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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. Playlist Download 08/25/2019 DJ Food – Nocturne (Sleep Dyad 1) – 2000 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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! Playlist Download 04/17/2019

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 we’d like to thank our listeners for the continued support during a period […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Tune in to this mix to hear new music from Ryuichi Sakamoto (remixed by Electric Youth), Björk (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. Playlist Download 04/02/2018

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  This week we present the tenth edition in our annual “Slowly” 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 […]

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. Playlist Download 12/02/2017

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 from Mønic, The Other People Place, Shed, and more. It’s a direct line from SETI. Enjoy! Playlist Download 10/14/2017

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. […]

Please enjoy this archive episode of the show while we dust off the controls. …autumnal sounds. Playlist Download “The Leaves Are Turning”

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. Playlist Download 09/02/2017

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 […]

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! Playlist Download 08/05/2017

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. Playlist Download 07/29/2017

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. Playlist Download 07/15/2017

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 […]

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 […]

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. Playlist Download 06/10/2017

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, […]

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. Playlist Download 05/20/2017

It’s a slow moving affair this week, as ambient soundscapes dominate the show. The entire 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. Playlist […]

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 […]

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 Moiré 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! […]

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 […]

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! Playlist Download 04/15/2017

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! Playlist Download 04/08/2017

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. Playlist Download 04/01/2017

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 […]

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! Playlist Download 03/18/2017

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! Playlist Download 03/11/2017

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 […]

We continue the flow into 2017 with this mix of experimental, danceable, and deep tracks. New music inside from Porter Ricks, Moiré, Anthony Naples, Arovane, and more. Cheers. Playlist Download 02/25/2017

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 […]

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 […]

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. Playlist Download 01/28/2017

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. Playlist Download 01/21/2017

The beats continue in 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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Autumn is here, and we welcome it 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, […]

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 […]

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. Playlist Download 10/15/2016

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, Christian Löffler, and many more. Check it out and thanks for listening. Playlist Download […]

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. Playlist Download 10/01/2016

This week we present the ninth edition in our annual “Slowly” 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 […]

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, Kornél Kovács, and many more! Check it out below. Be sure to tune […]

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. Playlist Download 09/10/2016

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. Playlist Audio 09/03/2016

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. Playlist Download 08/27/2016

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! Playlist […]

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. Playlist […]

This week’s edition soundtracks a trip to the moon’s surface with some serious atmospheric beats.  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 mix that will set your mind into an orbit of chilled, spaced-out wonders. Enjoy! Playlist Download 08/06/2016

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 […]

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. Download 07/23/2016

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), Christian Löffler, Segue, Aphex Twin, Christopher Rau, and many more. Tune in for your weekly dose of forward-thinking beats. Cheers! Playlist Download 07/16/2016

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 […]

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. Playlist Download […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s the start of a new era for the show. This 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! Playlist Download 06/04/2016

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This week we feature another eclectic set of Future Music sounds…from pop to experimental beats; there is a bit of everything, including tracks 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! Playlist Download […]

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

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. Playlist Download 03/19/2016

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 […]

This week is a blend of the old and new. We feature great new releases from Moderat, School of Seven Bells, Steve Mason, and  Pantha Du Prince, as well as classics from Carl Craig, Autechre, ISAN, and many more. Enjoy! Playlist Download 03/05/2016

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. Tune in and get absorbed in the sound. Cheers. Playlist Download 02/27/2016 

Fresh releases dominate this week’s edition. Featuring: 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! Playlist Download 02/20/2016

This week features a stellar mix of colors from the Future Music palette. Hour one highlights include new music from Nonkeen, Skee Mask, Efdemin remixing Buffered Multiple and 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 […]

It is another exciting edition full of forward-thinking beats. Lots of cool sounds within, including tracks from Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie, Arca, DeepChord, 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. Playlist Download 02/06/2016

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, […]

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

We are back from our 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,  Static, Leif, and DeepChord. Tune in and enjoy! Playlist Download 01/16/2016

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!). […]

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 […]

Joseph here, presenting the first episode in our three-part 2015 retrospective. This year, we have recorded  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 […]

It’s our last new episode 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 […]

Many lovely tracks adorn this week’s episode. We feature an epic from Brock Van Wey 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 […]

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 inside – check it out, and thanks for tuning in. Playlist Download 11/07/2015

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. Playlist Download 10/31/2015

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! Playlist Download 10/17/2015

This week’s episode features 2 hours of top-tier 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! Playlist Download 10/10/2015

