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RA Exchange

Resident Advisor
Electronic Music
Techno
Djing
Berlin
Music Industry
Berghain
House Music
Mental Health
LGBTQ+ Rights
Music Production
Ambient Music
Dance Music
Rave Culture
Bashkka
Reggaeton
Luke Slater
Acid House
Detroit
Charli XCX
Daniel Avery

The weekly RA Exchange is a series of conversations with artists, labels and promoters shaping the electronic music landscape.

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Recent Guests

Tom Russell
Overmono member, half of the duo
Overmono
Episode: EX.807 Overmono
Ed Russell
Overmono member, half of the duo
Overmono
Episode: EX.807 Overmono
Martijn Deijkers
Musician/Producer known as Martyn
3024, Music for Existing
Episode: EX.805 Martyn
MC Grindah
A core member of Kurupt FM, leading the return and creative direction
Kurupt FM
Episode: EX.804 Kurupt FM
Two Shell
Masked DJ duo featured guests on the episode
Two Shell project
Episode: EX.803 Two Shell
Anton Corbijn
Dutch photographer and film director
Independent photographer/filmmaker
Episode: EX.800 Anton Corbijn
Takuya Nakamura
Tokyo-born, New York-based trumpeter, pianist and DJ
Independent musician / performer
Episode: EX.799 Takuya Nakamura
Suzanne Ciani
Pioneering electronic musician, sound designer, and five-time Grammy-nominated composer
Independent artist
Episode: EX.798 Suzanne Ciani
Ed O'Brien
Guitarist of Radiohead; solo artist
Transgressive Records (Blue Morpho)
Episode: EX.797 Ed O'Brien

Host

Chloe Lula
Host and senior producer with extensive involvement in RA Exchange and Resident Advisor coverage

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 444 ratings
  • Useless.

    You deleted literally your entire back catalog. Thousands of episodes, and only 21 random ones available. Don’t even bother.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    melodie-c
    United Statesa year ago
  • Playing Favorites

    First time listener, CC Disco was the guest and I was engaged from the start. Very relatable content and format! Can’t wait to listen to last and new episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJBFS
    United States2 years ago
  • Vocal fry alert

    Can't stand it. Stop.

    You sound like a toad at the end of every sentence.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RyanMooncat
    Australia3 years ago
  • Quality declined

    Used to be awesome! Now it isn’t so good. I see that they’re trying to diversify their guests and experiment with new formats but the quality is super uneven. Part of RA’s broader shift away from good editorial content in favor of being a ticketing platform with advertorial content on the side.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    reality.winrar
    United States4 years ago
  • For an Electronic Music Noob, This is a Goldmine

    I know very little about the world of electronic music except the fact that I like it. This podcast is informative and captivating. Martha is such a talented host, I’d listen to her on any show. Love this show for long drives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Echoes1313
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Audience values candid conversations about inclusivity and live culture, though occasional formats have mixed reception.
Some listeners feel sound quality and editing can vary between episodes.
Listeners appreciate the deep artist-centric interviews and industry perspectives.

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#212
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Apple Podcasts
#171
France/Music
Apple Podcasts
#218
Germany/Music
Apple Podcasts
#223
Australia/Music
Apple Podcasts
#68
Philippines/Music
Apple Podcasts
#121
Netherlands/Music

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EX.808 Tiësto
Q: Do you feel like you've ever fallen into a single lane, and how do you navigate that as a DJ who plays many styles?
Tiësto says he considers himself primarily a DJ who also entertains, and he emphasizes the need to stay flexible and responsive to crowds rather than sticking to a single, pre-programmed path.
EX.799 Takuya Nakamura
Q: What longevity strategies have helped you sustain a multi-decade career?
Diversifying beyond one instrument and genre, taking breaks when needed, and pursuing related projects like piano-dinner gatherings and a future studio venue to stay creatively engaged.
EX.799 Takuya Nakamura
Q: How do you approach improvisation during live DJ-pedal sets?
He treats performances like MCing, speaking between lines to keep the groove moving rather than playing uninterrupted trumpet solos, which keeps audiences engaged.
EX.799 Takuya Nakamura
Q: What has been driving the recent surge in interest around your music?
He attributes it to a combination of staying true to his blend of jazz and jungle, consistent online radio presence, and the younger generation rediscovering and reinterpreting the genre post-pandemic.
EX.800 Anton Corbijn
Q: You have been Depeche Mode's creative director for decades. How do you bring soul aesthetically to your work, and what makes your approach distinctive?
He attributes soul to the art of imperfection and the human touch, describing how his style avoids over-polishing and emphasizes natural, imperfect elements that give his images and videos their character.

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What is RA Exchange about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on in-depth conversations with artists, labels, and promoters shaping electronic music, exploring creative processes, career longevity, genre evolution, and the economics of the scene. Guests range from renowned DJs and producers to label founders and culture-makers, with frequent takes on live performance, touring, vinyl culture, feminism and inclusivity, and the impact of technology and capitalism on art. The tone tends to be thoughtful and candid, often balancing artistic ambitions with industry realities, delivering actionable insights for aspiring guests and industry professionals alike.

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Recent guests on RA Exchange include:

1. Tom Russell
2. Ed Russell
3. Martijn Deijkers
4. MC Grindah
5. Two Shell
6. Anton Corbijn
7. Takuya Nakamura
8. Suzanne Ciani

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