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Base Camp Beta

Base Camp Beta
Music
Dance Music
Lies Label
Berlin
Patreon
Field Recording
Superbooth
Emeralds
Kyma/kima
Capitalism
Matt Morandi
Chicago
Synthesis
Spectrum Spools
Base Camp Beta
Underground Music Scene
Critique Of Everyday Life (label)
Diy/independent Music
Professor Genius
Outsider House

A podcast by Shawn O'Sullivan and Gunnar Haslam talking about music, technology, and capitalism. patreon.com/basecampbeta

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Shawn and Chris dive in to the legendary Roland SH-101. We talk about why it is such a beloved piece of gear - both in terms of its sound and its usefulness as a studio and live instrument - and look in to some of our favorite tracks using the 101 - ... more

Our good friend Nick Klein is back getting the much coveted BCB hat trick. We talk about how different these three eras that Nick has been on the show (2019, 2023, and now 2026) feel and more generally about the interesting questions facing mid-caree... more

Base Camp Beta pivots to video - and what better guest to join us than Kiernan Laveaux! We talk J-rock fashion, getting in to Midwest house and techno, learning to DJ, and The Crow. Video is on our YouTube channel youtu.be/qDTszD_xKBc Thanks ... more

Chris is back from Superbooth 2026 in Berlin with EXCLUSIVE insights on incredible new PRODUCTS you need to buy this year!!! But before you head to the debtors' prison make sure to sign up for the Patreon patreon.com/basecampbeta

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Recent Guests

Nick Klein
Musician/artist described as guest on the show
Episode: BCB 111 - Community College Philosophy 301 with Nick Klein
Kiernan Laveaux
Musician/DJ exploring industrial, queer electronic, and techno scenes
Self
Episode: BCB 110 - Cleveland Cryptids with Kiernan Laveaux
William Selman
Minor titan in field recording; runs Critique of Everyday Life label
Critique of Everyday Life
Episode: BCB 107 - Into The Field with William Selman
Ron Kuivila
Artist and composer specializing in live electronics and installation
Independent/Composer
Episode: BCB 106 - Doing the Weave with Ron Kuivila
R. Luke DuBois
Esteemed professor and head of IDM at NYU Tandon
New York University Tandon School of Engineering
Episode: BCB 105 - Desperately Seeking Xenakis with R. Luke DuBois
Matthias Puech
Research scientist at GRM, lead developer of GRM Atelier
GRM (Groupe des Recherches Musicales)
Episode: BCB 103 - Multichannel Installation at Fourier's Tomb with Matthias Puech
Greg Zifcak
Multi-media experimental musician and synthesist
Episode: BCB 102 - Nonlinear Podcasting with Greg Zifcak
John Elliott
Musician known from Emeralds, Imaginary Softwoods, Spectrum Spools, Mineral Disc and more
Musician/Artist
Episode: BCB 101 - You're On Lava Lamp with John Elliott

Hosts

Shawn O'Sullivan
Host of the show; frequently discusses music, technology, and the economics of art.
Gunnar Haslam
Host of the show; brings a techno/music production and hardware perspective.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Hosts talk over the guest

    Super frustrating hearing the hosts blab over the guests so much. I get that it’s a conversation, but straight up interrupting an interesting guest like Dubois constantly was just nothing to listen to. Sorry.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    xjbx24x
    United States2 months ago
  • 👎

    Would be an interesting time to hear some dialogue. Doesn’t seem to be much hope. Another fickle program that is perhaps too cautious about speaking to the moment?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    publicrezhit
    United States6 years ago
  • Must-Listen for Techno Freaks

    Makes RA Exchange sound like a Pacha mix CD

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    reality.winrar
    United States7 years ago
  • Real talk

    Great discussions, really good guests. Highly recommended for anyone who’s into techno and underground music, or anyone who’s looking to learn more about the history of dance music.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adam Lounsbery
    United States7 years ago
  • techno talk radio

    Nerds of all shapes and sizes talk techno. You’re gonna like it.

    For fans of meat in tube shape form

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ninja Squirrel 1980
    United States7 years ago

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The show blends gear talk with thoughtful commentary on capitalism and culture.
Guests and discussions are praised for authenticity and nerdy, precise detail.
Listeners appreciate the technical depth and historical context.
Some listeners wish for more up-to-date, moment-to-moment dialogue instead of long theoretical explorations.

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Apple Podcasts
#204
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Apple Podcasts
#164
United Kingdom/Music
Apple Podcasts
#181
Canada/Music
Apple Podcasts
#151
Australia/Music
Apple Podcasts
#5
Finland/Music
Apple Podcasts
#26
Sweden/Music

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

BCB 110 - Cleveland Cryptids with Kiernan Laveaux
Q: How did your DJ practice develop from this wild stew?
Kiernan describes learning from peers and mentors, starting with Virtual DJ and Tractor, then gradually shaping a style that blends industrial, dub, and live techno influences, aided by collaborative scenes and a culture of experimentation.
BCB 107 - Into The Field with William Selman
Q: How do you survive as an artist under capitalism?
Bill explains a long-running strategy: maintain a day job (often in tech) to provide financial stability while releasing art on an independent, non-institutional label that prioritizes artistic integrity over commercial success.
BCB 105 - Desperately Seeking Xenakis with R. Luke DuBois
Q: How did you first get into electronic music, and what was your pivotal learning moment?
Luke traces a specific freshman-year moment on stage and in the studio that sparked his curiosity about electronic music, followed by a formative experience at Columbia's electronic music center that fused analog foundations with emerging computer tools, setting a trajectory toward hybrid practice.
BCB 103 - Multichannel Installation at Fourier's Tomb with Matthias Puech
Q: How did Matthias' path lead him to join GRM and work on Atelier?
He moved from physics to computer science, pursued music technology at IRCAM, and joined GRM after a residency and a commission, where he was asked to evolve the existing GRM tools rather than build something entirely new.
BCB 101 - You're On Lava Lamp with John Elliott
Q: How did Spectrum Spools come into existence and what was the driving philosophy behind it?
The label emerged from a desire to amplify strong contemporaries who deserved broader exposure, inspired by networking at No Fun Fest and a belief in filling a historical gap for these artists.

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What is Base Camp Beta about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful look at music, technology, and how capital shapes creative practice. Episodes frequently explore synthesis, nonlinear systems, and the shifting ways we discover and discuss music, from record stores and gatekeepers to online platforms and patronage models. The show often features deep dives into gear, historical movements, and the economics of being an experimental artist, plus candid reflections on sponsorships, live performances, and the balance between underground culture and mainstream platforms. A standout trait is the blend of technical rigor with pedagogical storytelling, making complex topics accessible to listeners who crave context, history, and practical insight for pursuing creative careers in electronic music and r... more

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2. Kiernan Laveaux
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5. R. Luke DuBois
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