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The official Ninja Tune Podcast featuring exclusive interviews and music from the artists of Ninja Tune & guests from beyond. Expect the likes of Bicep, Actress, Jayda G, Marie Davidson, Amon Tobin, Bonobo, The Bug, Sampa The Great, Music Declares Emergency, The Cinematic Orchestra, Coldcut, Ed O’Brien (Radiohead), Kae Tempest, Kelis, Machinedrum, Mr Scruff, Romare, Roots Manuva, Thundercat, Young Fathers and many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nature is in crisis, and this affect all of us. The environmental challenges that we face, from deforestation to climate change, are threatening our wildlife, biodiversity and ecosystems like never before. But it’s not too late. With education, science and collective action, we can bring our world back to life. Call of the Wild is the award-winning podcast that's dedicated to raising awareness about the critical issues facing our world. Join our host, Cel Spellman, a WWF ambassador, actor an ...
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With the UK General Election right around the corner, it's time for our political leaders to step up for our world. That means it's crucial for us to make it clear that action on nature and climate is a top priority for us as voters. In this special episode of Call of the Wild, brought to you in association with Scottish Power, actor and WWF ambass…
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This month on the Ninja Tune Podcast, our producer Azariah Mai sat down with DJ Seinfeld to discuss his beginnings in music, his recording process, and the 2021 release of his most recent album ‘Mirrors’ released via Ninja Tune. They delve into the unusual topic of UFO’s, as Seinfeld expresses a fascination with flying saucers, we find out what his…
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UK nature can be incredible but it’s massively under threat. In this special episode of Call of the Wild from WWF-UK, Cel Spellman is joined by some amazing guests to work out what needs to be done to Save Our Wild Isles. Deborah Meaden, Investor and Dragon, tackles why industries need to get greener; Nadeem Perera, TV presenter, author, activist a…
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Guest host James Heather sits down to chat with Julianna Barwick on a cold winters day in January. Julianna is a composer, vocalist and producer who makes deep, reflective compositions out of the human voice. Her fourth and latest album, “Healing Is A Miracle”, released in 2020, is a distinctive meditation on sound, reverb and the voice and was rel…
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On this months episode, host Azariah Mai sits down with London Based band PVA for an interview they recorded in Autumn 2022, to chat about PVA's newly released album ‘BLUSH’.’ We’ll hear about the comical moments from their performance on Jools Holland, the formation of the band and some of the artists who are inspiring them at the moment. Hosted o…
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On this episode of The Ninja Tune podcast, our producer Azariah Mai sits down with grammy nominated producer, composer, and graphic designer Scott Hansen, known professionally as Tycho. Highly respected for his musical output and graphic design work, Tycho has produced and released a hugely successful back catalogue - the albums ‘Epoch’ and ‘Weathe…
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Halloween is upon us, and with Halloween comes a creepy plethora of freaky cult films, scary soundtracks, and a fascination with the horrific and the macabre that overtakes culture by a storm. For this episode, host Azariah Mai sits down with saxophonist, multireedist, and composer Colin Stetson for our very own Halloween special. We’ll be getting …
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According to a new report from WWF, global wildlife population sizes have plummeted by 69% on average since 1970. The rate of decline is a severe warning that the rich biodiversity that sustains all life on our planet is in crisis, putting every species at risk – including us. Using this critical report as a guide, join host, WWF-UK Ambassador Cel …
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“We've changed so much awareness, but now it's a tipping point. We need to go, ‘right, you know, things are really bad but please do not despair’. And if you do turn it into action now” – Noga Levy-Rapoport Join Cel Spellman in a bonus chat with climate activist Noga Levy-Rapoport. Noga has led climate strikes across the UK and was also named in Fo…
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To wrap up season two, Call of the Wild are talking about identity and how our sense of identity influences our relationship with nature - including how empowered we feel to bring about positive change for the environment. Join actor and WWF Ambassador Cel Spellman as he meets some exciting guests shaking up the environmental space. Dr Karen Bell f…
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“We protect what we love. And so, you know, the more you fall in love with nature, reconnect with nature, the more you want to save it and protect it.” - Ellie Goulding This week’s bonus episode is another double-header. Join actor and WWF ambassador Cel Spellman and singer-songwriter, UN Goodwill ambassador, and WWF ambassador Ellie Goulding as th…
