always a real joy listening to those. just wanted to say that. thanks for the effort
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Thank you so much, that means a lot. There are some REALLY exciting ones coming !
Weekly episodes in May continue with EP35 and Synth Wizard Dave Spiers!
Dave runs GForce Software who specialise in modelling vintage synths as virtual instruments - bringing classic synths such as the OSCar, MiniMoog, Mellotron and ARP Odyssey to life, while faithfully re-imagining their design.
He was behind the PhatBoy, a MIDI controller which completely changed the landscape of controllers for both home and pro studios in the mid-90s - bringing 14 knobs for tweaking parameters on your favourite synth and sound modules.
As well as making award-winning software instruments, he recently produced a feature length documentary profiling eight companies with interviews and commentary from; I Monster, Michelle Moog-Koussa, Alan R Pearlman, Alessandro Cortini, Rick Smith, Karl Hyde and more.
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Final fourth episode for this month: speaking to Jim Coles aka Om Unit who’s a producer and DJ based in Bristol, England. He’s produced records spanning multiple genres for the likes of Goldie’s Metalheadz, Mike Paradinas Planet Mu and D-Bridges’ Exit records - and has DJed the world extensively. He’s also part of Dream Continuum and produces under the alias Phillip D Kick.
Jim also started out as a turntablist and also worked in community music in his early days. He teaches Music Production at BIMM in Bristol and recently released a new album entitled Acid Dub Studies. We caught up in March to discuss his career, diversity in the industry and tips for making sub heavy music.
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In episode 37 midierror meets… E.M.M.A! A uniquely talented composer, label owner, and broadcaster whos expansive skills have led her to release critically acclaimed music, run hugely successful producergirls music workshops and soundtrack a Gucci advert.
In addition to the above, she writes a column for DJMag, has had radio shows on the likes of NTS and Worldwide FM - and was the mastermind behind the era-defining fatberg twitter account. Prepare for a light-hearted chat about her music, influences and whatever else came up.
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Episode 38, speaking to all-time superstar DJ Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, aka DJ Quentox The Ox That Rocks! A prolific artist known the world over for his big beats, infectious DJ sets and earth-shattering remixes. We discuss the lesser-trodden path of his career, discussing the legendary Big Beat Boutique. a love retro tech (including the Akai S950) and his approach to making some of the biggest tunes this planet has ever seen.
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This is now live across all major podcast platforms:
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Episode 39, speaking to Halina Rice - an electronic musician and composor, who’s released critically acclaimed music over the last few years - fusing the worlds of electronic music, performance and live visuals. Her first release ‘Redux’ was released in 2017 on Blurred Recordings with extensive press coverage and radio airtime.
In 2020 she began a series called NEW WORLDS releasing tracks with their own virtual environments - described as “A sublime and infectious piece of electronic mastery” by Electronic Sound Magazine. We discuss her approach to live performance, her conversion to electronic music production and how she uses visuals to elevate her music.
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Oh awesome… really dig Halina’s single ‘Breaks’, sounds super well mixed and big.
Gonna give it a listen, cheers!
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Yeah she’s gone pretty far in a short time! Really nice person too
Episode 40: Dave Clarke
An extraordinary renegade talent, Dave’s carved a career playing and making the finest underground electronic music charged with unrelenting energy and a punk ethos. Dave’s influential album ‘Archive One’ was released in 1995 to critical acclaim - listed as one of John Peel’s top 20 albums of all time. This was followed up with 2003’s ‘Devils Advocate’ which continued to showcase his dedication to musical diversity laced with an incendury spirit.
In 2001, he released the World Service Techno/Electro mixes, which are as integral to the scene today as they were then. He subsequently released a follow up before ‘The Desecration Of Desire’ came out in 2017. His live sets are legendary - hear him play every week during his radio show on RTE which has over 800 episodes.
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Episode 41: John Grant
John came into the limelight with his band the Czars who started out in 1994. He released his first solo album ‘Queen Of Denamrk’ in 2010 which was named album of the year by Mojo magazine. John has an immense ability to write heartfelt songs with a combination of profound and humourous themes.
