Below And Beyond

This special Quarterly Discoveries episode comes stacked with 102 records, over 8 hours of listening, to help enlighten, or soften, the isolation. As ever it is brimming with the latest releases lighting up the world of music, along with savoured blasts from the past. It comes in 3 sections, each part to suit whatever your mood takes you. Part one kicks off with bangers and belters from the world’s of house, techno, disco and everything in between. Then we go to to the world of hip hop. The final part of the episode is brimming with records of the more soothing, sombre and subtly uplifting.

Prepare to have your soul stunned. The Danish creator of enchanting and transporting songs has across 4 LPs elevated what soundscapes could be conjured up by one person. This episode digs into her finest work, influences and stories.

All City Records has gifted both Ireland, and the global stage, a wealth of releases. From propulsion of modern hip in the LA 7x7 compilation release, to recent unearthing of Ireland's forgotten funk and jazz eras with the AllChival series, All City has developed a calibre of pristine taste rivalling the world's best record labels today. This episode digs into the landmark releases and evolution of the very fine Dublin based record label.

This episode remembers the finest records touched by the late great Andrew Weatherall who sadly left this world a week ago. From culture shifting production work on Screamadelica to some of electronic music's greatest remixes, Weatherall's work gets played out with love. Some of his favourite rockabilly records also get a good run. Throughout the episode we hear his witty takes on his values and the work that will leave a legacy for decades to come. RIP Andrew Weatherall.

This episode digs into the journey of Sam Shepherd, an English electronic musician and neuroscientist, who records and performs music under the name Floating Points along with being a co-founder of the label Eglo Records. From getting a Sun Ra remix picked up by Giles Peterson to releasing the landmark electronic LP of 2019 in Crush, your ears will be drenched in a producer that wows and astounds at every turn...

Ahead are a collection of fresh new releases and a jovial bunch of rediscoveries that warmed the ears for the final three months of 2019.

Up ahead are 49 of the finest nuggets of music to be released in this the year of 2019. Features Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, FKA Twigs, Karenn, Lankum, Slowthai, Girl Band, Moodymann and much much more…

A Below and Beyond special reflecting on the last decade in music and the work that stunned, that wowed, that aroused.

This episode celebrates the music of one of the greatest living artists on planet Earth. Across 5 decades and 9 studio albums, Bjork has gifted us with music that is utterly disarming and ethereal. Music that defies categorisation. The music coupled with her hyper creative presentation of it with fashion and technology sets her lightyears apart. A pioneer. A true visionary. Prepare to have your senses stunned.

Ahead are a collection of records that shook my ear lobes across the months of July, August and September of 2019. www.instagram.com/belowandbeyondmusic www.facebook.com/BelowandBeyond www.twitter.com/below___beyond

A selection of records that featured on the radio stations of GTA Vice City. The game that pushed music to the narrative and texture of the game, redefining how music and video games work together.

This episode sinks into the majesty of Antony and the Johnsons. The albums, the magic moments, the downright stunning body of art. From the original episode: http://bit.ly/antonyepisode

Episode exploring the music conjured up by the music selectors selector. The one who shaped the musical journeys of generations. The late and very great, John Peel. www.instagram.com/belowandbeyondmusic www.facebook.com/BelowandBeyond www.twitter.com/below___beyond

From last year's full length episode first released on Soundcloud and Mixcloud: http://bit.ly/ninjatunebelowandbeyond

Ahead are a collection of records that lit up my senses across the months of April, May and June of 2019. Featuring the likes of Girl Band, Thom Yorke, Flying Lotus, Floating Points, Slowthai, Burial and more...

Podcast episode on The Roots, one of the most innovative and prolific hip hop movements of all time

This is an episode from last year that was released on Soundcloud and Mixcloud, giving it a new lease of life on the other podcast platforms. Looking at the best of Burial's work, the collaborations, and influences of these musical wizard. www.instagram.com/belowandbeyondmusic/ www.facebook.com/BelowandBeyond/

This episode focuses on 4 films and their soundtracks, that shaped the spirit of a generation.

Given the fine weather that beckons, thought it a good idea to put this episode from last year up on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and so on. Let Fat Freddys Drop take you on a good times boogie.

Ahead are a collection of records that lit up my senses across the first 3 months of 2019. www.instagram.com/belowandbeyondmusic www.facebook.com/BelowandBeyond www.twitter.com/below___beyond