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Electronic Music
Primavera Sound
Dance Music
Barcelona
House Music
Techno
Stereolab
Electro Music
Drum and Bass
Berlin
Ibiza
Underground Resistance
Jungle
Nitsa
Electroclash
LCD Soundsystem
Daft Punk
Tangerine Dream
Kraftwerk
Primavera Sound 2026

Line Noise is a show picking apart the threads of electronic music, with journalist Ben Cardew (Pitchfork, The Guardian).

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Ben Cardew and Johann Wald spoke to everyone’s favourite experimental music duo, Matmos, about the joy of being Matmos, Hit Em, ideas that just don’t work and a lot more, in a totally charming interview at Primavera Sound 2026. Line Noise comes to yo... more

This week, we welcome Étienne de Crécy, a house hero for any sensible musical brain, back to Line Noise. Last time out, in 2023, we spoke about the origins of Étienne - Motorbass, Super Discount and all - so in this interview I wanted to catch up wit... more

Ben Cardew finally got to tick off a long-time musical aspiration by sitting down with French Touch icon Dimitri From Paris this summer, ahead of Dimitri’s gig at La Paloma in Barcelona. Discussion ranged from Dimitri’s classic Sacrebleu album essent... more

Ben Cardew spoke to musician and synth enthusiast extraordinaire Colleen about learning to swim, feeling free, letting down your guard and a lot more in a very charming and in-depth interview, recorded at the SLS hotel in Barcelona.

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Recent Guests

Dimitri from Paris
DJ, producer, and remixer known for Sacrebleu and contributions to the French Touch scene
Independent artist / Producer
Episode: With Dimitri from Paris
Cécile Schott
Musician known as Colleen
Colleen (Colleen)
Episode: Colleen returns
Victor Calderone
DJ, remixer, and artist
Episode: With Victor Calderone
Lucrecia Dalt
Musician and composer
Independent artist
Episode: With Lucrecia Dalt
Yu Su
Electronic music producer and DJ
Episode: With Yu Su
Michael Rother
Musician, Neu and Harmonia member; solo artist
Neu, Harmonia, Solo
Episode: With Michael Rother
Ed Wynne
Guitarist and member of Ozric Tentacles
Ozric Tentacles
Episode: With Ozric Tentacles
Mike Pickering
Musician, DJ, songwriter, A&R, author of Manchester Must Die, A Life of Music, Madness and Moving On Up
Independent musician/author
Episode: With Mike Pickering
Olof Dreijer
Solo artist and former member of The Knife
Solo artist
Episode: With Olof Dreijer

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Ben Cardew
Host of Line Noise with a focus on electronic music journalism and history.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • In depth and fascinating

    A must for any fan of electrònic músic

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sans Sansa
    Spain3 years ago

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listeners describe the show as deeply engaging for fans of electrònic música and the broader electronic scene.
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episodes are praised for thoughtful conversations and a sense of curiosity that shines through the interviews.

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With Calibre
Q: What makes Tricklemore Sea different from your other albums?
He explains it's more ambient and introspective, with an emphasis on atmospheric storytelling and a willingness to include sparse, lyrical phrasing that isn't confined to traditional dance-floor structure.
Colleen returns
Q: What does the title Libres antes del final signify, and how does it relate to your personal growth and artistry?
She discusses liberating the mind from self-sabotaging thoughts, the Buddhist concept of unskillful thoughts, and the idea of living with fear while seeking freedom, tying these themes to the album's narrative and sonic direction.
Colleen returns
Q: Could you tell us the story behind Learning to Swim and its connection to your life and music?
Colleen explains how a fear of water plagued her for decades and how a decisive moment—after a dolphin encounter and a move to Barcelona—pushed her to learn open-water swimming, a journey that reframed her approach to rhythm, texture, and embodiment in her music.
With Dimitri from Paris
Q: You mentioned you were drawn to remixes more than making your own music early on; why was that?
Remixing offered a behind-the-scenes role where he could shape tracks without being the public-facing artist, a dynamic that aligned with his interest in production, editing, and creating something new from existing material.
With Dimitri from Paris
Q: You started DJing really young, right?
He explains that his early DJing was not about youth but about finding a path that showed him the reality of playing for crowds, learning to mix in key, and eventually moving toward radio and remix work which defined his career.

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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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4. Lucrecia Dalt
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6. Michael Rother
7. Ed Wynne
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