
Line Noise is a show picking apart the threads of electronic music, with journalist Ben Cardew (Pitchfork, The Guardian).
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 264 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic Commentary | |||

Ben Cardew spoke to New York DJ hero Victor Calderone about 18-hour sets, phone-free zones, Bleep, working with Joey Beltram, signing to Sire and - of course - remixing Madonna. We also chatted about his new New York residency, ma++er, at Brooklyn cl... more
Ben Cardew spoke to Lucrecia Dalt about depressurised mambo, the voice at its most revealing, horror films and why she still dances, ahead of her gig at Primavera Sound 2026. Plus: find out her favourite film soundtracks. Line Noise comes to you with... more
Ben Cardew spoke to Chinese musician, DJ and creative chef Yu Su about her fantastic new album Foundry, about grit and metal, cooking and music, moving to London, Kaifeng, Seefeel and a whole lot more. Line Noise comes with the support of Cupra.
Ben Cardew spoke to Krautrock / kosmische hero Michael Rother about Neu!, Harmonia, Kraftwerk and his solo career, taking in creative explosions, musical freedom, the perverse advantage of not having gear, the Neu "!" and whether he is a fan of Stere... more
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Line Noise delves into the histories, processes, and cultural dynamics of electronic music through intimate conversations with artists, producers, journalists, and collaborators. Across recent episodes, listeners get deep profiles of legendary acts, explorations of production techniques, live-performance approaches, and the evolving role of technology in creation and distribution. The show frequently threads through collaborations, archival projects, and genre-crossing projects, with a notable emphasis on personal storytelling, studio craft, and the social contexts surrounding electronic music. A standout aspect is the way complex careers are unpacked with candid anecdotes, making it useful for anyone seeking inside perspectives from creato... more
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Recent guests on Line Noise include:
1. Yu Su
2. Michael Rother
3. Ed Wynne
4. Mike Pickering
5. Olof Dreijer
6. Quentin Lepoutre
7. Steve Hillage
8. Miquette Giraudy
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