Charlie and the Chillout Factory

This episode is an exclusive interview with one of Britain's most prolific chillout and downtempo music producers. Michael e gave The Chillout Factory access to his studio where we talked about his career, collaborations, and thoughts on the music industry.

This episode is the first live DJ Set for Charlie and the Chillout Factory. It features a world electronica mini mix performed by Charlie North. Sit back, relax and enjoy this continuous mix as it takes you through some of the latest sounds from the more exotic side of electronica.

DJ Set (World Electronica) – Playlist

1) Charlie North – “Exit Strategy”
2) Kaya Project – “Harem Bizzarre”
3) Tom Middleton – “Skinkansen” (The Odyssey)”
4) MIDIval Punditz – “Raanjhan (Remix)”
5) Kick Bong – “Blissfull”

Welcome to the last in the current series of Charlie and the Chillout Factory. To finish in style we kick off with General Fuzz and then ease into a fantastic track by Milosh. Paul Leonard Morgan brings his cinematic strings to the show and then it’s into the laid back grooves of Govinda. General Fuzz gets a sneaky second play and then we close with my track Flying Home. Thank you to everyone for listening and supporting.

1) General Fuzz – “Smiling Perspective”
2) Milosh – “Remember the good things”
3) Paul Leonard Morgan – “Snatcher”
4) Govinda – “Breathe You In”
5) General Fuzz – “Sliding Forward”
6) Charlie North – “Flying Home”

With the release of the Worldwide Groove Corporation’s remix project just around the corner here is another chance to hear a track from their ‘Chillodesiac Lounge’ album. There’s also stylish world grooves from Govinda and a classic chillout track from Cantoma. The Show finishes with new releases from both Sine and Michael E.

EPISODE 9 – Playlist

1) Worldwide Groove Corporation – “Besame Mucho”
2) Govinda – “Delicate Poison”
3) Cantoma – “Cosmopole”
4) Sine – “Slowjam”
5) Michael E – “Raindance”

It’s a great pleasure to have two of my favorite artists on this show. We kick off with the legendary Tom Middleton and finish with BT, one of the most influential artist in my musical life. I was also delighted when Kick Bong emailed me and suggested I play Drumridoo. There is also another fine tune from the excellent Tripswitch. As always, enjoy the show.

EPISODE 8 – Playlist

1) Tom Middleton – “Shinkansen (The Odyssey)”
2) Kick Bong – “Drumridoo”
3) Tripswitch- “Tomahna”
4) BT – “1.618″

Having just finished working with the Worldwide Groove Corporation it seemed right to show some support and open the show with Butterflies. There is also a heavy presence from the Six Degrees label with artists such as Rara Avis and Govinda. Finally we have music from Michael E and a chilled soundscape from Stabilizing in Chaos.

EPISODE 7 – Playlist

1) Worldwide Groove Corporation – “Butterflies”
2) Rara Avis – “Medicine (Radio Edit)”
3) Govinda – “Electric Gypsy”
4) Michael E – “La Sirene”
5) Stabilizing In Chaos- “Jairamji”

This show kicks off with music from the new Blue Tribe album. There’s some downtempo grooves from Karmacoda, and a classic tune from one of the masters of electronica, Tripswitch. Also for those of us enjoying (or should that be enduring) the snow, I’ve got a suitably seasonal track from Michael E.

EPISODE 6 – Playlist

1) Blue Tribe – “The Way of Sakayama”
2) Karmacoda – “Make Like Mine”
3) Tripswitch – “Roll Your Own”
4) Welder & Seed – “Sirens”
5) Michael E - “A Feeling For Snow”

If you’re missing the summer then this episode is for you. Sun kissed grooves blend with bar culture to send you right back to cocktails and beach loungers! There’s also an exclusive remix by Michael E and a downtempo contribution by Science for Girls.

EPISODE 5 – Playlist

1) Sine – “Float”
2) Science For Girls (with Bronwen Exter) – “14 Days”
3) Charlie North – “Chinese Whispers (Michael E Remix)”
4) Charlie North – “Saltwater (Ambient Mix)”
5) Sine – “Infinity”

Time to step up the pace and explore the more dramatic side of electronica. This show features artists with a more cinematic feel, showing that computer based music can be both organic and emotional. As well as some firm favorites I’ve also included show newcomers CLING, and two ambient electronica tracks written by myself.

EPISODE 4 – Playlist

1) Charlie North – “Wide Open Spaces”
2) The Atomica Project – “Larsen”
3) CLING – “Haunt You (Remix)”
4) General Fuzz – “Reflective Moment”
5) Charlie North – “The Spaces In Between”

This show brings you the laid back grooves of Sine and the remix skills of Roger Eno and Plumbline. The results should soothe even the most jaded of souls. I’ve also including the wonderful vocal talent of Edie Carey and the consistently excellent output of Dive Index. Enjoy the show.

EPISODE 3 – Playlist

1) Sine – “Dreamin”
2) General Fuzz – “Eye Heart Knot”
3) Artemis – “Fountain Of Life”
4) Dive Index – “For Centuries (Roger Eno/Plumbline Remix)”
5) Edie Carey - “Hollywood Ending”

Starting and finishing are probably the hardest parts of any creative endeavor, so with that in mind I’m very pleased to bring you Episode 2. Now that we’re firmly off the starting grid this show opens and closes with remixes from Tiny Mile and the Thievery Corporation. There’s also lounge inspired grooves from Evolve and the haunting vocals of Artemis.

EPISODE 2 – Playlist

1) Dive Index – “Water In Our Hands (Tiny Mile Remix)”
2) Evolve – “Couldn’t Be More Wrong”
3) Charlie North – “Early Morning Call”
4) Artemis – “Subterranean”
5) Natalie Walker – “Quicksand (Thievery Corporation Remix)”

Welcome to the first series of Charlie and the Chillout Factory. This first episode has given me the opportunity to set the tone for the show and let me involve you in some of the best Ambient Electronica to be found on the Internet. From the sublime work of the Atomica Project to the downtempo talent of Natalie Walker, this is an intriguing stroll through the Chillout Factory floor!

EPISODE 1 – Playlist

1) The Atomica Project – “Gravity”
2) General Fuzz – “Comfort Zone”
3) Charlie North – “Wait & See”
4) Sven Klitsch – “In My Mind”
5) Natalie Walker – “Crush”