Crucial Listening

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Crucial Listening

Experimental musicians and sound artists discuss the albums that are important to them. A bi-weekly podcast from ATTN:Magazine.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    #185: Qur'an Shaheed

    Bach in the club, big idea music, slow sensual states of being. The LA-based pianist and composer discusses three important albums. Qur'an's picks: Bach – Glenn Gould – The Goldberg Variations (both 1955 and 1981)Esperanza Spalding – Emily’s D+EvolutionThe Internet – Ego Death Qur'an's new album is called Pulse, and it's out now on Leaving Records. Check it out on Bandcamp. Qur'an is also on Instagram. Donate to Crucial Listening on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

    1h 12m

  2. 28 JUN

    #184: Divide and Dissolve

    Low every night, channelling relaxation, meeting musical geniuses. Takiaya Reed discusses three important albums. Takiaya's picks: Low – HEY WHATAlina Baraz + Galimatias – Urban FloraUnknown Mortal Orchestra – Sex & Food The new Divide & Dissolve album is called Insatiable, and it's out now on Bella Union. Check it out here. The Divide And Dissolve website is here, and they're also on Instagram.Donate to Crucial Listening on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

    37 min

  3. 14 JUN

    #183: Hüma Utku

    Wine and cigarettes, heart and spirit, the cranky and the problematic. The sound artist and musician from Istanbul discusses three important albums. Hüma's picks: Bohren & Der Club Of Gore – Piano NightsHuun-Huur-Tu – Ancestors CallNine Inch Nails – The Fragile Hüma's latest album is titled Dracones, and it's out now on Editions Mego. Check it out here. Hüma's website is here.Donate to Crucial Listening on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

    1h 3m

  4. 31 MAY

    #182: Dustin Wong

    Shooting a shotgun at a water tower, textural amalgams on the Silk Road, kindness in music. The LA-based musician discusses three important albums. Dustin's picks: Motohiko Hamase – ReminiscenceSteve Shehan – Arrowsgoo age – Open Zone Dustin's recent pleasures: Co La – Moody CoupLucy Liyou – Every Video Without Your Face, Every Sound Without Your Name Dustin's new album, Gloria, is out now on Hausu Mountain. Check it out on Bandcamp. Dustin is on Instagram. Here's that fabulous track-by-track run-through of Gloria on Flood Magazine. Donate to Crucial Listening on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

    1h 7m

  5. 17 MAY

    #181: Jako Maron

    The flesh and bone of synthesis, all the power in one drum, great songs with shit mixes. The Réunion island-based electronic maloya producer discusses three important albums. Jako's picks: Danyel Waro – BatarsitéPatrick Manent – Kozmann kerEPROM – Halflife Jako's new album is called Mahavélouz and it's out on Nyege Nyege Tapes. Check it out here. Jako's website is here and he's also on Instagram. I'd also like to flag the fabulous interview with Jako by Navel Gazers, which was a helpful reference point while preparing for this interview. You can read that here.Donate to Crucial Listening on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

    1h 7m

  6. 3 MAY

    #180: Jeremy Young

    One-take to tape, eternal red-lining, escaping the concert hall. The Tiohtià:ke/Montréal-based maker of concrète electronic tape music discusses three important albums. Jeremy's picks: Magnolia Electric Co. – JosephineBaby Huey – The Baby Huey Story: The Living LegendLuc Ferrari – Presque Rien A record Jeremy's been recently enjoying: iPhupho L'ka Biko – Azania Jeremy has two new solo records: MASSES on We Here And Now, and Cablcar on Halocline Trance. His Bandcamp is here, and you can also find him on Cargo Collective.Donate to Crucial Listening on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

    1h 10m

  7. 19 APR

    #179: Rich Loren Balling (Pyramids)

    Tascam masterpieces, deadly post-show oil slick, the cult of personality. The member of black metal/shoegaze band Pyramids discusses three important albums. Rich's picks: Lifelover – PulverElliott Smith – XOInk & Dagger – The Fine Art Of Original Sin The new Pyramids album is called Pythagoras and it's out now on The Flenser. Check it out on Bandcamp. You can also find Pyramids on Instagram.Donate to Crucial Listening on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

    1h 10m

  8. 5 APR

    #178: Left Hand Cuts Off The Right

    Methodical and playful, the Radigue over your shoulder, one riff played well. Sound artist and musician Robbie Judkins discusses three important albums. Robbie's picks: Black To Comm – Alphabet 1968Èliane Radigue – Jetsun MilaLungfish – Artificial Horizon Robbie's latest album, Every Movement, is out now on Brachliegen Tapes. Find Robbie on Cargo Collective, Bandcamp and Instagram.Donate to Crucial Listening on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

    58 min
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Experimental musicians and sound artists discuss the albums that are important to them. A bi-weekly podcast from ATTN:Magazine.

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  • Creator
    ATTN:Magazine
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    185
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © ATTN:Magazine 2019
  • Show Website
    Crucial Listening

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