This week we present the eighth edition in our annual “Slowly” 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 […]

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 appear shortly thereafter. […]

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. […]

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 episode features a broad range of new releases to savor, including highlights from Submerse, King Midas Sound and Fennesz, Heathered Pearls, Deradoorian, Tyondai Braxton, AFX, Kölsch, Krystal Klear, and Julio Bashmore. Plus many more sounds to show your stereo that you care. Playlist Download 09/05/2015

We usher in the end of summer  with a fairly chilled set, featuring sounds from Nils Frahm, Funkstörung, Herbert, Dave DK, Lauer, the Micronaut, Sam Prekop, Benoît Pioulard, Huerco S, and many more. We hope you enjoy. Stay tuned for some special episodes throughout the month of September. Playlist Download 08/29/2015

We’re back after a needed week off. Our mixer is up and refreshed, courtesy of some great tracks from Matrixxman, Lakker, Martyn, Ulrich Schnauss, Hudson Mohawke, Synkro, Hidden Spheres, Jack J, Bobby Browser, and more! Hope you dig. Playlist Download 08/22/2015

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 […]

The big wheel keeps on turning as the stereo plays: Tunes from Shigeto and Devonwho, Domenique Dumont, Jessy Lanza, Applescal, WhoMadeWho, The Horn, Bjørn Torske, Jamie XX, Tame Impala, and so many more! Tune in and enjoy! Playlist Download 08/01/2015

This week’s edition features a bin full of new releases, including selected beats from Andhim, Kornél Kovács, Karin Park, Matrixxman, Martyn, Bvdub, Conforce, Dubsons, Art Crime, and many many more. Check it out and let the sounds in! Cheers. Playlist Download 07/25/2015

Our latest episode features a range of styles and sounds that defy genre labels, and can be described as “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. Playlist Download 07/18/2015

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 […]

A reminder that music is a better universal language than currency or markets. Inside are tracks from Michna, Röyksopp, 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. Playlist Download 06/27/2015

This episode is made possible by generous support from 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. Playlist Download 06/20/2015

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. Playlist Download 06/13/2015

Tunes for listening to. This week, sounds are provided by Björk, Saint Etienne, Lauer, Maribou State (as remixed by Axel Boman), Valet, Jamie xx, Gacha, George FitzGerald, WhoMadeWho, and many many more. Get your free download’s worth and have a listen. Ciao. Playlist Download 06/06/2015

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. Playlist Download 05/30/2015

Celebrate the long weekend travels with some Future Music from Voices From The Lake, Loscil, Akkord, Dave DK, Kettenkarussell, Sven Weisemann, Fila Brazillia, Apparat, Röyksopp, and many more. Thanks for the continued support! Playlist Download 05/16/2015

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. Playlist Download 05/09/2015

Presented here is another collection of 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. Playlist Download 05/02/2015

The latest episode is a dreamy, ruminative entry to the archives. Featured artists include Romare, Shlohmo, Dettinger remixing Triola, Fabio Orsi, Colleen, Benoît Pioulard, Slow Dancing Society, Kiasmos, and Max Cooper. Many more included. Have a listen and drift to some far off place. Playlist Download 04/25/2015

Borrowing the title from a  brilliant (but unfeatured 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 Flügel, Prefuse 73, Michna, Ludique, and Clark. Enjoy! Playlist Download 04/18/2015

Enjoy our latest 2 hour trip through the labyrinth of Future Music, featuring new tunes from Djrum, Lapalux, Andrés, 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. Playlist Download 04/11/2015

A set to open up your audible perspective, featuring music 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  preferred listening device and enjoy! Playlist Download 04/04/2015

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 […]

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. Playlist Download 03/21/2015

This set features some terrific new releases from Michna and Romare, previously unreleased Aphex Twin, a top DJ Sprinkles and Mark Fell collab, twinkling melodies from Arnaldo, some heavy beats from Clark, and a gorgeous closer from Yagya. Tune in! Playlist Download 02/28/2015

Our latest episode begins colorfully, with tracks from Röyksopp, 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! Playlist Download 02/21/2015

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, fresh music from Synkro and the latest Burial single. The second half includes some previously unreleased music from Richard D. James, new music from Michna, a standout from Ozel AB’s new EP, […]

Enter a sonic journey that is guided by the sounds of Emeralds, brand new music from Björk, 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 […]

It’s another episode sourced from the 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! Playlist Download 01/31/2015

This episode is largely comprised of shiny and solid sounds. In the first half, 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. […]

