The Beat Oracle

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 […]