An interview-based show about beat culture past, present, and future. Hosted by journalist Laurent Fintoni and producer and DJ Kutmah, every week they talk to guests from around the world whose work within hip-hop and electronic music keeps the culture moving forward.
A Beat Happening
Claim This Podcastby A Beat Happening
4.9(15 reviews)
21 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇺🇸
Podcast Overview
An interview-based show about beat culture past, present, and future. Hosted by journalist Laurent Fintoni and producer and DJ Kutmah, every week they talk to guests from around the world whose work within hip-hop and electronic music keeps the culture moving forward.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
8/23/2021
1 verified contact email on file for A Beat Happening
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
August 16, 2022
B+ & Coleman (Mochilla)
<p>We close season 2 with two very special guests, a pair of photographers and documentarians without whom our path in this music thing wouldn't be the same. Brian "B+" Cross and Eric Coleman met in the early 1990s. One was an immigrant from Ireland recently arrived on the US west coast to study, the other was an Angeleno, and they both had a deep love for and interest in the then burgeoning hip-hop culture and the artform of photography. In 1997 they setup Mochilla, a production company through which they've documented beat culture in motion via a series of crucial documentary films, events, as well as ongoing work for artists like Kamasi Washington, Damian Marley, and Quantic. Individually they've shot some of the most loved and memorable hip-hop covers, including DJ Shadow and Madvillain, and have been involved in a wide variety of projects both officially and behind the scenes. But what really makes Mochilla important is that they are elders with a genuine passion and interest in the history that has been unfolding for the past 40 years and the understanding that it deserves to be shared and treasured. We couldn't be happier to wrap up season 2 with them, especially as we've spent so much time in LA this season. </p> <p>This episode was edited and produced by Laurent Fintoni. Intro and outro music by <a href="https://dukewestlake1.bandcamp.com/">Duke Westlake</a>. Artwork by Kutmah. Design assistance by Paper Resistance and Brandy Flower. This show is a labor of love and if you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us in being able to continue, you can donate via PayPal at <a href="https://paypal.me/abeathappening">https://paypal.me/abeathappening</a>.</p> <p><strong>In this episode we discuss...</strong></p> <ul> <li>Cairo trip with Jay Electronica</li> <li>First meetings and learning to DJ </li> <li>B's shoot with Eazy E </li> <li>will.i.am vs Thes One at Dusk's soundclash </li> <li>Firecracker and Aron's </li> <li>Hanging out with Doom in LA </li> <li>Getting to know and hang with Madlib and Jay Dee </li> <li>Finding that Cortex record </li> <li>Shooting the cover for Company Flow's Lil Johnny </li> </ul> <p><strong>Tracklist:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Coleman - <a href="https://www.discogs.com/it/release/2761797-Coleman-TaRaach-Los-Angeles-910" target="_blank">Earthquake</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/L_i-KmlzxCc" target="_blank">will.i.am vs Thes One at the Rootdown</a></li> <li>Cortex - Huit Octobre 1971</li> <li>Jrocc - <a href="https://jrocc.bandcamp.com/album/a-wonderful-letter" target="_blank">Go!</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Links:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://archive.org/details/KeepInTime" target="_blank">Keepintime</a> at Internet Archive</li> <li><a href="http://www.mochilla.com/" target="_blank">Mochilla portfolio</a></li> </ul>
August 2, 2022
Daedelus
<p>For the penultimate episode of season 2 we welcome one of the kindest and most eloquent proponent of beat culture we have the pleasure to know: Alfred Darlington aka Daedelus. Since the early 2000s, Darlington has been an integral node in the LA underground connecting seemingly disparate scenes and sounds from rave to folk, jazz to IDM. An original dublab 'rat', classically trained bass player, and early user of custom digital control devices, Darlington has released over 20 albums, both solo and in collaboration with Frosty, Laura Darlington, Busdriver and Radioinactive and Kneebody. Equally important has been their role as a live performer, using the monome to take productions outside the studio as well as create mindbending DJ sets that remain some of the best encapsulations of the late 2000s and early 2010s beat scene explosion and its cross pollination with dance music. All of this, as well as their unequalled eloquence of what this music and culture is and represents, has naturally led to a recent role as a faculty member within Berklee's Electronic Digital Instrument program. </p> <p>This episode was edited and produced by Laurent Fintoni. Intro and outro music by <a href="https://dukewestlake1.bandcamp.com/">Duke Westlake</a>. Artwork by Kutmah. Design assistance by Paper Resistance and Brandy Flower. This show is a labor of love and if you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us in being able to continue, you can donate via PayPal at <a href="https://paypal.me/abeathappening">https://paypal.me/abeathappening</a>.