Dekmantel Podcast 035 - Autechre by dekmantel published on 2015-09-14T13:56:32Z Very few musical acts achieve the levels of unanimous acclaim of Autechre. The English duo of Rob Brown and Sean Booth are not an act you simply like; they are an act you love, fawn over and dream about. They’ve got themselves here over the course of the last 28 years, and have done so by amassing a discography that’s about as perfect, influential and accomplished as could ever be possible. A key Warp label act from day one, they have released tens of albums, well over a ten EPs and have featured on a dizzying amount of essential compilations, mixes and remixes in that time. Without their contribution to the IDM canon, its fair to say the modern musical landscape would look very different. Rhythmic but experimental, absorbing yet abstract, cerebral and psychedelic, their ever evolving output is up there with the likes of fellow luminaries Boards of Canada and Aphex Twin as some of the most important in all of electronic music. As well as being fine craftsmen in the studio, Autechre are also revered live performers who really manage to conjure up captivating and otherworldly soundtracks that marry heavy bass with ethereal melody. The pair themselves do not care for genre, but suffice it to say that they have mastered everything from hardcore to ambient to glitch and plenty of indescribables in between. When the pair recently laid down an impressive set at Dekmantel Festival, we asked if they might be up for a doing an early inspiration mix, whereby they put together a collection of the sort of electro and hip hop tracks that turned them on as youths. At first they hesitated, pointing out that "we don't do strictly retro stuff, it's too corny.” But alas, a few days later, a huge file landed in our inbox… That file is a 4 hour and 18 minute mix that basically encapsulates not just Autechre’s own influences, but also acts as a fine anthology of the greatest electro sounds of all time. Every sub genre imaginable gets touched upon along the way, with nods to forefathers like Kraftwerk, killer cuts from Man Parrish, classics from Newcleus and retro gold from the likes of The Beat Club. It is a thrilling ride and a truly rare treat that reminds us just why we love Autechre, as well as shining a light on a vast genre that often pays second fiddle to house and techno. Genre dkmntl Comment by dhkewz where to block it 2024-03-04T03:49:55Z Comment by AceMo STOOPID 2024-01-06T15:57:20Z Comment by Niño Gigante Em be illin 2023-12-13T09:32:30Z Comment by SakenaRibena This!!! <3 2023-12-11T11:22:05Z Comment by Mn=230(231-1) 😂 2023-10-01T08:41:47Z Comment by User 139893835 Well there were Hip Hop Djs prior to forming AE. So pretty much add 2 of the bestbliving electonic musicians alive, 4 tables, and some samplers and hardware, Bingo . 2023-09-23T21:13:45Z Comment by Gescom And they were using fat caps / Krylon prior to their DJ era. Wonder what RB&SB's tag names were. 2023-08-29T08:54:06Z Comment by q +++ 2023-01-12T13:58:52Z Comment by RazuRazu! Welcome to 1:53:20, Autechre Town. Sit back, relax, let the memories come back, and feel the music playing. Enjoy your stay! 2022-03-10T15:48:49Z Comment by RazuRazu! Welcome to the best part. 2022-03-10T15:45:34Z Comment by help this littel yellow creature he lost FUNKIN 2022-02-07T19:25:20Z Comment by walkerleej Absolute class 2022-01-29T11:58:21Z Comment by Terminal93 They are just showing off, rightfully so 2022-01-23T11:46:04Z Comment by Stijn Van Velthoven bbx makes me laff :D 2021-12-29T10:58:14Z Comment by Bechti bass bass bass 2021-11-18T09:44:42Z Comment by Russell Williamson @panoramix750 2021-11-13T21:41:33Z Comment by Jass Dour :) 2021-09-26T05:25:01Z Comment by Terminal93 What else does one expect from AE? 2021-08-14T20:56:26Z Comment by shane.derry @rough_cuts 2021-08-06T04:50:12Z Comment by SKSSS lovely 2021-07-28T01:03:22Z Comment by Make Things Audio omg 2021-07-16T09:15:44Z Comment by Rage Blanche <3 2021-07-04T19:45:31Z Comment by randomquark Kill 2021-06-06T18:46:13Z Comment by J_M wickywicky 2021-05-12T14:30:27Z Comment by help this littel yellow creature he lost i made all of this 2021-04-08T22:32:19Z Comment by GiulianoBlanco//bZh44° GreaT.sTy' L.Session"../Th' x 2021-02-28T11:37:52Z Comment by neurone thank you for this goldmine and the great mixing 2021-01-15T21:03:56Z Comment by Paul Rich Sick 2020-08-22T17:54:36Z Comment by cscsmaki de jó erre hazaérkezni 2020-05-28T18:17:59Z