. Hour two continues to trot the globe with new music from Leila, Pursuit Grooves, a killer beat from Nite Jewel’s latest album, and the triumphant return of Tujiko Noriko and her own special world of sound. Thanks for the support!

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03/10/2012

03/03/2012: Micrometric

joseph — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:58:38 +0000

We emerged from the studio with this top-notch collage of new releases, filled with a diverse range of artists that are pushing the limits of future music. The first half of the show features a return trip to Belbury Poly, the mysterious, frenetic sounds of Steinvord, the latest from Monolake, a new single from Shed, and a cut from Exoplanet’s “Synthetic Evolution.” The second half features highlights from the Flashbulb,Â more from Yppah’s new album, the gorgeous beats of Burial, Kode9 remixing Battles, Joy Orbison teaming up with Boddika, and a standout from Scuba’s latest LP, “Personality.” It’s high quality, commercial-free, inspired listening for all. Enjoy!

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03/03/2012

02/25/2012: Possible Epigraphs

joseph — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 02:27:11 +0000

Winter is nearingÂ a close as new releases warm up the musical landscape. During the first hour we drop new music from soul legend Lee Fields, Brainfeeder newcomer Lapalux, the latest from John Talabot, the gorgeous noise of Seefeel founder Mark Van Hoen, and the pulsating rhythms of Byetone. The second hour showcases new tracks from Loops of the Heart, Ninja Tune artist Yppah, more prolific beats from Machinedrum, and a walk through Ital’s “Hive Mind.” Thanks for supporting future music!

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02/25/2012

02/18/2012: The Signifier and The Signified

joseph — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:25:34 +0000

This week we present sound organized in time! Our sentient senses assigned some meaning to Mux Mool’s “Butterfly Technique,” the ascending drift of Tycho’s hazy beats, the jazzy undertones of Shigeto’s “Field Trip,” and Scuba’s great 12″ “Hope.” Releases from Marcus Fischer and Quantec remind us that the medium is about silence as well. Enjoy the music!

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02/18/2012

02/11/2012: A Visit to Pastel Planes

joseph — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:23:48 +0000

It’s an odd colored episode this week, full of new releases from various ends of the future music spectrum. During the first hour there are fresh releases from LA producer Shlohmo, Ulrich Schnauss collaborating with Mark Peters for some “Underrated Silence,” Air return and take us on a trip to the moon, Tropics showcases more of his lush production techniques, andÂ we drop Porcelain Raft’s latest for Secretly Canadian. The second hour kicks off with a classic from Guitar and moves into the new single from mad-beat scientist Bullion. We play the new R&B tinged single from Jacques Greene, as well as the latest from eminent drone-duo Windy & Carl. Come take a two hour trip through it all.

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02/11/2012

02/04/2012: Fluctuations

joseph — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:30:16 +0000

The drafty studio walls were warmed by these two hours of top sounds. Things begin with the patient, slow moving beats of Ghost Cauldron, and pick up with a cut from Random Rab’s latest release, “Viurreal.” New music from 1000names and Synkro show some flashes of hip-hop among subdued atmospherics, as Locked Groove closes out part-one with another stellar Hotflush Recordings release. Another killer production from Machinedrum starts an experimental second hour that features Gang Gang Dance remixing King Midas Sound, Steve Hauschildt’s twinkly kosmiche, and Feist getting the remix treatment from Beck. Thanks for tuning in!

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02/04/2012

01/28/2012: Artifice Aims

joseph — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:33:09 +0000

We woke ourselves up laughing, our heads spinning to future music. Somewhere near the beginning was new music from Ninja Tune vets Funki Porcini, and at long last, DJ Food. New singles from Sei A and Julio Bashmore kept our heads above water, while Yppah played “D.Song.” The praised sounds of John Maus were ringing in our ears, and Ernest Gonzales shook a finger, informing us that synchronicity prevails. Monolake led us through polygon_cities, and near the end of the road, we flung on the turn signal and moved to Rhythm & Sound, Kaito in the driver seat. Press play to hear what happened.

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01/28/2012

01/21/2012: Information Control

joseph — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:37:31 +0000

It’s a brand new week of beats, complete with the usual mix of high quality futuristic sounds. New gems from the likes of Starfawn, Surkin, and Cant kick off a steady first-half, with Smallville Records acts Moomin and Smallpeople closing out the hour with some minimal, melodic house. Part two starts out with a hazy blend of dub techno, and moves into newer releases from SCB (Scuba), a collaboration between Boddika and Joy Orbison, and the latest from Blawan. A bit of everything in the 120s. Enjoy!

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01/21/2012

01/14/2012: Stereophonic

joseph — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:03:18 +0000

It is a jammed episode this week,Â with a little bit of everything for your ears to digest. New beats from Andres, Thundercat, and Jonti kick things off with a jazz/hip-hop influenced sound, while new singles from Nite Jewel, School of Seven Bells, Solar Bears (getting the remix treatment from Keep Shelly In Athens), and Leila wrap up a loaded first hour. Part-two has top tracks from The Flashbulb’s latest LP, the hazy beats of Coppice Halifax, Caribou remixing the Junior Boys, a new single from James Blake, and more from 1000names! Press play and dive in.

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01/14/2012

01/07/2012: Transit

joseph — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:54:46 +0000

The new year has arrived, so ring in your ears with some quality future music. It’s the start of our 5th year on WCRS, and there are plenty of sounds to celebrate! Belgian duo 40winks get things started with some jazzy beats, Radiohead ascends the “Staircase,” Burial takes on Massive Attack, and Joy Orbison remixes Lana Del Rey in the first hour! Kevin McPhee plays his “Blue Organ” in hour two, Conforce drops his latest dub revelation, Pariah and Blawan join forces to become “Karenn,” and Luke Vibert dusts off Plug for some unreleased sounds. Classics from Basic Channel,Â Shuttle358, and Autechre are peppered in between. Listen loudly.

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01/07/2012

12/31/2011: Year.End (Part Two)

joseph — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:07:06 +0000

Hello, and happy New Year! Weâ€re back with the second and final installment of our â€œBest of 2011â€³ retrospective. This time around weâ€ve featured some of our favorite singles, EPs, and one-offs. Sit back and enjoy a sampling of last yearâ€s best songs in all their digital, beat-heavy glory. Hour-one features some of our favorite tracks yet from Jacques Greene, Tokimonsta, Burial, Coma, and Grimes. Hour-two keeps things moving with top tracks from Martyn, Mosca, XXXY and Rone. Fresh episodes resume this week, but in the meantime, we hope you’ve enjoyed our abridged look back on 2011 releases.

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12/31/2011

12/17/2011: Year.End (Part One)

joseph — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:43:06 +0000

The time has come to present selections from our favorite albums of 2011! After another year of terrific releases, weâ€ve collectively assembled two hours of some notable beats. We hope you enjoy this look back on some of the yearâ€s best future music!

There were many highlights over the year, and weâ€d like to thank WCRS for their continued support as well as our listeners in Columbus, Bali, and abroad!

Below we have included 10 consensus favorites, as well as our individual 20 favorite albums of the year. We encourage you to send us your own favorites and recommendations to dj@beatoracle.net. On New Yearâ€s Eve weâ€ll be airing part two of our best of 2011 special, and will feature some of our favorite songs from 12â€ singles, EPs, and albums we couldnâ€t include in this weekâ€s episode. Thanks again to our listeners and to all who came out to see us live. Be prepared for more great â€œfuture musicâ€ in 2012!

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12/17/2011

10 BEAT ORACLE APPROVED: 2011 Edition (By Release Date)

(from top left) Ludique Ludique,Â Tim Hecker Ravedeath, 1972, Loscil Coast/Range/Arc, Jamie Woon Mirrorwriting, Robag Wruhme Thora Vukk, SBTRKT SBTRKT, Biosphere N-Plants, Zomby Dedication, Tycho Dive, Byetone Symeta

Joseph’s Favorites
01. Tim Hecker â€“ Ravedeath, 1972
02. Bvdub â€“ Tribes at the Temple of Silence
03. Byetone â€“ Symeta
04. Deepchord â€“ Hash Bar Loops
05. Fennesz + Sakamoto â€“ Flumina
06. Biosphere â€“ N-Plants
07. Tycho – Dive
08. Robag Wruhme â€“ Thora Vukk
09. Oneohtrix Point Never â€“ Replica
10. Vladislav Delay â€“ Vantaa
11. Robin Guthrie & Harold Budd – Bordeaux
12. The Black Dog â€“ Liber Dogma
13. Teebs â€“ Collections 01
14. Space Dimension Controller â€“ The Pathway to Tiraquon6
15. Desolate â€“ The Invisible Insurrection

Mosca – Done Me Wrong / Bax
Jacques Greene – Another Girl
Tokimonsta – Little Pleasures (ft. Gavin Turek)
Grouper – Come Softly
Blawan – Getting Me Down
All 700 Bvdub releases
Baby A
Real Estate – Green Aisles

J.D.D.
Y.A.M.

Michael’s Favorites
1. Robag Wruhme – Thora Vukk
2. Biosphere – N-Plants
3. St. Vincent – Strange Mercy
4. Loscil – Coast / Range / Arc
5. Low – C’mon
6. Little Dragon – Ritual Union
7. Martyn – Ghost People
8. Radiohead – The King of Limbs
9. Peaking Lights – 936
10. tUnE-yArDs – W H O K I L L

Other Highlights:

Adam Wesley

Jacques Greene – Another Girl
The Palouse
Juk Juk – Winter Turns Spring
“Doctor”
Exit Records Presents Mosaic Vol. 1
Nephews
Tokimonsta – Creature Dreams EP
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At the Center of NGC 6302

Kenny’s Favorites
1. Jamie Woon – Mirrorwriting
2. Hooray For Earth – S/T
3. Adventure – Lesser Known
4. Ludique – S/T
5.Seekae – +DOME
6. When Saints Go Machine – Konkylie
7. Mother Mother – Eureka
8. 4mat – Surrender
9. Extrawelt – In Aufruhr
10. Random Rab – Visurreal
11. Ott – Mir
11. GusGus – Arabian Horse
11. Eliot Lipp – Brolabs
11. Gotye – Making Mirrors
11. zerO One – remiXed
11. The Polish Ambassador – Future, Sex toys for women, Computers
11. Kate Wax – Dust Collision
11. Obfusc – Midnight Dome

Superior Singles and EPs
Jacques Greene – Another Girl

Holy Other – WIth U
Stephen Beaupre – “When You Have It”
Niki & The Dove – The Drummer
Oliver Tank – Dreams
Rone – So So So EP
Scuba – Adrenalin EP
Klippa – “Dark Niagara Nights”
501 – St Ives / Can’t Touch Me
Abakus – Beyond The Fields
Caravan Palace – Clash EP
Virtual Boy – Symphony No. None
Kolombo – Waiting For
Coma – Famous

Other major highlights:
New family and friends of the newborn variety.
Exit Records Presents Mosaic Vol. 1
Kickin It Crew & Camp Kick It
Fluorescent paint and blacklights
Electro Swing

12/10/2011: Secret Decoder

joseph — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:40:50 +0000

It’s our final show before we look back at some of 2011’s best music, and there are plenty of sounds to discover! Hour-one features a top track from Extrawelt’s latest LP “In Aufruhr,” new dance sounds from Ali Renault, a brand new Subscape release on Dub Police, some far out future-music courtesy of Patten, and a new single from Robag Wruhme! The second half showcases our friend Ruckus Roboticus remixing DJ Self Help’s latest single, new beats from the Roots, a jazz infused track from Floating Points, and more beautiful abstraction from Vladislav Delay. Dive in to a range of the day’s best future music.

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12/10/2011

12/03/2011: Above Ground

joseph — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:13:08 +0000

2011 is quickly coming to a close, and we took this opportunity to share some last-minute new releases. Part one features fresh sounds from Joie Noire’s debut LP, the latest from 1000names, Surkin, and welcomed returns from Aeroc and Teebs! In Part two, Wolfgang Voigt provides his take on Motor City Drum Ensemble’s L.O.V.E., The Black Dog is remixed by the Sandwell District, FaltyDL drops a new EP on Ninja Tune, and DOOM teams up with Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood. Tune In!

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12/03/2011

11/29/2011: Thanks!

michael — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:26:40 +0000

This week we have a special Thanksgiving show featuring two great guest mixes. To start the show, Ruckus Roboticus offers up his new “I’m Thankful” mix featuring classic soul, R&B, reggae, and hip-hop. Hour two features a brand new Waggaman mix with great new electronic music including new tracks from Keep Shelly in Athens, Sepalcure, and Pariah.

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11/19/2011

11/12/2011: Emergency Measures

joseph — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:25:16 +0000

Austerity blues? Well, the global economy may be teetering, but the music world remains flush with top new releases. Michael blueprints the first half of the show with new tracks from Dimlite, Sepalcure,Â and a host of remixes, including Tycho reworking Little Dragon’s latest single “Little Man,” and Midland crafting a beautiful re-imaging of Sei A’s “Frozen Flower.” The second half comes courtesy of Kenny, who drops some futuristic sounds from Kuedo’s “Severant” full-length, and explores Dusty Kid’s harmonica laced beats. Later, he features an excellent new single by Trevino for Martyn’s 3024 label, and the slow, hazy sounds of M83. Must listen stuff.

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11/12/2011

11/05/2011: Along The Radius

joseph — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:02:51 +0000

November arrives, and the sounds continue to flourish. This week’s show starts with some distant, timeless sounds from Broadcast, Seefeel, and Global Communication. Newer releases make their mark as well, with Juk Juk, Byetone, and Senking leading the way into a head-nodding final-third, featuring new music from Scuba, Mark E, and Holy Ghost! Thanks for listening, and supporting your airwaves.

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11/05/2011

10/29/2011: Carbon

michael — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:53:53 +0000

We’ve got more fresh music this week including new stuff from Oneohtrix Point Never, Bjork, Four Tet, Surkin, Neon Indian and Class Actress. We run a couple minutes long as we’re trying to pack it all in. Check out a perfect soundtrack to spend an afternoon outside breathing in the fall air.

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10/29/2011

10/22/2011: Memory and Dream

joseph — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:10:45 +0000

This week’s episode is comprised of three sets for discriminating ears. Kenny starts things off with some drum n’ bass from Pulsaar’s “Exoplanets” EP, a wonderful Boxcutter remix of iTAL tEK’s “Whip It Up,” and the latest sounds from Birdy Nam Nam’s new full length. Joseph takes over, and features a hazy beat from Blue Daisy’s debut LP “The Sunday Gift,” a track from Andy Stott’s new EP, and some wonderful new sounds from The Black Dog. Michael wraps up the last third with Objekt remixing Sbtrkt in the battle of the misspelled, the fuzzy beats of California producer eLan, and a new track from Amon Tobin’s “ISAM” release. A Bit of everything. As always, thanks for listening.

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10/22/2011

10/15/2011: October Variations

joseph — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:10:37 +0000

This week’s recording is another diverse dose of future-music, and highlights some of the autumn’s terrific new releases. In Part one you’ll hear the long-awaited return of Tycho, the latest from Kompakt duo Walls, the seabed sounds of Jurgen Muller, the frenetic energy of Berlin’s Modeselektor, and more loops from The Field! Part two shows off Gui Boratto’s latest beats, and features new tracks from Rone, Shiny Mob remixing Caravan Palace, and a gem from the Lovebirds’ latest “Honeybadger” EP. As always, thanks for tuning in to our frequency.

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10/15/2011

10/08/2011: Glaze

michael — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:09:59 +0000

Another artisan mix constructed at the Beat Oracle labs is presented here for your listening pleasure. First, a layer of pop and IDM includes excellent tracks from Crystal Fighters, D/R/U/G/S and Ludique. Next, things cool down with new tracks from A Winged Victory for the Sullen, 4mat, and Boom Bip. The last layer of shine and polish comes thanks to fresh tracks from Cloud Boat, Vondelpark, and Martyn. Recommended listening to accompany autumn walking with sunglasses.

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10/08/2011

10/01/2011: Finite

joseph — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:39:18 +0000

This week’s broadcast features a wide array of sounds, with everything from new house , hip-hop, dubstep, and pop tracks. Michael starts things off with new songs from Cosmin TRG, St. Vincent, and some classic older releases. Kenny’s set features the latest from Swedish group Lo-Fi-Fink, Das Racist, and a song from Rustie’s debut full length on Warp records. Joseph closes things out with a new singles from Air France, Korallreven, and Mosca’s stellar “Done Me Wrong” on the Numbers label. Thanks for tuning in.

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10/01/2011

09/24/2011: Between Margins

joseph — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:16:57 +0000

This week we fell down the chimney, and crawled between the walls with new music from Scuba, Motor City Drum Ensemble, George FItzgerald, Alva Noto, the Field, and DJ Shadow! A second hour took us through the latest sounds from Gui Boratto, Neon Indian, M83, and legendary Warp records duo Plaid! Yep. Up there with ice cream…

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09/24/2011

09/17/2011: Shadow Jumping Showdown

joseph — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:12:08 +0000

This week sees two new guest DJs diving deep into their respective favorite genres. First up is Textbeak with his MARBLEHEADPLATEMIX, an introduction into Darkwave and a reminder of electronic music’s shrouded past with flourishes of industrial and EBM. Shortly into the second hour longtime friend of The Beat Oracle, Mark (aka Vimmington), drags ears into the dirt with a slew of dubstep tracks. Standouts have the weirdest names: Mr. Kitty & Where’s Huey?

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09/17/2011

09/10/2011: At the Center of NGC 6302

joseph — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:50:37 +0000

This week, we present the fourth edition in our annual â€œSlowlyâ€ series. It is similar in theme to our 2008, 2009 and 2010 mixes. It is a collage of hushed, sometimes drowsy sounds. For this reason, the duration of the show will be uninterrupted by voice. For a satisfactory listening experience we recommend finding a comfortable pair of headphones or a nice stereo, and a quiet place.

(Sorry, no time-stamps as of now)

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09/03/2011: Uprising

joseph — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 23:52:10 +0000

It’s a special week as Michael returns to the regular rotation! And what a return! In hour-one, he drops some great new releases, including a track from Apparat’s forthcoming LP “The Devil’s Walk,” new music from Free the Robots, Lukid, and Detroit legend Omar-S, who has a brand new LP: “It Can Be Done But Only I Can Do It.” Joseph takes over with a dub-tinged hour-two, and features new cuts from Pursuit Grooves, Cosmin TRG, Falty DL remixing Sepalcure, and Bok Bok’s latest on the Night Slugs label. Seek shelter…

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09/03/2011

08/27/2011: Sleepless Night

joseph — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:32:02 +0000

Wide-eyed sounds for the dead of night, starring new music from: Vondelpark, Shlohmo, Balam Acab, Tycho, Martyn, Fennesz + Sakamoto, and The Black Dog! Really-not-so-old classics from: Autechre, Burger/Ink, Maurizio, and Andreas Tilliander! But really, every minute has been EQ-ed with love. Be a bit aimless. Aimlessly yours –

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08/27/2011

08/20/2011: Writes of Passage

kenny — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:44:54 +0000

Straight out of the Steady Flux Studio, Kenny Lectro compiles a new mix for this year’s soon-to-be-graduates of the invisible college. This call to evolve includes a Walkabout from Bird Of Prey, a reminder to Celebrate from Tropics, and a couple new birthday messages from Ada and Mungolian Jetset – because when you’re on the playa, every day is your birthday! So escape from Church and Law in the Salty Air At Home during the Planet Party, and drop by Camp Kick It and do the Limbo with Lectro and company.

