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My diary wrote back is based on journaling. What happens if your diary finally gives you advice rather than just listening? The podcast is about a nice friendly chat between friends where everything is made simple in a world of complexity. This podcast aims to discover, discuss and describe as many different perspectives as possible.
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Lost and Sound is a podcast that meets the most exciting innovative, leftfield music people from across the world. Each week Berlin based writer Paul Hanford chats with the innovators, the outsiders, the mavericks, the people who make music and do it utterly in their own way. Conversations focus around the intersectionality between music, creativity and life. Paul’s relaxed style allows guests to feel comfortable and express themselves, the result delves into a unique perspective on some of ...
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Voices and conversations on Earth connection; environmental issues; climate action & sustainable solutions through an Islamic worldview. New podcast every other Jumah (Friday).
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What happens when a multifaceted artist like Rosie Lowe decides to record an album across multiple countries with nothing but a studio in a bag? Join us as Rosie shares the compelling story behind her newest creation, "Lover Other," and the profound influence of her upbringing in a musically rich family. From the soulful streets of Florence to the …
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DJ Fuckoff returns with a bang! After moving to Berlin with just a backpack and big dreams, our guest DJ Fuckoff skyrocketed to fame during the lockdowns with her electrifying streaming sets. We explore her unique blend of genres and find out how she taps into the emotional pulse of the crowd, creating unforgettable experiences on the dance floor. …
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What happens when a Canadian multi-instrumentalist decides to blend jazzy electronic R&B with indie rock? Join us on Lost in Sound as Peter Sagar, better known as HOMESHAKE, takes us through his creative journey, right from the comfort of his Toronto home studio. Discover the intentional shift in his musical style, the influence of his early exposu…
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What if you could blend the haunting echoes of history with cutting-edge electronic music? This week, Swedish composer Maria W. Horn reveals the secrets behind her spectralist compositions. We delve into her latest album, "Panoptikon," and how she seamlessly integrates ghostly choirs and recordings from an abandoned Swedish prison to evoke emotions…
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What does it take to balance a life of activism and artistry? We sit down with musician, activist and sometimes writer Malonda for a thoughtful conversation where the self styled electric diva and dedicated activist shares the raw realities of juggling her passion for social change with a vibrant musical career. Get an insider's look into this Berl…
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What happens when an artist refuses to conform to industry norms and continually pushes musical boundaries? Join Paul for an enthralling conversation with the iconic Róisín Murphy, who has spent nearly three decades mesmerizing audiences with her unique blend of electronica, disco, house, techno, and soul. This arrives on the heels of her latest pr…
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Composer and musician Caterina Barbieri talks with Paul about her deeply philosophical and instinctive approach to synthesizers and building sonic communities. We chat about Caterina's journey from the classical conservatories of Bologna to the community-enriched soundscape of Berlin, capturing her transformation into a pioneer of electronic music.…
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When Jonnie Wilkes and former Lost and Sound guest JD Twitch began their Optimo Espacio night one sunday in 1997 at Glasgow’s Sub Club, did they think that their eclectic style of mixing house and techno with post-punk, krautrock and far outt exotic treats would kickstart an institution, as well as carve the way for a dancefloor seachange? On this …
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Matthew Collin has written some of the most seminal books about electronic music culture. His latest, ”Dream Machines," captures the essence of innovators who embraced technology to shape the future of music, through looking at electronic in Britain from Doctor Who to Acid House. Our dialogue spans the rich textures of synth-pop, the deep grooves o…
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Chloé Caillet's career has blown up expodentially in the last couple of years and now with her LGBTQ+ party series SMIILE currently touring the world, the DJ, producer, label owner and party starter sits down with Paul to reflect on her journey. Growing up between Paris, New York and London, Chloé taps into her rock origins, unveiling her advocacy …
