ARE WE ON AIR ?
Arman Naféei
Are We On Air ? is a weekly interview series by Arman Naféei exploring the life’s soundtrack of global cultural figures and personalities within the fields of music, film, art, fashion, life and culture.
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Ep 115 // Live From Sunset: The Genre-Bending Pop Star Taking Music to New Heights
THIS WEEK, WE’RE JOINED BY THE WONDERFUL AND EVER-ENCHANTING, NORWAY'S FINEST, AURORA!A FEW MONTHS AGO, SHE STOPPED BY OUR KIOSK-O-THÈQUE ON SUNSET BOULEVARD TO SIGN HER LATEST BOOK, WHAT HAPPENED TO THE HEART ? — THE SAME TITLE AS HER NEW ALBUM -- WHICH EXPLORES THEMES OF NATURE, SPIRITUALITY, AND HUMAN CONNECTION. IT'S ALL ABOUT HYGGE, PEOPLE!IN OUR CONVERSATION, WE DELVED INTO ART AS AN EXTENSION OF THE SOUL, HER DEEP CONNECTION TO NATURE, VIRAL TIK TOK HITS, AND HOW SHE STAYS GROUNDED AM
Ep 114 // Honey Dijon's Secret to Success: From Underground DJ to Icon (Fashion, Madonna & Beyoncé)
THIS WEEK WE ARE JOINED BY THE UNSTOPPABLE FORCE THAT IS MY LONGTIME FRIEND, DJ, PRODUCER, FASHIONISTA, QUEER ICON AND OVERALL BADASS, HONEY DIJON!
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Ep 114 // HONEY DIJON
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Glimpse: NYE Concert at Karajan's St. Moritz Residence
ENDING THE YEAR ON A HIGH NOTE 🎵
ARE WE ON AIR ? PRESENTS:
“CHEZ KARAJAN”
A NEW YEAR'S PERFORMANCE AT MAESTRO HERBERT VON KARAJAN'S RESIDENCE IN ST.MORITZ
FIRST VIOLINIST OF THE STAATSOPER BERLIN; RACHEL BOUQUET AND PRINCIPAL CELLIST UNDER MAESTRO DANIEL BARENBOIM ASSIF BINNESS PERFORMING "REINHOLD GLIERE 8 PIECES FOR VIOLIN AND CELLO OP. 39"
1: PRELUDE
3: BERCEUSE
BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OIR LISTENERS THIS YEAR AND A BIG THANK YOU TO THE KARAJAN FAMILY FOR INVITING US.
@staatsoperberlin
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Ep 113 // WILLEM DAFOE
BONJOUR, BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE, AND WELCOME TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF ARE WE ON AIR?
THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS THE LAST ONE FOR 2024. AND WHAT A FANTASTIC YEAR IT'S BEEN. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU, GAZILLIONS OF BEAUTIFUL LISTENERS OF THIS LITTLE SHOW OF MINE.
SO HERE A LITTLE CHRISTMAS TREAT FROM ME TO YOU. WE ARE ENDING THIS YEAR WITH A BANG, WITH NONE OTHER THAN ONE OF THE FINEST ACTORS OUT THERE. A LEGEND, AN ARTIST, AND A VERY COOL GENTLEMAN.
AND HIS NAME IS WILLEM DAFOE!
A xx
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Ep 112 // JESSE EISENBERG
JESSE EISENBERG!
WE SAT DOWN WITH JESSE AT OUR KIOSK-O-THÈQUE TO DIVE INTO HIS CREATIVE UNIVERSE.
MUSIC, OF COURSE, WAS FRONT AND CENTER IN OUR CONVERSATION!
FROM BROADWAY TO INDIE ROCK, AND EVEN INTO THE CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE, JESSE SHARED WITH US HIS THINKING PROCESS ON HOW TO USE MUSIC TO SCORE A FILM (ASPIRING DIRECTORS, TAKE NOTE!).
JESSE OPENED UP ABOUT HIS LATEST FILM, A REAL PAIN, AND HOW CHOPIN’S TIMELESS PIECES HELPED SET THE EMOTIONAL LANDSCAPE OF THE STORY.
SO, WHETHER YOU’RE A
Ep 111 // CHICKS ON SPEED
THIS WEEK, WE’VE GOT ALEX FROM CHICKS ON SPEED @chicksonspeed—THE ORIGINAL ART-PUNK MAVERICKS WHO’VE BEEN SMASHING BOUNDARIES AND BLOWING MINDS SINCE FOREVER. 🎤🎨
WE MET AT OUR KIOSK-O-THÈQUE ON SUNSET, AND, LET’S JUST SAY, NOTHING WAS OFF THE TABLE!
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Ep 111 // CHICKS ON SPEED
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Ep 110 // GARY VEE
THIS WEEK, WE ARE JOINED BY NONE OTHER THAN GARY VAYNERCHUK, AKA GARY VEE, THE POWERHOUSE ENTREPRENEUR / MARKETING GURU / ALL-AROUND CULTURAL COMMENTATOR.
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Ep 110 // GARY VEE
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Ep 109 // ALEXA CHUNG
THIS WEEK'S GUEST IS THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, TV PRESENTER, FASHION STYLE ICON, AND OVERALL, A SUPER UBER COOL GIRL: ALEXA CHUNG!