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08/20/2011

08/13/2011: Night Duty

joseph — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:57:36 +0000

This week we present a live set recorded at Hal & Als in Columbus. Joseph drives the first hour, with sounds ranging from hip-hop, pop, and house music. Brand new releases from Ras G, Washed Out, Keep Shelly In Athens, and Magick Mountain star. Kenny takes over an equally diverse second half and features some great new releases from the likes of M83, Mark E, Ceephax Acid Crew, and an absolutely killer new single from Machinedrum. Have a listen to this eclectic mix of top-notch tracks.

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08/13/2011

08/06/2011: Planck Epoch

joseph — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:45:22 +0000

Join us for an auditory trip through some abstract, minimal sounds. Classics from Boards of Canada and Biosphere start things off, while new music from Ezekiel Honig, Vladislav Delay, Bvdub, and Christian Fennesz round out the first hour of the show. Beats pulse throughout hour-two, with new releases from Mike Dehnert, Ada, and Martin Schulte leading the way. Grab a pair of headphones and enjoy.

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08/06/2011

07/30/2011: Window Seat

joseph — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:41:19 +0000

It’s a well balanced affair this week, with three sets dominated by interesting new releases. The first half features new tracks from ASC, Africa Hitech’s latest release “93 Million Miles,” more from Biosphere’s latest, and a great new single from Matias Aguayo. The second half displays a new one from Stagga, Audiofly, and the latest anthem from Rone. Plug in for two hours of future music…

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07/30/2011

07/23/2011: Constant

joseph — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:32:33 +0000

This week we said a bittersweet goodbye to the Sells Studio, our recording home for the past three and a half years. Much has changed since our first session in Columbus, and this episode provides a fitting end, as it spans the diverse, immense world of today’s best future music. It’s a mix dominated with new releases, including some new gems from Com Truise, Washed Out, Lone (remixing Steffi), Deepchord, John Tejada, Laurel Halo, Holy Other, and many more. Thanks to everyone who has sent their feedback, music (we’re listening), or attended a gig.Â Until next week…cheers.

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07/23/2011

07/16/2011: Mazed

joseph — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 01:00:57 +0000

It’s a broad maze of beats this week, with a bit of bass for everyone. New releases from Clams Casino and Samiyam kick things off, while classic tracks from Detroit legends Urban Tribe and Kenny Larkin continue to provide an education. Miracle Fortress informs us of “Miscalculations,” and Peter Van Hoesen remixes Mount Kimbie to round out the first half. Hour-two features a new single from Planet Mu artist Kuedo, brilliant new dub from LV & Joshua Idehen, the haunting sounds of the Caretaker, Jacques Greene remixing Radiohead, and the fantastic, infectious new single from Little Dragon. Listen and get lost.

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07/16/2011

07/09/2011: Daydreaming

joseph — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:34:54 +0000

Three sections for wandering minds: Michael’s set kicks things off with a mixture of classic singles and great new releases from the likes of Zomby, who shines with his terrific new full-length on 4AD. You’ll hear the Nacho Lovers remix Jacques Greene’s latest single, and Addison Groove creates some truly frenetic “Minutes of Funk.” Joseph showcases new releases from some of experimental music’s most venerable labels, with tracks from Fourcolor’s latest on 12k, legends Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto collaborating once more for Raster-Noton, and the return of Biosphere, who crafts a haunting album for Touch records. Later in the show, Kenny brings the tempo back up with a beautiful, epic new single from Coma, and dusts off a stellar single from Gui Boratto. It’s a packed episode, filled with tunes from Radiohead, SBTRKT, and many more. Thanks for tuning in!

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07/09/2011

07/02/2011: Reel To Reel

joseph — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 02:12:55 +0000

Our friends Roman and Ruckus Roboticus guest-host this week’s episode, and each delivers a distinctive hour of beats. Roman takes over the controls during hour-one, and showcases some recent hip-hop releases, with gems from Das Racist, Fly Union, Pac Div, and El-P. Ruckus brings the BPM up during his hour, and drops some stellar dance tracks from Tensnake, Siriusmo, Jame Curd, and a remix of NickNack’s “Sultry Haven,” courtesy of the DJ himself. Enjoy!

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07/02/2011

06/25/2011: Tangible Signs

joseph — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:24:53 +0000

These are sounds that were featured during an evening at the distinguished Hal & Al’s food and drink establishment. Hour one is brought to you by Joseph, and features a hearty dose of instrumental, couch-blazed hip-hop, with new music from Vanilla, Fatima (produced by Floating Points), Babe Rainbow, BNJMN, and a stellar new single from Synkro. Hour two comes courtesy of Kenny Lectro, with a colorful mix of songs from Ludique, Adventure, Trentemoller, and Todd Terje. Have yourself a listen.

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06/25/2011

06/18/2011: Anesthesia

joseph — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 20:06:06 +0000

There was 80% cloud cover over the Sells Studio while recording, which may have informed this hazy two hours of music.Â Wonderful new releases from Dominik Eulberg, Holy Other, Kangding Ray, and Mountains round out a melodic first hour. In hour two there are new singles from Pangaea, Addison Groove, and fresh tracks from Emalkay and System 7’s respective new full lengths.

Local listeners: stop by The Brothers Drake this Friday night, June 24th, to hear us spin some future music as you enjoy some fine, locally crafted Mead.

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06/18/2011

06/11/2011: Transfer Rumors

joseph — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:46:09 +0000

Speculation mounts as we feature an overdose of new 2011 releases! Loscil moves from Kranky to Glacial Movements with a lovely new ambient wonder, Samiyam debuts a full-length for Brainfeeder, while new singles from Lawrence, Blawan, and Deadboy highlight a memorable first hour. The second half of the show features some “Sweeter Things” from Asa, seasoned vets GusGus’ latest on Kompakt, and a brand new cut from Bibio! Tune in for all the dramatic beats!

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06/11/2011

06/04/2011: Singularity

joseph — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:51:38 +0000

Our trusty computer sidekick Arnold hosts this week’s show, and unleashes some major 2011 releases for your listening pleasure. The first hour is packed with fresh baked beats from DJ Shadow, Prefuse 73, and the first single from Zomby’s forthcoming album “Dedication.” There’s another gem from Tokimonsta’s latest EP, and a highlight from BNJMN’s debut for Rush Hour Recordings. The second hour features Kahn cutting up Sabira Jade’s vocals for his wonderful “Like We Used To” single, Mux Mool remixing Eliot Lipp, the melodic, complex stylings of Salva, and another amazing single from Modeselektor’s Fifty Weapons label, courtesy of Phon.O. Must hear!

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06/04/2011

05/28/2011: Open Windows

joseph — Mon, 30 May 2011 14:10:45 +0000

This week we present three sets to suit a variety of spring evenings. Whether you’re in a car packed full of friends, seeking shelter in your basement, out for a walk, or staying stationary…the next two hours of future music has a bit of it all. Kenny kicks things off with some self-released gems, including a great track from Baths, and Ben Benjamin, a recent Ghostly International discovery. Joseph features some top 2011 House releases from Robag Wruhme, Virgo Four, and Thomas Bjerring. Michael closes strong with an assortment of new releases from Boxcutter, Tokimonsta, SBTRKT, and a cut from Emalkay’s debut LP. Not to dissapoint! Thanks for tuning in!

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05/28/2011

05/21/2011: Query

joseph — Sun, 22 May 2011 19:13:47 +0000

It was a busy weekend of dj-ing, surviving end times, and selecting songs for this week’s edition of the show. Joseph starts hour-one with new music from Peaking Lights, Toro Y Moi, GGD, and another cut from James Pants’ latest warped pop album, “Love Kraft.” Kenny mixes up the tempo with some beautiful electronic tones courtesy of Seekae, Ott, and a new track from Hyetal’s debut album,”Broadcast.” Michael wraps up the last third of the show with a brilliant pair of remixes from Machinedrum, the latest from Kode9 & the Spaceape, and the genre-defying producer 2562. It’s all part of a well balanced diet of sound.

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05/14/2011: Return And Returning

joseph — Mon, 16 May 2011 03:11:07 +0000

This week’s show was recorded live at Hal & Al’s. It’s been nearly a year since we played our last show there, and it was great to be back. Michael kicks things off with new music from tUnE-yArDs, Panda Bear, Instra:Mental, and the title track from the Sea and Cake’s lovely “The Moonlight Butterfly.” Joseph drops a song from the Numero Group’s lost-gem reissue of Willie Wright’s “Telling the Truth,” Jamie XX reworking Gil-Scott Heron, and Autechre’s beautifully epic “Goz Quarter.” Kenny swoons over Jamie Woon’s night air serenading, Bibio’s latest kaliedoscope of sound, and a brand new WhoMadeWho release on Kompakt records. Join us this coming Friday, May 20th for another live night of Future Music at Hal & Als. Thanks for listening.

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05/14/2011

05/07/2011: Fresh!

michael — Sun, 08 May 2011 23:25:45 +0000

Our friend Scott Warner allowed us to air his latest installment of Fresh! from Dirtyradio this week. Once we heard the mix, we knew we needed to share it. New tracks from Gang Gang Dance, Junior Boys and Peaking Lights are mixed alongside Detroit classics from Drexciya & DJ Rolando. New and old, techno and rock, straightforward and experimental. This mix comes together through Scott’s ability to find impeccable tracks. Enjoy!

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05/07/2011

04/30/2011: Revisiting Skyscrapers and Green Fields

michael — Mon, 02 May 2011 01:12:46 +0000

Frequent collaborator Micah joins Michael in the Sells Studio this week for a tag-team set. Highlights include songs from Apparat, DJ Krush, Dels, and ISAN. Brand new releases are also on display with tracks from Cornershop, Bibio, Radiohead, and Amon Tobin. It’s always excellent to have friends in the studio–hear why!

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04/30/2011

4/23/2011: Less Than Three

kenny — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:30:51 +0000

This week Kenny Lectro compiles a sonic recipe for romantic nights. Jamie Woon sings about city streets from his fresh debut album. More new ones come from Adventure, MiM0SA, Mother Mother, Seekae and Solar Bears. Baths and Blair bare their hearts while a couple unicorns play their Game Boys. It all ends with an ode to our lunar light so long live love!

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04/23/2011

4/16/2011: The Next

michael — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:45:25 +0000

This week’s show is full of 2011 releases: the new-music floodgates have opened for spring. Joseph mixes the first hour and features new music from J-Rocc, Taylor McFerrin, James Pants, Mono/Poly, matthewdavid, and Mux Mool remixing Take. Michael takes on the second hour and continues the new with London Elektricity, Intra:Mental, 2562, Grimes, Jacques Greene, and Daedelus remixing Quantic. There’s a lot more in here–check out the mix to find out what’s next!

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4/16/2011

04/09/2011: Tertiary Color

joseph — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:25:14 +0000

This week we have two stellar guest mixes from a couple close friends. The first hour comes courtesy of Ruckus Roboticus, who brings his signature love for all things soul, hip-hop, and delicious dance beats! Throughout his set he drops some top tier tracks from the likes of Aloe Blacc, Matthew Dear, and Holy Ghost! The second hour features the debut set from Wagga Man, who unleashes some major 2011 releases. He treats us to new music from Seiji, FaltyDL, Egyptrixx, Koreless, and other sounds guarenteed to add color to your respective rainbow. Enjoy!

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04/09/2011

04/02/2011: Sand Parcel

michael — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:31:34 +0000

Tonight’s mix comes packaged in three sets. First, we kick off with a club set including banging tunes from Big Gigantic, Unicorn Kid, & Pixelord. Note: this set requires high volume and preferably a subwoofer. The dubstep continues, but the mix quiets down with a set full of new releases, remixes, and collaborations including Actress v. Panda Bear, Baths v. Gold Panda, Burial v. Four Tet v. Yorke, & Dettman v. Emika. The mix concludes with a chilled out and experimental set with artists like Seiji Takahasi, Grouper, Bvdub, & Herion. Enjoy!

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04/02/2011

03/26/2011: Theory

joseph — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:14:53 +0000

Joseph here, mixing solo this week with a little help from Headphone Commute, who checks in with Tim Hecker, King Midas Sound, and other producers as they share their views on the state of Electronic music. New releases from Cosmin TRG, Frank Bretschneider, and Shackleton feature throughout, while older essentials from Autechre, and Kangding Ray flesh out an edition laced with intriguing sounds. Best if stored in headphones, or a loud Hi-Fi.

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03/26/2011

03/19/2011: Hang Loose

joseph — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 16:52:41 +0000

Live! That’s where it derives. From the stage of Rumba Cafe we played for a Saturday set of drink-goers, kindred spirits, and people in need of some down time in the dim lights. Throughout the set you’ll hear a mixture of Latin beats, Jazz-inspired hip-hop, and notable electronic releases. There are new tracks from Mux Mool, Julianna Barwick, and Radiohead, while classics from Luke Vibert, J Dilla, Leftfield, and Four Tet round out a diverse range of sounds.

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03/19/2011

03/12/2011: Birthday Minimalism

joseph — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:58:14 +0000

This week we present a special episode with two distinct sections. In hour one, our friend Deaf Dot Electrics welcomes the newest member of the Beat Oracle family with an eclectic newborn mix! He drops some notable tracks from Tom Waits, Mum, and a classic Plaid remix of Bjork’s “All Is Full of Love.” Hour two is a minimal, understated collection of tracks from the likes of Autechre, Alva Noto, Biosphere, and Bvdub. This hour was created for our friend over at Headphone Commute. Check out this fantastic resource for music, and be on the lookout for future collaborations. Thanks for tuning in.

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03/12/2011

03/05/2011: Output

joseph — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:46:24 +0000

This week’s show is laced with a host of anticipated spring releases. Siriusmo reveals his electro-pop talents with a brand new cut, wunderkind Nicolas Jaar provides a taste from his eclectic debut album, and Bibio returns with a colorful new song from the forthcoming Warp Records release “Mind Bokeh.” Hour two features some experimental sounds from FennO’Berg, Giuseppe Ielasi, and Mark Fell, and finishes with a strong set of new dub tracks from Ophan101, Shackleton, and collaborations from Kavsrave and Joy Orbison, and Kode9 teaming up once again with the Spaceape.

In the coming weeks we’ll be airing a number of special episodes, so be sure to check back. As always, thanks for the support!

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03/05/2011

02/26/2011: Tenth11

joseph — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:32:51 +0000

Another pile of fantastic 2011 releases turned up at our office, and we did our best to jigsaw them into this week’s edition. In the first hour we feature new music from Com Truises’ reissued debut, Bullion’s new single, the latest from Talib Kweli, and Global Goon returns with a new full length. There are some glorious minimal sounds from Tim Hecker and Julianna Barwick, and in hour two we drop one of the many standouts from Steffi’s debut album on Ostgut. More new music and classic tunes are peppered throughout. Thanks for tuning in.

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02/26/2011

02/19/2011: Color Bars

joseph — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:02:29 +0000

Here is a soundtrack for the premature hope of spring. Bizarre, melodic pop music stars for the first hour, with new tunes from Laurel Halo, Toro Y Moi, Seams, and Cut Copy. Continue your car/bedroom/group dance session with Ellen Allien & Apparat, a new single from Wagon Christ(!), Skream, and T++ remixing Moderat. All downloads come with 625 imaginary pieces of artwork. Dial in.

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02/19/2011

02/12/2011: Sound Research

joseph — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:45:48 +0000

The Oracle is back with our weekly report for the ears. The first half is full of collaborations from innovative producers. Martyn teams up with Mike Slott for a brand new single on All City Records, Belbury Poly and Moon Wiring Club create some psychedelic beats, and Ramadanman works with Appleblim for a unique sound on Aus Music. Hour two is full of exciting 2011 releases, including two tracks from Kompakt’s “Pop Ambient 11,” a stunning new single from Sepalcure (Machinedrum and Praveen), and some highlights from Exit Records’ new compilation “Mosaic Volume 1.” Classic releases from Morr Music and Warp Records round off another two hours of top class future music.

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02/12/2011

02/05/2011: Mystery Station

joseph — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:27:57 +0000

Last week, the Sells Studio transmitter started receiving a curious signal. After tuning in for a while, we decided to record what we heard. Over the course of the two hours we managed to identify some sounds by Belbury Poly, Javelin, and brand new music from Ducktails. Berlin-based duo Hype Williams are featured, and the second-half is full of some odd, beautiful releases from Roswell Return, Objekt, Siriusmo, and the latest from Mux Mool. Enjoy the strange frequencies.

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02/05/2011

01/29/2011: Ray Tracing

joseph — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 23:53:30 +0000

Our calculations led us to discover a new range of sounds within theÂ hip-hop, dub, house, and 2-step galaxies. Onra delivers “The One,” while Alice Russell and Cee Lo Green present their latest soul creations. Madlib releases the 11th edition of his “Medicine Show” series, and UNKLE returns with a brand new single. The second half features stellar remixes, including Digital Mystikz reinventing a Mortiz Von Oswald Trio track, and Bibio doing his take on Neon Indian’s “Mind, Drips.” House tunes from Efdemin and Julio Bashmore wind things down, and we close with the latest single from George Fitzgerald on Hotflush Recordings. Trace along, with your eardrums.

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01/29/2011

01/22/2011: Terrains

joseph — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:10:35 +0000

We travelled great lengths to record this episode. Over the course of our trip we heard some intriguing sounds from Kompakt co-founder Jurgen Paape, talented upstart Jacques Greene, and the minimal beauty of Alveol. Later on we caught a glimpse of some familiar old friends. Marumari led us into the “Birch Beer Forest,” while the Glitch Mob and Take presented us with their latest remixes. Things slowed down a bit, and we drifted along the lazy calm with the Cocteau Twins, Arovane, and Morgan Packard. We might have made it home. Here is our audio journal.

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01/22/2011

01/15/2011: Coded

joseph — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:01:29 +0000

It’s a new week, and we’re pleased to prescribe a fresh dose of future music to cure the winter blues! The first-half kicks off with a brand new instrumental cut from Ruckus Roboticus, and features some recent releases from Panda Bear (he seems to turn up everywhere these days) and Disko B artist, Console. oOoOO delivers a beautiful, genre-less track and leads into some minimal tech material from Martyn, while Scuba offers his signature to a remix of Fink’s “See It All.” More new music in the second-half: Jus Wan says goodbye with a track from his latest (and final?) release, Houses provide some infectious lo-fi sounds, and fresh tunes from Marco Bernardi and Isolee leads to a very danceable conclusion. Not to be missed.