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Luke Slater has remained an authentic titan in underground clubland for over 35 years. Among the very first European DJs and producers to be influenced by the techno and house coming out of Detroit and Chicago, he speaks with Paul ahead of the release of his new LB Dub Corp album. Luke and Paul dissect the seismic cultural shifts that propelled a o…
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Imagine stepping into a studio where the walls echo with a fusion of alt-pop and club ready electronic innovation, colored with the vibrant heritage of Honduran American culture. That's the journey we embark upon with multi-hyphenate Lorely Rodriguez, better known as Empress Of. Lorely doesn't just talk about her music, she takes us through the raw…
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Sebastian Mullaert, prodigious electronic musician and former classical violist, voted by Resident Advisor as one of the world’s top live acts and twice Swedish Grammy nominated, reveals the enigmatic blend of spontaneity and meticulous craftsmanship that defines his practice, from his transition into electronic music, his acclaimed Circle Of Live …
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Alt R&B sonic sculptor Eddington Again and I shared stories of our creative voyages—one leading to the bustling streets of Berlin, and the other to the quiet solitude of a writing nook. In our latest episode, the songwriter, singer and composer delves into their artistic metamorphosis, charting a course from their West Coast beginnings to the intro…
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to assert artistic independence in the ever-changing maelstrom of the music industry? Alt popstar Allie X joins us this week to unravel the tapestry of her career, from the depths of Canada's underground to her rise to stardom, and the creative force behind her latest LP "The Girl With No Face." Together, we tra…
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Step into the ambient world of trailblazer Dr. Alex Paterson of The Orb, sharing his captivating story on Lost in Sound. Our journey with Alex takes us from the inception of ambient house to his acoustic adventures with the Sedibus project, all while uncovering the artistic vigor that has fueled his five-decade-long voyage through the music industr…
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In this important conversation, Dr. Tammara Soma, Assistant Professor at Simon Fraser University & Research Director of the Food Systems Lab, speaks about her own personal journey towards the study of food, food systems and food waste from multiple dimensions. Dr. Soma explains terms such as food resiliency, food systems mapping, food justice issue…
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Embark on a journey through the innovative soundscape of Jasper Marsalis, known artistically as Slauson Malone 1, in a conversation that transcends the conventional boundaries of music genres. As we sit down with Jasper, we uncover the multifaceted layers of his album "Excelsior," a fusion of the avant-garde, alt R&B, and lo-fi rock that defies eas…
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Paul heads into a deep dive into the transformative world of improvised music, where Anenon aka Brian Allen Simon shares his artistic evolution. From crafting beats in LA's vibrant Low End Theory scene to the raw, unedited improv of his latest work 'Moons Melt Milk Lights,' we uncover the emotional resonance that springs forth when production veils…
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South London's yunè pinku is an artist whose tapestries of sound, blending club beats with poignant songwriting, perfectly soundtrack the season of new beginnings. With the echo of her EPs "Babylon IX" and "Bluff" in our ears, we navigate conversations around her journey, experiences with industry luminaries such as Charlie XCX and Joy Orbison, and…
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As the winter chill sets in, imagine cozying up with a warm cup of tea and the wall of noise psych-pop of Cults, the band that first took over the web with "Go Outside." In this episode, Brian Oblivion and Madeleine Follin join Paul to share their journey from a viral sensation to seasoned artists. We meander through their contrasting COVID experie…
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In this majestic episode of Islam & Earth, Sr. Nadia Abuisnaineh, a NASA Solar System Exploration Ambassador, speaks about how the majesty of the nightsky. She discusses how this connects us the Creator and the wonders of the Qur'an. Sr. Nadia provides examples of how the sahabi, and our previous predecessors connected to the nightsky, navigated us…
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When the heart speaks through music, it resonates with a truth that's undeniable. This sentiment rings clear with this week’s guest — Liv.e, the Dallas-born, LA-based multi-hyphenate whose album 'Girl in the Half Pearl' has captured hearts worldwide. Through her expressive melodies and psychedelic R&B, Liv.e crafts a narrative of love, loss, and th…
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What happens when an underground electronic artist decides to break over a decade-long hiatus and return to the music world in the midst of a global pandemic? This is exactly what Luke Blair aka Lukid did. Isolated in Lisbon, Lukid took to his music like a mad scientist, employing unconventional methods like the use of tapes to get that elusive uni…
