Ken is back in the lab with special guest Brendan Ekstrom (Circa Survive, This Day Forward.) Armed with 5 records a piece, they go in-depth trading music, stories and theories. Enjoy the sounds!
Wax On Ep14 – “If Not For You” with Miss Lina
On this episode, the lovely Miss Lina takes the helm and chooses five favorites to share with Ken in the beat lab. They regale each other with stories and reflect on the records they’ve chosen.
Wax On Ep13 – “At The Center Of It All” with Brian Medlin
Dear friend and bandmate, Brian Medlin (Volcano Vinyl, Person L, Legendary Divorce, Elk Band, Wives, Minor Times, Inkling) joins Ken in the beat lab for a special-guest edition of the show. They trade stories, music and insight for nearly two hours. Tune in & trip out!
Wax On Ep12 – “I Love House Music”
Ken declares his love of house music to Ms. Lina and the rest of the world. He unapologetically shares his treasured portion of the vinyl collection. The sounds stretch all the way from Detroit to England, Germany, Sweden and New York. Dig it, baby.
Wax On Ep11 – “Detroit”
Ken & Lina pull the best Detroit deep cuts they can find within the vinyl collection and examine them under the needle. The results are staggeringly groovy. Tune in, trip out.
Wax On Ep10 – “2016 Year End Favorites”
Ken & Lina are united in the beat lab to recount some their favorite records of 2016. Enjoy the new year and beyond!
Wax On Ep9 – “Brazil”
Ken & Lina are back to explore the Brazilian artists of their record collection. From chill to trippy and back to chill, the Brazilian vibes are strong. Brew some coffee and enjoy the show.
Astrud Gilberto – “Non-Stop To Brazil”
Tom Zé – “Doi”
Arthur Verocai – “Na Boca do Sol”
Antonio Carlos Jobim – “Nuvens Dourada”s
Sergio Mendes – “Cancao Do Amanhecer”
Caetano Veloso – “Lost In The Paradise”
Os Mutantes – “Ave Genghis Khan”
Tom Zé – “Ma”
Egberto Gismonti – “Celebração De Nupcias”
João Gilberto – “Rosa Moreno”
Wax On Ep8 – “The Big Beat Manifesto”
In a very special installment of the show, Ken and Lina carefully select some of the biggest beats of their vinyl collection. They feel the rhythms in the beat lab while discussing the artists over a couple mimosas. Big beats are best.
Madlib – “Slim’s Return”
Letherette – “On Video”
Kev Brown – “Albany (Instrumental)”
Flamingosis – “Finesse (Hey Baby)”
KAYTRANADA – “Lite Spots”
Black Milk – “Story And Her”
Busta Rhymes feat. Janet Jackson – “What’s It Gonna Be? (Instrumental)”
The Bar-Kays – “Monster”
Bob James – “Nautilus”
J Dilla – “Last Donut Of The Night”
Wax On Ep7 – “Soundtracks”
Ken and Lina explore the music from the silver screen. Spinning LPs that originate from India, Japan, Brazil, back to the American tropics and mainland. Let’s all go to the movies.
Gene Wilder – “Pure Imagination”
Curtis Mayfield – “Give Me Your Love (Love Song)”
Aretha Franklin – “Sparkle”
Ray Brown Orchestra – “Go Down Dying”
The Maytals – “Pressure Drop”
Asha Bhosle – “Motiyan Ki Lari Hoon Main”
Martin Denny – “I’ll Remember You”
John Williams – “E.T. & Me”
Vangelis – “Life Of Antarctica”
Stu Phillips – “Cascais”
Wax On Ep6 – “Positivity”
In the wake of yesterday’s election results, Ken and Lina look to the record collection for source of positivity. They replenish morale with love songs, vibraphone funk, heartfelt soul and a way-deep track with questionable pronunciation.
João Gilberto – “Meditaçao”
John Lennon – “Love”
The Impressions – “Keep On Pushing”
Kool & The Gang – “Sunshine and Love”
Four Tops – “Love Is The Answer”
The Friends of Distinction – “Working On a Groovy Thing”
Roy Ayers Ubiquity – “Vibrations”
The Avalanches – “Harmony”
Gong – “Love Is How Y Make It”
Beach House – “Beyond Love”