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Ep 109 // ALEXA CHUNG
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Ep 108 // MATT DILLON
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Ep 108 // MATT DILLON
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Ep 107 // BRAXE + FALCON
BONJOUR!
THIS WEEK’S GUEST IS NONE OTHER THAN FRENCH TOUCH LEGENDS THEMSELVES, ALAN BRAXE AND DJ FALCON, AKA BRAXE + FALCON.
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Ep 107 // BRAXE & FALCON
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Finding the 'Call On Me' Sample | TEASER Ep 107 // BRAXE + FALCON
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Ep 106 // MICHAEL MAYER
THIS WEEK’S GUEST IS THE DJ, PRODUCER AND ONE OF THE MAIN FACES BEHIND KOMPAKT RECORDS - MICHAEL MAYER!
0:00-Arman's Intro3:13-Welcome to Are We On Air?5:03-What's Your Earliest Significant Musical Memory That Shaped You as an Artist?7:34-How Would You Describe Yourself In 3 Songs?21:10-How Does One Stay Relevant After All These Years?23:02-Working With Superpitcher25:14-What's Your Go-To Falling In Love Or Heartbreak Song?27:53-What's The Sexiest Song?31:11-Michael & Armand
Michael Mayer's Favourite Heartbreak Songs | TEASER Ep 106 // MICHAEL MAYER
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Ep 105 // ACYDE
THIS WEEK'S GUEST IS THE MAN ABOUT TOWN, THE DJ AND MUSIC CONNOISSEUR, ACYDE 🥁
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Ep 105 // ACYDE
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Ep 104 // HABIBI FUNK
YALLA HABIBI!
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW WITH JANNIS STÜRTZ AKA HABIBI FUNK
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Ep 104 // HABIBI FUNK
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Ep 103 // CHROMEO
LIVE FROM OUR KIOSK-🪩-THÈQUE, NEXT UP WE HAVE THE FUNK LORDS, OUR DEAR FRIENDS CHROMEO 🥁
0:00-Arman's Intro2:18-Welcome to Are We On Air ?4:11-"We Were Going To Juxtapose Anti-Heroic Lyrics On Top Of Referential Funk Music"6:41-What's Your Earliest Significant Musical Memory That Shaped You as an Artist?9:47-"I Don't Really Believe In Retro: It's Always The Dialogue Between Two Eras"11:00-How Would You Describe Yourself In 3 Songs?11:59-"Between The 80
Chromeo On 'Needy Girl' | TEASER Ep 103 // CHROMEO
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Ep 102 // ELSA HOSK
HEJ! THIS WEEK’S GUEST IS NONE OTHER THAN MY DEAR FRIEND THE SUPERMODEL AND DESIGNER ELSA HOSK 🔥
0:00-Arman's Intro
3:23-Welcome to Are We On Air ?
5:16-On Sourcing Vintage Objects
7:12-Elsa's Love For Interior Design
9:59-On Owning a Richard Neutra House
11:29-What's your earliest significant musical memory?
14:11-Elsa On Helsa
20:37-What Song Defines Helsa?
25:32-Elsa's Favourite Architects & Interior Designers
26:22-Modelling Career
34:18-What's your go-to falling in
Elsa Hosk On Modelling | TEASER Ep 102 // ELSA HOSK
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Ep 101 // GHETTO GASTRO
FROM THE DINNER TABLE STRAIGHT TO YOUR EARS THIS WEEK’S GUESTS ARE NONE OTHER THAN NEW YORK’S FINEST CULINARY ARTISTS: GHETTO GASTRO 💥
0:00-'For Us, It's About Putting The Medicine In The Kool-Aid'
0:50-Arman's Intro
2:25-Welcome to Are We On Air?
3:35-What's your earliest significant musical memory that shaped you as an artist?
4:21-'Music Can Be Used As Therapy'
8:34-What Song Defines Ghetto Gastro?
10:40-'Let Flavour And Food Be The Vehicle To Tell Our Storie
Ep 100 // SIR PAUL SMITH
100th EPISODE WITH NONE OTHER THAN SIR PAUL SMITH!
00:00-How Did You Do It?
00:45-Arman's Intro
05:45-Creating Something Cohesive Out Of The Madness
06:54-Paul's Bike Collection
08:50-Earliest Significant Musical Memory
11:55-'You need to Nudge, not completely Push, in new Directions'
18:25-How Would You Describe Yourself In 3 Songs?
19:13-'I'm a Lateral Thinker'
23:29-Paul's Start in the Clothing Business
26:20-Curating 'Picasso Celebration: The Collection
HAPPY 100th EPISODE!
4 YEARS100 EPISODESA BRAND NEW KIOSK-O-THÈQUE (8224 SUNSET BLVD)ANDA NEW FOUND FRIENDSHIP W/ @spotify !
A big thank you to all our guests, listeners and dancers! We’ve only just begun 🥁
A xx
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HAPPY 100TH EPISODE
4 YEARS100 EPISODESA BRAND NEW KIOSK-O-THÈQUE (8224 SUNSET BLVD)ANDA NEW FOUND FRIENDSHIP W/ @spotify !A big thank you to all our guests, listeners and dancers! We’ve only just begun 🥁A xx
HAPPY 100th EPISODE!
