The Beat Oracle

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 with Boards of Canada, let Mikkel Metal reacquaint the senses with Kompakt’s “Pop Ambient” series,  broaden your borders with Fila Brazilia, and experience some abstract wonder from Andrew Coleman. Enjoy the music.

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02/08/2014

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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 Daniely Avery wrap up the show in style. Press play and enjoy.

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02/01/2014

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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 Moderat. Fire it up.

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1/25/2014

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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 Sound, and the latest 12″ from Gui Boratto. Thanks for tuning in.

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01/18/2014

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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 drifting, gorgeous new sounds from Marsen Jules. Listen and enjoy!

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01/11/2014

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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, a “recovered and remastered” gem from the KLF, and Seams remixing Shigeto. Warm up to the mystery, predictable comforts, changes, and sound discoveries that come with a New Year.

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01/04/2013

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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 even managed to sneak in one from Burial’s latest brilliant release. Thanks for listening and ringing in the New Year with some Future Music!

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12/28/2013

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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!

Below we have included 10 consensus favorite album picks, as well as our individual favorites of the year. We encourage you to send us your own picks and recommendations to dj@beatoracle.net. On December 28th we’ll be airing part two of our best of 2013 special, and will feature our favorite singles, EPs, and one-offs. Thanks again to our listeners as we wrap up our sixth year on the air in Columbus!

10 BEAT ORACLE APPROVED: 2013 Edition (Alphabetical)

(from top left) John Beltran Amazing Things, Boards of Canada Tomorrow’s Harvest, Bonobo The North Borders, Disclosure Settle, DJ Koze Amygdala, Grouper The Man Who Died In His Boat, Jon Hopkins Immunity, Lusine The Waiting Room, Minilogue Blomma, My Bloody Valentine MBV

Joseph’s Favorites
01. Boards of Canada – Tomorrow’s Harvest
02. My Bloody Valentine – MBV
03. Minilogue – Blomma
04. Tim Hecker – Virgins
05. Autechre – Exai
06. Arovane – Ve Palor
07. Harold Budd – Jane 1-11
08. Cuushe – Butterfly Case
09. Grouper – The Man Who Died In His Boat
10. Bonobo – The North Borders

Michael’s Favorites
01. Jon Hopkins – Immunity
02. Disclosure – Settle
03. Grouper – The Man Who Died In His Boat
04. Boards of Canada – Tomorrow’s Harvest
05. Oneohtrix Point Never – R Plus Seven
06. My Bloody Valentine – MBV
07. Lusine – The Waiting Room
08. DJ Koze – Amygdala
09. Gold Panda – Half of Where You Live
10. Ras G – Back on the Planet

Kenny’s Favorites
01. Disclosure – Settle
02. Lusine – The Waiting Room
03. DJ Koze – Amygdala
04. John Beltran – Amazing Things
05. Classixx – Hanging Gardens
06. Capital Cities – In a Tidal Wave of Mystery
07. St. Lucia – When the Night
08. Space Dimension Controller – Welcome to Mikrosector 50
09. Hot Natured – Different Sides of the Sun
10. Maya Jane Coles – Comfort
11. Mano Le Tough – Changing Days

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12/14/2013

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