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01/15/2011

01/08/2011: Motion Stunt

joseph — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:23:21 +0000

This week was our first official show of 2011, and we brought some first class tracks to celebrate the start of our fourth year on WCRS. The first hour features some dubstep for the head, including a new single from dBridge, and a song from James Blake’s anticipated debut album. There are some still-fresh tracks from 2010 courtesy of ASC, John Roberts, Sei A, and Maxmillion Dunbar. During the second half you’ll hear new songs from Oneohtrix Point Never side-project Games, the dreamy sounds of Laurel Halo, the frantic turns of Mice Parade, and the return of Daft Punk! Our updated playlist system now has time stamps for your track-identifying needs! Enjoy.

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01/08/2011

01/01/2011: Year.End (Part Two)

joseph — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:17:57 +0000

Hello, and happy New Year! We’re back with the second and final installment of our “Best of 2010” retrospective. This time around we’ve featured some of our favorite singles, EPs, and one-offs. Sit back and enjoy a sampling of last year’s best songs in all their digital, beat-heavy glory. Fresh episodes resume this week, and we look forward to bringing you all of 2011’s best and brightest future music!

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01/01/2011

12/18/2010: Year.End (Part One)

joseph — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:50:21 +0000

The time has come to present selections from our favorite albums of 2010! After another year of terrific releases, we’ve collectively assembled two hours of first class beats. This year’s show could have easily been four hours long, and sadly, many great tracks were left behind. Regardless, we’re sure you’ll enjoy this look back on some of the year’s best future music!

There were many highlights over the year, and we’d like to thank WCRS for their continued support as well as our listeners in Columbus and abroad!

Below we have included 10 consensus favorites, as well as our individual 20 favorite albums of the year. We encourage you to send us your own favorites and recommendations to dj@beatoracle.net. On New Year’s Day we’ll be airing part two of our best of 2010 special, and will feature some of our favorite songs from 12â€ singles, EPs, and albums we couldnâ€t include in this weekâ€s episode. Thanks again to our listeners and to all who came out to see us live. Be prepared for more great â€œfuture musicâ€ in 2011!

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12/18/2010

10 BEAT ORACLE APPROVED: 2010 Edition (By release date)

(from top left) Four Tet There Is Love In You, Beach House Teen Dream, Pantha Du Prince Black Noise, Scuba Triangulation, Bonobo Black Sands, Mux Mool Skulltaste, The Radio Dept. Clinging To a Scheme, Flying Lotus Cosmogramma, Ceo White Magic, Gold Panda Lucky Shiner

Honorable Mentions: Caribou – Swim, Oneohtrix Point Never – Returnal, Actress – Splaszh, Mount Kimbie – Crooks & Lovers, Teebs – Ardour, Deepchord Presents Echospace – Liumin

Joseph’s Favorite 20 Albums

Actress – Splaszh
Beach House – Teen Dream
Black Dog – Music For Real Airports
Bonobo – Black Sands
Bvdub – The Art of Dying Alone
Deepchord Presents Echospace – Liumin
Four Tet – There Is Love In You
Flying Lotus – Cosmogramma
Chihei Hatakeyama – A Long Journey
Rafael Anton Irisarri – The North Bend
Murralin Lane – Our House Is On the Wall
Pantha Du Prince – Black Noise
The Radio Dept. – Clinging to a Scheme
Christopher Rau – Asper Clouds
John Roberts – Glass Eights
Scuba – Triangulation
Shed – The Traveller
Teebs – Ardour
Tokimonsta – Midnight Menu
Andreya Triana – Lost Where I Belong

Michael’s Favorite 20 Albums

Beach House – Teen Dream
Belle and Sebastian – Write About Love
The Black Dog – Music for Real Airports
Blonde Redhead – Penny Sparkle
Bonobo – Black Sands
Caribou – Swim
Deerhunter – Halcyon Digest
Four Tet – There is Love in You
Gold Panda – Lucky Shiner
Goldfrapp – Head First
Lali Puna – Our Inventions
Brian McBride – The Effective Disconnect
Mount Kimbie – Crookes and Lovers
Mux Mool – Skulltaste
Oneohtrix Point Never – Returnal
Pantha du Prince – Black Noise
The Roots – How I Got Over
Shed – The Traveller
Teebs – Ardour
Andreya Triana – Lost Where I Belong

Kenny Lectro’s Favorite 20 Albums

Baths – Cerulean
Beach House – Teen Dream
Bonobo – Black Sands
Booka Shade – More!
Broken Bells – Broken Bells
Caribou – Swim
Ceo – White Magic
The Chemical Brothers – Further
Deceptikon – Mythology of the Metropolis
Delphic – Acolyte
Goldfrapp – Head First
John Roberts – Glass Eights
Mount Kimbie – Crooks & Lovers
Mux Mool – Skulltaste
Phantogram – Eyelid Movies
The Russian Futurists – The Weight’s On The Wheels
School of Seven Bells – Disconnect from Desire
Underworld – Barking
Xenia Beliayeva – Ever Since
Yeasayer – Odd Blood

12/11/2010: Outgoing

michael — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:57:41 +0000

We had an focused late night recording session for our last regular show of 2010 and it turned out to be one of the best of the year. The first hour starts into psychedelia courtesy of Oneohtrix Point Never’s take on the new Sistol release. After some beat heavy weirdness including to new releases from Seams, Lone, and Space Dimension Controller, the hour ends with a pair of lovely covers by Chromatics and James Blake. Hour two kicks off with Tri-Angle witch-house from oOoOO, then heads into lush productions with releases from Tunng, Keep Shelly in Athens, School of Seven Bells, and Underworld. Don’t sleep on this one. Next week we’ll be back with the first of our 2010 retrospective sets.

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12/11/2010

12/04/2010: Night Scope

michael — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:36:27 +0000

After taking a Thanksgiving break, The Beat Oracle is back with an unstoppable slow-build of great night tunes. The first hour includes a new laid-back track from Shigeto, fresh beats from Les Sins aka Toro Y Moi, an electro double-shot from Radioactive Man, and new dubstep from Dub Police’s Subscape. Hour two moves things forward with a new release from electronic heavy-hitter SBTRKT, future hip-hop from Sub Swara, sublime grooves from Thomas Fehlmann, and ends with a house set including 2010 stand-out Christopher Rau. Best enjoyed late, loud and moving.

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12/04/2010

11/20/2010: My Mysterious Meander Through Metropolis

kenny — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:12:17 +0000

It’s time yet again for Kenny’Lectro to get cerebral for your skull’s cathedral as he dedicates this week’s mix to Burning Man 2010. Close your eyes and let the music take you on the journey out West. Return to the Metropolis and get lost in it for two hours. You’ll hear more White Magic from Ceo, Underworld, Baths, and the last song from Gold Blood. Walk into the flames and allow them to burn the shadows from your mind. And remember, when you leave, take everything you came with.

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11/20/2010

11/13/2010: Autumn Source

joseph — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 22:49:28 +0000

A subdued, minimal sound carries much of this week’s edition, with an eventual build to some tasty hip-hop beats. Brian Eno leads the charge of new releases with a stunning new album on Warp Records, Stars of the Lid member Brian McBride provides a new track from his sophomore solo-effort, Burial returns with a gorgeous remix of Commix’s “Be True,” and SBTRKT teams up with vocalist Jessie Ware for a jumping new single on the Numbers label. Loads of still-fresh tunes and classics make up the rest of this must hear. Grab some headphones and tune in.

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11/13/2010

11/06/2010: Lifted

joseph — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 02:50:34 +0000

This episode was inspired by a good night with friends and vast amounts of drink. Some classic soul, funk, and hip-hop songs were dusted off throughout the first hour. A few new releases were also featured, including a track from Madlib’s latest “Medicine Show Series,” which showcases some obscure disco gems. Finnish upstart Jo Stance drops an impressive debut single, and we play another dance burner from Lee Foss. In hour two it’s remixes galore. We drop Four Tet’s excellent take on the XX’s “VCR,” Lindstrom and Prins Thomas reinvent a Chemical Brothers track, Tom Middleton remixes DJ Food, and 2010 breakout Teebs takes on Nosaj Thing. For a good time…

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11/06/2010

10/30/2010: Please Take One

joseph — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 01:11:28 +0000

The autumn leaves and new releases continue to pile up outside of the Sells Studio. In this edition you’ll hear the first single off of Darkstar’s much anticipated debut, some trippy beats from Balam Acab, Julio Bashmore’s latest “Footsteppin” single, and more from Four Tet’s glorious “There Is Love In You.” Apparat treats us to a new track from his DJ-Kicks mix, John Roberts debuts some beautiful minimal beats,Â we feature some classic tracks from Warp records, a miniature set of avant-electronic pop, and finish off with the latest releases from Hyetal and Kidkut.

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10/30/2010

10/23/2010: Deep Couch

joseph — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 01:47:27 +0000

Some heavy beats soundtracked this live recording in Columbus. Part One features some new, trippy hip-hop beats from Daedelus, Paul White, 1000names, Bibio remixing Gonjasufi, and a cut from Gold Panda’s debut album. In part two, Solar Bears and Baths continue the long strange trip, while Rudi Zygadlo twists out some bizarre dance sounds. The final third features some classic beats from Palm Skin Productions, a heavy new tune from Silkie, and a fresh take on Bach courtesy of Sutekh. Have a listen and tell your friends.

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10/23/2010

10/16/2010: An Explanation of Sound

joseph — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 19:10:44 +0000

This week’s collage features some stellar fall releases. In the first hour you’ll hear some wonky beats, new House singles from Kyle Hall and Lee Foss, and some dub from Ed Solo and Eskmo. In hour two there are some massive remixes: Walls reinvents a track from Vladislav Delay, Instra:mental has a gorgeous interpretation of a Commix song, and The Black Dog lend their atmospherics to Anodyne’s “Corrosion.” DJ Shadow drops a new single, while Blonde Redhead and Deerhunter release excellent new full lengths for 4AD.Â Play it loud.

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10/16/2010

10/09/2010: Palindrome

joseph — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 19:41:53 +0000

Autumn has arrived, bringing an intense schedule ofÂ noteworthy releases. As always, we’ve tried to highlight a diverse range of future music. Things kick off with new music from the bizarre and beautiful Salem, then move to the colorful Spanish pop ofÂ El Guincho, and the minimal fuzz of Pantha Du Prince remixing School of Seven Bells. You’ll hear some great new beats from The Flashbulb, Proem, and much anticipated sounds from Shed’s latest album. The later third features some great new singles from the likes of James Blake, Ramadanman, Zomby, and Ikonika. Not to be missed!

A reminder to Columbus residents: We’ll be playing live this coming Thursday, October 14th, at Kobo, starting at 9PM. Come for a night of future music, live art, NES, and libations.Â No cover until 11PM.

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10/09/2010

10/02/2010: Quarterly Earnings Report

joseph — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 21:02:15 +0000

Here is a Saturday transmission to the board, shareholders, new release merchants, and valued listeners.Â Despite the Tough Economic Climate (Â© 2008), there is reason to stumble out of bed and perk up one’s ears. For example: A new single from Toro Y Moi, Stereolab’s Laetitia Sadier’s debut solo album, the return of Seefeel, a weird new trip from Flying Lotus, and twenty years of Ninja Tune! If that doesn’t inspire eternal, unending profit growth there is always the debut full-length from Teebs to feel rich about, or the great run of releases from Planet Mu (Optimum, Solar Bears), or the return of the legendary group Underworld! The market may not sort you out, but the music will give you an honest chance.

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10/02/2010

09/25/2010: Friends Of Funk

joseph — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:41:09 +0000

Two friends took over the show this week, each bringing a mix that is sure to make you move. The first hour is a total “Clusterfunk,” courtesy of Columbus’ own Self Help. It’s a packed set, featuring a diverse range of classic tracks and exclusive remixes that showcase why Self Help is a true rising talent.

The second hour showcases longtime friend Ruckus Roboticus‘ latest mix, “I Love You But I’ve Chosen Disco.” It highlights some of the best Funk and Disco inspired tracks in recent months. Will these sounds serve as an inspiration for Ruckus’ awaited new album? Time will tell. In the meantime, clear some floor space and enjoy.

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09/25/2010

09/18/2010: Circling SGR A*

joseph — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:26:22 +0000

This week, we present another special edition from our â€œSlowlyâ€ series. It is a follow-up to similarly themed 2008 and 2009 mixes. It is a collage of hushed, sometimes drowsy sounds. For this reason, the duration of the show will be uninterrupted by voice. For a satisfactory listening experience we recommend finding a comfortable pair of headphones or a nice nice hifi, and a quiet place.

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Circling SGR A*

09/11/2010: Neighborhood Watch

joseph — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:40:26 +0000

Recorded live from an undisclosed location, this week’s edition features three distinct sets. The first comes courtesy of Joseph, and features some sublime new beats from TOKiMONSTA’s debut album, an introduction to Planet Mu upstarts Solar Bears, and some 90’s atmospherics from Knxwledge. Michael brings some darker material in part-two, dropping new tunes from Lorn’s latest EP, Squarepusher’s new single (as Shobaleader One), and another gem from Matthew Dear’s latest album. Things wrap up with Kenny Lectro’s set for restless feet, and showcases some dance favorites from Alan Braxe, Tensnake, and the spastic offerings of Hudson Mohawke. Plug in.

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09/11/2010

08/28/2010: Strode Rode

joseph — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:47:59 +0000

We took a week off from posting, but did air an episode last Saturday. The first part reveals some brand new soul and hip-hop releases from Madlib, Maker, and Andreya Triana, who has just released a stunning debut on Ninja Tune. There’s a new track from DJ Vadim, Nosaj Thing remixing Daedelus, and some excellent singles from Cooly G, Redinho, and Oneohtrix Point Never (feat. Antony and Fennesz). As ever, it’s two hours of top notch future music.

We’ve got some great shows on the way, including the third part of our annual Slowly/ambient series. Thanks for tuning in!

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08/28/2010

08/21/2010: Star Stuff

joseph — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:16:15 +0000

It’s a subdued affair this week, with a slew of new releases to satisfy the ears.Â Grab your headphones for an intimate listen. There are brand new tracks in hour-one from Benoit Pioulard, Nigel Godrich, and Komonazmuk. The second half brings new music from Wolf + Lamb, Maker, and Matthew Dear. Cheers.

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08/21/2010

08/14/2010: Another Horizon

joseph — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:07:57 +0000

This episode marks the end of our residency tenure at Hal & Al’s here in Columbus. It’s been a great year and many thanks go out to those who came out and supported us!Â Extra thanks goes out to the great Hal & Al’s staff, past and present. This is a two-hour glimpse into a night that featured a wealth of spectacular 2010 material. Highlights include new music from !!!, a wonderfully bizarre single from newcomer Forest Swords, the latest single from Washed Out, Javelin remixing HEALTH, the colorful sounds of Baths, more bounce from Actress, and magic from the synth-wielding Oneohtrix Point Never.

Be sure to keep an eye out on the site for future live shows. Since we are often asked, booking info should be sent to dj@beatoracle.net. Thanks for tuning in.

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08/14/2010

08/07/2010: Lemonade

michael — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:25:50 +0000

The A/C did its best to keep up in the studio, but only a cold glass of lemonade could keep us cool after two hours of heat brought forth this week. The show starts in form with a rare gem from Charanjit Singh and moves into new tracks from Noisia, J Dilla, Matthew Dear, Hexstatic and Maps and Diagrams. The second hour starts with electro from Tim Tetlow then some new releases from old electronic music names like The Chemical Brothers and Orbital. New tracks also in this hour from Four Tet, Primary 1, and Klute.

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08/07/2010

07/31/2010: Peculiar States

joseph — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:19:13 +0000

This is the first episode recorded in our newly renovated Sells Studio space. Things got under way with some new dubstep releases from Falty DL, The Others, Joker & TC, Guido, and Mount Kimbie. After slowing things down a bit, the mix turned towards new tracks from Hyperdub boss Kode9 and roster mates Ill Blu, and Ikonika. The second half features the triumphant return of Machinedrum (did he ever really leave?), Bullion remixing Osbourne, and a fresh song from Major Lazer’s latest EP. Thanks for tuning in.

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07/31/2010

07/24/2010: Knots

michael — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:10:24 +0000

This week we’ve got a special contest for a special live show. The first 75 minutes are packed with dance-floor classics mixed and recorded live by Michael from The Beat Oracle at a most special occasion: our friends Bryan (aka Deaf Dot Electrics, frequent TBO contributor) and Jayme’s wedding celebration in Manhattan. You’ve heard all of these tracks in the archives. So, instead of listing the playlist as per usual, we’ve decided to have some fun. The first listener to e-mail us at dj [at] beatoracle [dot] net with the correct playlist (just artist and track name will do) for the first 75 minutes will win a shipment of Beat Oracle goodies.

The second hour of the show features a guest mix from our friend Adam recorded live in July at Hal & Al’s. His awesome eclectic mix spans from reggae to drum’n’bass & hip-hop. Adam shows us again why we’re never disappointed when our friends mix for us.

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07/24/2010

07/17/2010: Move Along

joseph — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:58:28 +0000

We abused our piÃ±ata until it exploded. Some prominent summer releases fell out: The Books return after a five year layoff! Big Boi shines in his latest solo effort! Panda Bear treats us to a new single! Tame Impala and Yeasayer make us move! Ceo and Nite Jewel spoon some sugar! Expect more new music and oldies in-between. It’s two hours of the best future-music, past and present. Bye!

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07/17/2010

07/10/2010: Inside Outside

joseph — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:36:23 +0000

This week’s show is something of a recent favorite. As usual, we tried to cover a wide range of electronic sounds both old and new. Hour-one introduces some new releases from Oneohtrix Point Never, Booka Shade, Mr. Scruff, and Ital Tek! The beat rolls on in hour-two with new tunes from Rusko, Roof Light, Akira Kosemura, and Para One, with plenty of grade-A future music in between.

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07/10/2010

07/03/2010: Red Glare

joseph — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:04:26 +0000

Summer bombs go off to celebrate something. Here are some songs that may or may not have anything to do with 1776, filibusters, war, red tag sales events, potato salad, job creation, chlorine, and powdered wigs. Festivities include new songs from Aloe Blacc, Pariah, Ramadanman, Mount Kimbie remixing Andreya Triana, LV, The Roots, and more!

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07/03/2010

06/26/2010: Catagenesis

joseph — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:49:35 +0000

Our latest show was recorded in the humidity of the Sells Studio, and inspired a varied set of beats. The latest releases from Bonobo, Kyle Hall, and Conforce started things off, and we moved towards the darker, brilliant sounds of Emeralds, Autechre remixing the Black Dog, and Noisia. Some classic tunes are thrown in the remainder of the show, and we feature fresh sounds from Themselves, Pearson Sound, and Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti. Until next time, cheers!

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06/26/2010

06/19/2010: Suddenly, It’s Evening

joseph — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:00:08 +0000

It’s another melting pot of future music this week. The sun sets on a meditative note, with the nighttime tempo gradually rising to the sounds of Booka Shade, Alexander Robotnik and Solvent. An electro set keeps things moving with Radioactive Man and DJ Magic Mike, and things become hazy with The Sight Below, and The Hundreds In The Hands. Thanks for tuning in.