4 YEARS100 EPISODESA BRAND NEW KIOSK-O-THÈQUE (8224 SUNSET BLVD)ANDA NEW FOUND FRIENDSHIP W/ @spotify !A big thank you to all our guests, listeners and dancers! We’ve only just begun 🥁A xx
Ep 99 // ETRAN DE L'AÏR
BONJOUR MES AMIS!
I FIRST MET ETRAN DE L'AÏR THROUGH THE FANTASTIC COMPILATION THAT @sahelsounds RELEASED - "MUSIC FROM SAHARAN WHATSAPP" -, SO I COULDN'T RESIST INTERVIEWING THE GUYS UPON THEIR SHOW AT L.A. VENUE @zebulonla
WE TALKED ABOUT HOW THEY GOT THEIR START PLAYING MUSIC AT TRADITIONAL WEDDINGS, WHAT'S IT LIKE TO PLAY 4-HOUR-LONG SETS, AND OFC, WHAT THEIR FAV LOVE SONGS ARE!
I PERSONALLY LOVE THE 'DESERT BLUES': IT TRANSPORTS ME TO A WORLD OF HYPNOTIC RIF
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Ep 98 // LUKE EDWARD HALL
BUONGIORNO AND GRÜEZI BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!
WE’RE STREAMING LIVE AND DIRECT FROM OUR WINTER RESIDENCE AT THE @kulmhotel IN THE BEAUTIFUL SWISS ALPS TO YOUR EARS. KICKING IT OFF WITH THIS WEEKS GUEST; THE ARTIST AND DESIGNER LUKE EDWARD HALL. AN OLD FRIEND OF THE SHOW THAT SOME OF YOU MIGHT REMEMBER FROM THOSE BEAUTIFUL GUEST PORTRAITS OF SEASON 1!
WE CAUGHT UP OVER A COUPLE OF PISCO SOURS AT THE NEWLY DESIGNED PERUVIAN RESTAURANT @amaru.kulm, TO ADMIRE AND DISSECT LUKE’S LATEST DESIGN FEAT.
WE CO
Ep 97 // DOUG AITKEN
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Ep 97 // DOUG AITKEN
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Ep 96 // RUTH RADELET
HELLO MY FRIENDS!LAST YEAR I GOT TOGETHER WITH MY FRIEND RUTH RADELET FOR A LITTLE TÊTE-À-TÊTE OVER SOME VINO TO TALK ALL THINGS MUSIC 🍷🌇 @ruthradeletWE TALKED ABOUT HER NEW BUDDING SOLO CAREER, WHAT WAS IT LIKE TO PERFORM AT THAT INFAMOUS CHANEL SS 13' SHOW WITH THE CHROMATICS, THE LAUREL CANYON MUSIC SCENE, RECEIVING MIXTAPES FROM HER HIGH SCHOOL CRUSH AND SO SO SO MUCH MORE!A xx
RUTH'S PLAYLIST
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Ep 96 // R
Ep 95 // THE BLAZE
BONJOUR MES AMIS!
THE BLAZE AND I GOT TOGETHER IN L.A. AFTER THEIR COACHELLA PERFORMANCE FOR A LITTLE RENDEZ-VOUS.
THE CHAMPAGNE WAS FLOWING, THE CIGARETTES WERE BURNING IN FULL FRENCH FASHION BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY WE GOT TO CONVERSE! ABOUT THEIR LIFES SOUNDTRACK, THEIR FANTASTIC MUSIC VIDEOS, THE IMPORTANCE OF IMAGERY WHEN PRODUCING THEIR MUSIC AND THEIR LP ‘JUNGLE’🥂
A Xx
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Ep 95 // THE BLAZE
Ep 94 // ALICJA KWADE
VOYAGE VOYAGE!
WHAT A PLEASURE IT WAS TO TRAVEL TO ALICJA’S STUDIO IN BERLIN 💛
WE TALKED ABOUT HER WORK, LATE NIGHTS AT KINGSIZE BAR, HER LABEL GRZEGORZKI RECORDS AND SO MUCH MORE 🎨⚡
Ep 94 // ALICJA KWADE
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Ep 94 // ALICJA KWADE
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Ep 93 // ZANE LOWE
GREETINGS FROM APPLE HQ 🍏A good couple of months ago I sat down with the Grammy-nominated producer and radio host, formerly of BBC Radio 1, now Apple Music’s Global Creative Director and On-Air Host @zaneloweFrom @neilyoung to @barbrastreisand to @sade we covered it allllThanks for the tour!@applemusicAXx
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Ep 93 // ZANE LOWE
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Ep 92 // FIONA ZANETTI
HYPNOTIC TANGO!
WHAT A PLEASURE IT WAS TO SIT DOWN WITH MY FAVORITE FASHIONISTA AND FRIEND FIONA @fionazanetti AT HER UBER CHIC PARISIAN APARTMENT.
WE TALKED ABOUT HER SOUND, HER LOVE FOR TOKYO AND OUR INSANE BLOCK PARTIES BUT ALSO WHAT ITS LIKE BEING PART OF A GENERATION THAT BLURS THE LINES BETWEEN DIFFERENT CULTURES AND HOW SHE OVERCAME HER FEARS TO BECOME THE FANTASTIC DJ THAT SHE IS!
