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Download Twilight Frequencies Podcast 022 | Mountain Range

This month’s free music podcast is a short and lush mix composed of all original music from Mountain Range: Born from a love of Post Rock bands, endless mugs of tea, romanticizing Iceland and watching ‘Youtube’ videos of ‘Baths’. Shropshire born musician Stuart Thomas started writing music under the moniker of ‘Mountain Range’ in the summer of 2010. Blending washes of guitars and electronic beats, over the past year he has started to develop a small following in various pockets of the internet.

Twilight Frequencies: Tell us about the podcast, what was your overall direction in making the mix?

Mountain Range: I’ve never done this before, so to be honest, it was just a case of ordering the tracks in a way I thought flowed quite well, I’m just learning as I go really! As I write more stuff I can start to be more selective with various kinds of sets.

TF: You’re original music has such a cerebral feel to it, almost a perfect score to so many different things. What do you believe is at the heart of the sounds coming from your material?

MR: I started writing music that reflected things in my life that make me feel less uncomfortable/safer. I really got into Post Rock about two years ago, and that’s just stuck with me really, everything about the genre is so peaceful, it surrounds you as you listen to it, but it’s still got those aggressive parts, the dynamic really appeals to me. I’ve only just started to tap into writing that really slow, evolving quality of it and want to build on that. The electronic aspect gives it me that element of complete freedom, there are no constraints or rules, matching the two genres up is the goal! And I probably wouldn’t write anything if it wasn’t for Sigur Ros.

TF: If you were to be contacted to do a soundtrack, what do you think that movie would look like? Who would be the ideal director for this film?

MR: I love Wes Anderson, but I don’t think my stuff would work so well with him. The film would I hope be quite Happy, and quite slow, with lots of still cameras on things, like grass and trees. Shropshire basically. Something that could make you cry but in a good way. Like Wes Anderson films.

TF: Other than Mountain Range, what else do you spend your creative energy with? Is there other work you’ve made that comes through similar to the music, i.e. photography or poetry?

MR: I tried to teach myself photography last year with this old SLR I brought, but it really didn’t last very long, I want to pick it back up at some point for promo stuff, I use a friends photos at the moment that work really well. Other than that I used to draw a lot, but again, not very well, I’d like to tie things like that in.

TF: If you were walking through the woods blindfolded, what would your mind imagine in front of you?

MR: An armchair and mug of coffee. Boring I know. Worrying. Should I have said something more meaningful? A reassuring Deer then.

TF: Pick a color that best fits your sound, and then pick one thing to go with it.

MR: Dark Red. And a wooly knitted jumper.

TF: Is there an album in the works?

MR: I’d love to put out an EP, but I’d wouldn’t really be able to market it, and Soundcloud has the online side of stuff covered, so maybe when I get some more gigs going it’d be nice to have something people could take home. I’ll just continue writing and writing and see what people think, that might then become an EP.

TF: What would be the coolest thing to happen with Mountain Range?

MR: Every summer I spend hours watching festival coverage. I love festivals but never get to go to any, so playing at any festival really, at any time, to anyone. Thats my single aim of Mountain Range for the next ten plus years.

Tracklisting | Twilight Frequencies Podcast 022 | Mountain Range

1. Pylons
2. With Skates
3. The Secret Message (Mountain Range Remix)
4. Bears
5. Sky Chatter
6. And I Will Dance In Your Rays

All music written by Stuart Thomas, aside from track 3, written by Ori.

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RA Podcast 286 Xhin

Xhin – RA.286 [2011-11-21]

This is a brilliant podcast from Xhin on arguably the most influential and diverse electronic music podcast series out, the Resident Advisor (RA) Podcast. The Sigapore producer not only captured his current style in this mix but the current style of techno; an artfully crafted blend of thumping, idm and broken-beat techno music. Xhin showcased a few of his tracks from his recent album, some “past influential ones” and what really makes this one of the best music podcasts 2011 are the out-of-left-field track selections that blend so well with the beefy techno that compiles a majority of the set. Although Xhin has been in the electronic music game for quite some time the past few years may have been game changing. He was featured in Resident Advisor’s breaking through series late last year and 2011 saw a full length album entitled Sword on Stroboscopic Artefacts which has beautifully crafted sound design featuring: ambient, idm, downtempo and floor stompin techno all wrapped into a cohesive package.