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06/19/2010

06/12/2010: Twin Peaks

joseph — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:04:59 +0000

It was a line graph of beats, ranging from the abstract, to the danceable. The Oracle accountants were in, examining the profit/loss margin. Second Quarter results look promising, and investors can seek confidence in new releases from Actress, Up Bustle & Out, Major Lazer &Â La Roux, and a massive remix of Stagga’s “Timewarp,” courtesy of Kid606. More new sounds from Fenn O’Berg, Soma Quality Recordings, and Lusine remixing School of Seven Bells round out the show. Requests, words to dj@beatoracle.net.

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06/12/2010

06/05/2010: En Verano

joseph — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:11:36 +0000

Soundtrack for storms and air conditioners. Featuring songs from such monosyllabic luminaries as Walls, Teebs, and Lorn! The digital needle drops on The Glitch Mob, Solvent, and Tokimonsta remixing devonwho. But it’s not all youngsters! Legends Faust and Underworld gift the world with new releases! There’s also a taste of Marcel Dettmann’s anticipated debut full length. There’s also pizza (included in analog version only). Zonk!

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06/05/2010

05/29/2010: Everything For Someone

joseph — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:06:29 +0000

Life is good on long weekends. We celebrated with two hours of 2010 releases. You’ll hear the avant-pop of the Radio Dept, Steve Mason, and Class Actress… the deep beats of Alex Smoke marlboro, Lusine, and Clubroot…the soul stylings of Pursuit Grooves and HouseShoes. Join in. No reason is a good one.

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05/29/2010

05/22/2010: Guest Services

joseph — Mon, 24 May 2010 03:19:05 +0000

We kicked off our new time slot with a pair of guest mixes from two special producers. Deaf Dot Electrics takes over the decks during hour one, dropping some original music, as well as new cuts from Pallers, Delorean, Shabazz Palaces, and Group Bombino. The second hour features Ruckus Roboticus unleashing some of his favorite contemporary hip-hop beats. Guilty Simpson, J Dilla, and Onra fans take notice! Thanks for tuning in, sending your feedback, and supporting community radio!

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05/22/2010

New Air Time

michael — Fri, 14 May 2010 11:30:22 +0000

Starting this week The Beat Oracle will be now airing from 6pm to 8pm on Saturday nights. This time change comes due to an unfortunate FCC ruling on a complaint sent by WCRS‘s LPFM timeshare “partner” WCRX limiting WCRS‘s air time to 3-8pm every day. The reduction of 8-hours of community programming unheard elsewhere on the airwaves in Columbus is particularly devastating to both the community of listeners and the station’s viability.

If you would like to see WCRS air more hours of the day, we would appreciate it if you write a note with your support of WCRS and it’s local programming to these people at the FCC: taft.snowdon [at] fcc.gov, michael.wagner [at] fcc.gov, peter.doyle [at] fcc.gov, and alan.schneider [at] fcc.gov. Please include your name, address, and the file numbers DA 10-763 and 1800B3-MM and the call letters and facility number: WCRS facility # 132329

Regardless of that setback for our station, we believe 6-8pm Saturdays will be a great time to air. Our show can psych you up for your Saturday night goings-on. Tune in this week to hear brand new mixes from Beat Oracle favorites Ruckus Roboticus & Deaf Dot Electrics.

05/06/2010: Synching Ship

joseph — Sun, 09 May 2010 23:33:28 +0000

It’s another week of new, neu, nuevo, nuovo, nouveau. It’s all inclusive, Grade L-P radio wave, commercial-free,Â 100% downloadable, bloggable, mobile, wall-postable, grandma approvable sound organized in time! Brainfeeder buzz and Flying Lotus. Hear Herr Fehlmann in the city. Listen to Crystal Castles name another record after themselves. Bask in the latest audio releases from Warp. Reconfigure remixes from Ramadanman and Sbtrkt. Tweet yourselfÂ to the pleasures of Ellen Allien. Log in to something a little off.

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05/06/2010

04/29/2010: The Ruddy Plains

joseph — Mon, 03 May 2010 22:56:24 +0000

A more abstract, subtle sound dominates this week’s show. It played out nicely as the evening wore on, and we were all pleased with the result. There are new releases from Manual, Lorn, and the legendary duo Autechre. Isan remixes Clouds, and the Black Dog provides a trip through an airport dystopia. There is a glimpse of a new Kompakt mix-CD, courtesy of Ewan Pearson, and Prins Thomas provides a startling, epic remix of Jaga Jazzist. May it find a home in your ears.

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04/29/2010

04/22/2010: Sorted Out Sounds

joseph — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:25:14 +0000

After unpacking and previewing our records, the three of us looked at one another, dumbfounded, wondering how we would form a coherent show. In the end, the wisdom of the Oracle prevailed (as far as we gather) and everything turned up cookies. There’s a new one from Daedelus, a sample of Ikonika’s debut full-length, new hip-hop from Deceptikon, Guilty Simpson & Madlib, and another collaboration between Murs & 9th Wonder. Hour-two features huge beats from Surkin, Four Tet remixing Pantha Du Prince, and Jim O’Rourke paying tribute to Burt Bacharach. Until next week…

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04/22/2010

04/15/2010: Weird Dream

joseph — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:01:10 +0000

We got trapped in the studio wall and recorded this show. Once inside, we heard the abstract sounds of Take, Flying Lotus remixing Andrea Triana, and brand new beats from the Glitch Mob. After much wandering we encountered fresh songs from Caribou, Phantogram, Goldfrapp, SBTRKT and Mount Kimbie reworking the XX. Something happened, and we found ourselves floating around to Loscil and the Sight Below. It was all a bit strange. We’re not entirely sure, but we think we got out.

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04/15/2010

04/08/2010: Golden Hours

joseph — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:15:18 +0000

Our latest episode was recorded live on April 2nd, at Hal and Al’s. Kenny starts things off with a great set of experimental pop tracks. Shades of hip-hop emerge from Madlib and Dimlite, and we drop a new track from our friend Self Help. The second half features new releases from Amon Tobin, Subscape, James Blake remixing Mount Kimbie, a blinder from Scuba, and a gorgeous remix of Four Tet’s “Sing,” courtesy of Floating Points. Michael brings things to a close with an understated mini-set that includes new music from Alva Noto. As ever, thanks for listening!

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04/08/2010

04/01/2010: Warming

joseph — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 19:58:40 +0000

Things continue to move along. New music contents: J.Rocc and Ras G create songs from thrift store dollar bins, Bonobo returns in a major way, Deru drops some wise beats, Starkey has us seeing stars, Mount Kimbie remixes LV and Untold, and SBTRKT continues a streak of great singles. There’s more of course, but you’re better off hearing it for yourself.

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04/01/2010

03/25/2010: Three-Sided

joseph — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:45:35 +0000

After a few weeks of special episodes, the three of us are back under the Sells Studio roof, armed with new records and pint glasses. The latest Pantha Du Prince album remainsÂ in heavy rotation, as does anything by Lusine (Jeff Samuel remix within). You will hear anticipated music from Gorillaz, Lali Puna, and The Radio Dept. in hour one. The second half features new tracks from Mark Pritchard, Distance, Joker and Ginz, Gonjasufi and more. We’ve been overwhelmed with the amount of great releases in 2010, and there are plenty more to come. Feed your ears.

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03/25/2010

03/18/2010: A Cosmic Dose

joseph — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:26:40 +0000

Joseph here, traveling solo this week. I wanted to create a special mix for listeners to chill out to. There’s no specific theme, but the songs hover around the world of jazz/experimental/and psychedelic music. Most defy useful description, and I hope they’ll take you to a good place. You will hear new releases from the Young Jazz Rebels (aka Madlib), Illum Sphere, and Daedelus, as well as still-fresh tracks from Emeralds, Ducktails, Carlos Nino, and Black to Comm. Thanks for listening, and enjoy!

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03/18/2010

03/11/2010: RUCK in the UK & Deaf Dot in Dub

michael — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:44:01 +0000

Some good friends take over the show this week. First, Ruckus Roboticus starts the first half of the show with his new mix celebrating his UK tour that starts on 3/12. The mix will surely start an instant dance party. Check out some great tracks from Ruckus himself including the title track to his new “Chicks EP.” Also keep your ears open for Ohio native Kid Cudi and dubstep sprinkled throughout the second half-hour. Deaf Dot Electrics steps up for a cool-down session filling the second hour. He drops an education in old school dub including classics from King Tubby, Horace Andy, Bob Marley and finishes with Mad Professor’s dub take on Massive Attack.

Learning how to organise a term paper is must if you wish to produce a well written document. Â Each step of the process from the initial idea right through to the presentation needs to be organised to enable each step of the process to be easily understood and to clarify the idea.

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03/11/2010

03/04/2010: DJs In Business Caj

kenny — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:42:44 +0000

The rumors are true! DJ Moxy mind-melds with Kenny’Lectro for this special episode. These two met halfway through 2009 and eventually realized they are practically the same person. Moxy gives a sneak peek into her music selections that don’t get played in the club such as: Memory Tapes, The Stealth, Aa & Cold Cave. Kenny requests that she share two remixes she got him hooked on-one by Nosaj Thing & one of a Muse song! He drops more Reso, Brassica, Vitalic and Shpongle. Also on display is some hot electro including one jam about Time Traveling. Turn this up to 11 and prepare to step off the map!

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03/04/2010

02/25/2010: The Shape Of Sound

joseph — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:27:13 +0000

This week we present another broad representation of what we simply refer to as “future music.” Forget the silly micro-genres, and bask in a diverse two hours of tunes.Â Contents include: brand new music from Lali Puna, Caribou, Strong Arm Steady, Deru, and Gui Boratto remixing Massive Attack. There are still fresh releases from Redshape, Jay Electronica, and Wisp within, as well as classics from Two Lone Swordsmen and Plaid. Best played loud, and often!

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02/25/2010

02/18/2010: Night Moves

joseph — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:17:14 +0000

Some massive 12” singles of recent months star in this week’s episode. Throughout hour-one, we feature new releases from Sigha, Gui Boratto, and Joy Orbison. Redshape delivers a great remix of Martyn, Pangaea reworks Untold, and Kassem Mosse demonstrates why the German label Workshop is so special. There are more heavy house sounds, and more favorites from 2009! New tunes from FlyLo, Starkey, RSD, and D1 are also packed into this one. Have a listen!

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02/18/2010

02/11/2010: Love, And All Of That Stuff…

joseph — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:42:31 +0000

Valentine’s Day is here, so share this special episode with a loved one, or simply eat a whole bag of mini-Snickers and fall asleep crying, face down in the wrappers! Either way, we hope you will enjoy this eclectic, mush-infected mix that celebrates the “non-commercial holiday from the heart.”

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02/11/2010

02/04/2010: Greatest Bits

joseph — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:20:17 +0000

This week we’re transmitting loads of new releases! 2010 is off to a blazing start, and Ninja Tune is bringing us fresh tracks from two of their all-stars: Jaga Jazzist, and Bonobo! You’ll also get a taste of Mux Mool’s debut LP, as well as new music from Kompakt’s “Pop Ambient” series, and Nathan Fake remixing Grasscut! Also: Pangaea returns with a brand new EP, Beach House breaks hearts, and Four Tet inspires pure joy with his new album! It’s all inside, with the usual blend of beats!

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02/04/2010

01/28/2010: Well Groomed

joseph — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:45:28 +0000

Hello. This week’s show starts strong with Michna providing a fresh remix of Joy Orbison’s “Brklyn Clln.” Then things move in a pop direction, with a collaboration between David Byrne, Santigold and Fatboy Slim. In the second half, an experimental set features new tracks from Shlohmo, Teebs, Loops Haunt and Ikonika. Some heavy hitters finish things up:Â Jay Electronica, Pantha Du Prince, and a killer Matthew Dear remix of the XX! Be sure to get this one.

Columbus listeners: Join us at BOMA this Saturday, January 30th, for an evening of future music! Our chill homebase will be “The Great Room,” as a larger party is happening throughout!

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01/28/2010

01/21/2010: Slow Thaw

joseph — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:38:20 +0000

The show moves ever on. This two-hour journey will lead you through a collection of beats that range from jazz to noise. New music from Blockhead, Blue Daisy, Hyetal, The Field, Wisp, and Broken Bells! Whether you listen at home or move it through three-dimensional space, we hope it brings some small joy.

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01/21/2010

01/14/2010: The New New

joseph — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:52:01 +0000

After a needed break, we’re back with our first show of the new year! Recorded live on New Year’s Day, we were joined by friends Ruckus Roboticus and Deaf Dot Electrics for an evening of future music. These two hours comprise selected highlights of the night, and features fresh work from Pantha Du Prince, Wisp, Portishead, Bullion, Lusine remixing Tycho, Mathew Jonson, and a collaboration between Dam Funk and Nite Jewel! Ruckus brings out some worldy sounds, while Colormap digs into dubstep, and debuts some originals. Ring in the new(ish) year with some required listening.

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01/14/2010

12/31/2009: Year.End (Part Two)

joseph — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:42:46 +0000

Hello, and happy New Year! Weâ€re starting off 2010 with a look back at our favorite songs of the 2009! Many of the tracks come from 12â€ singles, EPs, and albums that we couldnâ€t fit into our last show. Nurse your hangover, create a new one,Â or simply have a chill and enjoy.

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12/31/2009

12/17/2009: Year.End (Part One)

joseph — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:10:19 +0000

Once again it’s time to reflect on our favorite music of the year! This week we present selections from some of our favorite albums of 2009. After a memorable twelve months of beats, it was difficult to narrow down our picks, and many great songs were left stranded on our shelves. Regardless, we managed to squeeze in 30 choice cuts that we’re sure you’ll enjoy.

Over the past year, the show has had its share of highlights and firsts. Many thanks to WCRS, and our dear listeners for the continued support! 2009 saw the debut of our live night, an improved website (courtesy of Michael), the second installment of the “Slowly” series, Ruckus Roboticus’ stellar “Very Daft Punk Christmas,” Solar Flare’s “Black Rock Evolution” mix, the unveiling of our new theme song (courtesy of Colorwheel), and the WTF few months of the Oracle voice.

Below we have included 10 “Beat Oracle consensus” album picks, as well as some arbitrary individual lists. Feel free to send your own recommendations to dj@beatoracle.net. On December 31st we will present the second part of our ’09 special, and will play some of our favorite songs from 12”singles, EPs, and albums we couldn’t include in this week’s episode. Thanks again for listening, and stay tuned for more “future music” in 2010!

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12/17/2009

10 BEAT ORACLE APPROVED: 09 EDITION (by release date)

(From top left) Alva Noto Xerrox Vol.2, Bill Callahan Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle, Wisp The Shimmering Hour, Lee Fields & The Expressions My World, Nosaj Thing Drift, Clubroot Clubroot, Bibio Ambivalence Avenue, Jim O’Rourke The Visitor, Lusine A Certain Distance, Little Dragon Machine Dreams

Honorable Mentions: Moderat – Moderat, William Basinski – 92982, Clark – Totems Flare, The Juan MacLean – The Future Will Come, Atlas Sound – Logos, Neon Indian – Psychic Chasms, Royksopp – Junior

Joseph’s Favorites

Atlas Sound – Logos
Basinski, William – 92982
Callahan, Bill – Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle
Clientele, The – Bonfires On The Heath
Dam Funk – Toeachizown
Fields, Lee – My World
Lusine – A Certain Distance
Martyn – Great Lengths
O’Rourke, Jim – The Visitor
Ras G – Brotha From Anotha Planet

Songs:
2000F & J Kamata – You Don’t Know What Love Is
Animal Collective – My Girls
Atlas Sound – Quick Canal
Bullion – Young Heartache
Callahan, Bill – Jim Cain / All Thoughts Are Prey To Some Beast
Dam Funk – Show Me The Way U Feel
Fields, Lee – Love Comes And Goes
Floating Points – K&G Beat
Hawley, Richard – For Your Lover Give Some Time
Joy Orbison – Hyph Mngo / Love Cry (Remix)
Nite Jewel – Want You Back / What Did He Say
Pangaea – Memories
Washed Out – Feel It All Around

Other great things about 2009:
The Beatles remasters
20 Years of Warp
10 Years of Kompakt
5 Years of Hyperdub
“Echo Expansion” Compilation
Drag City
Brainfeeder / LA sounds
Dan & Fallon

Kenny’s Favorites

My Top 15 Favorite Albums (Not including Team Selections):
Andrew Weatherall – A Pox on the Pioneers
Animal Collective – Merriweather Post Pavilion
Bassnectar – Cozza Frenzy
Deastro – Moondagger
Fuck Buttons – Tarot Sport
jj – jj no 2
La Roux – La Roux
Miike Snow – Miike Snow
The Orb – Baghdad Batteries Orbsessions Vol. 3
Passion Pit – Manners
Sinner DC – Crystallized
Telefon Tel Aviv – Immolate Yourself
Tonikom – The Sniper’s Veil
Vitalic – Flashmob
XX – XX

Best Compilation:
Sisters

Singles to Show You I’m Smarter Than Shuffle Play:
501 – Mind Control / Hidden Worlds & Special Request
Boxcutter – Spacebass
Fatal Fury – Dignity Chop
Felix Da Housecat – Spank U Very Much
Fever Ray Remixes
Gui Boratto – No Turning Back
Joker & Ginz – Purple City / Re-Up
Pictureplane – Goth Star & New Mind
Skanfrom – I Will Miss You 1& 2
Sven Weisemann – Xine
Syntheme – Mimtro
Tyrell Corporation – Together Alone
Exercise One – What You Say
WhoMadeWho – The Plot
YACHT – Psychic City

My Favorite EPs (like I really need more vinyl):
Benn Jordan – Louisiana Mourning
Bullion – Young Heartache
Elektronische Unterhaltungsmusik Vol. 1
Mount Kimbie – Maybes & Sketch On Glass
Operator – How to Make Bombs and Influence People
Reso – Heavy Arms
You Can Trust a Man with a Moustache Vol. 1 & 2

Other Great Things about 2009:
Dubstep’s unquestioned reign over Burning Man this year
Amerifluff HQ
Russia’s emergence as a country to watch for electronic music
Ill Atmospherics live sets

Michael’s Favorites
Alva Noto – Xerrox Vol. 2
Bill Callahan – Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle
Clubroot – Clubroot
Dirty Projectors – Bitte Orca
The Juan Maclean – The Future Will Come
Lusine – A Certain Distance
Martyn – Great Lengths
Moderat – Moderat
Jim O’Rourke – The Visitor
DJ Vadim – U Can’t Lurn Imaginashun

Tracks Go Off:
Thom Yorke – All for the Best
La Roux – Bulletproof
Phoenix – Lisztomania (Holy Ghost! Loves Paris Remixomania)
Burial & Four Tet – Moth
Martyn – Right?Star!
Ametsub – Snowy Lava
Dirty Projectors – Stillness is the Move
DJ Vadim – Soldier
Gelka – Soon (NoW Remix/Dub)
Atlas Sound – Walkabout

Memories from the 2009 Music Calendar:
Winter
Eclectic Music @ Obama’s Inaugural Weekend
Nightmares on Wax live @ Grog Shop
Alva Noto & Mountains + Snow + Headphones

Spring
Diplo @ Skully’s
Max Tundra (& Kenny Dancing) @ Skully’s
Milosh, Bullion & Papa Juice @ Sells Studio

Summer
TBO Residence @ Hal & Al’s
Dirty Projectors @ Wexner Center
Wax On Records Vols. 1 & 2

Fall
Broadcast & Atlas Sound @ Wexner
Dread Juice & Papa Juice @ Hal & Al’s
Ruckus Roboticus @ My Sister’s Wedding

12/10/2009: Almost Midnight

joseph — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:05:46 +0000

This week’s mix was recorded live at the local drink factory, where a good time was had by those in attendance. It provided us an opportunity to squeeze in some new tunes before 2009 runs out of harddrive space. Side A showcases a divine new song from Christ., new hip-hop from the likes of Guilty Simpson, K-OS, and NBC employees, The Roots. Fresh songs from Hudson Mohawke and Tes La Rok keep things going, while the prodigy Joy Orbison enlightens us with a new track and a killer remix of Four Tet. In hour-two: Bibio keeps his prolific year rolling, Bassnectar and Mike Slott show us the meaning of movement, and Animal Collective continues to amaze.