Episode, Instagram-filter free, archive tunes, Colorfreak, From Here to Tranquility,  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,  downloaded to your device, FM static, German engineering, meets the Grim Reaper, “it’s clear you’ll never stop going ’round.” Playlist […]

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! Playlist Download 01/10/2015

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. Playlist Download 01/03/2015

As the New Year looms we bring you the second and final installment of our “Best of 2014″ 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, Daniel Jacques, Caribou, Clean Bandit, and more. […]

The time has come to present selections from our favorite albums of 2014. We hope you 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, Bali, and beyond! […]

This is our last episode of new music for 2014, and it is a doozy.  Things start with some solid  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 […]

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! Playlist Download 11/22/2014

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. Playlist Download 11/15/2014

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, Bostro Pesope remixing Argy, more from Grouper, and unreleased now-released Burial. Thanks for listening. Playlist Download 11/08/2014

This episode is colored by many shades of Future Music and features some new tunes from Erlend Øye, Andy Stott, Christopher Willits, 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! Playlist Download 11/01/2014

The season’s new release schedule continues to produce terrific listens, and we’ve included a number of fresh tracks in this episode. The mix features new music from the Delsin label, courtesy of Herva, the latest gem from Ludique,  new beats from Redinho’s debut LP, stripped down beauty from Grouper, more from FlyLo’s album “You’re Dead,” a new direction from Andy […]

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. Playlist Download 10/18/2014

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

This week present the seventh edition in our annual “Slowly” 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 […]

It’s an episode loaded with new releases: Flying Lotus teams up with Kendrick Lamar on a new single, SBTRKT arrives with a new album, The Radio Dept. want “Death to Fascism,” The Juan MacLean return with some stunning future pop, Midland and Huxley bring the beat on Aus Music, Alma Construct drop their debut EP for R&S Records, […]

Last week’s transmission begins with some sounds from the past courtesy of 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… Playlist Download 09/13/2014

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 with Christian Löffler, Klangkarussell, and Abakus. Join in the journey… Playlist Download 09/06/2014

It’s another 2 hours of filler-free, organic Future Music: Featuring new sounds from Mndsgn, Ikonika, Moiré and Floating Points in hour one. In hour two we drop quality tracks from Huxley, Edit Select, Greg Gives Peter Space, D. Gookin, and Mark E remixing Röyksopp. Enjoy! Playlist Download 08/30/2014

This episode brings the melody, minimalism, and memory: Featuring new music from µ-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. Playlist Download 08/23/2014

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. Playlist Download 08/16/2014

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. Playlist Download 08/09/2014

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 Christian Löffler, a brand new single from Caribou, Lowtec, and many more. It always sounds better than it reads. Thanks for […]

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 from Kölsch, an epic from Minilogue, and a classic from Luomo. Until next week… Playlist Download 07/26/2014

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! Playlist […]

Our normal lineup is back at the controls with a set full of new and recent releases. During the first hour we dropped a terrific track from Taylor McFerrin’s new album for Brainfeeder, another gem from Fatima’s debut album,  a tripped out beat from the Soundcarriers, new music from Lxury, and a top single from the duo […]

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 […]

This episode is one half high and one half chill out, featuring newer tracks from Lockah, Leon Vynehall, Heterotic, as well as the return of Yagya, DeepChord, and ambient bliss from Chihei Hatakeyama and Hakobune . Explore the color palette of Future Music. Playlist Download 06/21/2014

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 […]

Last week’s show was a special  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, Milton Nascimento & Lô Borges, Gil Scott-Heron, Tim Maia, Yvonne Archer (covering Rufus and Chaka Khan), and lots more. This is must-hear […]

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. Playlist Listen 05/31/2014

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! […]

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! Playlist Download […]

Music from last call to the first train: The return of Plaid and Luke Vibert, Brian Eno in collaboration with Underworld’s Karl Hyde, Kitsuné 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. Playlist Download 05/10/2014

This episode is full of top Future Music: More from Efdemin’s latest album “Decay,” brand new tracks from Christian Löffler 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 great track from Rain Dog, […]

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 […]

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! Playlist […]

Apologies for the delayed update! The first hour of last week’s show featured some excellent new releases 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. Playlist Download 04/12/2014

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 from Kitsuné artist Clancy. Hour two features the latest from Kangding Ray, a beautiful new single from […]

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 […]

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. Playlist Download 03/15/2014

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 […]

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 […]

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. Playlist […]

It’s all firm and steady this week as we feature new releases from the likes of 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, […]

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 […]