Electric Deluxe Podcast : 059 : Kyle Geiger

Electric Deluxe Podcast 059 Kyle Geiger by electric deluxe

What else can I say about this mix other than… it’s the shit! First off the Electric Deluxe Podcast is my favorite music podcast out. Why? Because it’s so unpredictable and interesting to listen to. You get an outstandingly diverse mix of electronic music, present and past, which I have yet to see matched on any other podcast series. You may think you know a djs style or interests, then you hear their Electric Deluxe Podcast and get totally floored. This particular mix by Kyle Geiger is relatively short as far as the podcast series go, but it truly is one of the best music podcasts 2011 becuase it has everything: electronica, ambient, hip-hop, pop, alternative, and yes even a little techno. Amon Tobin, Afrika Bambaataa, Atmosphere, Boards of Canada, Nine Inch Nails, Underworld, Prince (Yes, Prince) all peppered with cuts from Autechre and much more.

D-Node 122 Podcast: Function + Regis at Interface 26 | Sandwell District

This mix from techno music legends Function and Regis (Sandwell District) was actually recorded in 2009 at Interface in Los Angeles. Droid Behavior resurfaced the mix on the D-Node Podcast in 2011 for those that missed the show and original recording. This is one of the best music podcasts 2011 because it captured the live aspect of Sandwell District so well at what probably will be considered the height of their career performing together.

Electric Deluxe Podcast : 043 : ADMX-71 (Adam X)

Electric Deluxe Podcast 043 ADMX-71 (Adam X) by electric deluxe

The past few years have been great for Adam X (and well deserved I might add). In 2009 he anonymously introduced Traversable Wormhole to the techno music world and they received it with open arms. In 2010 he unveiled his anonymity an re-released the originally vinyl only Traversable Wormhole digitally on CLR along with remixes from some of techno music’s heaviest hitters. He also had two solid releases as Adam X; one with Ancient Methods on his own Sonic Groove label and another on Prologue. In 2011 he has continued releasing vinyl only Traversable Wormhole and hashed out another great podcast as well. For the best music podcasts 2011 Adam resurrects his ADMX-71 moniker and breaks out some extremely dark electronica and industrial grooves that bring me back to my electronic music roots. Hopefully they steer you to a darker side you never knew exsisted.

RA Podcast 257 O/V/R

Regis made his way onto the best music podcasts 2011 twice with two separate collaborations. O/V/R includes Karl O’Conner (Regis) and James Ruskin, two of my long standing techno music idol influences. This set was recorded in Berlin and is a live interpretation of the O/V/R sound. The first few tracks are very atmospheric and minimal – from there it’s the undeniable sound of Ruskin and Regis; including O/V/R original tracks and remixes, solo efforts from the duo and various tracks from both Ruskin’s Blueprint label and Regis’ Sandwell District. Ruskin told Juno Plus earlier this year the live shows “tend to swing between structure and total chaos,” but you could never interpret that from this calculated banger.

CLR Podcast | 128 | Dadub

Dadub, Daniele Antezza and Giovanni Conti, are Berlin-based dub-techno innovators from Italy. They are a completely live act and this best music podcasts 2011 was recorded live at the Melt! festival in Germany. They’ve done several remixes starting in 2010 and a sole original release, Monad VIII, in 2011 all on Stroboscopic Artefacts. Though they are a reletively new act they take their sound very seriously and also run a mastering studio in which all the Stroboscopic Artefacts music is ran through. Look for great, new style dub-techno from Dadub in the near future.

Stroposcopic Artifacts

RA Podcast 255 Lucy

RA Podcast 255 by lucy

Lucy started Stroboscopic Artefacts in 2009 after releasing his music on various labels for a few years and I couldn’t be happier. It is absolutely my favorite label right now and in my opinion hosts some of the most innovative talent in current techno music. Lucy keeps this best music podcast 2011 nice and light to start – tossing in some dubstepish sounds and building into the signature Stroboscopic sound of broken-beat dub-techno: IDM, electronica, drone and dancefloor all in one.

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Download Twilight Frequencies Podcast 021 | Soundmanipulator

This month’s free music podcast comes from the dark and obscure Soundmanipulator, a techy minimal experimental set. Soundmanipulator has some upcoming releases including: Viajeteck EP (loginrRecords), Hechizo EP (Dark and Sonorous), and Silence EP (Noctambular).

TF: Give us a summation on the mix.

Soundmanipulator: SUMERY AMBIENT DARK MINIMAL SPIRITUAL

TF: Where do you reside?

SM: EL PASO TX USA

TF: How long have you been Djing/producing?

SM: 10 YEARS FOR BOTH

TF: What styles are most predominant for you?

SM: DARK MINIMAL ANY THING DARK

TF: Give us your interpretation of the mix.

SM: MODERN AGE DARK ELECTRONIC

TF: How was the mix created, what equipment/software was used?

