Line Noise Podcast

Ben Cardew spoke to defiantly different US producer Nikki Nair about DIY spirit, Pepe Bradock, humour, love, the wonder of Bang Face, Instagram self promo, Set The Roof, Hudson Mohawke and his new(ish) EP The Sick Dimension, which sees old-school house filtered through his tangled musical mind. Line Noise comes to you with the support of Cupra.

Back in May 2019, pre-musical stardom, K-Pop songwriting, Dua Lipa remixes and all, Erika de Casier was an independent artist whose debut album Essentials was getting everyone very excited. She came to the Radio Primavera Sound offices for an interview with Sprung, our English-language morning show, and was charm itself. Johann Wald and Mark Dix spoke to her about lo-fi Sade, jeep music, Essentials, being independent, friendship with Smerz and much more. And today we’re bringing it back as a Line Noise. Line Noise comes to you with the support of Cupra.

Ben Cardew spoke to the wonderful Sébastien Tellier about sheep in the head, relighting the fire, domesticated life, Eurovision, working with Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and his fantastic new album Kiss The Beast. Line Noise comes to you with the support of Cupra.

Ben Cardew spoke to Femi and Ife from Ezra Collective about Tony Allen, The Shrine, live versus recorded, the band’s new album Here Because of Hope, drummers and drumming, at the Cruilla festival in Barcelona. Line Noise comes to you with the support of Cupra.

Ben Cardew spoke to the hugely talented musician, poet, director and actor Saul Williams ahead of the release of his new album, Leap Life, in August. In a wide-ranging and very revealing interview, they spoke about that new album, but also the role that music plays in Williams’ life, trusting the moment, shamanism and ceremony, headphone listening, technology, Sun Ra, optimism, Paris and more. Naturally, Ben also asked him about his magnificent DJ Krust collab. Coded Language and - for film fans - they discussed his role as a preacher in Sinners. Line Noise comes to you with the support of Cupra.