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Looking For The Perfect Beat

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Looking for the Perfect Beat is a new podcast that dives into the untold stories, culture-shifting moments, and shared experiences that shaped modern music.

Each episode brings together legendary artists, producers, writers, and tastemakers to reflect on the scenes they helped build — from underground clubs to global stages. These are real conversations about creative obsession, cultural impact, a... more

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Looking for the Perfect Beat is the new podcast from Arthur Baker that dives into what drives artists across music, film, art and literature.

Hosted by producer and DJ Arthur Baker, the show reconnects friends and collaborators featured in his new m... more

Looking for the Perfect Beat is the new podcast from Arthur Baker that dives into what drives artists across music, film, art and literature.

Hosted by producer and DJ Arthur Baker, the show reconnects friends and collaborators featured in his new m... more

Looking for the Perfect Beat is the new podcast from Arthur Baker that dives into what drives artists across music, film, art and literature.

Hosted by producer and DJ Arthur Baker, the show reconnects friends and collaborators featured in his new m... more

In this episode of the Looking for the Perfect Beat podcast, Arthur Baker sits down with legendary singer Brenda K. Starr. They discuss her early musical inspirations, the influence of her family, and her journey through the music industry, including... more

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Recent Guests

Stuart Braithwaite
Guitarist of Mogwai
Mogwai
Episode: Looking For The Perfect Beat: Episode 8 - Stuart Braithwaite
Irvine Welsh
Renowned author and playwright, best known for his novel Trainspotting
Episode: Looking For The Perfect Beat: Episode 7 - Irvine Welsh
Brenda K. Starr
Legendary singer known for her hit songs in the 80s and 90s including 'I Still Believe'
Episode: Looking For The Perfect Beat: Episode 5 - Brenda K. Starr
Taylor Dayne
American singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Tell It To My Heart.'
Episode: Looking For The Perfect Beat: Episode 4 - Taylor Dayne
Kieran Hebden
Known as Four Tet, he is a producer and musician formerly of the band Fridge.
Episode: Looking For The Perfect Beat: Episode 3 - Kieran Hebden / Four Tet

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Arthur Baker
Host of Looking For The Perfect Beat (producer and DJ)

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Jellybean

    Was a good time hearing these two insiders talking about their early days. Super good times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve T woodland hills
    United States5 months ago
  • Finding the perfect beat with Arthur is an adventure worth taking!

    Love the stories with Jellybean and NY club scene in the 80s. Will now rewatch the New Order “Confusion” music video to enhance the experience. Thanks, Arthur

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJ_Dziga
    United States5 months ago

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Some listeners enjoy the cross-genre cross-pollination and the sense that conversations go beyond surface-level anecdotes.
Fans appreciate the candid, unscripted banter and behind-the-scenes looks at how iconic tracks and scenes came together.
Listeners praise the show for its insider stories and nostalgia-rich conversations with industry veterans.
The journey through different eras of music is highlighted as a strength, with several episodes noted for their warm, humorous, and unvarnished storytelling.

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Looking For The Perfect Beat: Episode 8 - Stuart Braithwaite
Q: What were the early gigs like in London and how did you scale up from local to bigger venues?
The pair recount opening for Eurysai, moving from Glasgow to London venues like the Monarch and Barfly, and the early traction that came from self-promotion and festival appearances, which eventually led to professional representation and label support.
Looking For The Perfect Beat: Episode 8 - Stuart Braithwaite
Q: Was Perry Farrell ever involved in a track, and what happened with that idea?
They discuss the possibility of Perry Farrell contributing vocals as part of a broader collaboration, noting it as a remembered but not finalized plan, illustrating how cross-artist ideas can surface and fade in the studio process.
Looking For The Perfect Beat: Episode 8 - Stuart Braithwaite
Q: How did the collaboration with Steve Albini come about, and what happened during that recording?
Stuart explains that after experimenting with other producers, Mogwai recorded with Albini in London to capture a live energy, with the process involving live takes and a preference for authentic performance over heavy post-production, followed by subsequent versions recorded with Albini's approach.
Looking For The Perfect Beat: Episode 8 - Stuart Braithwaite
Q: When did Mogwai decide to focus on instrumental tracks rather than vocal-led songs?
Arthur and Stuart discuss how many tracks evolved to work beautifully without vocals and how some songs with vocals emerged later, but the instrumental approach remained the core for the band's sound due to vocal limitations and a preference for texture and dynamics.
Looking For The Perfect Beat: Episode 8 - Stuart Braithwaite
Q: First question, though, to get back to the perfect beat, can you describe your perfect beat?
Stuart explains a Krautrock-influenced, driving 4/4 beat with consistent kick or snare on every beat, and acknowledges influences from Paranoid by Black Sabbath and Motown rhythms, framing a threshold for Mogwai's rhythmic identity.

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What is Looking For The Perfect Beat about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program features candid conversations with legendary musicians, producers, writers, and tastemakers who helped shape modern music across genres and eras. Each episode pairs a veteran guest with a longtime producer and DJ host to uncover behind-the-scenes stories from underground clubs to global stages, exploring the cultural moments, collaborations, and decision points that redefined sounds and scenes. The format leans into personal anecdotes, tradition-breaking moments, and industry-insider perspectives, offering listeners a mix of nostalgia, technical insight, and analysis of how shifts in technology, culture, and business influenced artistic direction. Notable strengths include long-form storytelling, deep-driend interviews with inf... more

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2. Irvine Welsh
3. Brenda K. Starr
4. Taylor Dayne
5. Kieran Hebden

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