Lost And Sound
Paul Hanford
Lost and Sound is a podcast exploring the most exciting and innovative voices in underground, electronic, and leftfield music worldwide. Hosted by Berlin-based writer Paul Hanford, each episode features in-depth, free-flowing conversations with artists, producers, and pioneers who push music forward in their own unique way.From legendary innovators to emerging mavericks, Paul dives into the intersection of music, creativity, and life, uncovering deep insights into the artistic process. His relaxed, open-ended approach allows guests to express themselves fully, offering an intimate perspective on the minds shaping contemporary sound.Originally launched with support from Arts Council England, Lost and Sound has featured groundbreaking artists including Suzanne Ciani, Peaches, Laurent Garnier, Chilly Gonzales, Sleaford Mods, Nightmares On Wax, Graham Coxon, Saint Etienne, Ellen Allien, A Guy Called Gerald, Jean Michel Jarre, Liars, Blixa Bargeld, Hania Rani, Roman Flügel, Róisín Murphy, Jim O’Rourke, Yann Tiersen, Thurston Moore, Lias Saoudi (Fat White Family), Caterina Barbieri, Rudy Tambala (A.R. Kane), more eaze, Tesfa Williams, Slikback, NikNak, and Alva Noto.Paul Hanford is a writer, broadcaster, and storyteller whose work bridges music, culture, and human connection. His debut book, Coming to Berlin, is available in all good bookshops. Lost and Sound is for listeners passionate about electronic music, experimental sound, and the people redefining what music can be.
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Sep 20, 2022 • 44min
Clark
Electronic musician Clark is always redefining his own sonic boundries, from signing with Warp Records at a young age, producing over thirteen albums, collaborations, remixing the likes of Depeche Mode and Thom Yorke to recently making his contemporary classical crossover with last year’s Playground In A Lake. Chris and Paul had an early morning, very flowy, frank and caffeinated conversation springboarded from the reissue of the album Body Riddle - initially released to little fanfare 16 years ago and now regarded as something of a classic and cited by producers including Arca, Rustie and Hudson Mohawke. Chris talks about creativity, validation and rushing your face off to 78bpm music. This episode is sponsored by Audio-TechnicaPaul’s debut book, Coming To Berlin: Global Journeys Into An Electronic Music And Club Culture Capital is out now on Velocity Press. Click here to find out more. Lost and Sound title music by E.S.OTo support this show and receive extra stuff, head on over to Paul’s Patreon at:www.patreon.com/paulhanford
Sep 16, 2022 • 44min
Editors
Having Mercury nominated, platinum selling indie rockers Editors on Lost And Sound might seem somewhat a curveball, but then so to is the band asking Benjamin John Power, aka electronic composer and Ivor Novello winning Blanck Mass to join as a full time member. Round about the time Editors were setting indie dancefloors alight with their mid noughties anthems, Munich and Blood, Benjamin was setting volumes alight as half of drone-rockers Fuck Buttons. It’s such an usunual pairing and Paul caught up with Benjamin alongside synth player Elliot Williams to talk about how an epic alt band and an experimentally leaning electronic producer came together on their new album, EBM, about 80s pop and industrial and lots more. This episode is sponsored by Audio-TechnicaPaul’s debut book, Coming To Berlin: Global Journeys Into An Electronic Music And Club Culture Capital is out now on Velocity Press. Click here to find out more. Lost and Sound title music by E.S.O
Sep 6, 2022 • 45min
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, a talented composer and synthesist, is celebrated for her unique blend of synthesizers and melodies, deeply influenced by nature and practices like yoga. In this engaging chat, she shares insights into her creative journey, emphasizing the transformative power of embracing one’s voice in music. She discusses the contrast between her inspirations from the Pacific Northwest and Berlin, and reveals the emotional depth she seeks in her electronic compositions. Kaitlyn also reflects on her shift from classical guitar to innovative soundscapes, illustrating her artistic evolution.