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. Bostro Pesopeo & Pional carry the show into a bouncing final third, while DSR and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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″ from Evigt Mörker, and the chilled melodies of Jonsson/Alter. Shake off the hypothermia with new music from Dorian, […]

As the New Year looms we bring you the second and final installment of our “Best of 2013″ 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, Kölsch, Jacques Greene, Daft Punk, and we […]

The time has come to present selections from our favorite albums of 2013. We hope you 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, Bali, and online! […]

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. Playlist Download 12/07/2013

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! Playlist […]

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! […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, Com Truise remixing Kris Menace, and some lovely piano sounds […]

Press play to see if it exists: Safety Scissors, Tokimonsta, Prins Thomas, Christian Kleine, Jim O’Rourke, Snd, Four Tet, Holden, Daniel Avery, etc. “And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” (Nietzsche) Playlist Download 10/19/2013

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This week, we present the sixth edition in our annual “Slowly” 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

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 = Von Südenfed, Liar remixes the xx, steady Kölsch beat on Kompakt, a good time with Louis La Roche, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  Ahem, so […]

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, µ-Ziq is back with a new album, there’s […]

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, […]

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,  Om Unit remixing Illum Sphere, the latest from John Roberts, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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  the bright Peaking Lights. Interpretations and contact welcome. Please send to dj at beatoracle dot net, or comment below. […]

A whole lotta new stuff for yer ears: Daft Punk “Get Lucky” with Pharrell, !!! return with a new album, 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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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,  Sade, and whole […]

Dystopian? Utopian? Indifference? The end of history, 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  none of it, but it does sound good. New singles from Martyn, Boddika, and The Black Dog. Cole MGN remixing Peaking Lights, Komon […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Psykosonik lead into more recent releases from Lorn, Lapalux, and brand new singles from Objekt and Bibio. It’s a packed episode, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The magic hour into long shadows: 2 hours of new and top tier future music. Part one features releases from  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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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! Playlist Download 01/12/2013

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.  Hour-two includes the latest single from Burial, a new single from Indigo, and an epic beauty from Bvdub.  This episode is a warm blanket to […]

As the New Year looms we bring you the second and final installment of our “Best of 2012″ 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 […]

The time has come to present selections from our favorite albums of 2012. We hope you 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, Bali, and abroad! […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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,  Les Sins (Toro Y Moi) as the wily whippersnapper, Loscil as the mysterious figure from the past, and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This week, we present the fifth edition in our annual “Slowly” 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 […]

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_K  and Tresor, the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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,” […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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’ “Bigger  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 […]

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 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 […]

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. Playlist […]

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’ […]

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 track  from Actress’ stunning new album “R.I.P.” Lone returns with a new single, DJ Food collaborates with Amorphous Androgynous, and in […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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… Playlist Download 03/24/2012

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Winter is nearing  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It is a jammed episode this week,  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 […]

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 […]

Hello, and happy New Year! We’re back with the second and final installment of our “Best of 2011″ 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. Hour-one features some of our favorite […]

The time has come to present selections from our favorite albums of 2011! After another year of terrific releases, we’ve collectively assembled two hours of some notable beats. We hope you 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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,  and a host of remixes, including Tycho reworking Little Dragon’s latest single “Little Man,” and Midland crafting a beautiful re-imaging of Sei […]

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 […]

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. Playlist Download 10/29/2011

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This week, we present the fourth edition in our annual “Slowly” 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 […]

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 […]

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 – Playlist Download 08/27/2011

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

There was 80% cloud cover over the Sells Studio while recording, which may have informed this hazy two hours of music.  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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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! Playlist Download 04/30/2011

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 […]

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, […]

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! […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Our calculations led us to discover a new range of sounds within the  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Autumn has arrived, bringing an intense schedule of  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 of  El Guincho, and the minimal fuzz of Pantha Du Prince remixing School of […]

Here is a Saturday transmission to the board, shareholders, new release merchants, and valued listeners.  Despite the Tough Economic Climate (© 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 […]

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 […]

This week, we present another special edition from our “Slowly” 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s a subdued affair this week, with a slew of new releases to satisfy the ears.  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. Playlist Download 08/21/2010

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!  Extra thanks goes out to the great Hal & Al’s staff, past and present. This is a two-hour glimpse into a […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

We abused our piñata 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 […]

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 […]

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! […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 &  La Roux, and a massive remix of Stagga’s “Timewarp,” courtesy […]

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 […]

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. Playlist Download 05/29/2010

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 […]

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 […]

It’s another week of new, neu, nuevo, nuovo, nouveau. It’s all inclusive, Grade L-P radio wave, commercial-free,  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 remains  in heavy rotation, as does anything by Lusine (Jeff Samuel remix within). You will hear anticipated music from Gorillaz, Lali Puna, and The […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  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, […]

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 […]

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.” Playlist Download 02/11/2010

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 […]

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 […]

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. Playlist Download […]

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, […]

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. Playlist Download […]

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 […]

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 […]

The 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 [email protected] for any recommendations, requests, or general words of wisdom. Stay […]

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.