FIONA'S PLAYLIST
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Ep 91 // ELĪNA GARANČA
A NIGHT AT THE OPERA!
WHAT A PLEASURE IT WAS TO LISTEN TO THIS BEAUTIFUL ARTIST @elina.garanca 🌹
IN PREPARATION FOR THE AIDA PREMIEEER @staatsoperberlin ON OCT 3rdAXx
Ep 91 // ELĪNA GARANČA
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Ep 90 // IGOR LEVIT
MAESTRO IGOR! NEW EPISODE WITH THE SUPERSTAR THAT IS @igorpianistLIVE FROM HIS LIVING ROOM TO YOUR EARS 🎶Watch it @youtube or listen to the interview and Igor’s playlist @spotifypodcasts @appleAXx
Ep 90 // IGOR LEVIT
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Ep 89 // PONGO
BOOOM DIA! NEW EPISODE WITH THE POWERHOUSE THAT IS PONGO! @pongo_officialThe Queen of Kuduro took over our Block party in Paris back in June and you can hear all about it @spotifypodcasts @applemusic @mixcloud and @youtube (links in bio)Big MERCI to our friends @loulourestaurantsAXx
Ep 89 // PONGO
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Ep 88 // NOBU MATSUHISA
こんにちは my friends and welcome to another glorious episode with the legend himself NOBU MATSUHISA!We covered everything from his rise as a Chef to a global powerhouse, his partnership with Robert De Niro and of course his musical choices - and Mick Jagger stories (links in bio) 🔪EP 88 // @therealnobu@noburestaurants@matsuhisabeverlyhills@matsuhisamykonos@belvederehotel@sushiclub@quitequilaLots of love,A Xx
Ep 88 // NOBU MATSUHISA
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Ep 87 // DITTE REFFSTRUP // GANNI
HEJ! New episode and playlist with my dear@ditte_reffstrup @ganni We covered everything from our little collab during Copenhagen fashion week, to how to create luxury with an honest price point, to the soundtrack of Ditte and GANNI and of course why Danish design is just oh so cool!🧊AXx
EP 87 // DITTE REFFSTRUP // GANNI
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Ep 86 // GIULIANO CALZA
AMOREEE MIO 🇮🇹
New episode with my dear @giulianocalza @gcdswear is out now 🐬We chatted about POP, Fashion and how to make your dreams become reality ✨ (manifestation & hard work!)
AXx
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Ep 86 // GIULIANO CALZA
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Ep 85 // NOORIYAH
YALLAAA NOOOORIYAH!This week’s guest is the wonderful DJ/Producer/Radio host @nooriyah._We chatted a good couple of weeks ago in London about SWANA music a.k.a music from SOUTH WEST ASIA & NORTH AFRICA. So much musical knowledge! And of course, we had to talk about her incredible set @boilerroomtv repping the Habibis! 💃🏽AXx
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Ep 84 // CARL CRAIG
Got to spend an electrifying afternoon with the Detroit legend himself at his exhibition at MOCA. What a journey!
AXx
“Detroit-based techno DJ and producer Carl Craig’s immersive environment, Party/After-Party is a visceral sound and somatic experience that evolves with each new iteration. Drawing on Craig’s 30-year career as an internationally touring DJ, Party/After-Party guides visitors sonically through a club night from the perspective of the DJ. Starting in those moments before the crowd a
Ep 83 // ANNE IMHOF
THE ANNE IMHOF @anne_imhof and I got together a couple of weeks ago in Berlin’s Kreuzberg to talk about life, art and music. I can’t imagine a better way to spend an evening.
We covered everything from music, art, fashion and her trajectory from living in a squat in Frankfurt all the way to winning the Golden Lion in Venice with her piece FAUST. Genial!
AXx
Ep 83 // ANNE IMHOF
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Ep 82 // BAKAR
NEW DRIP DRIP DROP WITH THE SUAVE BAKAR!Got to chat with one of the hottest talent coming out of the UK right now - Bakar. Interview and Playlist available everywhere (links in bio) Big thanks to our friends at IDEA LTD. for hosting us!A Xx
Ep 82 // BAKAR
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Ep 81 // JONATHAN ANDERSON
HERE COMES JONATHAN!
New episode with the fabulous superstar designer, creative director, and man about town
We covered everything from Broadway musicals to A$AP Rocky and I even got a sneak peek into the creative process, diving deep into the clothes at his London studio.
Ep 81 // JONATHAN ANDERSON
Jonathan's Podcast Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GaIxTLnKXbQ8KS5lojA6U?si=385d859a6fff4164&nd=1
Jonathan's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UwVj7NNuhZSbDl84W
Ep 80 // NICK RHODES // DURAN DURAN
Step into the vibrant world of Nick Rhodes, the founding member and visionary keyboardist of Duran Duran, as he guides you through the unforgettable moments that shaped 80s music and culture.