Aug 30, 2022 • 1h 5min
Louisahhh
Techno for punks, or punk for techno heads… DJ, artist, label owner Louisahhh makes music that hits the sweet spot between Boiler Room and CBGBs. A native New Yorker now living in France for almost a decade, she chats with your host Paul Hanford about cultural identity, diversity and performative success, the route of her album The Practice Of Freedom, playing great parties and playing not so great parties, and so much more. To support this show and recieve extra stuff, head on over to Paul’s Patreon at:www.patreon.com/paulhanfordPaul’s debut book, Coming To Berlin: Global Journeys Into An Electronic Music And Club Culture Capital is out now on Velocity Press. Click here to find out more. Lost and Sound title music by E.S.OThis episode is sponsored by Audio-Technica
Aug 23, 2022 • 45min
Tash LC
How does a rising selector with diverse tastes and a busy busy busy schedule keep sounding so fresh? And what has changed since clubs have reopened? These are just two things your host Paul Hanford gets into with rising DJ Tash LC in the new Lost and Sound. Fresh and revitalised after a summer break and online now.DJ, label owner, promoter, all round force of musical energy - from her residency on NTS, past residencies on Kiss FM, BBC Radio 1Xtra and long standing show on Worldwide FM, Tash LC lives up to her Insta handle “always listenin / dancin / chattin.” She’s one of the UK’s most exciting DJs, connecting styles and sounds in a way that unites and melts differences. To support this show and recieve extra stuff, head on over to Paul’s Patreon at:www.patreon.com/paulhanfordA massive thanks to Audio-Technica for sponsoring this episode.Paul’s debut book, Coming To Berlin: Global Journeys Into An Electronic Music And Club Culture Capital is out now on Velocity Press. Click here to find out more. Lost and Sound title music by E.S.O
Jun 23, 2022 • 51min
Hannah Peel
This week on Lost and Sound, Hannah Peel, Mercury 2021 shortlisted artist, composer, producer and late night broadcaster chats with Paul about creativity, inspiration, the importance of finding a balance, Delia Derbyshire, the theramin ban on her score for the new TV adaptation of The Midwich Cuckoos and so much more. The Midwich Cuckoos score is out now via Invada Records. Catch Hannah presenting Night Tracks on BBC Radio 3 .Paul’s debut book, Coming To Berlin: Global Journeys Into An Electronic Music And Club Culture Capital is out now on Velocity PressLost and Sound title music by ESOwww.lostandsoundpodcast.com
Jun 17, 2022 • 47min
Nik Colk Void and Alexander Tucker (BROOD X CYCLES)
The sublime sound alchemists Nik Colk Void (Factory Floor, Carter Tutti Void) and Alexander Tucker (Microcorps, Grumbling Fur) talk with Paul about collaboration and improvisation and how both these came together on their new project together, the pulsating, electronic BROOD X CYCLES. This chat goes deep and humanises what might often be considered mysterious arts, revealing in a surpisingly warm way processes that have helped them create such deep music.Their collaborative album BROOD X CYCLES - Sleep Nameless Fear is out June 1st on The State 51 Conspiracy.Paul’s debut book, Coming To Berlin: Global Journeys Into An Electronic Music And Club Culture Capital is out now on Velocity PressLost and Sound title music by ESOwww.lostandsoundpodcast.com
Jun 9, 2022 • 43min
Barry Adamson
Barry Adamson chats with Paul about his memoir, Up Above The City, Down Beneath The Stars, which begins before his birth, hearing Peggy Lee's Fever from inside his mother's womb, before going on to chronicle the first thirty years of his life growing up in 60s and 70s Manchester. Barry and Paul chat about this, the three absolutely seminal groups he joined: Magazine, The Birthday Party and The Bad Seeds, his solo work, which has been both Mercury nominated and has involved scoring David Lynch's Lost Highway and more.Barry's 1996 LP Oedipus Schmeudipus (which features Jarvis Cocker and Nick Cave) is getting the reissue treatment on Mute on July 29th.Paul’s debut book, Coming To Berlin: Global Journeys Into An Electronic Music And Club Culture Capital is out now on Velocity PressLost and Sound title music by ESOwww.lostandsoundpodcast.com
May 25, 2022 • 41min
Lucrecia Dalt
This week on Lost and Sound, the very great Lucrecia Dalt. Musician, sound artist and now composer for moving image. She speaks with Paul about her creative processes, growing up in Colombia, inhabiting the characters of her beguiling, sometimes otherwordly, sometimes darkly sensual music and how she approached composing for horror the upcoming film The Seed and TV show The Baby.Paul’s debut book, Coming To Berlin: Global Journeys Into An Electronic Music And Club Culture Capital is out now on Velocity PressLost and Sound title music by ESODonate to the show’s production costs the price of a coffee here.www.lostandsoundpodcast.com
May 9, 2022 • 48min
Rosa Anschütz
Rosa Anschütz, artist , composer, vocalist, talks with Paul about rituals, transmedia art and the hypnotically great debut album, Votive, inwhich her voice combines with synthesizers to create something otherworldly and transcendental and, yes, ritual-like. Paul’s debut book, Coming To Berlin: Global Journeys Into An Electronic Music And Club Culture Capital is out now on Velocity PressLost and Sound title music by ESODonate to the show’s production costs the price of a coffee here.www.lostandsoundpodcast.com
