WeTransfer WeTalkMusic Episode 1 - Bonobo & Hundred Waters

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WeTransfer have released the first of a new audio series called We TalkMusic, recorded out in Arcosanti Music Festival in Arizona, and edited by Mistral Productions. Hosted by Worldwide FM's Thristian, each episode explores the music artists listen to, in and around the music they make, this time featuring Bonobo and Hundred Waters.

Have a listen!

“For the uninitiated, Bonobo is a British DJ and producer whose eclectic tastes and ever-expanding interests have made him one of the most pioneering figures in electronic music today. Operating both as a solo DJ and alongside a 12-piece live band, Bonobo has enamoured millions of people around the world with his hypnotic, meditative brand of EDM. Bonobo’s music is visceral, primal even, and a perfect fit for the Form crowd hungry for rhythm born out of more cerebral realms.

Hundred Waters is something of an indie-electro miracle, for their ability to elevate their brand of organic, ethereal electronic experimentation far beyond their genre’s confines. Although they officially formed in 2011 in Gainesville, Florida, bandmates Nicole Miglis, Trayer Tryon and Zach Tetreault first met in middle school, where they developed the kind of lifelong bond you need to make music as dreamy and emotionally affecting as they do. Skrillex signed the band to his OWSLA label, and since then the trio has toured with the likes of Alt-J, the XX, Jack Ü, Grimes and Julia Holter.”
— https://wetransfer.com/thisworks/2016/06/13/we-talk-music-episode-1/

BBC Radio 6Music - The History of Bristol's Musical Underground

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We're proud to have produced our first piece of work for the BBC this month. Gilles Peterson presents The History of Bristol's Musical Underground, a three hour radio documentary broadcasting on January 23rd of January 2016 on BBC Radio 6Music, and available on-demand for 30 days via the BBC Radio iPlayer. 

 
BBC iPlayer - Gilles Peterson presents the history of bristol's musical underground

BBC iPlayer - Gilles Peterson presents the history of bristol's musical underground

 
“Gilles Peterson heads down to Bristol for the day to explore the city’s musical heritage. His journey takes him all around the city, tracing the lineage from reggae and dub to late 70s post-punk, through the arrival of US hip hop and the development of trip hop in the 90s, onto jungle, drum and bass and the dubstep movement, through to the bass innovations of today.

Featuring interviews with the key players involved in cultivating these underground movements, Gilles investigates how Bristol birthed such generation-defining sounds, which ultimately crossed over into the mainstream, achieving phenomenal commercial and critical success. Having left an indelible mark on the sound of modern pop culture over recent years, Gilles also looks to today’s Bristol music scene which continues to innovate, remaining as vibrant as ever. Contributors include Jabulani of Black Roots, author of Original Rockers Richard King, Janine Rainforth of Maximum Joy, Mark Stewart of The Pop Group, DJ Krust, Mo Wax label boss James Lavelle, Portishead’s Geoff Barrow, Roni Size and Appleblim.”
— BBC Radio 6Music

Mistral Productions and Gilles Peterson went to Bristol in early January, interviewing many of the key figures who have shaped, documented and witnessed the city's musical development over the last 30 years.  

During the broadcast, the show was trending on Twitter across Bristol. Post-broadcast, the show has been featured by many publications and websites including Fact Magazine, Jocks & Nerds, Red Bull Music Academy, DJ Mag, The Vinyl Factory, British Council Music and On U Sounds to name a few. The show was in the top 10 most-listened-to shows on iPlayer Radio, across all BBC networks. 

A blog post by Gilles Peterson has now been published on The Guardian Online, touching on themes discussed on the show, with Huck Magazine also writing a piece based on the show, featuring an extended interview edit from Jabulani of Black Roots.  

Jamie Woon Interview for Polydor

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In October, Mistral Productions produced an interview between Gilles Peterson and Jamie Woon, ahead of the release of Jamie's sophomore album, 'Making Time' on Polydor Records. 

The 10 minute video piece was shot at the legendary Konk Studios in North London, where Jamie recorded the album with engineer Lexxx, with the pair discussing various topics including what Jamie's been up to in the 4 years since his debut LP, and what the album writing process involved this time around.  

The video was premiere'ed over on Mahogany blog, and features live performances of 3 live tracks, also filmed and recorded at Konk Studios.

Gilles Peterson Worldwide Syndicated Show Launches Ireland!

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We're delighted to announce that Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Show launched on Ireland's national broadcaster RTE this week, taking syndication to ten stations worldwide.

Broadcasting on digital radio station 2XM every Monday from 2pm, you can tune in and stream live on their website, and catch up on all tracklistings on Gilles Peterson Worldwide.

If you'd like your local broadcaster to take the show, get in touch!

Worldwide Festival 2015 - Live Streaming

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Mistral Productions just got back from live streaming the Worldwide Festival's main stage at the incredibly picturesque St Christ lighthouse in Sete, France, last week. Streaming worldwide via satellite using Mixlr, embedded into www.gillespetersonworldwide.com, there were some amazing sets throughout the weekend, with highlights including live performances from Go Go Penguin, Trialogue and Tirzah, and DJ sets from Louie Vega, Lefto, Oneman and Funkineven. 

For those of you who missed the fun, here are some pictures taken during the events from Thursday to Sunday, and used to promote the stream on social media as it was broadcasting live.

We're expanding our streaming services in coming months, so get in touch if this is an area you're interested in hearing more about.