Get ready for lively discussions on creating atmosphere, inspired by the wit and genius of Andy Warhol and his famous 'Dollar Sign' story. Experience the transformative power of witnessing David Bowie's electrifying performance of 'Starman' on 'Top of the Pops,' igniting Nick'
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ARMAN'S VOICE NOTES // 13
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ARMAN'S VOICE NOTES // 12
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ARMAN'S VOICE NOTES // 11
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Ep 79 // ISABELLA ROSSELLINI
As her voice rises and falls through rhythmic intonations, ISABELLA ROSSELINI takes ARMAN through what it was like to grow up in the spotlight and forge her own path. Not only a famed ACTRESS, AUTHOR, FILMMAKER. MODEL, and SINGER, but also an ECOLOGIST and ANIMAL BEHAVIOURIST, ROSSELINI meets us where she is most comfortable: her Bellport, New York farm. This magical place, she says, brings her ‘closer to the earth center.’ Distinguishing her hens by the sound and pitch of their clucking, and he
Ep 78 // DANIEL ARSHAM
A trailblazer at the INTERSECTION OF THE WORLDS of art, fashion, sports, and music, to name a few - DANIEL ARSHAM makes moves that shake the very foundation, push the perceptions of, and bridge the gaps within pop culture.
From growing up in MIAMI to the steady beat of THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G., in 1994 - the height of the hip hop moment, to later moving to New York City and launching a hyper successful art career, ARSHAM has premiered as many show openings as he has had creative titles.
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Ep 77 // THE ATTICO
This week, ARMAN is graced in Milan, Italy by not one but TWO close friends and COMPLIMENTARY POWERHOUSES, GILDA AMBROSIO AND GIORGIA TORDINI. Having dreamed up THE ATTICO together in September of 2015 and officially launched only FIVE MONTHS later, they embody a living example of the potent reality shifts that occur when total commitment to a dream is made. In TORDINI’S own words, she puts it best - “If you’re 100% sure of what you’re doing, and you have a strong idea - DO IT.”
Having eac
Ep 76 // SEUN KUTI
Through music, we’re able to find each other. ‘MUSIC IS CALLING TOWARDS RESCUE.’
SEUN KUTI joins ARMAN in London. CHARISMATIC, CONVERSATIONAL, and FASCINATING - KUTI touches on the most important choice we make as humans: the commitment to make decisions in alignment with what kind of human you want to be. Calling to the youth, he explains why a real artist makes this choice - to create art that’s elevating. With this responsibility, there’s no room for the patronising, commodifying, or low vibr
Ep 75 // KHRUANGBIN
Whether they’re hunting for records in the underground of a Seoul arcade, recording new music in an empty barn in the middle of a Texas bird sanctuary, KHRAUNGBIN is a real ORIGINAL.
LAURA LEE and DONALD JOHNSON (MARK SPEER unfortunately not present) join ARMAN to discuss what makes a band burn a LONG, SLOW BURN.
It’s all about feeling the music, - it becomes clear, as JOHNSON describes one day on a whim deciding to give Kool & The Gang’s SUMMER MADNESS a run through. That song, now a part o
Ep 74 // LUDOVIC DE SAINT SERNIN
Arman meets LUDOVIC DE SAINT SERNIN at his Marais atelier to find out why this rising star is on everyone’s lips.
Bonding over a bottle of champagne, LUDOVIC and Arman go through it all: fashion, Paris's burgeoning party scene, what being masculine means in 2022, the role music plays in his creative process, DJ'ing for his friends and what erotica sounds to him.
Known for his genre-defying collections, LUDOVIC is very adamant when asked what masculinity means to him: "MASCULINITY TODAY IS MORE A
Ep 73 // CAMILLE CHARRIÈRE
It’s sunny in LONDON - which makes it the most beautiful place on earth. The birds are singing, and ARMAN has the pleasure of sitting down with the lovely as she is chic CAMILLE CHARRIÈRE. After changing careers from becoming a lawyer, CHARRIÈRE describes how living in London ‘gave her wings’ and taught her she didn't have to conform.
On experiencing the ART OF TOLERANCE, Charrière celebrates sweet individuality. In her own words, she says "music is a language in itself - we all have our own".
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Ep 72 // CHRONIXX
CHRONIXX and ARMAN sit down in Paddington to discuss SOUND WARS IN THE SONIC WORLD, Bob Marley’s poetry which is only intended to be heard with a discerning ear, as well as the spontaneous combustion of innovation that is DANCEHALL MUSIC.
In his own words, Chronixx sets it straight: “MUSIC IS NOT LIKE ANY OTHER ART. WITH MUSIC, WE’RE MANIPULATING THE INVISIBLE.”
Growing up listening to gospel, 1980’s dancehall, reggae, and even Céline Dion, CHRONIXX is refreshingly unconcerned with following the
Ep 71 // HOW LONG GONE
Turn on, tune in, drop out! CHRIS BLACK and JASON STEWART join Arman for a little tête-à-tête that will feel like time is slipping like sand through an hourglass.
Tuning in from the leafy suburbs of Glendale, the boys use their well-honed cultural commentary skills to go through their character defining musical choices. But make no mistake: in classic HOW LONG GONE fashion, each choice is infused with the nonchalant ease that CHRIS and JASON have already accustomed us to.