SM: TURNTABLES, A 2 CHANNEL MIXER, SERATO AND GARAGE BAND TO RECORD. AND 2 PAIR OF EARS AND MY SOUL.

TF: Any projects or events you’re currently working on you’d like to share?

SM: I WILL BE ORGANIZING A EVENT HERE IN MY HOME TOWN OF ELPASO FOR JUNE. PARTY WILL ONLY BE DARK ELECTRONIC. MY COMPANY NAME IS CALLED ‘CREPUSCULAR PERCEPTION’. IT WILL BE A EPIC PARTY.

Tracklisting | Twilight Frequencies Podcast 021 | Soundmanipulator

1. Bologna meets The world- Soundmanipulator rmx contest
2. Mundodtacha- Soundmanipualator original mix unreleased
3. Detour.01- Scalameriya original mix
4. Alcovi- Splatter rmx
5. Olthoi- Coeter One’s Fruity rmx
6. Martini Go Home- Insect Elektrika original mix
7. Alkapones- Darksome Notes rmx
8. Switch off- Tiari rmx
9. Next Door- Hanchi rmx
10. Timeless- Miss Sunshine rmx
11. Cracked- Daegon rmx
12. Burr- The Noisemaker original mix
13. Call- Daegon rmx
14. Laelia- Signal Deluxe, Valeria original mix

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Download Twilight Frequencies Podcast 020 | Stillwell

TF: Give us a summation on the mix.

Stillwell: This mix consists mostly of a slightly darker side of Progressive House.

TF: Where do you reside?

Stillwell: San Diego, CA

TF: How long have you been Djing/producing?

Stillwell: Dj’ing 12 years in January and Producing 4 years.

TF: What styles are most predominant for you?

Stillwell: Progressive House – Tech-House – Techno

TF: Give us your interpretation of the mix.

Stillwell: During this time I played a bunch of after hours sets across CA.  The track-list is a collection of all of my favorite tracks from that time.

TF: How was the mix created, what equipment/software was used?

Stillwell: Pioneer CDJ-2000′s and the Pioneer DJM-2000 Mixer.

TF: Any projects or events you’re currently working on you’d like to share?

Stillwell: Currently I have a remix called Ritmosura (Stillwell Remix) coming out Nov. 8th on 9G Records based out of San Francisco, CA. And you can expect an Original Collaboration E.P. of Revolvr and Myself coming out this winter.

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Stillwell | Twilight Frequencies Podcast 020 Tracklisting

1 Cirez D: Full Stop
2 Umek, Christian Cambas: On The Edge
3 Sam Paganini: Pleasure
4 Gabriel Rocha: Ride On Time
5 Alex Kenji: My Oscar
6 Sheff, Da Fresh: Fresheff
7 The Beta Set: Funkagenda
8 Gtx DriftBuy: Christian Fischer
9 Blade Scanner: Phunk Investigation
10 Budgie: Funkagenda

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Download Twilight Frequencies Podcast 019 | Ratwo

The Twilight Frequencies Podcast was created to help expose and promote fresh talent to the music community and this month’s free podcast couldn’t be a better example of that – being mixed by Ratwo, aka Andrei Radoi, a 17 year old producer/dj from Romania. We are also pleased that this is our first Dubstep/DnB podcast. Check out the short interview below and Ratwo’s social sites online while you listen.

TF: Give us a summation on this podcast you’ve put together for us.
Ratwo: In this mix I’ve tried to choose the best drum&bass and dubstep songs. Therefore, the hardest part was to choose the tracks. The mix is starting with some chill dubstep, then making its way into drum&bass and some hardcore dubstep, ending with one of my favorite songs.

TF: Where do you reside?
Ratwo: I live in Bucharest, Romania.

TF: How long have you been DJing/producing?
Ratwo: I’ve been producing for two years and as a DJ for only one year.

TF: What styles are most predominant for you?
Ratwo: As a DJ, I like mixing drum&bass and dubstep and I really like those songs with a dark feeling into them like 16bit and Distance. I also like machine-sound dubstep like Persist/Genetix.

TF: What equipment did you use for this podcast?
Ratwo: I’ve used Traktor PRO software and a Numark M2 mixer. For the final mp3 I’ve used Sony Vegas to maintain the volume.

TF: Any projects you are currently working on?
Ratwo: At the moment I’m working on my own songs, experimental stuff and also thinking of doing some short mash-up mixes. I’ll be uploading both my mixes and songs to soundcloud and my youtube channel.

You can also follow Ratwo on twitter to see what he’s up to.

