The Beat Oracle

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. The show wraps up with emotional and sublime melodies from newcomer Prayer and veteran Four Tet. Playlist Download 10/07/2017

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 find their way into the mix. Enjoy and thanks for tuning in. Playlist Download 08/12/2017

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

07/29/2017: Let It In

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 two cool IDM compilation tracks. Enjoy the ride! Playlist Download 07/01/2017

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 music stalwart Aphex Twin. Enjoy the noise! Playlist Download 06/17/2017

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, Nuage, Goldfrapp and Groundislava. Enjoy the wild and varied ride! Playlist Download 05/27/2017

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 Download 05/13/2017

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 and Eliot Lipp. Light a candle and let this one burn. Playlist Download 05/06/2017