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Casual Swim

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Webby and Cannes Lion award winning Casual Swim pick the brains of the creative and music worlds greatest artists and thinkers. Recorded in London, broadcast worldwide. Guests so far include Four Tet, Lee Scratch Perry, Roots Manuva, Flying Lotus, The Pharcyde, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Michelle Coltrane, daughter of Alice Coltrane, and John Coltrane, Gilles Peterson, Mac Demarco, talking Ninja Tune with Kid Koala, Blackstreet, Tim Sweeney, Jordan Rakei, Andres, Nightmares on Wax, Jacques Greene, Slum Village to name a few. IG @casualswim

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Episodes

  1. Fatboy Slim

    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.

  2. Fatboy Slim [Video]

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

  3. DJ Dez / Andrés

    We spend 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.

  4. Alan Fitzpatrick

    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.

  5. UB40

    We sit down with cult band UB40 to celebrate their 40th anniversary.

  6. Lee Scratch Perry Interview

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

  7. Four Tet & Anna Liber Lewis (Radio Edit)

    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.

  8. Jacques Greene

    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.

  9. Nightmares on Wax

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

  10. Lee Scratch Perry

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

  11. Jordan Rakei

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

  12. Tim Sweeney - Beats in Space 20th Anniversary

    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.

  13. Blackstreet

    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.

  14. Four Tet & Anna Liber Lewis

    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.

  15. The Cinematic Orchestra

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

  16. Mac Demarco

    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 us a full run down on his equipment and set up.

  17. Gilles Peterson

    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.

  18. Squirrel Flower

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

  19. Jean Jullien

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

  20. Michelle Coltrane

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

  21. Unknown Mortal Orchestra

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

  22. Flying Lotus

    Brainfeeder founder Flylo caught up with Us 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...

  23. Jazzy Jeff

    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...

  24. Roots Manuva

    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".

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    Welcome to Casual Swim, an exploration into creativity presented by Webby award winning hosts. Based in London, broadcast Worldwide.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Webby and Cannes Lion award winning Casual Swim pick the brains of the creative and music worlds greatest artists and thinkers. Recorded in London, broadcast worldwide. Guests so far include Four Tet, Lee Scratch Perry, Roots Manuva, Flying Lotus, The Pharcyde, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Michelle Coltrane, daughter of Alice Coltrane, and John Coltrane, Gilles Peterson, Mac Demarco, talking Ninja Tune with Kid Koala, Blackstreet, Tim Sweeney, Jordan Rakei, Andres, Nightmares on Wax, Jacques Greene, Slum Village to name a few. IG @casualswim

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Webby and Cannes Lion award winning Casual Swim pick the brains of the creative and music worlds greatest artists and thinkers. Recorded in London, broadcast worldwide. Guests so far include Four Tet, Lee Scratch Perry, Roots Manuva, Flying Lotus, The Pharcyde, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Michelle...

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