The end of our podcast

It is with heavy hearts we have decided to shut down the Innotune podcast. But the blog lives on.

The reason is simple: We just don’t have time to update the podcast on a regular basis. And a podcast needs to release episodes regularly. So it’s better to quit, then. Innotune has been a non profit project from the beginning, running on nothing but enthusiasm from our crew members.

A big thank you goes out to our dedicated regular listeners. And those stopping by for a quick fix of electronic fjord music. The 13 episodes we’ve made will still be available for streaming through Mixcloud. Maybe we’ll even add some more content there in the future. But the podcast feed ends now.

We’ll keep blogging here at innotune.net, though, so keep coming back!

Podcast 007 – With guest Airwave

Episode seven brings you Airwave in the mix and new dubstep, free breaks, dark house and progressive trance. Download now!

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We’re proud to give you a 30 minute DJ mix from trance legend Airwave. But the first half of this episode also has it’s heights.

The exciting label Bang Gang is featured with two tracks, one of them is the crazy opening “The Ritz”. We pay a tribute to the sax and show you an unreleased remake of the classic “Chase The Sun”.

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Podcast 005 – Starring Thomas Sagstad

Another strong Innotune selection of new house, trance, techno and downtempo. And Thomas Sagstad in the mix!

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Thomas Sagstad is one of the five bloggers at Innotune. In this episode he get’s the chance to show you his DJ skills. He has travelled all over the globe DJ’ing for his fans. Now be sure to check out the last half of episode five.

As usual, the first 30 minutes is packed with tunes we believe in. We’ve got BT, Funkagenda, Pete Tong and Dj Eco for you, to mention a few.

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November roundup

Another month has passed, and all of the Innotune vikings are busy decorating for christmas at the Innotune HQ. But before we stuff ourselves full of christmas food, candy, and viking aquavit – let’s take a look at what we brought you in November.

Marcus showcased the very talented producer Fredrik Ohr from Sweden in his post, and we took a look at a really facinating online production suite (?) called Hobnox. It’s absolutely worth trying out, and you can do so right here. All of the guys at Innotune were born among leather jackets and hairy guys; yes, I’m talking about the 80′s. And guess what, the 80′s are back stronger than ever. Endal showed us this by recommending Relation, a UK based duo making lovely 80′s synth-pop.

We caused quite a few discussions among people on forums and in social media this month (Believe me, we’ve had a LOT of discussions internally as well), and it all started with the fantastic Way Out West podcast that you can download right here.

The source of the discussion was that we received mails from some prominent labels that they mean a “podcast” is defined by Steve Jobs. In other words: Our extravagant, fantastic, fabulous, classy, trashy and smashing (yeah, we’re proud…) podcast was only to be distributed via iTunes. So we had to choose: Drop a very important label and risk to loose even more of them, or drop the mp3 download. Our mission is to bring fantastic electronic music to our listeners, and we need labels approval for doing so. So the result is that you now have to subscribe through iTunes, or stream it on mixcloud. All in all, it’s not what we wanted at first, but in the iTunes version you also get cover art, chapter markers, tracklisting and more. So go subscribe here.

Bring on December, we’re ready for you Santa Claus!

What is podcasting?

As you may have noticed we have removed the MP3 feed of the podcast. The iTunes feed continues, as good as ever.

This happened after a discussion with one of our cooperating labels. From the beginning we have intended to do the Innotune podcast the right way, so we’ve asked the labels about permission for playing previews of their music in the podcast. It just turns out we have different opinions about what a podcast is.

Podcasting raise legal issues. It’s fundamentally different from the regular broadcast as the podcaster can download the file and do whatever he or she pleases with it. The move of control of the content from the broadcaster to the user, which on demand services like podcasting represents, is hard to get used to for the music business, no matter how short and distorted the music is. However, the EDM record companies has shown to been more liberal than their colleagues in the mainstream music business. We’ve gone directly to the labels in stead of negotiating a deal with any musical rights organisation. And they’ve been cool about our project. Therefore it’s very important for us to communicate in a good way with the labels.

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Podcast 003 – With guest Way Out West

A solid collection of house, breaks, funk and trance. Plus super producers Way Out West in the mix.

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In this episode you’ll find new music from Steve Angello, Robbie Rivera and Ferry Corsten to mention a few. And the new track Reykur by Marcus Schössow aka Tone Diary is played for the first time ever!

Jody Wisternoff and Nick Warren in Way Out West takes you on a journey through their career. Listen to classics from the duo in the second half.

Tell us what you think of the music we’ve selected for you this month!

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Podcast 002 – With guest Mark Knight

New progressive, downtempo, house, breaks and trance, as well as an exclusive mix by Toolroom superstar Mark Knight.

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Enjoy another hour with EDM handpicked by the Innotune crew.

Also: Try your luck by entering the Toolroom Knights competition. It’s easy, and you may win a signed Toolroom Knights compilation mixed by Funkagenda.

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Podcast 001 – Starring Marcus Schossow

Over one hour with fresh edm for your listening pleasure. Download the first ever Innotune podcast episode!

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The show contains a nice blend of Drum’n'Bass, House, Minimal, Trance and Chillout. The 30 minute mix in the end is done by Innotune member Marcus Schossow.

Please let us know what you think by commenting this post. Since this is the first episode, we deeply appreciate feedback.

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