Casual Swim
Webby and Cannes Lion award winning Casual Swim pick the brains of the creative and music worlds greatest artists and thinkers. Recorded in London, broadcast worldwide. Guests so far include Four Tet, Lee Scratch Perry, Roots Manuva, Flying Lotus, The Pharcyde, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Michelle Coltrane, daughter of Alice Coltrane, and John Coltrane, Gilles Peterson, Mac Demarco, talking Ninja Tune with Kid Koala, Blackstreet, Tim Sweeney, Jordan Rakei, Andres, Nightmares on Wax, Jacques Greene, Slum Village to name a few. IG @casualswim
Wed, November 27, 2024
Fatboy Slim
We're joined by Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim discussing David Byrne, his approach to music making and his approach to DJ'ing. All Rights Reserved. Interview is copyrighted.
Wed, November 27, 2024
Fatboy Slim [Video]
We're joined by Fatboy Slim, discussing his collaborations with David Bryne, his ethos and his approach to DJ'ing. All rights reserved.
Mon, July 01, 2024
DJ Dez / Andrés
We spend an afternoon with one of Detroit's most respected musicians, DJ Dez Andrés/ A Drummer from Detroit from Moddymann's Mahogani music. Discussing Detroit music scene, what he learnt from J Dilla and working in a record shop with Moodymann.
Fri, March 01, 2024
Alan Fitzpatrick
We sit down with UK electronic legend Alan Fitzpatrick, discussing 90's rave culture, hardware secret's, collaboration with High Contrast and his upcoming album on Anjuna Deep, Machine Therapy. The first album in 10 years.
Thu, February 01, 2024
UB40
We sit down with cult band UB40 to celebrate their 40th anniversary.
Wed, November 01, 2023
Lee Scratch Perry Interview
Recorded a few years before his sad passing. We joins the upsetter backstage discussing his upbringing, role in soul music and relationships with Bob Marley and The Clash.
Wed, November 01, 2023
Four Tet & Anna Liber Lewis (Radio Edit)
Extended Interview with childhood friends and artists Kieran Hebdon and Anna Liber Lewis to discuss their exhibition Muscle Memory. Recorded at Elephant West in London.
Thu, July 08, 2021
DJ Vadim (Radio Edit)
Casual Swim podcasts interviews DJ Vadim to discuss upbringing, creativity, his legendary group One Self and much more. Not to be missed.
S2 E16 · Wed, October 07, 2020
Kid Koala (Radio Edit)
Casual Swim speaks with turntable legend Kid Koala exploring his and supergroup Deltron 3030 music in the process.
S2 E15 · Thu, September 17, 2020
UB40 (Radio Edit)
We catch up with reggae pop legends legends, UB40. Discussing politics, race and fashion.
Tue, August 04, 2020
Slum Village
Interview with legendary Detroit outfit Slum Village, discussing J Dilla and the blending of hip hop and techno culture in Detroit.
S2 E13 · Tue, July 07, 2020
Michelle Coltrane (Radio Edit)
Daughter of John and Alice Coltrane, Casual Swim caught up with arguably one of the most famous jazz families, the Coltrane's. Discussing upbringing, spirituality, race and her cousin Steve Ellison aka FlyLo.
Tue, February 18, 2020
Jacques Greene
Lucky Me heavyweight Jacques Greene comes through for a chat discussing the weirder side of electronica, attending the opening of Uncut Gems with Oneohtrix Point Never who created the soundtrack, and having a creative loop with Hudson Mowhake and Lunice.
Tue, October 01, 2019
Nightmares on Wax
Recorded at Warp Records, We sit down with Nightmares on Wax to discuss his release Shape The Future, the Warp journey and Aphex Twin. All rights reserved.
Wed, August 28, 2019
Lee Scratch Perry
We join the upsetter backstage discussing his upbringing, role in soul music and relationships with Bob Marley and The Clash.
Mon, July 29, 2019
Jordan Rakei
Celebrating the new album Origin, out now on Ninja Tune.
Wed, March 20, 2019
Tim Sweeney - Beats in Space 20th Anniversary
We celebrate 20 years of Beats in Space radio with Tim Sweeney. Discussing everything from the birth of Beats in Space, his career at Rockstar Games, working with the DFA and his views on radio and algorithms. Recorded in London, all rights reserved.
Sun, March 10, 2019
Blackstreet
We caught up with R&B royalty Blackstreet, discussing the difference between R&B and hip hop being signed to Interscope, working with Dr Dre and their theory on harmony and finding your voice.
Mon, March 04, 2019
Four Tet & Anna Liber Lewis
We caught up with childhood friends and artists Kieran Hebdon and Anna Liber Lewis to discuss their exhibition Muscle Memory. Recorded at Elephant West in London.
Sun, March 03, 2019
The Cinematic Orchestra
To celebrate the release of the new album "To Believe", We interview The Cinematic Orchestra. Order now on Ninja Tune, https://ninjatune.net/release/the-cinematic-orchestra/to-believe-2
Fri, January 25, 2019
Mac Demarco
Recorded in London at the time of his album release, Another One. Mac discusses his relationship with the press including Pitchfork and NME and gives us a full run down on his equipment and set up.
Fri, January 18, 2019
Gilles Peterson
Phone interview with Brownswood & Worldwide FM founder, Gilles Peterson. A true pioneer of the modern day music industry, Gilles is a DJ, broadcaster, record label boss and all round nice guy.
Sat, January 05, 2019
Squirrel Flower
Fresh off her European tour, we were excited to pick the brain of the Rough Trade affiliate Squirrel Flower. Recorded at Rough Trade, London.
Thu, December 06, 2018
Jean Jullien
Interview with artist Jean Jullien at his studio in Hackney, London. All Rights Reserved.
Mon, November 19, 2018
Michelle Coltrane
Daughter of John and Alice Coltrane - we caught up with arguably one of the most famous jazz families, the Coltrane's in London, England.
Fri, November 02, 2018
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Ruben from the UMO sits down for a coffee and a chat. Recorded live at the Ace Hotel, Shoreditch, London.
Wed, October 10, 2018
The Pharcyde
Interview with the legendary Pharcyde at Jazz Cafe in London. Discussing Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul and the difference between modern storytelling and swag. All Rights Reserved.
Mon, September 10, 2018
Flying Lotus
Brainfeeder founder Flylo caught up with Us ahead of his set at London’s Field Day Festival. Picking his brain on what he thinks of the London electronic scene, grime, Brainfeeder and his aunty Alice Coltrane. George Clinton described him as the next generation of Funk Musicians" along side Thundercat and Kendrick Lamar.
Sat, September 01, 2018
Jazzy Jeff
Stage name DJ Jazzy Jeff, real name Jeffery Allen Townes. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Jeff was just 10 years old when he started spinning records at parties using his family’s basement. Fast forward to 1989 and he received the first Grammy award for best rap performance for “parents just don’t understand.”
Tue, August 21, 2018
Roots Manuva
Joined in the London studio by Big Dada and Ninja Tune icon Roots Manuva. Discussing his legacy, collaboration process with Four Tet and Metronomy and his newly found love of bird watching. Noisey described him as "one of the most influential artists in British music history".
Mon, August 20, 2018
Preview Episode
Welcome to Casual Swim, an exploration into creativity presented by Webby award winning hosts. Based in London, broadcast Worldwide.
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