</p> <p><strong>In this episode we discuss...</strong></p> <ul> <li>Meeting Justin </li> <li>Early LA digging days and the city's digging culture</li> <li>Late 90s LA jazz scene and its links to other scenes </li> <li>Family building and music </li> <li>EDM and club nightlife </li> <li>DJ set approach and international connections </li> <li>Low End Theory </li> <li>Hagiography of the LA beat scene </li> <li>The Long Lost and the Dwight Trible album </li> </ul> <p><strong>Tracklist:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Daedelus - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZh-Vh81Osw" target="_blank">Experience</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_zIvFYQWig" target="_blank">Live on KEXP</a> </li> <li>Daedelus - <a href="https://daedelusmusic.bandcamp.com/album/love-to-make-music-to" target="_blank">Hrs:Mins:Secs</a></li> <li>The Long Lost - <a href="https://www.discogs.com/it/release/1545062-The-Long-Lost-Woebegone" target="_blank">Woebegone</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Links:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://songexploder.net/daedelus" target="_blank">Song Exploder episode on Experience</a></li> <li><a href="https://daedelusmusic.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Daedelus Bandcamp</a></li> </ul>
July 26, 2022
dakim
<p>On this week's episode of A Beat Happening we welcome a producer from Detroit who rarely gives interviews but whose music has been an inspiration to those in the culture with keen ears for over a decade: dakim. Coming to the attention of many in the late 2000s, when he relocated to Los Angeles and involved himself in the local scene, and early 2010s, thanks in part to his central role in Gus Sutherland's sadly unreleased All Ears documentary, dak has been a quiet force as a producer unafraid of experimenting with the potentials of beat culture beyond its most obvious representations. As comfortable with sample chops as he is with jit rhythms, drones, and layered compositions, dak's music traverses internal universes. he has released primarily via his own ddust label and matthewdavid's Leaving Records, and has taken on aliases such as Saafron and Peoplemover to represent different sides of his output or creative approach. Based out of San Francisco since leaving LA, he is a true producer's producer and we are very grateful to have him on the show to discuss his career, creative process, and perceptions of beat culture.</p> <p>This episode was edited and produced by Laurent Fintoni. Intro and outro music by <a href="https://dukewestlake1.bandcamp.com/">Duke Westlake</a>. Artwork by Kutmah. Design assistance by Paper Resistance and Brandy Flower. This show is a labor of love and if you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us in being able to continue, you can donate via PayPal at <a href="https://paypal.me/abeathappening">https://paypal.me/abeathappening</a>.</p> <p><strong>In this episode we discuss...</strong></p> <ul> <li>Audo pilots project </li> <li>Coming up in Detroit after the '90s era </li> <li>Discovering Slum Village and electronic music </li> <li>Seeing Mike Paradinas live and being inspired to get an MPC </li> <li>Working with different machines/processes </li> <li>The importance of dancing for creativity </li> <li>Spirituality in the creative practice </li> <li>Beat archives and samples </li> <li>Improvisation and live vs recorded output </li> <li>Relationship with jit culture </li> <li>Connections with Baatin, Black Milk, and Akh </li> <li>Meeting Kutmah, Ras G, and Sacred at Project Blowed </li> <li>Lessons on the MPC</li> </ul> <p><strong>Tracklist:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiO5HMzLDko" target="_blank">Extract from The New Dance show</a><strong> </strong></li> <li>Saafron - <a href="https://ddustdirect.bandcamp.com/album/reishi" target="_blank">Saffron</a></li> <li>ddustbin archive joint<strong> </strong></li> <li><a href="https://ddustdirect.bandcamp.com/album/superjit" target="_blank">Peoplemover - jitterbugs</a><strong> </strong></li> <li>Sterling Toles - <a href="https://sector7grecordings.bandcamp.com/album/resurget-cineribus" target="_blank">11/19</a></li> <li>ddustbin archive joint<strong> </strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Links:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://ddustdirect.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">ddust Bandcamp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuWM6ULXnc0">The Unseen - A Detroit Beat Tape</a></li> </ul>
21 total episodes available
Deep-dive analytics for A Beat Happening
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is A Beat Happening?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.