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In this episode of Islam & Earth in the last Jumah of Jumada al-Awwal, 1445, Dr. Nick Estes, a member of the lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Professor of American Indian Studies, as well as co-founder of the Red Nation Movement, and Indigenous Solidarity with Palestine speaks both of his personal experiences as well as the work he leads on Indigenous soli…
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Get ready for a deep, heartfelt talk with Samuel T. Herring, the spirited and dynamic frontman of the synth pop band Future Islands. Samuel's candidness will leave you thoughtful and inspired as he talks about his musical journey, the band's sudden rise to fame, personal struggles with addiction, and how he discovered his artistic voice through the…
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Imagine a world where club beats meet experimental sounds, where ancient echoes mingle with modern AI voices. That's the universe inhabited by our guest, Lee Gamble. Paul sits down with Lee to discuss his latest album, Models, released on the hugely influential Hyperdub Records. Not only do we delve into the influences that shaped this remarkable p…
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Combing sound and rhythm, music and dance with producer, DJ and label owner GiGi FM. As a rising star in the music industry, GiGi FM takes us behind the scenes of her artistic process, revealing how her personal experiences shape her tracks. Paul and GiGi engage in an intimate conversation, recorded in the creative ambiance of a Berlin gallery, whe…
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This week we get deep on the dancefloor with Paul Rose, famed as Scuba — the DJ, producer, label owner, promoter and pocaster whose been shaping the world of bass-heavy electronic music over the last two decades with style. From his roots in the London underground garage scene to his adventures in Berlin, Scuba's sonic journey has been nothing shor…
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Engage your senses and prepare to be transported with godfather of electronic music, Jean-Michel Jarre. Producer, composer, 3 times Guinness World record holder and cultural ambassador, Jean is also one of the youngest 75 year olds you’ll ever hear, as Paul found out when the two spoke about his 50-year musical journey, his drive to continually loo…
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In this second Jumah of Rabi al- Akhar, as more than 20 days of genocidal attacks in Gaza are passing, this podcast episode is a conversation with Abeer Butmeh, an environmental engineer who is in Palestine right now. She shares what is happening right now in Gaza, what the immediate impacts are, what the projected long-term impacts will be on the …
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In this special LIVE recorded episode of Islam & Earth, three guests: Nazish Qureshi (Muslim Climate Watch); Kadjahtou Balde (Faithfully Sustainable); and Tasnim Mellouli (Climate Justice Activist) join for a very critical conversation on climate justice and Palestinian justice issues. These three guests provide deep insights on how the Palestinian…
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Adrian Sherwood — producer, mixologist, sonic innovator, dub technician and label runner joins Paul for an intimate exploration of his fascinating career, where they explore the profound influence of his dub techniques on the music industry, and his surprising contentment with remaining semi-underground. From working with Lee Scratch Perry and Prin…
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Paul talks with innovative producer, musician, and DJ, Carmen Villain, unravelling the key influences that have shaped her sound, ranging from hip hop, R&B to minimalism. Carmen opens up about her late start in music and her love for loops and textures, taking us behind her creative process, shedding light on her desires to blend dub influences wit…
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Ready to pierce the myths of being a creative in the digital age? Paul sits down with Elijah, Grime and DIY pioneer, who, with over 15 years of industry experience, unpacks "Close The App, Make The Ting", a phrase that has helped him steer his diverse roles - which range from DJ and label owner to teacher and producer - in an ever-evolving, noisy i…
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Augustus Muller — Innovative electronic musician, producer, film composer and one half of cult duo Boy Harsher, talks with Paul about his approach to music, highlighting his journey from a high school discovery of synthesizers right through to a current sabbatical in New York. Augustus gives us an intimate look at his creative process. We delve int…
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In this episode of Islam & Earth in the second Jumah of Rabi ul Awwal, 1445, Sr. Tazeen Hasan, human rights advocate speaks about the environmental genocide that is happening in Kashmir. Sr. Tazeen explains how armed conflict impacts human rights, cause environmental catastrophes and how both are related, causing damage in manifold. She explains ho…