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“I think it's just very important to remember that collective power is so, so strong. And when we all put our voices together, we really can influence people.” - Ellie Goulding With temperatures rising and nature at risk, it can be easy to feel a bit overwhelmed by the enormity of the crises facing our planet. But it’s not too late to turn things a…
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“We're doing our best with the tools that we have, and we're not always going to get it right. And that's okay" - Jayda G This week’s bonus episode is a double whammy. Tune in as actor and WWF Ambassador Cel Spellman hears how artists can try and reduce their impact on the climate from DJ, Music Producer & Environmental toxicologist Jayda G. Plus, …
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"The younger generation, they know what’s up. And it’s our job to really give them a leg up as much as we can.” - Jayda G Whether it’s our phones, laptops, or smart devices, tech is a massive part of our lives, and can be a fantastic ally to help us understand the natural world. But, due to the energy resource costs in making the gadgets we love, a…
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“I think that the change is going to start with you and I, and people going into the supermarket and people going into their high street chains and demanding better” From breaking down barriers in farming to the pure joy of growing a successful crop, Groove Armada’s Andy Cato joins Cel Spellman to discuss his amazing company Wildfarmed in this bonu…
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Hello and welcome back to the Ninja Tune podcast with your host Azariah Mai. On this episode Azariah will be sitting down with Edinburgh born, London Based producer Barry Can't Swim to chat about his upcoming EP 'More Content' dropping this June 24th. He'll give us a run down of his musical journey so far, we'll hear about some of the artists that …
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“If we don't sort this out, there's no plan B. And so I really want to spend the rest of my days as an active adult trying” - Andy Cato Whether cooking at home or picking up a take-away, there's a deep-rooted connection between how we feed ourselves and the health of our planet. And how our food is being produced is a big part of that. Actor and WW…
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“I always liked the comfort that nature gave me and the beauty of it. I'd probably feel more comfortable talking about trees than I do about houses.” – Kevin McCloud Call of the Wild are bringing you a double whammy. In this bonus episode, actor and WWF ambassador Cel Spellman discovers some home truths about building sustainably with designer Kevi…
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"We are part of a bigger ecosystem. We just have to love and respect it, that’s all.” – Kevin McCloud From the buildings we live in, to the nature that connects and grounds us, there are so many factors that give us that all-important sense of home and belonging. But with a changing climate, comes changes to those very places that are valuable to u…
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“I think community is a big part of it. With any issue going on in the planet, if you can find people that share your concerns but also your hope, then what a beautiful, dynamic, amazing transaction.” From stargazing by the sea to the benefits of barefoot walking, broadcaster and writer Fearne Cotton joins Cel Spellman to discuss managing eco-anxie…
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“If there’s hope, that is going to propel you forward and give your action this huge sense of possibility.” – Fearne Cotton It can feel like there are a lot of problems facing the world today. Hope might be hard to find at times. Connecting with nature can help with that, improving both our physical and mental wellbeing. Kicking off series two of C…
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Interview with Matt Black, co-founder of Ninja Tune and one half of Coldcut. We explore his relationship with ambient music via some song selections that have signposted his life and also play music from and speak about the @0 ambient compilation he put together in aid of the charities Calm, Mind and Black Minds Matter. We discuss and play music fr…
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“I'm here to defend the Amazon not only for my people, not only for my territory, but for life itself.” We need action, and fast. Ever since the first UN Climate Change summit 26 years ago, carbon emissions have continued to rise. In this special edition of Call of the Wild, actor, presenter and WWF ambassador Cel Spellman travels up to Glasgow for…
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“What brings me hope is the incredible power of the natural world to regenerate. When we step aside, so much can happen, I think that gives me hope.” With lessons learned from life on the river, former model, trained horticulturist and regenerative grower Poppy Okotcha tells Cel Spellman about how she has been trying to live sustainably, how we nee…