Next week: Our 2009 Favorite Albums Review Spectacular!

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12/10/2009

12/03/2009: The Cognition Tape Vol. 1

joseph — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:19:36 +0000

The year is winding down, and there are only two episodes remaining before our â€œ2009 In Review” special. Last week we handed over the reigns to our friend Ruckus Roboticus, but we were busy preparing the latest dose of future music. The first hour starts with some new grooves from Dam Funk, Jimi Tenor, The Gift of Gab, LD, and Blue Sky Black Death remixing CunninLynguists. The second half features new 12â€â€ singles from Sigur Ros and Modeselektor, a new track from ambient bigwig Loscil, as well as anticipated cuts from Burial and RJD2. Happy listening.

ATTN: Columbus listeners, stop by Hal and Alâ€s tonight at 10PM for live beats!
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12/03/2009

11/26/2009: A Very Ruckus Roboticus Thanksgiving

michael — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:56:28 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re celebrating the holiday with two great hours of music from Ruckus Roboticus. The first hour kicks off with his new A Very Daft Punk Christmas mix. In 60 minutes, Ruckus packs all great things DP related: tracks, remixes, productions, side projects and 12″s from their record labels, Roule and Crydamoure. The second hour features a recording of the Ruckus Roboticus one-man-band performance, showcasing remixes, elaborations and improvisations on his debut album Playing with Scratches.

We also want to say Thanks! to our friends Colormap ~~Colorwheel~~ for producing a new Beat Oracle theme song.

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11/26/2009

11/19/2009: Flow Chart

joseph — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:09:29 +0000

The holidays are fast approaching and the new releases won’t let up! This episode features fresh work from some of today’s most innovative producers. During the first half you’ll hear Shackleton remixing Harmonia and Eno ’76, a collaboration between Pinch and Distance, a new Falty DL 12”, Joker remixing Simian Mobile Disco, new 501, and more! The second half continues with a new 12” from Instra: Mental, a selection from The Sight Below’s new EP, a new single from Joy Orbison, and a secret release from Modeselektor! Sort it out!

Stay tuned next week for a very special mix (ATTN: Daft Punk fans) from our friend, Ruckus Roboticus!

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11/19/2009

11/12/2009: A Little Help!

michael — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:40:14 +0000

This week we get some help from our good friends. Micah and Adam, from the mighty Juices of Fire, kick off the show with back-to-back mixes recorded live from The Beat Oracle nights at Hal & Al’s. Micah’s set navigates through instrumental hip-hop and ends with some chill dubstep. Adam takes over the second half of the first hour with an upbeat mix of danceable beats. The second hour finds Ruckus Roboticus in the pilot’s seat for a mix infused with latin jams. Thanks, guys!
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11/12/2009

Live Update

joseph — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:38:22 +0000

This is just a reminder that you can catch the Beat Oracle live on the first Friday of every month at Hal & Al’s. Previously, we were spinning weekly, but we have decided to scale down our time due to other commitments. Thanks to everyone who has come out, and we hope you can join us for our next show on December 4th!

11/05/2009: Listening By Numbers

joseph — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:33:17 +0000

This week we continue to feature some great new releases. It’s a warm first hour, highlighted by new songs from Ariel Pink, Broadcast, Atlas Sound, Kaito, and Signer. Minimal tracks from 2562 and Shackleton bring the first half to a close, and the show evolves into new beats from Kelpe, Memory Tapes, Mochipet, Vitalic and Pictureplane. There are a lot of great sounds out there, and we hope you’re experiencing and enjoying what you can. Send any suggestions or feedback to dj@beatoracle.net

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11/05/2009

10/29/2009: Contagions

joseph — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:23:32 +0000

Apologies for the late update! The studio has been ravaged by plague! Recovery was aided by piles of new releases. These were listened to and then set aside for broadcast, which you can hear below. Part One includes some fine new songs from the likes of The XX, Subeena, Darkstar, Bottin, and Matias Aguayo. Hour two showcases new work from Applescal, Kid Koala’s latest project “The Slew,” Antipop Consortium, and Floating Points. Enjoy your weekly dose of beats…

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10/29/2009

10/22/2009: Another live set…

michael — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:20:57 +0000

Last week the Beat Oracle DJs made selections from mixing live at Hal & Al’s in September. Michael starts things with a house selection that had people dancing on tables and in front of the speakers. Kenny keeps it upbeat with a late-night selection from guest DJ Knackered’s electro hour. Knackered showed up late one night sporting a neon mask and tracks from DMX Krew, Swayzak, Terminal 11 and Galaxian. Joseph finishes the show with a late-night closing set full of old school classic hip-hop: Gang Starr, Pete Rock, Tribe, EPMD, De La Soul, and 2Pac’s first 12″ appearance. Lots of classics in this week’s sets showing our love for nostalgia as the summer ends…

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10/22/2009

10/15/2009: Changing Colors

joseph — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:13:01 +0000

Grey days have arrived, and a large amount of tea has cleared up the Oracle’s nagging cold. A variety of future music kept the studio warm while recuperating. Hour-one includes some experimental and vibrant new sounds from Washed Out, City Center, Boards of Canada, Circlesquare, and El Guincho. The second half of the show offers some dance lessons from Filippo Moscatello, and Few Nolder. A spectrum of hip-hop tracks from Speech Debelle, Raekwon, and Mike Slott finishes things off. Thanks for listening!

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10/15/2009

10/08/2009: Second Pressings and Guessings

joseph — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:22:12 +0000

Here is the most recent edition of the Oracle program. The pattern of sound fluctuates between various levels of “bump bump” and “beep beep.” It was raining outside and the dogs were barking. It’s unknown what specific effect, if any, these elements had on the recording, or whether we were in fact, fit for operating electronic devices. Newly released evidence will prove that the brilliance of Neil Landstrumm, Shed, Kode 9, Skanfrom, Ellen Allien, Massive Attack and Broadcast, were able to splendidly fill in this Limbaugh-sized gap in wit.

Stay tuned for big news.

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10/08/2009

10/1/2009: Black Rock Evolution

kenny — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:56:32 +0000

This week Solar Flare dedicates a flaming solo set to friends made and fun experienced at Burning Man this year. I was long overdue for a trip to Black Rock City and I only realized it once I reached the playa. For one magic week I was immersed in a place I had only glimpsed in dreams and visions years ago. There was stunning art all over, friendly people playing and connecting on deep levels, and amazing sounds. Being a creature of music I will let my selections tell the story of my first Burn. The synchronicities, bike rides, alien landing and all-night raving you’ll have to ask me about next year, if you’ll join me there. (I don’t want to miss this neon-lit planetary/cosmic event ever again!) For now, pull on your goggles and dust mask-here comes a whiteout.

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10/1/2009

09/24/2009: Aural Buffet

joseph — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:28:31 +0000

We were back in the Sells studio this week, welcoming the fall with a fresh crop of future music. All of our records fell into a blender and this came out. Nutritional Content: new tracks from Mayer Hawthorne, Dam Funk, Atlas Sound, Lusine, the Orb, Joy Orbison, and more. Serving Instruction: pour into stereo or portable listening device, and press play. It is recommended to keep the volume high for disturbing/educating neighbors. Music has the right (Equal opportunity beats for all). Avoid eating the show.

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09/24/2009

09/17/2009: Live in August

michael — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:25:13 +0000

This week we review our live sets from last month at Hal & Al’s. Joseph starts the show a selection filled with forward-thinking SoCal producers including Flying Lotus, Daedelus, Nobody/Blank Blue, Madlib and a couple cuts from Dublab’s excellent Echo Expansion compilation. Michael turns things darker with a selection of brand new dubstep and breaks including new stuff from Dub Terror, Subscape, Caspa and Luke Vibert. Kenny’s selection runs the gamut from experimental dance (Moderat, Salva remixing Nalepa) to ambient grooves (Mount Kimbie, Nosaj Thing) and finishes with a classic Aphex Twin selection.

Be sure to come by after 10pm tonight as all three DJs tag-team together for the first time this month!

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09/17/2009

09/10/2009: Requiem for NGC1999

joseph — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:40:04 +0000

This week, the Beat Oracle presents a special three-hour edition from our “Slowly” series. It is a follow-up to a similarly themed 2008 mix. It is a collage of hushed, sometimes drowsy sounds. For this reason, the duration of the show will be uninterrupted by voice. For a satisfactory listening experience we recommend finding a comfortable pair of headphones or a nice nice hifi, and a quiet place.
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09/03/2009: Long Weekend

joseph — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:26:20 +0000

There was an easy air blowing about the studio, leading to this week’s episode. Open a few and sit back as the Oracle drops new tunes from Luke Vibert, Clouds, Rustie, Little Dragon, Tyondai Braxton, and Robin Guthrie. Feel free to contact us at dj@beatoracle.net for any recommendations, requests, or general words of wisdom. Stay tuned for an absolute epic next week…

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09/03/2009

TBO Socially Networks

michael — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:52:46 +0000

The Beat Oracle has started tweeting @beatoracle. We’ll be posting thoughts about new releases and information about upcoming shows/podcasts. We also added a Beat Oracle page to Facebook, where you can become our fan.

08/27/2009: Inputs

joseph — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:13:26 +0000

New releases continue to overrun the studio, loading this week’s show with a ton of fresh material. It’s a cohesive, yet diverse set, with stellar new tracks from Flying Lotus, Omar-S, Applescal, Ital Tek, SND, and Calvin Harris. Along the way you’ll also hear Four Tet remixing Anti-Pop Consortium, selections from Kompakt’s “Total 10” compilation, and yet another release from the prolific, living-dead beats of Zomby. Plug in for some futuristic beats!

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08/27/2009

08/20/2009: Digital Summer

joseph — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:57:54 +0000

We spent most of the week sorting through a pile of new releases that arrived at our doorstep. Your ears should be pleased with what made the cut. New hip-hop from the likes of Ghostface Killah & DOOM, the Blue Scholars, and Juice Aleem get things started. The second half moves along with top-shelf electronic tracks from Wisp, Remano Eszildn, Zomby, Floating Points, and Daedulus. Next, a mini-Italo set features a trio of brand new releases from label Italians Do It Better, and a premiere of a new Sally Shapiro song. We wrap things up with summertime favorites Neon Indian and YACHT. Enjoy!

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08/20/2009

08/13/2009: Live Last Month

michael — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:42:07 +0000

This week kicks off a monthly review of our live recording archive from Hal & Al’s. Here, we dig into the July 2009 vault. The show starts with pop selections from Kenny including great tracks from The The, Emilie Simon, and Cicada. Next Joseph moves deeper in the mix with hip-hop and dubstep from Flying Lotus, Ras G, and Pinch. My selection of ambient and experimental songwriting finishes the show with new stuff from DJ Food, Deradoorian and Bibio. Lots of other tracks are included, so check it out and then come down to Hal & Al’s on Friday nights if you can make it. If not, this series of monthly live recordings can be the next best thing.
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8/13/2009

08/06/2009: Space is the place.

joseph — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:24:23 +0000

We packed up the Oracle Industries van and moved into our new “Steady Flux” studio. There’s way more space for our records and assorted machines. This week’s show is almost entirely comprised of new releases from the likes of The Gaslamp Killer, Darkstar, Jega, Greyboy, J Dilla, Appleblim and Ramadanman, Silkie, 2562, Martyn, and more. These are some major sounds.

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08/06/2009

07/30/2009: Forwards

joseph — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:46:31 +0000

After a long week, the Oracle contemplates “The Answer.” What that is remains unclear, but we’re working towards the discovery. Our latest effort reveals new tracks from Ramadanman, Mount Kimbie, Tonikom, Isolee, jj, Speech Debelle, DJ Spinna, and other reliable sources. We hope this mix brings something special to your ears. As always, we appreciate your feedback, comments, and criticism: dj@beatoracle.net

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07/30/2009

Greetings From…

joseph — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:02:46 +0000

A new week brings a new message from the Oracle. It’s another solid two hours worth of beats, bleeps, clicks and cuts. The mix gradually moves into the foreground with brand new music from Thom Yorke, Nosaj Thing, Koushik, Andrew Weatherall, Pearson Sound, more from the “Sisters” compilation, and the usual A-levels. Take a walk in the rain or stand in the sunshine.

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07/23/2009

The Oracle Speaks

joseph — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:33:22 +0000

Throughout the ten years of the show’s existence we’ve had many listeners ask: “What is the Beat Oracle?” This is the episode that answers the question. For the first time, the Oracle speaks! Your three humble DJs step aside and let the almighty voice of Beats take over. In the process you’ll hear brand new tracks from Dam Funk, La Roux, Clubroot, Gelka, and more. Don’t adjust your music machines, that distant voice is one of reason. The Sells Studio will never be the same.

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07/16/2009

This one is a great summer mix for all ages, occasions, and preoccupations. We arrived with aÂ whole slew ofÂ records, then mixed and matched for yourÂ listening pleasure. Take some time out and enjoy the mix. It features new ones from DJ Food, The Radio Dept, Fred Falke remixing Little Boots, Monolake, Vladislav Delay, Bibio, et cetera. We dropped our “Classic” stamp down a manhole, or else we’d use it here______.

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07/09/2009

Long Weekend

joseph — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:35:35 +0000

This is the soundtrack for a lazy summer weekend of sparklers, fireflies, and dazed naps in hammocks. We are pretty happy with this episode. We hope you are too. New tracks from: Major Lazer, Skream, Benga, Dam Funk, Lindstrom & Prins Thomas, The Field, Danger Mouse & Sparklehorse, etc. Send us your feedback at dj@beatoracle.net. As always, thanks for listening.

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07/02/2009

New Digs

joseph — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:35:54 +0000

This week was a true tag-team effort. We were pleased with the Sells Studio makeover, and after much button pushing, we managed to put together our first show with the new setup. It’s a decent mix of old and new, with some major cuts from Ada, Herbert, The Others, King Midas Sound, DJ Vadim, Machinedrum, and more. Grab your cans and sit up sharp.

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06/25/2009

The King is Dead

michael — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:06:31 +0000

Damn.

Live Taste

michael — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:43:31 +0000

We had a successful live debut at Hal and Al’s last week: no one spilled beer on the mixer! Joseph has been trying to get beatoracle.net redesigned for about a year, so I figured I’d celebrate our success by changing the colors around here. We also wanted to share a bit of the recording from our first night out together to give listeners an idea of what a night out with us means. I start things off with some psychedelia, including a great old record from McDonald & Giles. After a touch of hip-hop, Kenny turns things towards electro with tracks from Alex Smoke, Crystal Castles, & Claro Intelecto. Joseph drops tracks throughout, including a nice trio of dubstep tracks in the middle of the second hour from 2562, Tes La Rok, & Boxcutter. No playlist this week due to the live recordingness, but we’ll be back from the Sells Studio next week.
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06/18/2009

Value Meal

joseph — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:43:57 +0000

After a short vacation, Kenny and I returned to the Sells Studio only to discover a note from Michael: â€œGetting teeth whitened. Donâ€t break the show.â€ We did our best, appropriately dropping a ton of new tracks and raiding his drink cabinet. Kenny played some selections from the recent Detroit Electronic Music Festival. Thereâ€s a little bit of everything in this episode, including the first of many shameless plugs for our new live night at Hal and Alâ€s. Sit back and enjoy some stellar summer sounds from Tortoise, The Radio Dept, Phoenix, Grizzly Bear, Steve Bug, Lee Fields & the Expressions, DJ Koze, Joker, and more!

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06/11/2009

The three of us brought our own sets again this week, resulting in a moody but cohesive show. Michael kicks things off with some fresh beats from The Black Dog, Giant, Black Moth Super Rainbow, DJ Vadim, and Themselves. Kenny started moving strangely and decided it would be a good idea to take over with his own private dance party, dropping some Tiga, Muscles, and Nathan Fake. I had enough of that joy and unplugged his head from the soundboard, lulling the final third along with classics from The United States of America, Brian Eno, and a brand new piece from ambient-composer-genius William Basinski. It proved too much for us and were forced to take the next week off.

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05/28/2009

The Beat Oracle at Hal & Al’s

michael — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:45:11 +0000

We’re proud to announce that we’ll be bringing the futuristic sounds of The Beat Oracle to Hal & Al’s on ~~Fridays~~ the first Friday of the month, 10pm, at 1297 Parsons Ave. in Merion Village, Columbus. Come join us for an underground & experimental sound collage in an atmosphere where you can hear yourself think.

Updated 11/08/2009

News

joseph — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:48:55 +0000

Bookended by a KLF classic, three distinct sets create the shape of this weekâ€s show. Michael starts things off with wonderful new tracks from Moderat, The Field, Odd Nosdam, and The Big Pink. The middle set brings things down, all in preparation for our bizarre final thirdâ€¦involving a ham radio, a time-traveling caveman (known as the Neonderthal) and a trip way back to early 90â€s dance. Stranger things have happened

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05/21/2009

This episode accurately traces the lifespan of the Sells Studio drink supply. Things start poignantly, with our collective wits (limited as they may be) intact. Then, like everyoneâ€s favorite uncle enjoying the receptionâ€s open-bar, we ran the emotional gauntlet from elation to sorrow (minus the pass at the bride) and then back again. New cuts from Burial & Four Tet, Ruckus Roboticus, Guru, Del the Funky Homosapien, DOOM, Mr. Scruff and more. Salud.

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05/14/2009

Slack Update Recovery Robot

joseph — Mon, 11 May 2009 02:45:42 +0000

Last week our Sells Studio neighbors complained about the noise until they stepped inside and heard the beats for themselves. They dropped their walkers and joined us for an impromptu block party. Hour-one has some hip hop, tech, and fresh dubstep. The second half features some dance courtesy of Michael, and some poptones from Kenny. New tracks from The Black Dog, T++, L-Whiz, Pantha Du Prince, Ramadanman, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, El Perro Del Mar, and more! A big thank you to everyone writing with kind words, and a hello to new friends.