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Ever wondered how a composer plays with silence to create evocative music? Roger Eno has been honing his ambient and emotive music since 1983’s seminal Apollo: Atmosphere’s And Soundtracks, an album he made with his older brother Brian and the producer Daniel Lanois. Roger chats with Paul about his style and his unique approach of "decomposition" i…
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In the new episode of Lost and Sound Paul gets deep into conversation with DJ and producer, Simo Cell. With his debut album Cuspide des Sirènes creating waves, Simo talks about his artistic process, musical journey, his UK Bass influences, and the transformative experience of birthing a full-length album. The Paris based DJ reveals the art of harne…
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In this episode of Islam & Earth in the last Jumah of Safar, 1445, Sr. Tenille Fatimah, a quilter, and natural dyer, takes us on a journey through her experiences of transitioning into living off the grid, and how it is connected to her own journey in Islam. Sr. Tenille delves into how quilting, natural dying and living off the grid are so interrel…
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Singer, songwriter, producer, political advocate and spiritual New Yorker in LA, Samantha Urbani cut her musical teeth in the Brooklyn indie band Friends, before collaborating with Dev Hynes, singing on 6 out of the 11 tracks on Blood Orange’s Cupid Deluxe. Her upcoming solo album, Showing Up, is bright and sharp and nods to both Tom Tom Club and J…
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Mykki Blanco — musician, performance artist, poet and activist became canonised so soon after releasing their first mixtape that within a year they were a style icon, a recognised trailblazer and toured with Björk. With over a decade now of music, Mykki is constantly experimenting, pushing boundaries with their sound and how they project themselves…
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Rrose makes enigmatic music that hits a sweet spot between techno and avant-garde composition, blurring gender identity and making work that feels like you’re listening to a living, tactile organism. New album, Please Touch is the latest stop over a long journey that began under a different pseudonym in the club scenes of 1990s California, involved…
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Hania Rani, the acclaimed Polish-born composer, producer, pianist and singer makes a return visit to Lost and Sound. When Paul and Hania first spoke, it was during the weirdness of the pandemic, yet that conversation has gone on to be the most listened to episode of the show ever. Since then, she’s recorded a soundtrack, a classical album and a You…
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In this episode of Islam & Earth in the last Jumah of Muharram, 1445, Sr. Elle OumGhazi, a nature enthusiast and birder passionately shares insights from her experiences as a birder. From sharing about her own journey to birding, to the ways that birding and time in nature support well-being, Sr. Elle provides a wealth of insight into how these bea…
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Mick Harvey - founding member of The Birthday Party, The Bad Seeds and Crime And The City Solution. On top of that, he’s done everything from recording two albums of Serge Gainsbourg covers to being long term collaborator with PJ Harvey. Amanda Acevedo was a fan in Mexico who, during lockdown, plucked up courage and asked him if he’d like to work o…
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Yann Tiersen and QUINQUIS (Emilie Tiersen) are on a boat with a manifesto, touring the Celtic Islands and playing community halls, pubs, record shops and places along the way. The producer/musician/composing couple talk with Paul about the environmental and consumerist impact of touring and their holistic approach to navigating this. Yann (who firs…
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In this episode of Islam & Earth in the Ashura Jumah of Muharram, 1445, Sr. Shehnaz Toorawa, a Certified Outdoor Educator shares insights on how engaging Muslim children and families in outdoor immersive experiences can enhance their connection to the Creator and instill a deep and authentic sense of khalifah within them. Sr. Shehnaz is the co-foun…
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Lost and Sound meets Kevin Rowland, singer, musician and the frontman of Dexys Midnight Runners, now shortened to simply Dexys. A true pop maverick - from early 40 hour a week rehearsals and a band name taken from the Northern Soul drug Dexadrine to those seismic 80s pop moments like Geno and Come On Eileen and the stone cold classic Searching For …
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Psycho & Plastic found a way to express their deepest feelings through making ambient music. The duo had been playing their brand of underground electronica in Berlin for years until the events of 2020 put a stop to their live energy. Instead of beats, they channelled the raw emotion lurking in quietness, and it’s a sound they’ve cultivated ever si…
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