Looking For The Perfect Beat

Join acclaimed electronic musician Kieran Hebden, known as Four Tet, as he takes us through his vibrant musical journey. He shares stories of his early influences from jazz and Motown to forming the band Fridge, and transitioning into the realm of electronic music. Collaborations with legends like Pharoah Sanders and Neneh Cherry are explored, as well as his rise in the DJ scene. Kieran discusses navigating the challenges of fair artist royalties, the impact of his monumental Madison Square Garden show, and the creative ethos that fuels his work.

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 memoir (also titled Looking for the Perfect Beat) for honest, behind-the-scenes stories that go deeper than anywhere else.In this episode, Arthur sits down with Peter Hook of New Order, Joy Division, The Light, Monaco, Freebass and Revenge. These two go way back and discuss everything from how New Order formed, the lost beat for Blue Monday, Manchester, The Haçienda and much more.Produced by Damian WilsonIn partnership with Wax Poetics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 memoir (also titled Looking for the Perfect Beat) for honest, behind-the-scenes stories that go deeper than anywhere else.In this episode, Arthur sits down with DJ/producer John “Jellybean” Benitez. From marathon sets at the Fun House to shaping Madonna’s early hits, remixing Sting, and defining the sound of an era. Expect untold stories, rare insights, and the search for that one elusive groove: the perfect beat. Produced by Damian WilsonIn partnership with Wax Poetics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.