Line Noise Podcast

The last time Sofia Kourtesis visited Line Noise she announced that she was planning her debut album. When she returned, at Primavera Sound 2024, that incredible debut album, Madres, had eaten the world, becoming one of the most loved and critically acclaimed dance music albums of the past few years. We spoke to her about the incredible reaction to Madres, emotion in dance music and taking a neurosurgeon to Berghain. Picture by Cecilia Diaz Betz.

This week on Line Noise, I spoke to one of the funkiest men in house music - God Made him Funky, after all - yes it is Mike Dunn, the Chicago house producer, DJ and supreme vocalist. We talked about recording at his grandma’s house, working with Armando, turning down French Kiss and the relaunch of his Dance Mutha label. Picture by Dom Martin.

This week on Line noise I spoke to the great Simon Raymonde about life in the Cocteau Twins, his dad and David Bowie, running Bella Union and more, much of which features in his debut book, out this September: In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor Raymonde and Me.

This week’s guest on Line Noise is the inestimable DJ Hell, a German producer, DJ, label boss and so much more, who started DJing in 1978, released his first single - the all-time classic My Definition Of House Music - in 1992, helped to invent trance music, definitely invented electroclash and still has time to be an ambassador for the 2024 European Football Championship. We talked about Kraftwerk, our definitions of house music, the importance of a good name, Ukraine and so much more. Photo by Daniel Mayer.

My guest on Line Noise this week is a young artist who is on the verge of very big things indeed, with a new album, True Magic, coming out this Friday, (July 12): Vienna via Manchester house don salute. We spoke about clubbing on YouTube, Todd Edwards and how Manchester has changed them. I have to apologise for the audio quality of this interview. Rob, one of our master technicians, did all he could to make it better and he has done A LOT. But it is still far from the sparkling sound quality you deserve. I’m sorry about that. But I hope you still enjoy the interview. Line Noise is with the support of Cupra.

Line Noise participa en las celebraciones del 30 aniversario del famoso club de Barcelona, ​​Nitsa, e incluye entrevistas con algunos de los jugadores clave en la historia de Nitsa. En el sexto episodio, hablamos con OBAL, también conocidos como Arnau Obiols y Gunsal, sobre su próximo EP KIDDO, festivales rave, breaks baleares y actuaciones en directo; después profundizamos en su historia colectiva con Nitsa, donde Arnau es actualmente DJ residente.

William Basinski is the most rock and roll artist in the history of avant garde music. We caught up with him and composer Maxim Moston at Primavera Sound 2024, where Basinski was performing his classic album Disintegration Tapes live, for which Moston wrote the orchestral transcription. We spoke about everything from the wisdom of aging to how on earth you transcribe vinyl crackle. Line Noise is with the support of Cupra. Picture by Cecilia Diaz Betz.

Chloé Caillet is a rising star in house music, with her globe-trotting sound and SMIILE concept club night. I spoke to her at the Primavera Sound festival about playing Madison Square Garden, loving Ed Banger and remixing Beck. Line Noise is supported by Cupra.

Line Noise participa en las celebraciones del 30 aniversario del famoso club de Barcelona, ​​Nitsa, e incluye entrevistas con algunos de los jugadores clave en la historia de Nitsa. En el quinto episodio, hablamos con Ferran Camarasa, el actual manager del club, además de promotor (con Somoslas) y DJ, que empezó a trabajar en Nitsa en 1997. Habló de su historia con el club, por qué Nitsa es especial, cómo es dirigir un club en 2024 y sus temas especiales como DJ. Además, examinamos la historia de la música electrónica de 2004 a 2006, cuando Electroclash, Ed Banger y LCD Soundsystem eran los reyes.

Line Noise is taking part in the 30th anniversary celebrations of Barcelona's famed club, Nitsa, including interviews with some of the key players in Nitsa's history. In episode five, we talk to Ferran Camarasa, the club’s current manager, plus promoter (with Somoslas) and DJ, who started to work in Nitsa in 1997. He talked about his history with the club, why Nitsa is special, running a club in 2024 and his special DJ tracks. Plus, we examine the history of dance music from 2004 to 2006, when Electroclash, Ed Banger and LCD Soundsystem were king.

Después de su actuación sorpresa en la Boiler Room de Primavera Sound 2024, Ralphie Choo y Drummie pasan por el estudio de RPS en su primera entrevista conjunta para hablar con nosotros de este año meteórico, del significado de "Supernova", aprender a gestionar la fama, la familia de Rusia IDK y mucho más.

NB English-language listeners, this is a one-off Line Noise in Spanish. Back to English for the next one.