Be it JASON making the
Ep 70 // THE BLESSED MADONNA
THE BLESSED MADONNA invites Arman to Hackney to dive into her fantastic repertoire. Referencing APHEX TWIN’S WINDOWLICKER, she describes her idea of the POWER OF CONVENTION: “Using convention shows people what world we’re in. Breaking convention shows people where the possibilities are.” INSIGHT comes naturally to THE BLESSED MADONNA; this duality of perspective she takes by not frowning upon, but instead BREAKING THROUGH convention applies beautifully to both the way she creates and the music w
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Ep 69 // PAUL KALKBRENNER
Nearly 4 years since they last saw each other in LA, PAUL KALKBRENNER meets Arman in his emerald green 1961 Maserati Ghibli for a chat in BERLIN. Bonding over a love of Mozart, KALKBRENNER mentions he was a terrible instrumentalist as a child, having learned and suffered on the TRUMPET. The KEY to this experience, however, was that he never let it deter him from pursuing music.
He may be one of technos biggest superstars, but the biggest thing that defines his career? TENACITY. In his own words,
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Ep 68 // YANN TIERSEN
YANN TIERSEN calls Arman from his studio for a conversation set amidst a blinkering of blue and orange lights from the sound dials, hard drives and synthesisers behind him. While he’s a known legend of cinematic scoring, Tiersen insists that the best soundtrack is not necessarily a composed soundtrack - but using music. Referencing this proper “usage” of music in film, Tiersen points to the master Kubrick himself. Living close to nature is an important part of his life and his music. TIERSEN is
Ep 67 // NILÜFER YANYA
THIS IS IT. Staying true to her Turkish roots, NILÜFER YANYA is inspired by INSTINCT, foremost, and MELODY second. Calling from London, NILÜFER and Arman bond over a shared love as she references the Strokes This Is It as an album that’s stood the test of time, and only gets better. For NILÜFER, inspiration is everywhere - but writing, instinctively, “comes from nowhere.” Bringing us into her creative process, she shares that the beginning of a new song unfolds itself musically first, whil
Ep 66 // JOHANN KÖNIG
Amidst 2021's Berlin Gallery Weekend infamous Are We On Air pop-up in Berlin, Arman meets art impresario JOHANN KÖNIG at Unter Den Linden.
With a music selection that ranges from 90's euro-trash to today's latest Tik Tok viral song, JOHANN dwells on the ever changing city that is Berlin (and how he has no patience for the nostalgia infused talk of the 'good ol'days') and how being a gallerist in the age of NFT's is exciting as it ever was.
Talking about how the late Virgil Abloh paved the way fo
Ep 65 // CL
In the courtyard of the Chateau Marmont, you’ll find the sunshine where CL is singing Arman a traditional Korean song her grandmother sang to her while growing up. While she might be one of the worlds biggest POPSTARS, CL glows with the same warmth and joy on stage in front of millions as she does in a one on one encounter with a new friend — “I feel what I feel in the moment to the fullest, so I don’t have anything left behind that I need to solve later.”
If we can all take a page from CL’s boo
Ep 64 // RICK OWENS
For most of us, ’DISTURBING’ is an adjective used to convey a sense of anxiety and upset; to RICK OWENS, ‘disturbing’ invokes an instinctive THRILL - the starting point of exploration.
In the bottom of a Porterville K-MART bargain basement, OWENS dug up David Bowie’s DIAMOND DOGS. The ‘excitement, disturb, confusion and guilt’ that album cover evoked in him became a self defined SELF DEFINING moment. Though it wasn’t until years later that he heard the album, the MIXTURE OF GLAMOUR AND THE GROTE
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Ep 63 // BUSY P
BUSY P welcomes Arman into Ed Banger in Montmarte. Born to bring the headbangers, indie romantics, hip hop kids and techno heads together, PEDRO describes the DNA of Ed Banger Records; a place where the integrity and energy of music is felt and expressed in the freshest, sexiest way.
There’s a certain magic in the air as Pedro shares his belief that “LONGEVITY is the best proof of success.” Alluding to DAFT PUNK for teaching him that “knowing what you want to do is as important as knowing w
Ep 62 // TEFLON ZINCFENCE
The second episode coming from ©AWOA ? ON TOUR // JAMAICA, Arman meets with one of the most talented producers coming from Kingston, TEFLON ZINCFENCE.
Arman meets TEFLON ZINCFENCE at the legendary Kingston's Anchor Studios to talk TEFLON's musical career while going through his character defining musical choices. They talk about TEFLON's approach to choosing musical collaborators, being a producer to Koffee's Grammy winning EP 'The Rapture', how reggae and dancehall are evolving genres and what
Ep 61 // PEREL
Under the sunny skies of LA, Arman meets PEREL to find what the fuss is all about the Saxony born and raised artist.
While going over her character defining musical choices, PEREL chronicles how her upbringing has shaped her sonic signature. Arman and PEREL discuss playing eurotrash in DJ gigs, italo disco's effectiveness, electroclash having a renaissance, DJ Hell's Misch Masch seminal compilation and the over-reliance on live performances for an artists's livelihoods.
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Ep 60 // CARSTEN HÖLLER
Arman meets CARSTEN HÖLLER to talk about Congolese music, how the sounds that birds emit are shaped by their migration patterns and how Carstën's 'Upside Down Mushroom Room' and 'The Prada Double Club Miami' were shaped and thought out.
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Ep 59 // FRANCESCA THYSSEN-BORNEMISZA
FRANCESCA THYSSEN-BORNEMISZA unravels her life adventures, live from Jamaica.
Thyssen-Bornemisza talks being friendly neighbours with Freddie Mercury in London, recounting her father's lifelong endeavor of achieving peace through cultural diplomacy, the Artist’s sensibility when it comes to the issues we face in each era, and learning from Grace Jones why loyalty and friendship is something you never compromise.
