Best Rave Cat Podcasts (2025)

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Tom Sharkett - The 'Altered Currents' Ransom Note Mix 57:05

20h ago57:05

57:05

"I always like starting with something out of context..." He of WH Lung greatness and now a solo live artist & DJ delivers a belter of a mix.Having grown up in Manchester's DIY band scene, Tom Sharkett came late to these things called dancing clubs and all that came with it, discovering electronic music through synthesizers while recording with his…

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Polycurious? How to Travel Openly 27:07

1d ago27:07

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Polycurious? Or perhaps you’re simply curious to know more about the word polyamory? We’ve got you covered with a special Valentine’s Day episode dedicated to everything from traveling polycules and triads to advice on how to open up your relationship on the road for the first time—all courtesy of journalist Anna Silman, senior features reporter at…

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KING OF CLUBS: Terry Turbo Story (PART 3) Up And Running 31:18

1d ago31:18

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Welcome back to PART 3 of our brand new series, The King of Clubs! This is my story, narrated by yours truly, Terry Turbo! This head into Chapter 5, still during the early days of One Nation! Big thank you to our partners at Betovo! Shout out to the King of Club sponsors Simian Saboteur - https://simiansaboteur.com/ - Use the code BANANA5 for 5% of…

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PREMIERE: Prizefight & Trustee - Basilisk [Hardline] 5:23

3d ago5:23

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Weaving and winding it moved through the jungle with devilish pace.Yet to the naked eye you might never know that it was slipping beneath the surface. On the ground and in the rivers the basilisk was king – a scaly creature with a pointed tongue. It’s venomous power was enough to floor even the heartiest of prey.As the sun beat down upon this desol…

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Anna Malysz: The 'Shine A Light On' Mix 2:51:55

4d ago2:51:55

2:51:55

It’s always good to know that music is in safe hands. From time to time the relentless pace of social media and its affect on dance music ‘trends’ can lead us to forgetting what it’s always been really about.Anna Malysz is a key figure in the German underground, working in numerous capacities hosting dj workshops and as a member of various collecti…

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Episode 066: Matt Fiddes - Who Killed Michael Jackson? 2:14:33

7d ago2:14:33

2:14:33

This episode is bought to you by our friends at Betovo! Welcome back to another episode of The Criminal Connection Podcast. Today, The Podfather welcomes, Michael Jackson's former bodyguard & Multi-millionaire; Matt Fiddes is in the house. From talking about Uri Geller's spoons, trolling the trolls, to uncovering the dark conspiracies behind the de…

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Designer Lisa Folawiyo's Playful Odes to Nigerian Fashion 23:11

8d ago23:11

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Born and raised in Lagos, Lisa Folawiyo has spent her career celebrating the craftsmanship of her Nigerian heritage by combining sharp, contemporary tailoring with traditional West African prints and textiles, and bringing the fashion of her hometown onto the global stage (the likes of Lupita Nyong’o, Issa Rae, and Solange Knowles have walked the r…

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KING OF CLUBS: Terry Turbo Story (PART 2) One Nation: The Early Days (Giving 10 Million Clubbers a Good Time, Every Time) 53:17

8d ago53:17

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Welcome back to PART 2 of our brand new series, The King of Clubs! This is my story, narrated by yours truly, Terry Turbo .This week we dive into chapters 3 and 4, the early days of One Nation! One Nation was such a huge part of my life and I'm honoured that some of you watching this video will have actually been there, even more honoured that we c…

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Jaye Ward - The 'Alternate Currents' Ransom Note Mix 3:00:56

9d ago3:00:56

3:00:56

Jaye Ward, what a bloody legend!In the sometimes insipid, fickle and murky waters of the dance world not many have navigated its depths with the wisdom, style and sophistication that Jaye Ward has. A force of nature who’s been wielding the acid, since acid began, Jaye still embodies the raw spirit of UK club culture – screaming into the void and mo…

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PREMIERE: SY - Perceptions [Slump Recordings] 5:02