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05/07/2009

Three completely different sets led to one of our more diverse shows of the year. We started with some classic soul, funk, reggae and tropicalia. Michael brought in an all female review, featuring some of his favorite vocalists, while Kenny’s third was all about sleek, upbeat pop and dance. Well cheeks!

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04/30/2009

Back Together Again…

michael — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:26:14 +0000

After a week off Kenny, Joseph and I reconvened in the Sells Studio to drop another solid show chock full of future music. We drop brand new releases from DJ Vadim, Ras G, Martyn, Sole and Vaiperis & Serumas in a healthy dispatch of dub, psychedelia, hip-hop and electronic beats. It’s good to be back (together)!

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04/23/2009

Friends In Studio

michael — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:03:11 +0000

Last week Kenny, Joseph and I were out and about so we gave the Sells studio keys to our friend Papa Juice (aka Micah Soltz). Fortunate for us, he brought the Bunny Wrangler (aka Sara DaSilva) and Spelljammer (aka Milosh) who were both visiting CBus from the SF Bay. Spelljammer started things off with a worldly psychedelic mix that blended electronic music, hip hop, funk and rock with artists like Tweak Bird, Bullion, Danava, and DJ Frane. Papa Juice takes the next hour into a beat-heavy groove-lock with Murs, Nightmares on Wax, Pest and introduced TBO listeners to Blue Sky Black Death. Finally, Bunny Wrangler slows down the show with a folk influenced set with music from Holly Golightly, Desolation Wilderness and the Moody Blues.

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04/16/2009

Hello, from your humble DJs.

joseph — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:14:18 +0000

The three of us showed up to the studio and scratched our heads, wondering how we’d construct a set based on our record selections. There’s a bit of everything in the pot, and when stirred, creates a strange shape throughout the sound spectrum. Lounge, and make sense of it all with new songs from Gui Boratto, Prefuse 73, Thunderheist, Isan, Royksopp, Ryuichi Sakamoto, DAT Politics, and more.

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04/09/2009

We ‘re pretty thrilled with how this week’s show turned out. Possibly one of the all-time bests. Things start off with a jazz influenced set, ranging from soul to classic hip hop. Kenny sneaks in a few classics, and leads into Michael’s stellar dance floor mix. Seriously, not to be missed. Brand new cuts from Speech Debelle, Bonobo, Machinedrum, Two Fingers, Ruckus Roboticus, Junior Boys, Sebastian Tellier, and a ton more.

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04/02/2009

Sanitized

joseph — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:39:41 +0000

The studio was a bit darker this week. Out of the shadows came a mix deep in dubstep, hip hop, jazz, and loud guitars. Hour one starts sleepy and moves through some atmospheric dub. The second half picks up the pace, and ends with Kenny taking us into the red. It’s enough to make you mental. Brand new tracks from the likes of Disrupt, Shed, Kode 9, Caspa, Blueprint, and the metal-faced DOOM.

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03/26/2009

Fresh Air

joseph — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:40:28 +0000

Spring is officially here and we’re starting it off with a hazy trip to welcome in the sunshine. Hypnotic psych-beats kick off the first half, while the second half is ripe with a selection of dense electronic and dance sides. Bring this along on your afternoon bike ride or visit to the park. Contents include fresh tracks from Harmonic 313, Telefon Tel Aviv, Ladytron, The Dream, Royksopp, and WhoMadeWho.

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03/19/2009

New, Shiny

joseph — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:56:29 +0000

This week’s episode moves through a number of different styles. Hour one starts minimally, traveling from classical electronic to Jazz-influenced hip-hop and remixes.In hour two, Michael drops some brilliant dubstep singles while Kenny reveals his latest “Chillectro” crush. In addition, there are new tunes from Phoenix, Lady Sovereign, Junior Boys, Animal Collective, and Prefuse 73.

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03/12/2009
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Two

joseph — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:21:20 +0000

Last week produced a darker, moodier set. The first hour debuted new music from Pan American, Mother Mother, Gelka, Jonas Reinhardt and Animal Collective. The second half was full of dub and featured standouts from Pinch, Dub Police records, and Zomby. There was more new music from the likes of Harmonic 313, Two Fingers, and Yagya. Please enjoy responsibly.

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03/05/2009

Modesty escapes us this week, as we declare this episode a favorite. Hip-hop, dub, and microhouse are featured in the first half. Kenny’s set features new tracks from Pluxus, Crystal Castles, and the Faint. Hour two showcases new dubstep singles from Hyperdub and 2562, while Michael reveals fresh tracks from Gui Boratto, the Juan Maclean, and Odd Nosdam. Best when played loud.

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02/26/2009

Blinking Lights

joseph — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:51:12 +0000

It’s a more downtempo affair this week. The mix is alive in the subtle, moving present. We’re pleased with where it took us. We hope you’ll enjoy it as well. New releases include: The Cutler, Yuksek, Tim Hecker, Tosca, and Mountains. E-mail us with your comments or recommendations! dj@beatoracle.net

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02/19/2009

VD and Other Pleasures

joseph — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:32:00 +0000

That burning sensation must mean Valentine’s Day is here! Enjoy this “lovely,” eclectic mix of affectionate pining whilst you wine and dine your loved one(s). If the economy has you blue, why not stay in by the fire and nestle to the sound of our sultry voices electronic, soul, and hip-hop’s finest? Consider this our chocolate and roses to you, dear listeners (because we have no one else).

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02/12/2009

The new releases continue piling up, and last week we managed to sort a few out. This is an edition truly worthy of our name, for the beats are brought. Hour one features new tunes from Telefon Tel Aviv, Deadbeats, Black Moth Super Rainbow, DJ Signify, Zomby, and more. The second half delivers fresh fruit from Alva Noto, The Whitest Boy Alive, Late of the Pier, and more from Kompakt’s Pop Ambient ’09. Required winter listening.

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02/05/2009

Winter Storm Warning

joseph — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:43:47 +0000

After a long week of shoveling snow and chipping the ice from our cars, we decided to turn up the bass, and let the break-beats take over. Hip-hop classics dominate hour one, asÂ experimental and electronic tracks take over the second half.Â I’d like to thank Michael and Kenny for making this one a Sells Studio certified classic.

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01/29/2009

Pre-Pomp

michael — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:13:20 +0000

My apologies for getting this show/podcast up late. I spent the weekend in DC celebrating some political change going on in our country, and I let this slip through the cracks. Anyway–last week DJ Vagabond meditated on 8 years of tyranny while Yogi and I dropped a bunch of recent and upcoming releases including stuff from Tim Hecker, Eliot Lipp, B Fleischmann, Aus., Nightmares on Wax. Oh–speaking of NoW, they will be at the Grog Shop in Cleveland on Jan. 30th. Ohio’s been lacking in good shows lately, so check it out.
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01/15/2009

Music is Math

joseph — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:07:47 +0000

This week’s equation: 3 S(ets) = 1 various (courtesy – Michael) + Knackered/electro + 40 mg of ambien

The big idea: Facehole brought some new records into the Sells Studio this week. He demanded that we sit down, stop fidgeting, and listen to brilliant new tracks from Juana Molina, Animal Collective, SCSI-9, Miwon and Kid 606. Not only did this minimize the time we had to listen to him rant about his virtual soccer league, but it proved to be a great set. Then Kenny introduced us to his West Yorkshire “mate” (that means he’s British) DJ Knackered, who dropped an extended selection of “chillectro” tracks. The show’s final third beautifully lulls along with Fennesz, Philip Jeck, Grouper, and more. Listen up.

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01/08/2009

2009 Year.Start

joseph — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:09:29 +0000

Hello, and happy New Year! We’re starting off 2009 with a look back at our favorite songs of the year. Many of the tracks come from 12” singles, EPs, and albums that we couldn’t fit into our last show. Have a dance, and enjoy!

We’re also excited to announce that the show will now be streaming live every Thursday night, 9-11 PM (Eastern) on WCRS.

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01/01/2009

2008 Year.End

joseph — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:49:04 +0000

After our endless laboring, debating and reflecting on a year’s worth of music, it all comes to this. We’re closing out the year with a collection of tracks from some of our favorite albums of 2008. It’s been a great year back on the air, and many thanks to WCRS and all of our listeners in Columbus, elsewhere, and beyond. Below you’ll find our consensus “10 Beat Oracle Approved: 08 Edition,” as well as our individual recommendations and favorites. We’ll return on New Year’s Day with an intense mix of our favorite singles (12”, Remix, and non-favorite album tracks) from the year. So stay tuned for more “future music” in 09.

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12/18/2008

10 BEAT ORACLE APPROVED: 08 EDITION (in no order)

Honorable mentions: Fennesz – Black Sea, Miwon – A to B, Spiritualized – Songs in A&E, TV On The Radio – Dear Science, Why? – Alopecia, Autechre – Quaristice, Max Tundra – Parallax Error Beheads You, DJ/Rupture – Uproot

Michael says “listen to these, good people”
01. Goldfrapp – Seventh Tree
02. Why? – Alopecia
03. Portishead – Third
04. Spiritualized – Songs in A&E
05. Q-Tip – The Renaissance
06. TV on the Radio – Dear Science
07. The Ruby Suns – Sea Lion
08. Byteone – Death of Typeographer
09. The Orb – The Dream
10. Miwon – A to B
11. Gang Gang Dance – Saint Dymphna
12. Beach House – Devotion

Tracks:
Goldfrapp – Monster Love (Goldfrapp vs. Spiritualized)
Portishead – The Rip
Pop Levi – Dita Dimone
Neon Neon – Dream Cars
The Others – Kinda Blue
Luomo _ Love You All (ft. Sasha Funke)
Osborn – 16th Stage
Beach House – Gila
The Orb – Vuja De
Gang Gang Dance – House Jam
Conquest – Forever (D1 Remix)
Shed – Another Wedged Chicken

Joseph’s a jerk
13. Grouper – Dragging a Dead Deer Up a Hill
12. Shed â€“ Shedding the Past
11. Aus â€“ Antwarps
10. Dungen â€“ 4
09. Cut Copy â€“ In Ghost Colours
08. 2562 â€“ Aerial
07. Gang Gang Dance â€“ Saint Dymphna
06. Sun Kil Moon â€“ April
05. Fennesz â€“ Black Sea
04. Beach House â€“ Devotion
03. Portishead â€“ Third
02. Various Artists â€“ Dubstep Allstars Vol. 6 (mixed by Appleblim).
01. Deerhunter â€“ Microcastle/Weird Era Cont.

song machine:
Deerhunter – Agoraphobia
Sun Kil Moon – Lost Verses
Conquest – forever (d1 remix)
2562 – moog dub
GGD – House Jam
Fennesz – black sea
beach house – turtle island
Grouper – heavy water/ i’d rather be sleeping
Shed – another wedged chicken
forgetting something…

Kenny’s Hair Transistor Radio From Arcturus
01. Neon Neon – Stainless Style
02. Crystal Castles – S/T
03. Michna – Magic Monday
04. Kelpe – Ex-Aquarium
05. Max Tundra – Parallax Error Beheads You
06. Radioactive Man – Growl
07. Hadouken! – Music for an Accelerated Culture
08. Tobacco – Fucked Up Friends
09. Hatchback – Colors of the Sun
10. Kelley Polar – I need you to hold on while the sky is falling
11. Leila – Blood, Looms & Brooms
12. iTAL tEK – cYCLICAL
13. Golden Bug – Hot Robot

TRAX:
MGMT – Kids (Soulwax Remix)
Neon Neon – Dream Cars
Junc Ops – 2013
iTAL tEK – Wind Tunnel
Of Montreal – Mingusings
Golden Bug – looklookloook
Crystal Castles VS HEALTH – Crimewave
The Dirtbombs – Leopardman at C&A
James Pants – We’re Through
Max Tundra – Which Song
Miss Kittin – Play Me A Tape
Sally Shapiro – I Know (SLL Remix)
Various – Deadman (Milanese Remix) & Hater (Zomby Remix)

Love,

The Beat Oracle

The End is High

joseph — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:17:34 +0000

The year is coming to a close and we’re still buried in records. The first hour brings some stark electronic cuts, and features essential dubstep releases from Darkstar, Zomby, and The Others. The second half is highlighted with stellar new tracks from Dntel, Flying Lotus, Vibert/Simmons, The Sight Below, and Fennesz.

Stay tuned next week as we run through the best of 2008, and reveal our favorite albums and singles. Not to be missed!

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12/11/2008

Kaleidoscope In Stereo

joseph — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:47:17 +0000

We returned to the Sells Studio this week, cheerful and bloated with holiday pies.Â Â The first hour moves from theÂ abstract andÂ psychedelic to classic reggae and soul.Â Hour two turns up the tempo with hip-hop, whileÂ Kenny and Michael serve upÂ their usualÂ helping of colorfulÂ future music. Among the classics, we dropped new tracks from Gang Gang Dance, Deerhunter, Â Q-Tip, Black Milk,Â and Ital Tek.

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12/04/2008

Slowly (again)

michael — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:12:03 +0000

We celebrated Thanksgiving here at the Beat Oracle by airing one of our favorite shows we’ve ever recorded, our 2-hour summer 2008 ambient special. You can click below to get the original podcast from last July, which did not include any of our talking. If you are new to the show, please be sure to check it out (as we won’t be re-podcasting it).
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Seven-thousand, two-hundred and six seconds towards the M100

10 Hour Update

joseph — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:45:27 +0000

Apologies are in order (again). A web update has been long overdue . We’ve been asleep at the wheel, busy with graduate studies, jobs, and the routine scratching of bums. However, we’ve managed to piece together the usual weekly program, and those listeners that subscribe to our podcast should be up to speed. For everyone else, here is a ten-hour glimpse of the past month:

Despite winter’s early arrival making us a little grumpy, this latestÂ episode has lifted our spirits. The set features our usual blend of diverse future-music, including brand new cuts from Q-Tip, Murs, Ladyhawke, The Tough Alliance, Thom Yorke, and Benga. Stay inside and dance along.
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11/20/2008

All modesty aside, last week’s show might be one of the best. Homemade banana bread inspires hour one, and reveals new tracks from Black Milk, TV On The Radio, Luomo and SCSI-9. Dubstep and ambient dominate the second half, featuring new singles from D1 and Martyn. Listen and lounge.
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11/13/2008

History is celebrated, as Barack Obama is elected President!Â The entire set is dedicated to dancing, shaking, and cathartic nonsense! (Hey, we’ve earned it) President-elect Obama also mails in, sharing a few of his favorite songs with our listeners. As if you needed an excuse to pop open a few bottles…
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11/06/2008

For this episode Michael grew an ironic mustache and dusted off his skinny jeans for a first hour wrought with excessive indieness. Things become sensible in hour two, with dubstep and experimental tracks leading the way. Loads of new cuts from the likes of The Sea and Cake, Of Montreal, El Guincho, Bjork, Conquest, Helios, Deerhunter, and more!
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10/30/2008

The release season continues to be kind with stellar new tracks from Murs, Madlib, Panda Bear, MGMT, Jonas Bering, Shed, and Bomb the Bass (!). This comes highly recommended by the Sells Studio office staff, as well as Michael’s dog, Mia.
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10/23/2008

Peak Season

joseph — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:22:40 +0000

Autumn is here and the release season continues to heat up with new music from Max Tundra, The Herbaliser, Roots Manuva, Windy & Carl, Jim O’Rourke and more. In hour one Michael brings the beatsÂ asÂ Â Kenny returns from CA with an arsenal of records and drops some must-listen finds. Hour two winds down and things turn ambient. Screw in your red light bulbs and ponder the cosmos, indeed.

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10/16/2008

Last week our friend Micah joined us in the studio and dropped some mindbending material. He raised the stakes, and the proof is here. The two-hours features fresh tracks from Mogwai, TV on the Radio,Â Aidan Baker & Tim Hecker, Benoit Pioulard, Luomo, and more. Enjoy!

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10/09/2008

Double Time

joseph — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:13:40 +0000

Last week theÂ showÂ officially moved to its new 2-hourÂ time slot Â (Thursdays 9-11 PM on WCRS 98.3/102.1 LPFM Columbus). In the first half, Michael and I dropped fresh tracks from Osborne, Koushik, Ruckus Roboticus, and Gang Gang Dance. The midway/second half features a great mega-mix courtesy of Kenny and his electric hair. Highly recommended…by (ahem) us.

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10/02/2008

Final Hours

joseph — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:07:01 +0000

Deepest apologies for the lack of web updates. Podcast subscribers should be caught up with the most recent edition, but for the rest of you, there is some news. As of October 2nd, the show will be expanding to two hours, and will broadcast on Thursdays from 9-11pm on WCRS in Columbus. Thanks for all of your positive feedback. We’re fortunate to be bringing you the additional music. Here’s a brief summary of the past three weeks (We can’t promise our malaise won’t get the best of us again, but we’ll try):

Last week we brought fresh tracks from Roots Manuva, Michna, Dungen, Amon Tobin, Ulrich Schnauss and more.
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09/23/2008

Two weeks ago we featured brand new music from Nightmares On Wax, Mr. Scruff, Annie, Clark and a ton of great older tunes.
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09/16/2008

And finally, three weeks ago we debuted shiny new songs from Alias, Shigeto, Common Market, The Notwist, and a usual dose of future music.
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09/09/2008

Stay tuned in the coming days for our first expanded 2-hour set. Cheers!

