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Last 20 Shows 02/04/2010: Greatest Bits 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 [...]Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01/28/2010: Well GroomedHello. 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 [...]Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01/21/2010: Slow ThawThe 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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Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 01/14/2010: The New NewAfter 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, [...]Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12/31/2009: Year.End (Part Two)Hello, and happy New Year! We’re starting off 2010 with a look back at our favorite songs of the 2009! Many of the tracks come from 12” singles, EPs, and albums that we couldn’t fit into our last show. Nurse your hangover, create a new one, or simply have a chill and enjoy.
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Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12/17/2009: Year.End (Part One)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 [...]Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12/10/2009: Almost MidnightThis 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 [...]Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 12/03/2009: The Cognition Tape Vol. 1The year is winding down, and there are only two episodes remaining before our “2009 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 [...]Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11/26/2009: A Very Ruckus Roboticus ThanksgivingHappy 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 [...]Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11/19/2009: Flow ChartThe 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, [...]Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11/12/2009: A Little Help!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 [...]Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 11/05/2009: Listening By NumbersThis 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 [...]Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10/29/2009: ContagionsApologies 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 [...]Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Another live set…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 [...]Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10/15/2009: Changing ColorsGrey 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 [...]Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10/08/2009: Second Pressings and GuessingsHere 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 [...]Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 10/1/2009: Black Rock EvolutionThis 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 [...]Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09/24/2009: Aural BuffetWe 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 [...]Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09/17/2009: Live in AugustThis 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 [...]Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 09/10/2009: Requiem for NGC1999
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 [...]Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
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