10d ago5:02

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His mind wandered from time to time. From this to that and back again.His perceptions danced atop a fragile sense of perspective, he wondered if he might ever regain the right to reality. For every thought was a maze, a whirlwind in which to become lost in the fog of the morning.Whether he could be trusted was another thing.There wasn't much else f…

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Ep 9: Stolen Watermelons and Mountain Raves 1:07:35

11d ago1:07:35

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On today’s episode, we talk all things travel - a girl’s trip to Cyprus where Bibi stole a watermelon and a chaotic trip to Santa Barbara that ended in a mountain rave. And of course, we throw in a classic Reddit tale where one man’s trip to a train toilet missed the (skid) mark. Don’t forget to email us with your crazy stories or questions to noju…

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PREMIERE: Two Ends - Future Memories [Mythstery] 3:48

11d ago3:48

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It were as if he’d been here before. Everything looked ever so familiar, the lake in the distance, the rolling hills which watched over it all, the dense greenery of the forest alongside.He strolled through the long grass trying to recall how and when he might have been here. Had it been in a dream? Was this some sort of strange future memory or wa…

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Episode 065: Paul Thorpe - ROLEX ROBBERS, DIANA WASN'T AN ACIDENT & MICHEAL JACKSON'S FULHAM EFFECT. 2:01:51

14d ago2:01:51

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This episode is bought to you by our friends at Betovo! Welcome back to another episode of The Criminal Connection Podcast. Today, The Podfather welcomes, Former Exclusive Watch Dealer; Paul Thorpe is in the house. From spending forty years in the watch game, encompassing all the usual affair; Robberies, celebrity clientele & working with Michael J…

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Enea Pascal : The 'Shine A Light On' Mix 1:01:51

14d ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Enea Pascal is the co founder of IVREATRONIC and has just released a new record called ‘BRUTTO?’. It’s a wicked release, compiled of downtempo explorations, trip hop, weird skits, mutations and beyond. It’s tripped out and freakish, playful and yet somehow makes sense as a body of work.Released on IVREATRONIC, the label and party series first emerg…

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In Search of the Cats of the World 27:58

15d ago27:58

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There are few places in the world where you won't encounter a cat. So a few years ago, Hannah Shaw, who has dedicated much of her life and work to caring for them, set out tomeet and document has many as she could across the globe—spotlighting the extraordinary places they live and the people who care for them along the way. Lale chats with the ani…

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PREMIERE: La Pointe - Umbra (Jonny Rock Remix) [Secret Teachings] 8:36

15d ago8:36

8:36

Hidden in the middle of the desert was a mysterious old barn, a place in which ancient rituals had once been held in a bid to bring down the sun from up above so that it might be extinguished. It was damn hot.This place had been known as Umbra. It remained as it was, a mere shell of a building in which wild dances, wild songs and wild chants had be…

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Terry Turbo: THE KING OF CLUBS! (One Nation, 90's Rave Scene Documentary) 58:10

15d ago58:10

58:10

So excited to share something extra special with all of our Criminal Connection Podcast family, introducing, The King of Clubs series! Terry Turbo gave ten million clubbers a good time, every time. From humble beginnings working in a McDonalds fast food restaurant to handing out flyers and selling rave tickets within the UK rave scene, he built up …

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PREMIERE: Connective Zone - Returned [Innate Editions] 5:51

16d ago5:51

5:51

It had been ever so lonely out there, deep in the darkness of outer space. There were tall tales which he might be able to one day relive and reconcile but those were not to be told now. Those were to be kept firmly secret, locked away in the confines of his mind. For he had returned but what was out there must not.Down here everything was normal. …

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PREMIERE: Nesa Azadikhah - Yas [Kulture Galerie] 5:50

17d ago5:50

5:50

The city was quiet in the warmth of the morning sun. It was the height of summer and soon the cafes on every street corner would be crowded with onlookers and tourists taking in the sights and sounds of this great, dense place. It was hot and dusty.As he wandered from block to block, corner to corner, he could not help but think how about how grate…

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PREMIERE: Dj Balduin - You [Small Steps] 7:33

17d ago7:33

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She was all that he'd ever dreamed of, a perfect picture in his mind, a vision in red dancing amongst the skies. You never quite knew when one day you might stumble upon her, for she might be lurking just around the next corner or in the glimpse of a window passing quickly by. Things come and go so quickly in this life. You could be anyone, perhaps…

