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Sonic field notes on London's most exciting and outlier new scenes. Each month music journalist Clare Considine welcomes a key player from the heart of a London sound to chat and pick the tunes. 

Radio Primavera Sound

  • Jun 9, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 57m AVG DURATION
  • 15 EPISODES


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Next-Gen Productions with Cadenza

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020


No ego, no fillers. Oliver Rodigan AKA Cadenza is the go-to producer for London's new-school. He has worked with everyone from Ms Banks to Flohio, Killa P to Avelino, Jorja Smith to MIA. Always allowing the artist's sound to emerge whilst bringing his signature blend of old and new. This is Kingston meets London. Production by Francis Redman TRACKLISTJorja Smith, Cadenza, Burna Boy - Be HonestCadenza ft Equinox - HijackLivin' Joy - DreamerTenor Saw - Golden Hen (Version)Mark Ronson - Uptown Funk (Benji B’s Infectious Disco Dub)Koki - TorturedRuff Squad - TogetherJamie Woon - Night Air (Ramadanman Remix)Cadenza feat. Jorja Smith & Dre Island - PeopleJME - Man Don't CareRuff Squad - TogetherEvian Christ - PropellerEvian Christ - Salt CarouselKasien & Kelvin Krash - CSWSJames Blake - CMYKJames Blake - RetrogradeJD Reid - DPMO On The LowSunship - Cheque One Two

Next-Gen Productions with Cadenza

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020


No ego, no fillers. Oliver Rodigan AKA Cadenza is the go-to producer for London's new-school. He has worked with everyone from Ms Banks to Flohio, Killa P to Avelino, Jorja Smith to MIA. Always allowing the artist's sound to emerge whilst bringing his signature blend of old and new. This is Kingston meets London. Production by Francis Redman TRACKLISTJorja Smith, Cadenza, Burna Boy - Be HonestCadenza ft Equinox - HijackLivin' Joy - DreamerTenor Saw - Golden Hen (Version)Mark Ronson - Uptown Funk (Benji B’s Infectious Disco Dub)Koki - TorturedRuff Squad - TogetherJamie Woon - Night Air (Ramadanman Remix)Cadenza feat. Jorja Smith & Dre Island - PeopleJME - Man Don't CareRuff Squad - TogetherEvian Christ - PropellerEvian Christ - Salt CarouselKasien & Kelvin Krash - CSWSJames Blake - CMYKJames Blake - RetrogradeJD Reid - DPMO On The LowSunship - Cheque One Two

The DJ's DJ with Shy One

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 57:02


From sweaty shows with her BBZ and Touching Bass crews to sonic art installations at international galleries, she has always teased and experimented with what it means to be a Londoner making music. She brings her eclectically soulful selections to the show. Production by Francis RedmanPhoto Credit: Vicky Grout TRACKLISTShy One and Kwam - The RaidShy One - My WorldDJ Die - Clear SkyzSoul II Soul - Back To Live (However Do You Want Me) (Masters at Work Vocal Dub)TJR Feat Xavier - Just Gets BetterMusical Mob - Pulse XLil Silva - DifferentAnthill Mob - BurninWiley - U Ain't RealShy One - 927Silkie - BeautySolange - Cranes in the SkyLarri Laurent - LefenriteShy One - WaterfallsDVA - Why You Do feat. A.L.Shy One - Untitled 9Fallacy and fusion - Big and BashyShy One and Vic Sin - Act 3 Part 3Scott Garcia - A London Thing feat. MC Styles

Gothic futurism with AZADI.mp3

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 56:46


AZADI.mp3 is London’s gothic and fearless future. If her recent EP, Summer in the Crypt, was a statement of intent, then it was a bold one. Subversive RnB and steely sonics back musings on identity and femininity in 2020. She brings her noisy leftist eclecticism to the London Scenery studio. Production by Francis Redman. TRACKLISTAzadi.MP3 - Who is Azadi MP3Dizzee Rascal - Brand New Day (Instrumental)Googoosh - HamasfarAva Max - Not Your Barbie GirlH "Two" O - What's It Gonna Be (feat. Platnum) [Agent X Re-Rub Edit]X Ray Spex - Oh Bondage Up YoursIkonika - Ressurection MachineAzadi.MP3 - HoneydewAzadi.MP3 - BloodlettingLCY - LAzadi.MP3 - AphroditeJoviale - DreamboatM.I.C. Antifa - Virgil (ft tr1nity)Secundus - ByeL U C Y - AttackJai Paul - Jasmine