Hungry for the Heat

michael — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:47:26 +0000

As summer starts winding down, we continue setting fires! Last week we dropped a ton of new gems including stuff from The Bug, Minotaur Shock, Murs, The Rice Twins and Madvillain.
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08/26/2008

We continued the mix this week with more electronic, dub, hip-hop and ambient featuring the likes of Christ., Global Goon, J Dilla, Lewis Parker, and The Flashbulb.
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09/02/2008

Audible Treats

michael — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:21:18 +0000

We’re back together again this week for another smooth mix. New stuff from Vast Aire (sci-fi hip-hop), Quiet Village (cinematic instrumental), Robert Babicz (brand new Kompakt Total 9 comp), and a Solvent track from the last Suction Records release (RIP lo-fi electro). There are a couple morsels of exciting news to report: we will soon be expanding back to a 2 hour show and we have kicked off our Myspace presence.
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08/19/2008

Guest Spot

michael — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:30:40 +0000

Last week I was finishing up my travels. Our friends Broke Pony & The Bunny Wrangler stepped in with a great guest mix. The mix has Detroit soul with another small tribute to Big Sur in the middle of the mix. As you can see, I’m a little behind after 3 weeks away–but we’ve got another great show this week to be posted in a few days.
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08/12/2008

A Break in Travel

michael — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:34:32 +0000

I’ve been in the midst of a three week travel block–last week I was able to record a show with the guys. After three weeks with separate shows, it was good to be back as a team. New stuff this week from Mr. Scruff, Flying Lotus, Matmos and a slew of old gems.
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08/05/2008

Live Mix Series 3/3

michael — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:40:47 +0000

I finish off the Comfest mix series this week with a set of deep beats. The first half is comprised of some deep minimal electronic songs, including some tracks by the Raster-Norton crew (Alva Noto remixing Bjork, Byetone) then a transition into hip-hop including tracks by Double Dee & Steinski, Jungle Brothers and Alias. The show closes with one of my favorite cuts of the year: Portishead’s The Rip. We’ll be back at full strength next week!
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07/29/2008

Live Mix Series: 2/3

michael — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:25:27 +0000

Kenny is at the helm in our three-part series of Comfest mixes this week. As expected, he brings the dance jams starting off with a retro sound (4mat, Neon Neon) moving towards a more experimental sound with the likes of The Tuss (aka RDJ), Shpongle, and Pendulum.
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07/22/2008

Live Mix Series: 1/3

michael — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:34:39 +0000

This week Joe steps up to the plate in the first of our three shows featuring mixes prepared for the ill-fated comfest set. We only made it about 30 minutes into the set at comfest when a huge downpour starting filling up our booth with mudd, causing us to quickly abort and unplug. This is is an amazing journey moving through fresh beat styles–dubstep, dub, afrobeat, broken beat, hip-hop and psychedelic music… Stay tuned for Kenny’s mix next week.
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07/15/2008

The Wisdom In Beats

michael — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:06:39 +0000

Last week’s show was full of solid beats including Ruckus Roboticus’s brand new remix of Vampire Weekend. Check Ruckus along with Peanut Butter Wolf this ~~Thursday~~ Friday night with Peanut Butter Wolf at Skully’s. Stay tuned for an upcoming special trio of shows each mixed individually by Beat Oracle DJs….
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07/08/2008

Slowly

michael — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:33:41 +0000

Last week we recorded a very special 2-hour Internet-only mix inspired by quiet moments. We’re pretty happy with the way this came out…and we’re calling it the first installment of our “Slowly” series.

You’ll notice we don’t talk at all during this show, because we figure it would be something good to put on when you’re in the sort of place where you don’t want to be disturbed. Enjoy!
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Seven-thousand, two-hundredÂ and six seconds towards the M100

Things We Lost In the Fire

michael — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:35:59 +0000

This week’s show is dedicated to the Hopkins’ house on Partington Ridge, my favorite place in the world. Every year, a group of friends (music lovers, including TBO DJs past and present) gathers at this wonderful spot to get recharged and inspired for the summer. Unfortunately, the Basin Complex Fire has taken the home we have cared so much for. Our thoughts go out to everyone impacted by the various wildfires raging right now. This show features reairs of a couple of my favorite sets mixed with audio collages recorded at Big Sur in 2005. In coming weeks we will have a show featuring brand new collages recorded in 2008, being produced by Deaf Dot Electrics.
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07/01/2008

Last week we had a great show featuring new stuff from Amon Tobin, Subtle, Uncle Sam and much more. Stay subscribed to the podcast for more timely updates!
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06/24/2008

We will be posting a special 2-hour podcast-only ambient mix in the coming days, so stay tuned!

Fleshed Out

michael — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:18:31 +0000

We had a nice mix this week starting out minimal and building to the more pop and dance oriented stuff. New records from 2562, Notwist & Dubstep Allstars (mixed by Appleblim) mixed with plenty of classics.
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06/17/2008

Slacker

michael — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:42:06 +0000

I’ve been busy, really! Luckily finals are finished and now I’ve got three months without teaching… There are several shows to report here, but the podcast feed has been keeping up!

We started things several weeks ago with a beaty show featuring a 12-minute collaboration between The Field and !!! from pitchfork.tv.
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05/20/2008

Next up, we had a show full of Kenny’s NYC finds, including some rare Japan-only Two Lone Swordsmen material. A couple great older hip-hop tracks towards the end as well…
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05/27/2008

More traveling for us. While I was unpacking from Montreal and Kenny was in Portland, our friend Bryan, aka Deaf Dot Electrics, sent us a wonderful guest mix to fill the hour
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06/03/2008

OK! We’re almost there. Tonight’s show featured 4 bottles of wine, discussion of our roughed up Euro 2008 brackets (Joe claims Austria will take it all…), and a stack of music Kenny found while in Portland. I swear, Kenny is a raer music finding machine!
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06/10/2008

In Threes

michael — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:41:21 +0000

Well, I’ve been deliquent in updating the site for the last few weeks–but luckily I’ve managed to stay on top of the podcast. The DJs here have been traveling! Kenny visited Chicago and New York while I went to DC to catch Radiohead! It’s good to be back in the studio, check out some shows! While we were busy on our travels, Joseph discovered we’ve passed our 100th archived show…
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100th Episode Celebrity-Cellulite Spectacular!

joseph — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:36:11 +0000

It came to our attention recently ( about 10 mins. ago) that we’ve passed the 100th episode milestone.

TwoÂ weeks ago. On April 29th. No giant cakes or motorcade, I’m afraid.

This number is based on the available archived shows, and doesn’t take into account theÂ infancy days at ACRN in Athens, Ohio. In any case, we’d like to extend our warmest thanks to our listeners. We’ll be toasting to you as we make up for weeks of self-congratulatory drinking.

Cheers

Third

joseph — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:03:50 +0000

Can’t stop playing the new Portishead album. Really incredible.Â Ten years worth of quality control, indeed.

Â In other news, an all ambient edition is on the horizon. Probably two hours worth. Get out your red light bulbs!

Apologies for a lack of updates. Our web-bot was in the shop, but now all is well.

On Cue

joseph — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:48:00 +0000

It’s been a busy month for us at Sells Studio. The boss is breathing down our neck, hounding us for those monthly reports, the relatives insist on having us over for tea, and the dog continues to drop its ball at our feet, begging for attention. All we really want is to sit down,Â have a drink, Â and spend some quality time with our records…

Here’s a list of what’s helping us cope with the poor housing market, the dismal food crisis, unending war, drought, famine, John Arne Riise’s own goal, and prevailing ignorance:

Â Michael’s “Music from the first quarter of 2008:”

Apparat – Walls
Autechre – Quaristice
El Guincho – Alegranza
Fennesz & Sakamoto – Cendre
Goldfrapp – Seventh Tree + Monster Love (Spiritualized vs. Goldfrapp)
Justus Kohncke – Safe and Sound
Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks – Real Emotional Trash
Neon Neon – Stainless Style
The Orb – The Dream
Why? – Alopecia

Joseph’sÂ “On Repeat:”

Stars of the Lid – Â “And Their Refinement Of The Decline”
Ghost – Â “Second Time Around”
Sun Kil Moon – Â “April”
Scott Walker – Â ” The Drift”
Autechre – Â “Quaristice”
The Fall – Â ” Grotesque”Â
Kiln – Â “Dusker”
John Cale – “Fear”
Loscil – “Stases”

Kenny’s “Recent Record Bin Finds:”

My friend in NYC has turned me on to early 80s Pete Shelley solo work.

I’ve picked up Bogdan Raczynski – Alright,
Disrupt – Foundation Bit, nearly the whole Misc. full length discography!,
Bochum Welt –
Elan, Toy – s/t on Smalltown Supersound – a truly silly joy-infused bouncy bump story,
The Whitest Boy Alive ( an Erlend Oye project!),
Dreamies – Program Twelve,
Blotnik Brothers – Mizuage (on Satamile – one of the best current electro labels & it’s based in NYC).

Let us know what you’ve been listening to!

everything comes around…

michael — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:03:32 +0000

Spring seems to have poked its head out here in Columbus so we decided to bust out a show to highlight some newly released music that has caught our attention. We feature new cuts from Cut Copy, Tujiko Noriko, Goldfrapp, Portishead and more.
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04/22/2008

waving goodbye…

michael — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:13:49 +0000

Kenny sits in the hot chair this week bringing us treats from Pilote, SmashTV, Minotaur Shock and more. He also drops in some requests for Amanaguchi and Tokyo Police Club. Kenny has bid us farewell for metro hubs Chicago and New York for the next few weeks. We’ll miss him in the studio!
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04/15/2008

Blah Blah Blahog

joseph — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:01:41 +0000

Well, it’s come to this. In an age where every petÂ llama has a blog, we at The Beat Oracle will concede that we are fiercely behind the times. In an effort to interact with our listeners we will be launching a blog to discuss…well, practically anything. Music, mayhem, the confusing success of Crocs, whatever.

Â So please, think of this as a chance to say hello, send a request, yell at us,Â recommend something, or share a recipe (no Haggis, please).

Â Thanks for listening, and turn it up.

Coming, Live

michael — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:07:44 +0000

More beats this week. We drop a lot of new stuff (as usual): Neon Neon, Bracken and Why? among them. Also–a discussion of why it is a good time to be in Columbus! Live music abounds…
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04/08/2008

Same things on our minds

michael — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:22:20 +0000

We’re back this week with 3 beat-heavy mini-sets. I start things off with some new stuff from the likes of El Guincho, Deadelus and Ruckus Robotocius. Joseph drops in some older motown and hiphop joints then Kenny ends things off with some electronic goodness from The Octagon Man and Pendulum. Much more inside, check it out..
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04/01/2008

6 o’clock rock

michael — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:33:10 +0000

This Tuesday we dropped a bunch of old and new great tracks. Back in the archives we’ve got Bruce Haack, Brian Eno & David Byrne and Telex. Brand new stuff from Why?, Eliot Lipp, and Neon Neon. Tons of other great beats included!
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03/25/2008

Welcoming

michael — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:59:55 +0000

Our friend Micah fills in for Joseph as a guest DJ and celebrates spring break with some beats. We drop new tracks from Apparat, The Orb and the Ruby Suns. My wife tells me this show reminded her of the 90s…
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03/18/2008

moving forward, with warning

michael — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:02:37 +0000

I’m very happy with this week’s show–while we were spinning we spent a lot of time sitting in the studio discussing the role of technology changing culture and art–and somehow we produced a gem of a mix spanning old and new. Mix goes from a soul/hip-hop vibe towards a more electronic thing and ends on an old beat-pop tip. riiiight…
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03/11/2008

Moving Around the World

michael — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:07:20 +0000

While we’re focused today here in Ohio on our American elections, we touch upon lot other spots around the world in today’s show: Spain, Brazil, France, UK, Japan and more….
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03/04/2008

Airplay

michael — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:40:07 +0000

This week we bring a more eclectic show, as promised. We bring the latest offerings from several artists: Jeru the Damaja, Black Devil Disco Club, Autechre, Lifesavas & Songs of Green Pheasant. Lots of other stuff in there crossing future music boundries: hip-hop, dance, experimental, dub, and ambient packed into a compact hour.
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02/26/2008

The Sound of Robots Clicking at Each Other

michael — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:59:42 +0000

I’m not exactly sure how else to describe this show. Totally electronic: some for the dancefloor, some for the morning after. We bring a maximum techno show here with newer stuff from labels like Warp, Rephlex, Planet Mu, and Skull Disco.

More organic grooves will be back next week!
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02/19/2008

Special Edition

michael — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:32:15 +0000

This week we bring an extended 2-hour Internet only show. We aired the 1.24 show on WCRS this week in order to catch up the radio listeners with the online version. We spent the night in the studio with the volume cranked up with some great experimental sounds. New stuff this week from Autechre, Caspa & Rusko’s Fabric Mix and Thom Yorke’s remixes EP. Joseph also turned me onto Alan Braxe, and I ~~think~~ thank him for it!
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02/12/2008

Guess You Had To Be There…

michael — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:13:27 +0000

Ruckus Roboticus is back with another guest mix this week, this time bringing you a four-to-the-floor dance mix. Ruckus will be bringing his record crates to town this Saturday night, spinning at the Britsol Bar. Next week we’re dropping a special Internet-only extended show!
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02/05/2008

Three Parts

michael — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:49:46 +0000

This week’s mix moves in three directions. We start with a synth-pop set, move into some spastic idm beats then finish off with some nice hip-hop.
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01/24/2008

Future Music

michael — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:01:05 +0000

Kenny joins the Beat Oracle team this week and inadvertently coins our new tagline! We also have moved back to the old playlist system. Joe starts with a jazzy mix then Kenny & I tag team with some hip hop and electronic stuff to finish it off. We are asking for music recommendations! E-mail us: dj@beatoracle.net
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01/17/2008

Regular slot…

michael — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:20:15 +0000

I just got notice that The Beat Oracle now has a regular timeslot on WCRS (insert drumroll):

6-7pm, Tuesday nights

You can tune in on 102.1fm (NE Columbus) or 98.3fm (Campus Area), or of course, grab the podcast in high fidelity here on the Internet.

Music Machine

michael — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:32:35 +0000

This week we feature a stellar mix from Ruckus Roboticus created as an companion to his latest album “Playing With Scratches.” This mix was voted Solid Steel’s 2007 best mix of the year, an award he also pulled off in 2003 with his “Record Playa'” mix. Ruckus stopped by the Sells Studio and chatted with me about making this mix, his album and future plans.
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01/10/2008

Playlist (Artist/Track)
Jackpine Savage – “Funky Little Song”
Rhythm and Rhyme – “Peas Pouridge”
The Point – “Me and My Arrow”
The Muppet Show – “Mahna Mahna”
Sesame Street – “Pinball Number Count”
Evolution Control Committee – “Pertaining to the Beat”
Cocoa Brovaz – “Super Brooklyn” (Instrumental)
DJ Sleepyhead on the Cuts
Lil’ Bow Wow – “That’s My Name” (Acapella)
DJ Bombay on the Cuts
Young MC – “Principle’s Ofï¬ce”
The Avalanches – “Frontier Psychiatrist”
Nas – “I Can” (Acapella)
Bernard Wright – “Haboglabotribin”
Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas – “Riverbottom Nightmare Band”
Ruckus Roboticus – “A Child’s Introduction to Drums”
Jurassic 5 – “Monkey Bars”
Ugly Duckling – “Pass It On”
Mickey Mouse Club – “Mickey Mouse Club March”
Leaders of the New School – “Another Case of the P.T.A.”
Kris Kross – “I Missed the Bus”
Ruckus Roboticus – “How To Handle Grown Ups”
Pink Floyd – “Another Brick In The Wall”
Pookey Blow – “Get Up (And Go to School)”
Ruckus Roboticus – “Lesson 7: What’s Funk?”
The Electric Company – “Sign Song”
Beck – “Clap Hands”
De La Soul – “The Magic Number”
Ruckus Roboticus – “Here We Go”
DJ Blaqstarr ft. Rye Rye – “Shake It to the Ground”(Acapella)
The Gossip – “Standing In the Way of Control” (Playgroup Dub)
A SECRET SONG
Carlton Coleman – “The Boo Boo Song”
Mr. Zim and Pablo Ingles – “Peanut Butter Jelly Time” (Remix)
DJ Ginsu On the Peanut Butter Cuts
The Dogs – “Your Momma’s On Crack Rock”
Green Velvet – “Shake and Pop”
Rhythm Workshop – “Hambone” (Roboticus Smash-terpiece)
Chuck Berry – “School Days”
Trevor Loveys & Sinden – “Organ Grinder”
Drill Routines – “The Careful Sqaureful”
LCD Soundsytem – “Yeah” (Clap-a-pella)
Ruckus Roboticus – “When I Grow Up”
Musical Youth – “Pass the Dutchie”
Biz Markie – “Check It Out”
Slick Rick – “Hey Young World”
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – “Parents Just Don’t Understand”

closer to the groove

michael — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:45:42 +0000

Joseph and I are back this week and I think we’re less rusty in the studio this time around. The first half of the show has some more of my 2007 favorites then Joseph plays an absolutely great set in the second half with some tropicalia, reggae, ruckus roboticus and more!
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01/03/2008

Playlist (Artist/Track/Album)
Ascona – Beat Oracle Theme
Jonny Greenwood – Prospectors Arrive – There Will Be Blood OST
Amon Tobin – At the End of the Day – Foley Room
Battles – Atlas – Mirrored
Gui Boratto – Terminal – Chromophobia
Burial – Archangel – Untrue
Stars of the Lid – The Evil That Never Arrived – And the Refinement of Their Decline
Gal Costa – Vou RecomeÃ§ar – Gal Costa
John Holt – Ali Baba – Trojan Mod Reggae Box Set
Ruckus Roboticus – The Rebirth of Ruckus – Playing with Scratches
Kenny Dope and Bobby Hutcherson – La Malanga – Blue Note Revisited
The Free Design – Where Do I Go (Malib Mix) – The New Sound Redesigned
Jacob Miller – Keep on Knocking – Who Say Jah No Dread
Tiny Young – Tu es le Roi des Menteurs – Femmes de Paris
Gas – Untitled – Pop

Back on the Air — 2008

michael — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:34:04 +0000

After a long hiatus, The Beat Oracle returns on the FM airwaves in Columbus, OH on WCRS, 102.1 and 98.3 low power FM. The weekly show will be an hour long and features rotating DJs Michael, Joseph and Kenny and frequent guest spots from Ruckus Roboticus, DJ Barticus and other local DJs. We’re planning to have a regular local DJ spotlight segment monthly. This week’s show features some of Michael and Joseph’s favorites from 2007.
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12/29/2007

Playlist (Artist/Track/Album)
Ascona – Beat Oracle Theme Song
(Intro over Boards of Canada – Chromakey Dreamcoat – Campfire Headphase )
Joseph’s favorites from 2007:
Hauschka – Sweet Spring Come – Room to Expand
Jens Lekman – Kanske Ar Jag Kar I Dig – Night Falls Over Kortedala
Liars – Houseclouds – Liars
Pantha Du Prince – Florac – This Bliss
Thomas Fehlmann – Atlas 2 – Honigpumpe
Burial – Near Dark – Untrue
Porn Sword Tabacco – comme-il-faut – New Exclusive Olympic Heights
Fennesz and Sakamoto – Kuni – Cendre
Stars of the Lid – A Meaningful Moment through a Meaning(less) Process – And Their Refinement of the Decline
Tujiko Noriko – Magic – Solo
Michael’s Favorites:
Underworld – To Heal – Oblivion With Bells
LCD Soundsystem – All My Friends – Sound of Silver
Animal Collective – Derek – Strawberry Jam
Modeselektor – Happy Birthday! – Happy Birthday!
M.I.A. ft. Bun-B & Rich Boy – Paper Planes (remix) – Internet release
Caribou – She’s the One – Andorra

Ruckus Madness

michael — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 23:35:19 +0000

DJ extraordinaire & beat oracle alumni (’00-’03) Ruckus Roboticus is at the helm again this week as he presents part one of his DJ set recorded live at Lotus in Columbus on December 9th. Part two will be here before the new years!

photo by Jenni Schalk

Be sure to check out his new mix CD available over at his myspace page.
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12/21/2006

Summer Memories

michael — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 09:53:56 +0000

This week I dust off my summer archives: After catching up on a couple new tracks, I drop a mix created for a late-night costume party while I was in Maine. Next comes mixes from Deaf Dot Electrics (one half of Ascona) and Ruckus Roboticus, recorded live from my wedding! Happy Thanksgiving ya’ll!
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11/22/2006

It’s Back!

michael — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:42:16 +0000

After five months off and some major life happenings past, the Beat Oracle makes it’s triumphant return–and before the end of 2006! I’m hoping to be back weekly, we’ll see how it goes. There’s a little rust in the mic after all that time, but the music is nothing but heat–new stuff from Ryuichi Sakamoto, Working for a Nuclear Free Century, Flying Lotus, J Dilla, Matmos and more! I’ve been a little out of the music loop–let me know what’s good..
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11/16/2006

Edit: I just realized I somehow didn’t play the Goldfrapp track!Â Again, rusty me!Â I’ll get that in next week, apologies.

bang!

michael — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 07:09:35 +0000

This week was my last week in the KCSB studios. Jon and Scott join me in the studio for a tag team dj set as we bid farewell to DJing on the Pacific. I’m about to move eastward and get married! It’ll be a few weeks before I’m back with a new show–but I’ll be podcasting shows from the ACRN archives until then. Check out Dirtyradio in the meantime. Happy Solstice!
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6/20/2006

wedding mix + treetop tales

michael — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 21:18:27 +0000

We had a great show last week with guests from the hibernating Treetop Tales playing a great hip-hop set in the second hour. These guys are taking a quarter off from KCSB, but will be back programming and podcasting at their new site teamtreetops.com. The first hour breaks format (again) while I spin a special wedding mix to be given out to all attendees at my wedding. Enjoy the goods! Feedback is appreciated–especially this week.
I’ve only got one more show at KCSB! Scott Warner (of dirty.org) and Jon (from BH) will be joining me in studio as I wave goodbye to Santa Barbara.
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6/13/2006

6.6.6

michael — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 03:12:39 +0000

The night is filled with the mark of the beast.