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Episode 064: Danniella Westbrook - Addiction, Acting & Essex Boys 1:18:20

21d ago1:18:20

1:18:20

This episode is bought to you by our friends at Betovo! Welcome back to another episode of The Criminal Connection Podcast. Today, The Podfather welcomes, Former Eastenders star; Danniella Westbrook is in the house. From being thrown into the entertainment industry at a very young age, to the troubles she has face navigating fame, here it all here.…

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Philipp Stolberg: The 'Monday Is OK' Mix 1:01:22

22d ago1:01:22

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Inhabiting the delicate space between immersive ambient soundscapes and experimental fieldwork.For this week’s Monday Is OK mixtape we welcome Zurich-based artist Philipp Stolberg, whose new album “The Dog Under the Lantern” (released his month), us a multimedia project exploring ambient, liminal spaces with cyanotype prints. The album focuses on t…

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Brooke Shields on Gaining Agency and Power Through Travel 29:52

22d ago29:52

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Brooke Shields has spent most of her life traveling the world for work—but until recently, she’d never traveled solo. In this week’s episode, the actor chats with Lale about a recent trip to Florence that changed all that, her most memorable movie locations, building confidence as a traveler, and what she hopes readers will take away from her new b…

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PREMIERE: Kiara Scuro - Witching Hour [Faux Poly] 5:13

23d ago5:13

5:13

Our friends Kiara Scuro, the London-based duo made up of Rosie Ama and Nadia Harris, have built up a repertoire of spooky tracks over the last few years for the likes of fabric Originals, Ritmo Fatale and Accidental Meetings.After hunkering down in the studio last year, they're now joining the Faux Poly family for their debut EP, Night Crush. Layer…

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Fantastic Twins - Wicked Game (Fantastic Twins Trinity Version) [Free Download] 5:22

24d ago5:22

5:22

A haunting reimagining of Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game,” in honour of the late David Lynch recorded for the Beta Biennial of Architecture.The release arrives as a tribute to David Lynch, featuring visuals from his recreation of the Trinity nuclear test as seen in Twin Peaks: The Return.“The Biennial originally commissioned the track, and I closed my …

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Ep 8: Broken Windows and Urinary Incontinence (New Year’s Special) 47:06

25d ago47:06

47:06

As the new year kicks off, Goose and Weev recount their memorable NYE adventures: a broken window at a raucous house party, a techno club in LA, and Goose’s rather embarrassing confession of public urination (whilst wearing a weed hat no less). Judging by these antics, 2025 promises plenty more ankle rolls from Weev and no relief for Goose’s perpet…

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Episode 063: Yusef Bouattoura - From Belmarsh to Bootcamp 1:45:58

28d ago1:45:58

1:45:58

This episode is bought to you by our friends at Betovo! Welcome back to another episode of The Criminal Connection Podcast. Today, The Podfather welcomes, Former Criminal and Entrepreneur; Yusef Bouattoura is in the house. From being born into crime to changing his ways, starting businesses, Banged Up and more. Sit back and enjoy the show. We'll se…

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Zeynep Erbay: The Ransom Note Mix 1:03:41

29d ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Zeynep Erbay is a Turkish producer and dj who has released music on the likes of Soul Clap Records, Fool’s Gold, Nu Northern Soul and Exploited. She tends to blur the lines between traditional house music and that steeped in a more italo lead, cosmic influence.As a DJ she is commanding, her taste informs sets which tend to weave and wander, telling…

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The Best Places to Go in 2025—Alaska, India, and More 31:15

29d ago31:15

31:15

It’s a few weeks into the year and, already, we’re planning everywhere we want to go next. Lale chats with her well-traveled colleagues Megan Spurrell and Arati Menon about the best places to go in 2025—everywhere from Greenland and Alaska to India and Uganda—and gets tips on how to pull some of those ambitious (and more attainable) trips off. Lear…

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PREMIERE: Goose Down - See it All [Spatial Touch] 3:01