Eglo Records with Alexander Nut

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 59:07


Alexander Nut is the founder of one of London's most distinctive independent labels. He's been shaping London's sonic underground for almost twenty years. He takes us on a soulful and leftfield journey through his time in the capital. Production by Francis Redman. TRACKLIST Floating Points - King Bromeliad Adam F - Circles (Phillip D Kick Footwork Edit) K Lone - Batucada Holloway - You & Me Goldie - Sea of Tears 4 Hero - Escape That Zomby - 140 The Lie Coki - Tortured Floating Points - For You GB - Grandfather Fire Dego - Carrot and Sesame Fatima - Somebody Else Mos Def - Universal Magnetic (Instrumental) Black Pocket - Thank You and Credits Steve Spacek - 3 Hours of Fun Steve Spacek - Follow Me (Skeptical Remix) Headie One - Back To Basics (feat. Skepta) - Floating Points Remix LFO - LFO (Mark Prichard Edit) M Beat - Morning Will Come (Feat. Junior Giscombe)

Ethnomusicological perspectives with Nabihah Iqbal

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 59:59


Nabihah Iqbal released a debut album last year of guitar music with cultural touch points ranging from the Pet Shop Boys to William Blake. Once known as Throwing Shade, she still DJs at pop-off parties. And her bi-weekly NTS show has been a station favourite for the past seven years. She plays us everything from obscure ska to old school garage. Production by Francis Redman. Tracklist Nabihah Iqbal - Something More Throwing Shade - Underneath My Eyelids Oasis - Live Forever Capdown - Faith No More The Cure - Pictures of You (Instrumental) Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Child Aliyah - Are you That Somebody (Instrumental) Nguzunguzu - Sky Cel Double 99 feat. Top Cat - Ripgroove Fire in her Eyes - Presenting Darma Santi Ensemble Of The Academy Of Art And Dance, Denpasar ?- Jaya Semara Cheba Yamina - Sidi Mansour (Moving Still Edit) Y U QT - NRG Nabihah Iqbal - Untitled Friday Nabihah Iqbal - Zone 1 to 6000 Nabihah Iqbal - Eternal Passion Lauer - HR Boss Love Is The Message album cover Yussef Dayes, Alfa Mist Ft Mansur Brown ?– Love Is The Messagel

Big gay fun with Shay Malt of Adonis!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 54:56


Shay Malt is the brains behind the big sweaty queer night that has unleashed London's fun side. He walks us through his record box of house, disco and techno joyfulness. Production by Francis Redman. Photo credit: Roxy Lee TRACKLIST Murphy Jax Feat. Mike Dunn - It's The Music Westbam & Nena - Oldschool, Baby (Piano Mix) Kristine W - Feel What You Want (Our Tribe Vocal Mix) David Vunk - Troubles Tonight Danny Tenaglia feat. Liz Torres - Turn Me On Candi Staton - Chance SONIKKU - Sweat (Sophie remix) Paranoid London ft. Josh Cafe - Vicious Games Bandaras - This is your Life Todd Terry feat Martha Wash - Just Us

1x08: Brexit Therapy with Gaika

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 56:57


Gaika is an avid outsider who’s built an entire career out of refusing to be tied to one scene or sound - he straddles dancehall and techno, vogue house and R&B. He’s also a proudly and proactively political Londoner - the perfect artist to hunker down and weather the Brexit storm with. He chats his sound and his city and carries us along on his wave of optimism. Production by Francis Redman. TRACKLIST Gaika - Warlord ShoesChris Mack - Dub Plate StyleD’nD - Diamond RingsMaster Stepz: Melody London Posse: How's Life in London Blade Brown: Bags and Boxes 4 The Specials: Ghost Town Felix Lee - Koh French Montana - The Rip (Instrumental) Gaika: Shredder Mala - Changes Buju Banton: Bogle Ancient Methods - Systems WU LYF: We Bros Kamixlo: Paleta Petit Noir- Blame Fire Gaika- Push More Weight CASISDEAD: PAT EARRINGS