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On this episode of the Ninja Tune Podcast, we teamed up with Mind to organise a panel discussing mental health in the electronic music industry. The panel was hosted by Emma Mamo, Head of Workplace Wellbeing at the mental health charity, Mind. Mind have been working in partnership with Ninja Tune, Paradigm, POLY and Percolate to raise awareness of …
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“It is a bit like meditation. It's spending 10 minutes in a day, blotting out the sounds of the human hubbub, and eventually you start hearing the natural sounds” Instead of looking at a problem that needs fixing, this month Call of the Wild looks at something that can make a real change for good. Rewilding. It’s all about bringing back the wildern…
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“I can’t imagine not wanting to be in nature.” Taking inspiration from nature, singer and songwriter Birdy tells host Cel Spellman about her music writing process and the steps she’s taking to live more sustainably in this bonus episode of Call of the Wild. Join the conversation on social media using #CallOfTheWild, and subscribe now so you never m…
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“We talk about it now because it’s not a given. We do still know how to tackle the climate crisis and we do have time.” Climate change is destroying our world. There’s more carbon dioxide in our atmosphere than any time in human history and transport plays a big role in this. In the UK it is the single biggest source of emissions but only 6% of the…
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“It allowed me to glimpse a vision where we could still provide affordable clothing to the world, in a non-harmful way” Discussing the driving forces behind sustainable fashion and finding hope in a changing world, supermodel and climate activist Lily Cole joins Cel Spellman for this bonus episode of Call of the Wild. Join the conversation on socia…
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“What are the different ways we can express ourselves, in a way that are still within the limits of our planet?” Fast fashion is leaving it’s print on our natural world. It can take 2,700 litres of water to produce the cotton needed for a single t-shirt. And the production of textiles worldwide emits 1.7 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases annually.…
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“A thousand people doing it imperfectly but at least they're doing it, that's what we need, rather than one person doing it all perfectly” Discussing their own relationships with food and the environment, generational differences at the dinner table and the joys of bare-foot walking are Tanya Reynolds and Kedar Williams-Stirling, stars of the hit N…
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“I was eating all these things that had repercussions that were bigger than me” The biggest cause of deforestation is food production. And because of that, our food system is really a huge contributor to climate change. Up to 15 billion trees are now being cut down every year across the world. For this episode, actor and WWF ambassador Cel Spellman…
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‘When you work together in millions, or potentially billions of people, then small things do have positive effects.’ In this bonus episode of Call Of The Wild, actor and WWF ambassador Cel Spellman speaks with wildlife presenter Steve Backshall about why he’s optimistic we can collectively solve the plastics problem. Join the conversation on social…
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“If you’ve eaten seafood, you’ve eaten plastic” It’s time to talk plastics. Every piece of plastic we consume stays in the environment for up to hundreds of years. The sheer scale of plastics in the environment are dramatically impacting ocean wildlife and human health. For this episode, actor and WWF ambassador Cel Spellman explores the plastic pr…
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‘I applied for a job for the BBC to do sound radio, and I got turned down. A fortnight later, I got a letter which said, “we’re starting a new thing called television, would you be interested?”’ In this bonus episode of Call Of The Wild, presenter, actor and WWF ambassador Cel Spellman speaks with Sir David Attenborough about the changes we’re seei…
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In this episode of the Ninja Tune Podcast, Luke Mark and Isaac Wood from the band Black Country New Road chat with Britt Walford, the drummer and founder of the influential band Slint. BC,NR and Slint are often compared to each other, so for the podcast we asked both groups to compile a list of records that they were listening to which either inspi…
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“If we damage the natural world, we are damaging ourselves, and we have been doing that without care for decades.” Sir David Attenborough is the ultimate advocate for planet Earth. At the launch of his feature documentary for Netflix, A Life On Our Planet, actor and WWF Ambassador Cel Spellman spoke with him to explore what’s at stake, finding joy …