30d ago3:01

3:01

Watching from his penthouse he gazed out over the city, taking in the view and wondering whether those down below ever thought much of him up high amongst the clouds. He could see it all, the city in all its abject disarray and chaos. The clouds as they came and went overhead might affect the mood or the tone, yet the underlying themes remained all…

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Tia Cousins b2b Matt Cowell - The Ransom Note Mix 2:02:35

1M ago2:02:35

2:02:35

On the 20th September 2024, we hosted a joint party with Spezialmaterial at Zukunft in Zurich.True to form, the night brought together Tia Cousins, Matt Cowell, and Princess P for a session that lived up to the Spezial ethos.For a taste of what went down, check out this 2-hour snippet from Tia Cousins and Matt Cowell’s b2b, capturing the essence of…

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Episode 062: Ian McCranor - The Karate Kid Doorman 1:39:32

1M ago1:39:32

1:39:32

This episode is bought to you by our friends at Betovo! Welcome back to another episode of The Criminal Connection Podcast. Today, The Podfather welcomes, karate champion and Former Doorman; Ian McCranor is in the house. From martial arts, working the doors and having to be more violent than everyone else, to shooting fireballs from a digital kilt.…

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Harper Steele on Navigating America in 'Will & Harper' 27:22

1M ago27:22

27:22

Since the documentary ‘Will & Harper’ first hit our screens in 2024, it’s received accolades for its poignant depiction of friendship and the ways we seek to understand each other’s lived experiences. In this week’s episode, Lale sits down with Harper Steele to talk about driving across the US with her best friend, actor Will Ferrell, for the movie…

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Ep 7: Failed Heists and Expensive Ice Cream 54:48

1M ago54:48

54:48

Today we are joined by a very special guest… Bibi’s younger and noticeably taller sister, Dusty. Our topic of the day is mugging (there is context to this, we swear) and how one man’s quest for ice cream cost him $40. If you have any crazy stories, you’d better email in at [email protected]. Join us on the socials at @nojudgementzonepo…

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Jac Pepper: The 'Shine A Light On' Mix 1:01:18

1M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Stormy waves for January, direct from Donegal courtesy of Harri Pepper’s brother.Raised amid the rhythms and canvases of his family’s jazz bar and art gallery on the wild Welsh coast, Jac Pepper’s journey began in the creative crucible of Peppers in Abergwaun. Brother to DJ Harri Pepper, featured on these very pages for time, Jac has spent over a d…

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Episode 061: El Paco - Drugs, Gypsies & Assassinations 1:31:13

1M ago1:31:13

1:31:13

This episode is bought to you by our friends at Betovo! Welcome back to another episode of The Criminal Connection Podcast. Today, The Podfather welcomes, bare knuckle boxer; El Paco is in the house. From extreme family feuds, assassination attempts to rising in bare knuckle boxing. Sit back and enjoy the show. We'll see you on the other side. Big …

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The Hidden World of Scents 14:46

1M ago14:46

14:46

One of our favorite episodes from Atlas Obscura. Producer Alexa Lim visits a collection of natural aromas in Berkeley, California. She gets a whiff of some of the world’s lesser known smells, and stumbles down the rabbit hole of the hidden world of scents. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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PSS 2024 Retrospective

2M ago

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Pat takes a look back at his favourite tunes played on Pat's Sunday Show in 2024, along with some of the silly things he made - adverts and mash-ups... some of which require an apology.By Pat Squage

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Episode 060: Stuart Reid - PART 2: WHAT REALLY HAPPENS IN CAT A, P DIDDY, PRINCE ANDREW & THE GREAT PLANE SMUGGLE 1:43:31

2M ago1:43:31

1:43:31

This week we are very excited to dive back into part 2 with the legend Stuart Reid! We get stuck into what really happens in Cat A and the crack in the master plan that landed Stu there. Prison stories with Curtis Warren, yachts with P Diddy, scandals with Prince Andrew and so much more. We just want to thank everyone for such a fun 2024, we have l…

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A Vogue Editors Guide to Packing: Chloe Malle 33:04