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Ep 58 // IAN ISIAH
POWER is a language IAN ISIAH invented himself.
Thanks to GOSPEL for the the introduction to his musicianship, and later on the hot and heavy backbeat of R&B, ISIAH radiates fearless sexuality, free spirited expression, and deep humility for those he idolises that came before him. These artists are deeply ingrained into the fabric of his life - whether it’s the montage of Whitney Houston in his room, or the way he pauses in conversation to harmonise Mary J Blige’s “my life, my life, my life,
Ep 57 // NINA KRAVIZ
Under the lobby of the Regina Louvre Hotel in Paris, techno powerhouse NINA KRAVIZ revisits the most influential tracks that have defined her status as a selector today.
Unashamedly a free-spirit, NINA talks with ARMAN about everything from her childhood favs to the importance of silence and solitude.
You’re in for an utmost crucial two-hour conversation you don’t want to miss. Queue up and strap in.
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Ep 56 // MERT ALAS
With a penchant for spontaneity, MERT ALAS brings us back to when he first felt the power of music while sneaking out into the concert halls at his classical conservatory boarding school in Ankara and looking for ghosts. Coming of age in the early nineties in London, fashion and self expression are a part of his hard wired DNA. After 29 years of Mert & Marcus taking over the world with their craft, Mert describes claiming the right of self expression as an act of respect and an uncompromisab
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Arman's Voice Notes is Are We On Air's latest audio supplement, taking you on an audio voyage through Arman's latest travels, people and cultural findings. Arman talks basking in the Ibiza sun while listening to Sven Väth's upcoming record, Catharsis, and Virgil Abloh's final show at the helm of Louis Vuitton. Time is also used to reflect on the serendipity of shazaming music in the neighborhood of Los Feliz and what that tells you about the importance of keeping you ears (and mind) open.
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Ep 55 // AMANDA LEAR
Following AMANDA LEAR through the soundtrack to her life is pure pleasure. From her dreams of being a painter leading her to befriend SALVADOR DALÍ, creating a wild persona for herself modeled off SUPERWOMAN, to holding a real live PANTHER on a leash for the cover of ROXY MUSIC’s For Your Pleasure, Lear is an absolute icon for trailblazing her own way without asking permission - the EPITOME of CHARISMA. Join Arman and Amanda in this episode which KICKS OFF SEASON 3 to the absolutely UNAPOLOGETIC
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Arman's Voice Notes is Are We On Air's latest audio supplement, taking you on an audio voyage through Arman's latest travels and cultural findings.
From partying with Grace Jones to interviewing Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza and visiting Kingston's Dub Club, Arman delves on last week's adventures, live and direct from breathtakingly beautiful Strawberry Hill.
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Arman's Voice Notes is Are We On Air's latest audio supplement, taking you on an audio voyage through Arman's latest travels and cultural findings. On his first episode, Arman goes through what he has been up to for the last 6 months. Highlights include Are We On Air ?'s very fist pop up at Berlin's Unter den Linden, #ValentinoRendezVous in Paris and Prada Club in Moscow.
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Ep 54 // CAMÉLIA JORDANA
‘So long and so young and so beautiful’, CAMÉLIA JORDANA and Arman bond over their love of Maria Callas in celebration of #ValentinoRendezVous. Between whispering harmonies of Calla's The Barber of Seville and Nina Simone’s I Get Along Without You Very Well, Jordana explains her admiration for the women who came before her and their strength in communicating their powerful truths for the world, no matter how intense and sincere. Naming the “magic combo,” Jordana empathizes with the 'sa
Ep 53 // ICHON
Tucked inside the busy streets of Marais's Le Carreau du Temple, Arman Naféei rendezvous with French artist ICHON in celebration of #ValentinoRendezVous. Discussing ideas currently distilling in his mind, Ichon finds inspiration in the beauty of contrast. Welcoming listeners into this delicate balance, Ichon shares a line he wrote from "+ C'est pas le moment": "Prends-moi par la main sans la retenir,' (Hold my hand, but don't keep it.) For Ichon, words come fir
Ep 52 // ORION CARLOTO
This week, ORION CARLOTO and Arman explore the intrinsic linkage between poetry and all art forms. It’s not every 24 year old who quotes the French poet Arthur Rimbaud so casually; Carloto brings energy and feeling to a medium which is vital to the arts and soul of the world. Describing the beautifully fresh and devastating songs of Leonard Cohen, to her affinity for Fiona Apple’s ability to unapologetically sing her truths, Vanessa’s references form a foundation for her craft and her life. ETHE
Ep 51 // ELIM CHAN
Creating a sound that is 3D is ELIM CHAN's magic touch. She and Arman dive deeply into this enchantment, delving into Disney's Fantasia’s role in planting the seeds of her dreams to manifest imagery, feeling and motion with music. As the youngest chief conductor of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra, she materializes this gift by transmitting her magic to hundreds of thousands and more audiences. Describing the feeling of hot butter gliding down her arms as she conducts Rachmaninoff’s sexy Symphony
Ep 50 // KALI UCHIS