His subsequent albums ‘Pale Green Ghosts’, ‘Grey Tickles and Black Pressure’ and ‘Love is Magic’ have all showcased his talents as a supreme singer, songwriter and self-confessed synth-lover! His latest album ‘Boy From Michigan’ was released in June this year and sounds fantastic - I highly recommend you see him on tour later this year!
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Episode 42: Kyoka
Kyoka is a supremely talented sound artist and musician who fuses her love of sound with experiments in Physics, Neuroscience and more. She was the first female solo artist on the Raster-Noton label and had access to the EMS Studio in Sweden where she was introduced to Buchla synths.
She’s known for her frantic, highly articulate sounds which combine foley recordings and fragmented vocals alongside a sporadic rhythm track. She was on the bill for the Warehouse Project in Manchester, curated by Aphex Twin, and she recently collaborated with Ian from Lakker under the name ‘Lena Anderson’.
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Episode 43: AK/DK
AK/DK are like nothing you’ve seen before. Two people each armed with a drum kit, a million synths and the desire to make it all (mostly) up on the spot. They create a hypnotic frezy of sound, energy, and what I’m calling “vibes” to enchant and delight their now very sweaty audiences.
They’ve released three albums to critical acclaim, with 2020’s ‘Shared Particles’ showcasing and encapsulating their high-octane live sound better than ever. Their incendury live shows are not to be missed. Witness their ascent to superstardom from October, when they get back on tour!
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Coming up this week, we hear from Milly Chowles - who has come from a dark place of drug addiction to become a Producer on BBC Radio 1, Radio6 Music and BBC World Service. For those interested, here is her inspiring story in her own words:
It’ll go live this Thursday 9th at 7pm GMT (2000 CET, 1500 PST, 1100 EST).
Chris
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This is a mind blowing line up of interviews.
Thanks for the time and effort you’ve put into making these happen and for representing women strongly.
Great work.
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Thank you, it’s been going for over 4 years now and you’re the first person to comment on the gender balance. I’ve tried really hard to represent as broader range of people as I can. Your comment means a lot!
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EP44: Milly Chowles
Milly is a Produer for BBC Radio 1’s Residency, BBC 6 Music’s Recommends as well as a number of programmes for Radio 4 covering a vast range of subjects including addiction, trauma and abuse. She has always had a passion for music and struggled with addiction herself for a number of years.
She came into production through an opportunity in rehab, which lead her to study Radio Production at University. She has an inspiring story of finding her place in the musical landscpe through perseverence, passion and drive. She hosts the ‘Back 2 Life’ podcast discussing the part music, art and creativity played in people’s recovery.
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Episode 45: Henry Kaiser
Henry Kaiser is, in his words, first and foremost a diver - he’s been visiting Antarctica on research projects and making films there since 2001. He admits he’s probably spent more time making music, collaborating with the likes of Derek Bailey, Herbie Hancock, Terry Riley, David Lindley and many more - with over 300 albums to his name… and counting!
He’s spent time travelling and recording in Norway, Madagascar and many far-flung corners of the planet - collaborating with his peers, contemporaries and fearlessly approaching his heroes. Henry has a wonderful world view and a refreshing approach to making music, stating that he simply “Gets out of the way” when the time comes to play.
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Super excited to share the next episode 
EPISODE 46: HIGH CONTRAST
High Contrast aka Lincoln Barrett released his first record in 2001 and has since gone to be one of the worlds biggest Drum & Bass producers - with 6 studio albums to his name, a wealth of high-profile DJ sets all over the world and some of the most prestigious collaborations and remixes ever made.
His latest album ‘Notes From The Underground’ traces his jungle roots with a fresh take on the sparse and sample-heavy tracks which inspired him in the early days. He is the first voice you hear in the Trainspotting 2 film, having released the incendury ‘Shotgun Mouthwash’ for it’s soundtrack. He’s a really down to earth guy with an admirable outlook and ‘no-boundaries’ approach to musical exploration.
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