The Beat Oracle

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 within, so check it out below. Playlist Download 04/16/2016

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 04/09/2016

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 yourself! Playlist Download 04/02/2016

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 say that without being conceited because, well, we didn’t make the tunes…we’re just sending the signal out your way! Enjoy. Playlist Download 03/12/2016

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 Cyril Hahn. Thanks for listening! Playlist Download 02/13/2016

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, and Airbird & Napolian. Check it out and enjoy! Playlist Download 01/30/2016

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 01/23/2016

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!). There’s music for every mood and unique taste. Much love and gratitude goes out to WCRS, my co-hosts Michael and Joseph and all our listeners out there. Thank you for the opportunity to express my future music mania! We’ll be back in two weeks with a fresh new show featuring all 3 Beat Oracle DJs! Stay tuned. Here are my top albums/EPs of 2015: Maribou State – Portraits Whomadewho – Ember Taragana Pyjarama – Ariel Michna – Thousand Thursday Sunken Foal – Friday Syndrome Vol. 3 Grimes – Art Angels The Cyclist – Hot House Dan Deacon – Gliss Riffer Jamie xx – In Colour Pure Bathing Culture – Pray for Rain Playlist Download 12/19/2015

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 to our showâ€s archives this year. This show marks the end of my eighth year working with Joseph & Kenny on WCRS and my fifteenth year producing the Beat Oracle. Thank you to my co-hosts for always pushing us forward and to WCRS for being a beacon of participatory community radio in Ohio. As always, thank you to our listeners for your support. On a personal note, few things in life top the joy of dancing to The Beat Oracle in the living room on Saturdays with little ones. Here’s to future music and future memories in 2016. Michaelâ€s Favorites of 2015 (Alphabetical) Floating Points – Elaenia Nils Frahm – Solo Gaussian Curve – Clouds Jamie XX – In Colour Anthony Naples – Body Pill Jim Oâ€Rourke – Simple Songs Pure Bathing Culture – Pray for Rain Romare – Projections Sufjan Stevens – Carrie & Lowell Tame Impala – Currents Playlist Download 12/12/2015