The Beat Oracle

This edition opens the door to imaginary places: from prospective dystopias and post-truth societies, to euphoric landscapes and crystal cities. These possibilities are brought to you by new releases from Aphex Twin, The Black Dog, Yves Tumor, Helios, Skee Mask, and more. Classics from FSOL, Carl Craig, and Urban Tribe remind us all that Future Music is a timeless, undefinable state of sound. Have a listen, and enjoy!

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09/23/2018

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Settle in for another trip across the realm of Future Music! This episode is packed with psychedelic beats, inviting pop, modulating synths, rock and/or roll, ambient traces, and other sounds designed to tickle the pleasure points of your auditory perception. Tune in for stellar new releases from the likes of Skee Mask, The Advisory Circle, Cavern Of Anti-Matter, Beach House, The Sea and Cake, Dabrye, Moomin, and many more! Ponder the cosmos, dance in your bedroom, or simply nod along, skeptically indifferent! It’s just a press away, and always 100% algorithm-free. Thanks for listening!

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06/01/2018

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The Beat Oracle is back and revisiting some classic sounds from the mid to late nineties and early aughts. These are selections that (in part) define a large section of the Beat Oracle DNA. Many longtime stalwarts of the show are featured: DJ Shadow, Nightmares On Wax, Plaid, Christian Kleine, Biosphere, Drexciya, and so many more. It’s a deep 2+ hour mix of essential listening!

Whether these tracks are embedded in your memory, or you’re hearing them for the first time, we encourage you to have a listen and thoroughly enjoy. Thanks for tuning in!

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03/02/2018

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This is Joseph, bringing you the second entry in our 2017 re-cap. It was an overwhelming year for great sounds, and there were many worthy cuts that were sadly left on the chopping block. Thanks again to our listeners and broadcast partners for their continued support over the past decade. In uncertain and dark times it is music and art that continue to give us light, and show us the way forward.

10 Favorites In No Particular Order

Ryuichi Sakamoto – Async
Four Tet – New Energy
Slowdive – Slowdive
DeepChord – Auratones
Kettenkarussell – Insecurity Guard
The Clientele – Music In The Age Of Miracles
Gas – Narkopop
Colleen – A Flame My Love, A Frequency
Hand Habits – Wildly Idle (Humble Before The Void)
Martin Schulte – Seasons

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12/23/2017

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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!

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10/14/2017

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Please enjoy this archive episode of the show while we dust off the controls.

…autumnal sounds.

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“The Leaves Are Turning”

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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.

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08/12/2017

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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.

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07/15/2017

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