The Arabic fusion of Didon. We talk to Carmen Rizzo and Meriem Ben Amor about their fusion of traditional vocal sounds and electronic arrangements heard on their debut, Tunisian Tale.
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Monday, Mar 13, 2023 – Didon Interview
Tag: downtempo
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Friday, Mar 10, 2023 – New Music from General Fuzz
Stand at attention when we hear General Fuzz. The Bay-area electronic artist is returning after a long period of silence, with a new single. We’ll also hear music by Unloved.
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Wednesday, Mar 8, 2023 – Women in Wires
For International Women’s Day, we survey women electronic musicians, from pioneers like Wendy Carlos and Suzanne Ciani, to contemporary artists like Laurie Anderson and Eve Maret.
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Tuesday, Mar 7, 2023 – New Music by Cigarettes After Sex
Cigarettes After Sex has a new single, continuing his sultry, pillow-talk sound. We’ll also hear Desire Marea, a daring artist from South Africa who might be that country’s version of Bjork.
Playlists
Weekend, Feb 18-19, 2023 – Echoes Program 2307A
Karmacoda began as a trip-hop inspired band but have transitioned into a more 70s R&B sound. We talk to singer Jessica Ford and instrumentalist Brett Crockett about their soulful affinities.
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Friday, Mar 3, 2023 – New Music from Babitha
New music from Babitha. That’s the stage name of Imogen Grist from Australia. She’s making a country-inspired dream pop on The Brighter Side of Blue. We’ll also hear music by Hansan.
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Thursday, Mar 2, 2023 – Slow Flow Echoes
On a Slow Flow Echoes the mutant trumpet of Ben Neill. He plays his Rube Goldberg instrument that has three horns, a double set of valves, a mini-trombone slide and lots of electronics.
Interview Podcast
Echoes Podcast: Karmacoda and Sunroof
Playlists
Wednesday, Feb 15, 2023 – Echoes Program 2307C
Daniel Miller ignited electronic pop with The Normal and launched the careers of Depeche Mode who were produced by Gareth Jones. They get together in an electronic project called Sunroof.
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Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023 – New Music from Wax Tailor
Get ready to be sliced and diced when we hear new music by Wax Tailor, the French electronic artist who likes to cut-up archival voice samples. He has a new album, Fishing for Accidents.