#103 Fracture: Pirate radio and the Nuum, "it was a community-based thing"

Feb 13, 2024

The podcast discusses Fracture, a London DnB vet involved in pirate radio. They talk about his musical philosophy, the DnB scene, and problems with underground music today. Also, his pirate radio history project '0860' and the evolution of music genres and lack of recent innovation.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Changes in Pricing Strategy and Introduction of Fracture in the Music Scene

02:11 • 4min

Exploring Boundaries in Drum and Bass Music

06:29 • 22min

Exploring Evolution of Music Genres and Lack of Recent Innovation

28:45 • 10min

Exploring AI in Music Production and the Need for Community in the Music Scene

39:14 • 3min

Evolution of Music Promotion in the Social Media Era

42:42 • 17min

Exploring the Influence of Pirate Radio on Underground Rave Culture

59:44 • 20min

Navigating the Fragmented Music Scene

01:20:00 • 8min

Exploring Komodo's Music and Nostalgia for the London Club Scene

01:27:35 • 3min

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Fracture is a London DnB vet who cut his teeth in the early Jungle clubs and has been playing on pirate since the late 90s. He was involved in the early Dubstep scene as part of Compound One, and been running a great label called Astrophonica since 2009.

On that label they've released some really great music from important producers including Sully, Sam Binga, and Nikki Nair.

We talk about his musical philosophy, the pros and cons of the DnB scene, and the problems with underground music more generally today. We also discuss his pirate radio history project, '0860'.

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