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6.6.6

glitch + friends

Administrator — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 21:34:47 +0000

Paul Freak stopped by the studio last week and dropped an amazing set. Paul was using Final Scratch–which I’d never had an opprotunity to play with, and proceeded to blow the place apart. Unfortunately the recording on the first couple minutes of his set and the first couple minutes of his interview have some technical glitches, so we lost a little bit of the magic the folks over FM were able to hear. Sorry it took so long to get this podcast up–I’m busy preparing to leave California! Many more guests coming in over the next couple weeks–stick around!
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5/30/2006

passing in the back

Administrator — Fri, 26 May 2006 18:08:31 +0000

Happy Chao! FNORD This week show features piles of new stuff including tracks from Dabrye, Madlib, The Coup, King Buscuit Time, Swayzak, Goldfrapp and the DFA crew. Next week Paul Freak will be joining us in studio for a live DJ session!
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05/23/2005

Made It!

michael — Wed, 17 May 2006 23:37:28 +0000

After an unexpected two week break, I’m back! Lots of news:

First up, this week’s show features two great mixes by Paul Freak. Paul has started podcasting his great mixes over at paulfreak.com. In the second hour tonight, I rehash my Coachella adventures and break format a bit. The best show of Coachella, hell, of all time, is Daft Punk. Tonight we play some live DP to celebrate the show. As promised, Jon from Ballistic Helmet has hooked us up with some great live footage of the event. Check it out!

Next, a big shoutout to Matt H. for hooking me up with recordings of The Beat Oracle in it’s previous form. From 2000-2003 I broadcasted the show out of ACRN with co-hosts Ruckus Roboticus and DJ Barticus, and you too can download these old gems here. I’ve updated the Audio Archive link to point to our new server, with blazing download speeds.

Finally, I’ll be moving back to Ohio this summer! I’ll be attending graduate school at the Ohio State University. If you know good things to do around town, or a radio station hookup for a future Beat Oracle home, drop me an e-mail.

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05/16/2006

Desert-Ho!

michael — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 16:08:21 +0000

This week I’m getting psyched for the Coachella Music & Arts festival by strolling back into my previous festival experiences. Chronlogically, I dip into music from a fraction of the diverse and expansive artists I’ve seen at the festival in years past. New stuff from Madlib, Nightwares on Wax and Matmos are highlighted.
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4/25/2006

touch

michael — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 15:10:59 +0000

back on the west coast with a clutch of new tunes. last week my sub was ill–hence a no show. new stuff includes: ghostface, mark ronson, bonde do role and voom voom.
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4/18/2006

out for a bit

michael — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 23:13:22 +0000

I’m heading to Ohio for some family fun. Next week, KCSB’s own Marcelino will be subbing for me. I’ll have the show up a little later than usual–Friday or Saturday. I’ll be back on 4/18 to celebrate a year at beatoracle.net. Hurrah. Lots of new stuff this week, as always.
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04/04/2006

smooth change

michael — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:28:22 +0000

A glitch-free show tonight! Most podcast listeners don’t know this…but ever since our station got struct by lightning (and I got really sick) I’ve had different in-studio calamities that have needed to be repaired before this show goes up. Tonight, things went smoothly. New stuff in the mix from B Fleischmann, Jamie Lidell, Terrestrial Tones, Matmos, Coldcut, Nightmares on Wax and more.
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03/28/2006

totally like so

michael — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 19:37:58 +0000

Happy spring everybody. New stuff htis week from Coldcut, Nightmares on Wax, Jimmy Edgar and Goldfrapp. A bunch of old great tracks too–it’s prime show season here in SoCal–go out and see some live music.
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03/21/2006

down the mountain

michael — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 19:45:27 +0000

I’m back in the studio this week with Jon as a guest DJ. New stuff from Cinematic Orchestra, Lotus Tribe, B Fleischmann and Terrestrial Tones. I also featured a segment from MadDecent, Diplo’s new podcast, one of many new shows added to my list of podcasts over on the right column. Also–check out Loscil’s new album Stases, available for free download.
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03/14/2006

spaced

michael — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 19:55:52 +0000

Another sick-like week in the studio. I dropped new stuff from Herbert, Sia, Jimmy Edgar and more. Hey–Apple is now accepting user comments for podcasts. Drop me a line if you have a minute. I won’t be in the studio next week as I’m seeing Animal Collective in LA. I’ll try out the home studio this weekend if I’m feeling better and drop in a podcast.
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2/28/2006

think about your troubles

michael — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:55:25 +0000

Then think about the bubbles. A week of minor disasters: the station was struck by lightning and I’m ill…but somehow managed to get a decent show in. This week features a new benefit comp called “Break in the Road” from the fine heads at Soulstrut. New stuff from Mylo, “sounds of brazil 2” comp, Ms John Soda and more J Dilla. Also–check out Beyond Jazz this week for “The Dilla Dedication.”
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2/21/2006

love the breaks

michael — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 19:22:53 +0000

I forgot to put up last week's show on here (but check the podcast--it stays up-to-date). It turns out that was our last week as a duo, I'm flying solo right now. Last night I played a Vday love special, also featuring a bunch of love-themed J Dilla tracks, RIP. 2/07/2006 (Playlist) 2/14/2006 (Playlist)

dogs

michael — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 01:14:02 +0000

Tonight we celebrate the lives of those close to us. Some new stuff is in there as well: A diplo remix, Aoki Takamassa + Tujiko Noriko and a new Jel 12″.
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1/31/06

Good Night

michael — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 01:55:59 +0000

Packing just music this week.
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1/24/2005

Gore + MLK

michael — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 22:45:42 +0000

This week’s show features a Martin Luther King, Jr Day speech by Al Gore (transcript) mixed with some great ambient music. Thanks to indymedia for having the raw audio we were looking for, as usual. Noah rocks the first hour with an ecclectic dj set.
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1/17/2006

shine

michael — Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:58:08 +0000

Jon stepped into the studio with us for a guest set this week. He dropped some Arhythmatick, Ahmad Szabo, Icuras and more. Noah and I played rounded off the show with some head-nodding goodness.
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01/10/2006

Kicking off ’06

michael — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 22:32:50 +0000

New stuff this week from Herbert, Secret Mommies and Coldcut. Coldcut, staying on the edge as always, recently lauched their own podcast. *Still* waiting on the new theme song. Will it ever come?
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1/3/2006

Last Show of 2005…

michael — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 16:37:03 +0000

Noah had DJ Skye in with him for the last show of the year. New stuff from Breakestra, DJ Brokenwindow, Venetian Snares and a bunch of 2005 favorites.
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12/27/2005

Nodding Through 2005

michael — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 21:33:59 +0000

This was my last show of the year, so I decided to play a bunch of my favorite Beat Oracle tracks released in 2005. I have to say, I love the hell out of these songs. Noah played a short set after I finished–but never fear, he’ll be rocking solo next week while I’m away. Hopefully Ascona will send us the new theme mix for our return in 2006!

This year saw mainstream adoption of podcasting, and we appreciate all the feedback and support we receive. Check out the other podcasts linked in the right column–send us recommendations of stuff we haven’t heard. Community broadcasting, internet sharing and podcasting is vital to keeping independent music heard. Let’s hope 2006 sees those in power begin to join this revolution rather than fight it (ha). Get involved with community media! It is both fun and critical to democracy’s survival. Seriously.
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12/20/2005

new guest spot

michael — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 20:13:42 +0000

Madman Micah was in again last night (check the audio archive for previous guest spots)–dropping some of his favorites like Midwest Product, Books on Tape and Dangermouse. I forgot to post last week’s show here as well..we played a moody set with stuff from Black Dice, Scanner, Malcolm Kipe and more. If you want to keep up-to-date, subscribe to the Podcast!
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programming

michael — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 19:38:57 +0000

we’re back to a regular show after many weeks of fund drives and guests in the studio. this week we dug up a slew of new ninja tune stuff (coldcut, pest, one self, etc.) as well as new si begg, afx, caribou.
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11/29/2005

we’re back

michael — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 19:44:45 +0000

apologies about not having podcasts of the last two weeks. we were in the middle of our annual fund drive at kcsb which meant a touch of chaos and lots of pitching in the studio. we’re back this week in the studio with a special guest mix from bryan of ascona. bryan’s visiting southern california this week and decided to stop by in a rare trip away from his maine studio. we have a special contest for an ascona cd-r this week in the show. we’ll be getting the playlist up shortly: enjoy!
11/22/2005

new shows

michael — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 18:36:03 +0000

i missed a post about last week’s show (again). doh! well, last week i dropped some laid-back jazzy type stuff and then noah brought in some new jams like sa ra, pest, cage. this week we had some spookey stuff for halloween and some more new releases: animal collective, magnetophone, rjd2 (from the 2k6 soundtrack). i updated the podcast links with some great new podcasts: check waxing deep and east village radio.
We’ve got KCSB pledge drive shows the next two weeks. Please consider supporting our station in whatever way you can. You can reach us live in the studio at 805.893.2424 from 10p-midnight pacific time.
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knocking

michael — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 18:12:54 +0000

This week’s show features new stuff Animal Collective, Cage, Danger Doom & Stromba.
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10/18/2005

the woods

michael — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 22:45:48 +0000

Back from a week relaxing in Yosemite…this week’s show features new Boards of Canada, Mr Oizo, Broadcast and a wonderful noisy collage mixed together by Noah. Also, forgot to link last week’s show to the main page (but it was updated in the podcast)….
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10.04.2005

new studio time

michael — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 18:22:07 +0000

kcsb has finally gotten the main studio rennovated and we’re broadcasting with brand new digital equipment! to celebrate this move, we brought in friends brian and jon to play some funky sets. new stuff from broadcast, herbaliser and signer. many great artists are touring the us right now, so be sure to check out what you can!
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9/27/2005

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michael — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 00:01:04 +0000

Another beat-tasty show:
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9/20/2005

rock music

michael — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 23:34:33 +0000

I went straight from a rock show to meet noah djing for this week’s b.o. Some more rocky stuff: new Malcolm Middleton and a great old Trembling Blue Stars song in there. Requested Living Legends, Boom Bap, more L Pierre and more.
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9/13/2005

ldw

michael — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:09:26 +0000

congratulations to the newly married jon/mona from ballistichelmet! after djing a wedding–a radio show seems easy–i think it might be the sobriety helping. this week we also sent out a traveling song to a departing friend.
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9/6/2005

DJ

michael — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 17:50:19 +0000

DJ Milstein joined us in the studio this week. We dropped some new stuff (to us at least): Proem, Living Legends, Mr Scruff, Ammoncontact, General Elektriks as well as a slew of requests. Keep ’em comin! dj@beatoracle.net
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8/30/2005

day late

michael — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 18:12:46 +0000

Sorry about being a day late–I was out of it yesterday. We’re still in KCSB’s temporary studio and this week’s recording suffers from the old equipment we’re using. Sorry about any fuzzing or cracking–by fall we should be in the band new digital buzzing and ringing studio.
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8/23/2005

Stop Together

michael — Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:33:59 +0000

An ethereal show gets us through this week. Collaborations played this week include Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto, Alias + Ehren, Edan + Mr Lif.
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8/16/2005

spacewalk

michael — Wed, 10 Aug 2005 18:13:33 +0000

To celebrate the morning’s California Discovery landing we rocked “Spacewalk” in our first (non-podcasted) hour. We’re podcasting the last two of our three hours here, but the first hour is available live on kcsb.org’s stream. New stuff from Stones Throw (Koushik), Hefty (Elliott Lipp) and plenty of requests fill in the rest of the show. Drop us an e-mail if you want us to play something!
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08/09/2005

Serious Sun

michael — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 17:23:59 +0000

Last night’s show was full of summer type jams. I’m currently beat red from at fight with the sun (I lost). I think my parents are going to dig on the Ry Cooder track. The Cornelius track song goes out to everyone in Anaheim. Oh, I put up a bunch of links to other podcasts I enjoy in the right column–for anyone interested in checking out more great media from the interweb.
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8/2/2005

Back on Air

michael — Wed, 27 Jul 2005 19:11:48 +0000

I was out in the Pacific Northwest last week while Noah worked solo and tried out the new interm studio. Unfortunately the recording equipment was acting up, so after a 3 week hiatus we’re back! I’m still getting used to the new equipment here–but I was able to play a bunch of new stuff I picked up in Seattle (Ascona CDr, Edan, L Pierre, etc.). This is a pretty mellow show. Oh also–we’re trying out sending out the show as 1 file rather than in 2 parts. Less CD-r friendly, yet more podcast friendly. If you have a preference between splitting the show or not–drop us a comment and let us know.
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7/26/2005

No Show

michael — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 22:19:34 +0000

KCSB is currently renovating its main studio so we weren’t able to produce a show this week. On the plus side–we will soon have a brand new 24 channel digital mixer in the studio along with new monitors, turntable preamps and other bells and whistles. Thanks to all KCSB supporters for making this possible! We’ll be back next week in the temporary studio and the new studio should be completed by the end of the summer. Also–we will be airing a special show sometime next month in Germany on ZÃ¼ndfunk. Ascona made us a great theme song. Check it out!
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new critical mass

michael — Wed, 06 Jul 2005 19:15:20 +0000

Podcasting has sure blown up in the last week! Thanks to ballistic helmet for hosting the podcasts; offering us some bandwidth support after the unexpected flood. Welcome to all the new listeners. We’re starting to redesign the page–check out the logo Noah designed. As for the music, we finally got a copy of the Four Tet Madvillainy remixes. Also really feeling the new Kid Loco soundtrack.
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New Scheduled Shows

michael — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 17:03:32 +0000

Last night was my first time in our new time slot. Noah & Jon held down the show last week while I was up in NoCal. We’ll be podcasting the last two hours of our shows (10pm-Midnight) this summer. If you want to catch the whole three hour show, check it out on the live stream at kcsb.org.
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iTunes podcasting

michael — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 15:47:05 +0000

iTunes 4.9 was released today with podcasting support built in! Download iTunes for free. The Beat Oracle is listed under the music section of the podcast directory. You can subscribe to our show automatically (and for free) at the ITMS. Click here to launch iTunes.

New Time

michael — Sun, 19 Jun 2005 20:35:43 +0000

[EDIT–6/21 Oops, screwed up the time] The Beat Oracle timeslot has moved! We will now be on the air (KCSB, 91.9fm, streaming at kcsb.org) ~~10pm~~ 9pm-midnight Tuesday nights starting this week (6/21–solstice!). This show is in the safe harbor timeslot therefore we will have more freedom in the music we select. Please take a moment and learn about/take action on our government’s proposal to slash public media funding.

Last Morning Show

michael — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 17:29:54 +0000

Today was the last show of Spring quarter at KCSB. We’ll be back in a new time slot next week–check back for the time. Apologies for the Idioteque recording–the studio CD recorder seems not to like recording from Turntable 1.
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focus or fold

michael — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 17:18:27 +0000

Today’s show features new tracks from Four Tet, Common, Quantic Soul Orchestra, Nobody, Daedelus, Odd Nosdam and more.
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June arriving

michael — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 17:35:52 +0000

It’s June! That means the Beat Oracle will be celebrating one year at KCSB. Anyhow, onto today’s show. Check the Podcast.
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Radio On

michael — Wed, 25 May 2005 18:35:03 +0000

This morning we fit in more tracks in a 2 hour slot than any of our previous shows. Umm. Woo.
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Spring Effect

michael — Wed, 18 May 2005 20:52:34 +0000

A few listener requests made it into today’s show. I think there’s a more acoustic/rock sensibility than usual today (chalk it up to spring days).
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Experiencing Difficulties

michael — Wed, 11 May 2005 17:12:37 +0000

We had some problems with the FM transmitter in the studio this week–but never fear! Our webcast & podcast are unaffected. Lots of new stuff as always–including a Steinski Simpsons mix!
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Coachella Review

michael — Wed, 04 May 2005 21:31:14 +0000

We spent the weekend in Indio at the Coachella festival. Today Noah takes us back to the desert and revisits the weekend through his mix during the middle of the show. After playing some fresh tracks we end the show with Supreme B-Boy Mix from the Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop mix cd (the disc came with the initial copies). Author Jeff Chang stopped by UCSB yesterday for a lecture and KCSB for a long discussion on No Alibis about hip-hop culture. I’ll be posting the audio from his lecture soon–so check back!
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Back to our regularly scheduled programming…

michael — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 22:31:20 +0000

We were back to the “regular” beat oracle this week. Noah & I rocked some new music including Tarwater, 13 & God, the Books, the Perceptionists and the new Verve Remix comp. Apologies for not getting to the Prefuse–we forgot the vinyl, and the cd is MIA from the KCSB stacks.
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Private: 4/20 Show

michael — Wed, 20 Apr 2005 16:59:30 +0000

Today’s 420 show features Noah & Michael mixing on Part 1. Part 2 features more celebration songs and a guest mix by Jon from My Ballistic Helmut.
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Big Sur audio special

michael — Wed, 13 Apr 2005 18:14:20 +0000

Part 1 of today’s show features a live mix by Noah; Part 2 showcases DJ sets & other recorded audio from our Big Sur trip.
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Podcast

michael — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 21:16:06 +0000

We now have a podcast of The Beat Oracle available!

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The Beat Oracle

Administrator — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 17:53:50 +0000

The Beat Oracle will be moving in soon!

~~You can listen to The Beat Oracle by tuning into kcsb.org or 91.9fm in Santa Barbara & surrounding areas Wednesdays from 6-8am.~~ Playlists are currently available here and the show audio archive is available here.