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In this episode of the Ninja Tune Podcast, Matt Black, Ninja Tune founder and 1/2 of Coldcut talks with Benny Wenda, the West Papuan independence leader. Coldcut — who are friends of the Wenda family and long term supporters of the Free West Papua campaign—invited Benny Wenda to contribute to the Keleketla! record that was released last year. The r…
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On this episode of the Ninja Tune Podcast, we listen back to Rough Trade Shop’s Zoom Q&A with Matt and Andy from BICEP, who were joined by special guest host Joe Muggs for an intimate conversation, with an opportunity for audience questions. This live-streamed Q&A event celebrates the release of Isles, the new album from BICEP that is out now. Two …
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We’re having an impact on nature like never before: polluting the skies and seas, burning up fossil fuels, and pushing nature to the brink of extinction faster than it can restore itself. But it’s not too late. Join actor, presenter, and WWF ambassador, Cel Spellman as he discovers how every one of us can make a difference in the fight to save our …
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On this edition of the Ninja Tune Podcast, journalist Lauren Martin chats with Travis Stewart, also known as Machinedrum. “A View Of U”, Stewart’s new album on Ninja Tune is his most collaborative to date, featuring a cast of collaborators including Sub Focus, Chrome Sparks, Father, Freddie Gibbs, and more. On this episode Machinedrum talks about t…
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On this edition of the Ninja Tune Podcast, journalist and broadcaster Kate Hutchinson sits down with Ninja Tune MD Peter Quicke, Fay Milton from the band Savages and Chiara Badiali from Julie’s Bicycle. All three are co-founders of Music Declares Emergency, a group of artists, music industry professionals and organisations that stand together to de…
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On this month’s Ninja Tune podcast, Sampa The Great sits down with Natty Kasambala, journalist and author for gal-dem. They discuss everything from the importance of femininity, being proud of where you come from and what’s next for Sampa. The Return, Sampa’s new LP is out now on Ninja Tune. If you enjoy this episode don’t forget to subscribe to th…
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A Winged Victory for the Sullen is the name of ambient, post rock and modern classical duo Dustin O'Halloran and Adam Wiltzie. In this Ninja Tune Podcast, Adam sits down at Rough Trade East with music journalist and broadcasting legend, Mary Anne Hobbs. They discuss everything from winning Wimbledon, the influence of John Peel to playing the BBC Pr…
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It’s a Brainfeeder affair! Longtime affiliate and Brainfeeder rep Paul “PBDY” sits down with beat scene veteran Teebs to discuss everything from the importance of collaboration to becoming a father. Teebs has just released Anicca, his fourth album on Brainfeeder and his first in five years. The record features artists such as Sudan Archives and Pan…
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Jon More, co-founder of NInja Tune and one half of Coldcut is interviewed by the composer and pianist James Heather, who is signed to another of Coldcut’s labels, Ahead Of Our Time. James chats to Jon about his musicial history and focuses on his relationship with ambient music. Subjects covered include talking about the composer Elgar being a fami…
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This Month we have a special edition of the Ninja Tune Podcast, our producer sat down with Jamie and Dan of the charity War Child to discuss their involvement in this year’s Independent Music Cup, a 5-a-side football tournament bringing together 32 teams from across the music industry to raise money for a good cause. This year’s chosen charity is t…
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Marie Davidson is a self-confessed workaholic. Her fourth album ‘Working Class Woman’, released in October of last year, is perhaps her most self-reflective to date. A veteran of the global club music scene, her most recent album is some of her most introspective, cutting work to date, and she’s ready to poke fun at the industry she’s spent her car…
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What do Quincy Jones, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Flying Lotus have in common? They’re all fans of Louis Cole. He’s had the rare pleasure of performing in Quincy Jones’ living room, been invited on tour with the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and signed to Fly Lo’s label Brainfeeder, which isn’t bad going for someone who’s first 2 albums were released throu…
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Jayda G’s debut album “Significant Changes" has a quality to it that’s hard to place in one space and time. At times, it's studio 54 at its peak, whilst at others it's tackling some the biggest issues of the present day. We’re used to club tracks sampling snippets of old documentaries and classic films, whereas on "Significant Changes'’ you’ll find…
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