1x07: UK Jazz with Moses Boyd

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2019 57:07


Moses Boyd is a jazz drummer who played a pivotal role in re-shaping the UK jazz sound, bringing it to sweaty dancefloors and a whole new generation. He fuses his classic training with grime and electronica, creating something proudly and unmistakably London. He chats his scene and his city and picks the tunes. Production by Francis Redman. TRACKLISTMoses Boyd - Drum DanceMoses Boyd - DreamingMoses Boyd ft Kevin Haynes Grupo EleguaEzra Collective - Space Is The PlaceWiley - Where's My BrotherAndre 3000 - A Day in The Life of Andre BenjaminN.E.R.D - MaybeMoses Boyd - Rye Lane ShuffleObongjayar - EndlessGhetto Kyote - instrumentalSweet Female Attitude - FlowersRA - SimonJanet Kay - Silly Game

1x02: Carnival Special with Lil C

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 56:57


DJ, promoter, MC and Prestige Pak crew member Lil C chats all things bashment, from carnival to the parties keeping the spirit alive all year round. TRACKLISTMr Vegas - Heads HIghTony Matterhorn - Dutty WineRoots Manuva Let The SpiritLethal Bizzle - PowKaty B – On a MissionBoy Better Know – Too Many ManSister Nancy – Bam Bam Konshens – Pull Up To Mi Bumper Lil Silva - SeasonsGiggs – Look What The Cat Dragged InSpice - So Mi Like itGiggs - PunanniDon Sinini – NiceitiesBala Bala Boyz - Baza Ba SkivereGyptian - Hold Yuh

1x03: South London Jazz with Steamdown's Ahnanse

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 56:56


Steam Down is a Deptford improv jazz party shaping a new London sound and drawing international attention (Kamasi Washington comes to play when he's in town). Ahnanse is its multi-instrumentalist creator and conductor and this time he's picking the tunes. Photo by George Nelson @georgenelsonphotography TRACKLIST Moses Boyd - Rye Lane Shuffle Kokoroko - Abusey JunctionTheon Cross - Candace of MeroeAfronaught - Transcend Me4hero - Escape ThatD Double E - ShenanigansRoy Davis Jnr ft. Peven Everett - GabrielZara McFarlane - MoveSawa Manga - PlayFela Kuti - Roforofo Fight

1x04: Queer Black Art Collectives with BBZ

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 55:57


BBZ are the Bold and Brazen Zamis - a magnetic collective throwing parties by and for their community. Clare speaks to founders Tia and Naeem. Tracklist: Tyga Paw - The Meek Shall Inherit The EarthScratchclart x Lady Lykez - Muhammad AliMonster Boy - I'm SorryErup - Click My FingerKevin Alliance - CuntyOssie - Ignore (Yes I Did) ft. TilzShy One - Rid if You ft Aisha ZoeD Malice - Gabryelle RefixAse Manual - Red As In BlueYussef Dayes and Alfa Mist - Love Is The Message (ft. Mansur Brown)Cheeky - Dis

1x01: Setting the scene with Georgie Cook (dubstep photographer)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 59:57


Clare hits up photographer and back-in-the-day dubstep documenter Georgie Cook for insight into the mother sounds that paved the way for what's happening today and tomorrow in London's music scenes. TRACKLISTScott Garcia - It's A London ThingSmiley Culture - Cockney TranslationSoul II Soul - Keep on MovingRoots Manuva - Big Tings GwidarnGeneral Levy - IncredibleDigital Mystikz - BSkream - Midnight Request LineNoLay - Unorthodox DaughterBurial - ArchangelShyGirl - Asher WolfeMoses Boyd - Rye Lane Shuffle

1x05: Tropical Sounds with Sofrito's Frankie Francis

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 56:57


Frankie Francis is a vinyl expert, DJ and founding member of Sofrito - a label and club night that's been bringing raw dancefloor rhythms from Africa, the Caribbean and South America to sweaty East London warehouses since 2006. He talks to Clare about all things tropical. Production by Francis Redman. Tracklist:Wildfire - Check it OutDJ Shadow - Lost and FoundBlack Science Orchestra - New Jersey DeepLa Piojosa - La Sonora CienagueraHugo Blanco - La Rosa Blanca (Frankie Francis edit)Les Ya Toupas Du Zaire - Je Ne Bois Pas Beaucoup Gaoule Mizik - A Ka Titine (Detroit Swindle edit)O'Flynn - TKOTNWolf Müller meets the Nile Project - Mabomba Dance101 - Rock To The Beat

1x06: London Scenery at PS19

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 58:09


Clare's joined by co-host Lil C for a London Scenery special live from Primavera Festival. They go back-to-back and represent loud and proud for the sounds of their city whilst also showing love to their Barcelona hosts. Expect future tunes, classics and special guests.

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