Tracklist for Twilight Frequencies Podcast 019 | Ratwo

1. 16bit – Shallow
2. Mark Pritchard – King Kong
3. Vex’d – Heart Space
4. Benga – The Cut
5. Biome – Feeling Good
6. Bar 9 – Selled Souls
7. Spor – Overdue
8. John B feat. Shaz Sparks – Red Sky (Subsonik & Smooth remix)
9. The Wildlife Collective – I Need A Dollar
10. Ozma – Phantoma (Sub Zero Remix)
11. Marilyn Manson – This Is A New Shit (Ashley Remix)
12. Tek9 – Cockney Thug
13. Persist – This Sound VIP
14. Dr Philth – Technowank
15. Persist – Crowd Rocka
16. Genetix – Squid Attack
17. Tek9 – Pray
18. Swedish House Mafia – One
19. Cyberoptix – Gheisa
20. Genetix – Original Ruffneck
21. Gemeni – And you
22. Pretty Lights – Finally moving

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Download Twilight Frequencies Podcast 018 | Matura

Twilight Frequencies Podcast 018 | Matura Interview:

Twilight_Frequencies: Where do you reside?

Matura: Born, raised and living in Berlin.

TF: How long have you been Djing?

Matura: Listening to electronic music for approx. 20 yrs, Djing since 1995.

TF: What styles are most predominant for you?

Matura: Techno, ambient, experimental, idm.

TF: What kind of events have you played?

Matura: I used to play mainly on underground clubs and private parties.

TF: How was this mix created for us?

Matura: This is a vinyl only mix on 2 Technics 1200 MK2′s.

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Track List: Matura | Twilight_Frequencies Podcast 018

01 “best night in detroit”, reference – aeonian ep, planet e

02 “dead eye”, baby ford + eon, plus 8 records

03 “intruder”, delta funktionen – electromagnetic radiation part II, ann aimee

04 “inner city dust pt. 4″, samuel l session, len series figure

05 “preach on – raw groove mix’, samuel l session feat. elbee bad – preach on ep, flying donkey music

06 “satellite (mix two), mark broom, beard man

07 “souldancer – b1, heiko laux – souldancer, kurbel

08 “remember”, lab insect – rumour ep, electrofon

09 “this city”, photek, photek productions

10 “hunter/grazer – sinecure remix”, jeroen liebgrets, audio assault

11 “hybrid – ad in mix”, the advent & industrialyzer, kombination research

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Download Twilight Frequencies Podcast 017 | BlakeAndrew

Track List: BlakeAndrew | Twilight_Frequencies Podcast 017

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Download Twilight Frequencies Podcast 016 | 27B

A few short questions from this month’s free Twilight_Frequencies podcast artist, 27B.

TF: Gimme your interpretation of the mix.

27B: “This mix starts off on a mellow tip and I had planned on keeping it that way, but by the end, I’ve entered the audio equivalent of a space war in a sci-fi film! It’s this type of thing that I love about mixing and listening to others mix … it’s a journey that can start off at one point, and take you in any direction it wants to, sometimes the DJ is at the steering wheel, at other times it seems to be the music leading him.”

TF: Sounds interesting. How was it mixed?

27B: “I used Ableton and a Livid Ohm 64 controller to mix this, but I decided to give it a light touch as far as effects were concerned – I used a touch of beat-repeat and delays here and there, but I really wanted to let the tracks speak for themselves, so for the most part, I let the tracks do the talking.”

TF: What projects are you working on currently?

27B: “I am currently co-promoting a pre-club night in Glasgow called Trench, which we plan to take it onto the club circuit later this year. I also recently began broadcasting a show called “Industry” on internet radio station subcity.org, which allows me the freedom to play what I want, so tune in to hear a selection of the finest in underground house and techno. I will also be releasing some tracks over the summer, catering for the darker, dirtier dancefloors of the world …”

Track Listing: Artist Name, Track Name [Record Label]
1. 27B – Spark [Submoover]
2. Solomun – Boys In The Hood (Gorge Remix) [Futureaudio]
3. Chaton – +91 Ahead Session 1.5 [Plak]
4. Fractious – Brassic [Incorrect]
5. Don Ruijgrok – Smoke [Plastic Rules]
6. D-Unity & Paul Thomas – Transatlantic (Dub Mix) [Beat Therapy]
7. DP-6 – Red Light [DP-6]
8. Manik (NYC) – Pure Liquid [Poker Flat]
9. Myk Derill – Sabotage [Productos BMM]
10. Klein & Meister – Cares (Raiz Remix) [Micro.Fon]
11. Splatter – Mai [Raccoon]
12. Ness – Ancient Crackle [Sonata]
13. Yamil Colucci – Bactriana (Steve Foulds Remix) [Stripped]

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