Casual Swim

We're joined by Fatboy Slim, discussing his collaborations with David Bryne, his ethos and his approach to DJ'ing. All rights reserved.

We're joined by Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim discussing David Byrne, his approach to music making and his approach to DJ'ing. All Rights Reserved. Interview is copyrighted.

We sit down with UK electronic legend Alan Fitzpatrick, discussing 90's rave culture, hardware secret's, collaboration with High Contrast and his upcoming album on Anjuna Deep, Machine Therapy. The first album in 10 years.

Recorded a few years before his death before his sad passing. We joins the upsetter backstage discussing his upbringing, role in soul music and relationships with Bob Marley and The Clash.

Casual Swim podcasts interviews DJ Vadim to discuss upbringing, creativity, his legendary group One Self and much more. Not to be missed.

Casual Swim speaks with turntable legend Kid Koala exploring his and supergroup Deltron 3030 music in the process.

We catch up with reggae pop legends legends, UB40. Discussing politics, race and fashion.

Interview with legendary Detroit outfit Slum Village, discussing J Dilla and the blending of hip hop and techno culture in Detroit.

Daughter of John and Alice Coltrane, Casual Swim caught up with arguably one of the most famous jazz families, the Coltrane's. Discussing upbringing, spirituality, race and her cousin Steve Ellison aka FlyLo. 

Extended Interview with childhood friends and artists Kieran Hebdon and Anna Liber Lewis to discuss their exhibition Muscle Memory. Recorded at Elephant West in London.

Lucky Me heavyweight Jacques Greene comes through for a chat discussing the weirder side of electronica, attending the opening of Uncut Gems with Oneohtrix Point Never who created the soundtrack, and having a creative loop with Hudson Mowhake and Lunice.

Radd sits down with cult band UB40 to celebrate their 40th anniversary.

Recorded at Warp Records, Radd sits down with Nightmares on Wax to discuss his release Shape The Future, the Warp journey and Aphex Twin. All rights reserved.

Radd spends an afternoon with one of Detroit's most respected musicians, DJ Dez Andrés/ A Drummer from Detroit from Moddymann's Mahogani music. Discussing Detroit music scene, what he learnt from J Dilla and working in a record shop with Moodymann.

Radd joins the upsetter backstage discussing his upbringing, role in soul music and relationships with Bob Marley and The Clash.

Celebrating the new album Origin, out now on Ninja Tune.

We celebrate 20 years of Beats in Space radio with Tim Sweeney. Discussing everything from the birth of Beats in Space, his career at Rockstar Games, working with the DFA and his views on radio and algorithms. Recorded in London, all rights reserved.

We caught up with R&B royalty Blackstreet, discussing the difference between R&B and hip hop being signed to Interscope, working with Dr Dre and their theory on harmony and finding your voice.

We caught up with childhood friends and artists Kieran Hebdon and Anna Liber Lewis to discuss their exhibition Muscle Memory. Recorded at Elephant West in London.

To celebrate the release of the new album "To Believe", Radd interviews The Cinematic Orchestra. Pre-order now on Ninja Tune, https://ninjatune.net/release/the-cinematic-orchestra/to-believe-2

Recorded in London at the time of his album release, Another One. Mac discusses his relationship with the press including Pitchfork and NME and gives Radd a full run down on his equipment and set up.

Phone interview with Brownswood & Worldwide FM founder, Gilles Peterson. A true pioneer of the modern day music industry, Gilles is a DJ, broadcaster, record label boss and all round nice guy.

Fresh off her European tour, we were excited to pick the brain of the Rough Trade affiliate Squirrel Flower. Recorded at Rough Trade, London.

Interview with artist Jean Jullien at his studio in Hackney, London. All Rights Reserved.

Daughter of John and Alice Coltrane - we caught up with arguably one of the most famous jazz families, the Coltrane's in London, England.

Ruben from the UMO sits down for a coffee and a chat with Radd. Recorded live at the Ace Hotel, Shoreditch, London.

Interview with the legendary Pharcyde at Jazz Cafe in London. Discussing Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul and the difference between modern storytelling and swag. All Rights Reserved.

Brainfeeder founder Flylo caught up with Radd ahead of his set at London’s Field Day Festival. Picking his brain on what he thinks of the London electronic scene, grime, Brainfeeder and his aunty Alice Coltrane. George Clinton described him as the next generation of Funk Musicians" along side Thundercat and Kendrick Lamar.

Stage name DJ Jazzy Jeff, real name Jeffery Allen Townes. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Jeff was just 10 years old when he started spinning records at parties using his family’s basement. Fast forward to 1989 and he received the first Grammy award for best rap performance for “parents just don’t understand.” Radd caught up with the legend in London.

Radd is joined in the London studio by Big Dada and Ninja Tune icon Roots Manuva. Discussing his legacy, collaboration process with Four Tet and Metronomy and his newly found love of bird watching. Noisey described him as "one of the most influential artists in British music history".

Welcome to Casual Swim, an exploration into creativity presented by Webby award winning Radd Nadesananthan. Based in London, broadcast Worldwide. www.raddn.com