2M ago33:04

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Should I check my luggage or carry-on? Fold or roll? Bring one pair of shoes or...seven? Packing for a trip, when done well, can feel like an art form—yet one that few of us seem to have figured out. This week, Chloe Malle, Editor of Vogue.com and the co-host of Vogue’s podcast The Run-Through with Vogue, joins Lale in the studio to dish her packin…

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Ep 6: Farting Cats and Anal Trainers (Christmas Special) 51:48

2M ago51:48

51:48

Merry Christmas NJZ listeners! On today’s Christmas special, we discuss crazy holiday traditions involving roller blading to mass, ridiculous Christmas movie plots and the tale of an anal trainer falling from the sky. It will also come as a surprise to nobody that Weev’s embarrassing story of the week involves her nearly fainting AGAIN. We want you…

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Pat's Christmas Show!

2M ago

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Ho ho ho! Pat, Gemma, and Christmas Cat are here for a show full of festivities and the usual absolute bloody nonsense (but at Christmas)! Ho ho hoh my god...By Pat Squage

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Episode 059: Eddie Hearn - Unheard Boxing Stories, Frank Warren Shooting & Saudi Arabia Boxing Takeover! 1:36:22

2M ago1:36:22

1:36:22

Welcome back to another episode of The Criminal Connection Podcast. Today, The Podfather welcomes, The Big Dog of Boxing; Eddie Hearn is in the house. From Unheard boxing stories, The shooting of Frank Warren & Saudi Arabia's boxing takeover, to growing up surrounded by boxing and the unwavering drive to be successful. Here it all here. Now sit bac…

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Our Favorite Travel Stories From This Year 38:21

2M ago38:21

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To wrap up 2024, executive producer Stephanie Kariuki joins Lale in the studio to look back at some of their favorite episodes over the past twelve months—from actor Emma Roberts on her love of train travel and Normal Gossip’s Kelsey McKinney on the perils of group travel, to three photojournalists on documenting life during war in Ukraine, Yemen, …

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Episode 58: James Campbell - How the Krays Killed Marilyn Monroe 1:44:37

2M ago1:44:37

1:44:37

Welcome back to another episode of The Criminal Connection Podcast. Today, The Podfather welcomes, James Campbell. A close confidant to Ronnie and Reggie Kray is in the house. Working on the periphery with the notorious twins, James has many stories to tell, from getting record deals, meeting the American Mafia, to conspiracies of the murder of Mar…

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Raving in Ukraine 29:42

2M ago29:42

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We’re diving into something we’re all doing a lot of around the holiday season: partying. In Ukraine, where our two guests are based, rave culture has become a necessary vehicle for letting off steam, distraction, and finding joy. Lale talks to Kyiv-based journalist Anastacia Galouchka, and novelist Haska Shyyan, who lives in Lviv, about what ravin…

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Double Body - The 'Alternate Currents' Ransom Note Mix 1:25:28

2M ago1:25:28

1:25:28

We recently released the most excellent debut EP from the mysterious Double Body. Four scuzzy, Lo-Fi dance floor destroyers that brim with hypnotic patterns and mesmerising, looped samples.Even though they won't tell us their real identity, we thought we'd see what a mix from them would sound like... from early Photek that sounds "like an abandoned…

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Ep 5: Sex Spas and Cave Fires 47:50

2M ago47:50

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On today’s episode, we discuss horrific job stories including Olivia fainting at a sex spa and Bibi’s one traumatising shift at Boots. If you’re freelance, you’ll know the struggle. If you have any crazy job stories, confessions or questions, email in at [email protected]. Find us on instagram and tiktok @nojudgementzonepod…

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Peters Out Towards The End

2M ago

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Pat's back with another week of... you know... stuff! HOORAY! Sorry about the advert.By Pat Squage

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Seeds Mix #1: A Walk In The Woods With Woo 49:33

2M ago49:33

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Organic exploration with our first Music To Watch Seeds Grow By signings…Some musical journeys begin with a whisper, a gentle rustling of leaves, and a breath of sound. For brothers Clive and Mark, aka the legendary Woo, this journey has been unfolding since the 1970s through a four-decad long sonic odyssey of discovery…Their latest output on our v…

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