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Bulleit Sessions
Bulleit Bourbon produced a series of events in Glasgow and Edinburgh featuring a credible combination of classic and contemporary counterculture artists. Inner Ear were commissioned to produce a podcast series to promote and accompany the events. The brief was broad and open to interpretation.
Tune Up
Tune Up is a Scottish Arts Council supported initiative that enables Scottish and international musicians to tour to venues around Scotland. It is funded by National Lottery and was established in 2003 to bring high quality live music to communities the length and breadth of the country.
Trocabrahma
Trocabrahma is a cultural exchange project by Brahma Beer which enables UK artists and musicians to collaborate with their Brazilian counterparts. Inner Ear were asked to create a documentary series and online community.
Trocabrahma Podcast EP06
Internationally renowned DJ, producer, presenter and remixer, Diplo, shares his thoughts on the contemporary Brasilian scene while Ben Westbeech shows us the collaboration between Bonde Do Role and the UK’s Radioclit and Amanda Blank.
Trocabrahma Podcast EP05
Four Tet finds out how a group of musicians, and non-musicians, in Sao Paulo came together to found the Open Field Church, friends who perform a cappella versions of indie classics. Hear how Four Tet fused his electronica with raucous singing.
Trocabrahma Podcast EP04
Gruffy Rhys meets Tony Da Gatorra mashing melancholic melody with Brasilian electronic protest singing. While mixing sweet songs with electric beats and tweets, we sample typical Sao Paulo eats and treats. Presented by Ira from CSS.
Trocabrahma Podcast EP03
King Creosote meets Romulo Froes fusing Scottish folk rock with contemporary Bossa Nova. KC and his band visit the market in Sao Paulo, marvel at the pigs trotters and eat fruits you wouldn’t wear. Plus contemporary folk in Brazil and live music.
Trocabrahma Podcast EP02
Gilles Peterson hangs out with young jazz singer and beats producer Ben Westbeech as he jams with Brasilian soul jazz singer Tita Lima. Ben and Tita hit it off together musically and we hear snippets from the rehearsal process plus exclusive live recordings.
Trocabrahma Podcast EP01
Following his TrocaBrahma clash with Tropicalia legends Os Mutantes, Optimo’s JD Twitch discusses their collaborative process, while Mutantes’ affable front-man Sergio muses on Brasil’s current cultural/political climate…