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 [email protected]. […]

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, […]

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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 […]

After a short vacation, Kenny and I returned to the Sells Studio only to discover a note from Michael: “Getting teeth whitened. Don’t break the show.” 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. There’s a […]

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. […]

Bookended by a KLF classic, three distinct sets create the shape of this week’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 third…involving a ham radio, a time-traveling caveman (known as […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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! [email protected] Playlist Download 02/19/2009

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 […]

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, as  experimental and electronic tracks take over the second half.  I’d like to thank Michael and Kenny for making this one a Sells […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

We returned to the Sells Studio this week, cheerful and bloated with holiday pies.   The first hour moves from the abstract and psychedelic to classic reggae and soul.  Hour two turns up the tempo with hip-hop, while Kenny and Michael serve up their usual helping of colorful future music. Among the classics, we dropped new tracks from Gang Gang Dance, Deerhunter, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 beats as  Kenny returns from CA with an arsenal of records and drops some must-listen finds. Hour two winds down and things turn […]

Last week the show officially moved to its new 2-hour time slot  (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. Playlist […]

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 […]

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. Playlist Download 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. Playlist Download […]

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 […]

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. Playlist Download 07/22/2008

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 […]

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…. Playlist Download 07/08/2008

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 […]

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 […]

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. Playlist Download 06/17/2008

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. Playlist Download 05/20/2008 […]

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! […]

It came to our attention recently ( about 10 mins. ago) that we’ve passed the 100th episode milestone. Two 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 the infancy days at ACRN in Athens, Ohio. In any case, we’d […]

Can’t stop playing the new Portishead album. Really incredible. Ten years worth of quality control, indeed.  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.

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, have a […]

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. Playlist Download 04/22/2008

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! Playlist Download […]

Well, it’s come to this. In an age where every pet 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.  So […]

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… Playlist Download 04/08/2008

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 […]

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! Playlist Download 03/25/2008

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… Playlist Download 03/18/2008

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 […]

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…. Playlist Download 03/04/2008

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. Playlist Download […]

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! Playlist Download 02/19/2008

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 him for it!

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! Playlist Download 02/05/2008

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. Playlist Download 01/24/2008

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: [email protected]

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.

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.

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! Download 01/03/2008

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 show will feature 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. Download 12/29/2007

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 […]

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! Playlist Download […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The night is filled with the mark of the beast. Playlist Download 6.6.6

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 […]

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! Playlist Download 05/23/2005

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 […]

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. Playlist Download […]

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. Playlist Download 4/18/2006

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. Playlist Download 04/04/2006

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. Playlist

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. Playlist

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. Playlist

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. Playlist

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." Playlist

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)

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". Playlist

Packing just music this week. Playlist

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. Playlist

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. Playlist

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? Playlist

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. Playlist

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. Playlist

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!

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. playlist

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!

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.

This week's show features new stuff Animal Collective, Cage, Danger Doom & Stromba. Playlist

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)....

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! playlist

Another beat-tasty show: Playlist

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. Playlist

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. Playlist

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! [email protected] Playlist

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. Playlist

An ethereal show gets us through this week. Collaborations played this week include Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto, Alias + Ehren, Edan + Mr Lif. Playlist

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! Playlist

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. Playlist

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. Playlist

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 […]

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. Playlist

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. Playlist

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.

[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 […]

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. Playlist

Today's show features new tracks from Four Tet, Common, Quantic Soul Orchestra, Nobody, Daedelus, Odd Nosdam and more. Playlist

It's June! That means the Beat Oracle will be celebrating one year at KCSB. Anyhow, onto today's show. Check the Podcast. Playlist

This morning we fit in more tracks in a 2 hour slot than any of our previous shows. Umm. Woo. Playlist

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). Playlist

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! Playlist

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! Playlist

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. Playlist

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. Playlist

We now have a podcast of The Beat Oracle available! Download iPodder for free, then subscribe to our podcast feed: http://www.beatoracle.net/podcast/bo.xml (Note: You do not need an iPod to use Podcasts!)

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.