Whether she's singing, songwriting, directing, painting or producing, KALI UCHIS is an unmatched tour de force. Dialing from Los Angeles, KALI shows us why she is revered as one the most interesting artists of today. Multi-hyphenate by design, KALI delves on the importance she places on artistic integrity over virality, how Colombian culture informs her own artistic repertoire and how she's helping champion the broad array of subgenres of Latin music by bringing those sounds to the forefront. In
Ep 49 // BENJI B
BENJI B sees the glass half full. His enthusiasm for the massive energy release and experimentation that will emerge from the pandemic is more than just blind optimism; it’s faith in the fact that over the course of his career, he notes change as the essential precursor to the greatest creative moments and movements. Seeing music as the outpouring of new groups/scenes of people evolving together, B describes what it’s like to live in the pulse of the music of the moment, panning for the gold of
Ep 48 // JULIE MEHRETU
Just after hanging her latest exhibition at the Whitney, JULIE MEHRETU dials Arman from home. Growing up a child of the early 70's during the height of the Pan-African post colonial movement, Mehretu shares a lifetime of music and stories as perceptive as her art. Painting a parallel between the ability jazz has to structurally shift music into a plane of abstraction, Mehretu's insightful ear is as fine tuned as they come. From Mavis Staples' sexy voice, Steve McQueen's brilliant filmmaking, and
Ep 47 // DAVID BYRNE
It’s no surprise that DAVID BYRNE enters the Zoom with a startling, silvery magnetism. With a mind as sharp as an encyclopedia but as free as the wind, BYRNE delves into the music and poetry that inspired him to re-imagine the Top 40, launching his iconoclastic career. As original as thinkers come, jumping into Byrne’s world pushes boundaries, questions structures, and does it all with BYRNIAN flare: perfectly synchronous with eclectically mesmerizing style. Amongst his inexhaustible influences
Ep 46 // GOLSHIFTEH FARAHANI
GOLSHIFTEH FARAHANI is not quick to fill the silence, but she can't help but fill her surroundings with light. Leaving a space open for divine interference, she sits with Arman in her living room. FARAHANI takes a closer look into the cultures, diaspora, languages, and frequencies that course through her, tuning her life. Forging a connection between her innate drive to create and Iran's culture in which art is as essential as breathing oxygen, Farahani describes her life as a bridge between Wes
Ep 45 // SVEN MARQUARDT
SVEN MARQUARDT exudes stoic creativity, describing Berghain as a 'place of diversity, freedom, and anarchy,' SVEN delves into the historical context of Berlin's notorious club scene alongside his lifelong passion for photography. Having grown up within the GDR, SVEN delves into the deep inspirations that drive him: from hearing Freddie Mercury's voice for the first time to the static beauty of silence on one of his shoots. Impossible to mistake the iconoclastic power of Berlin nightlife as THE c
Ep 44 // MAISIE WILLIAMS
Multi-talented filmmaker and actress MAISIE WILLIAMS wears many hats. In her latest, she channels Jordan Mooney, a role not for the faint of heart. Effervescent and insightful, MAISIE describes diving into the punk queen’s character, immersing herself into an art movement edging towards liberation. If anyone can rise to the brightest limelight and remain as perceptive and grounded as can be, it’s MAISIE. Tune in and listen to she and Arman discuss the music that shapes her life, draws her into t
Ep 43 // TREMAINE EMORY
TREMAINE EMORY makes every word count. Bringing to life the joys of ‘getting in your feelings’ to some Miles Davis at 2AM with a burger at Bistro NYC, ARMAN and EMORY's shared love of local NYC haunts, dancing to James Brown, Michael Jackson, & Prince will pull you right in. A true polymath at heart, EMORY’S use of iconography to raise social awareness of systematic racism is just one thread of his extraordinary ability to tap into the positive aspects of the wild world of Instagram and the Inte
Ep 42 // MARINA ABRAMOVIĆ
No time is wasted in this episode. MAGNETIC Marina Abramović describes the act of reminiscing on the past as comparable to “reading old newspaper.” Nonetheless, Abramović brings new color to sharing a few moments in which music shaped her life.
Recalling being brought to tears at the age of 14 by the sound of Maria Callas’ voice pouring out of her grandmother’s Bakelite radio, Abramović nearly implodes with passion while expressing the source of her inspiration to breathe new life into opera. F
Ep 41 // DAVID LACHAPELLE
DAVID LACHAPELLE'S unmistakable charisma transports us to sunny Los Angeles. LACHAPELLE takes Arman on a crash course through his experiences of regularly attending Studio54 at the age of 14, fueling his spirit through dancing, faith in himself, love, and God. DAVID discusses Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse, recounting the first time he met Tupac Shakur, also revealing the Life Lessons learned from his friend Andy Warhol. Much like one of his photographs, in this episode, every detail counts. Des
Ep 40 // DUA LIPA
Radical Optimism kicks off SEASON 2 with none other than THEE Pop Star giving Disco life, DUA LIPA. Over Zoom, Arman dials Dua — sitting at the Chateau with a green juice in hand — the two have a laugh, talk about music's transcendent power to break language barriers, and what it was like to call her upon her idols and create the anthems of Future Nostalgia soundtracking our states of self-isolation WHILE topping the Billboard Charts and becoming the most streamed album in history. If 2020 has t
Ep 39 // WOLFGANG TILLMANS
WOLFGANG TILLMANS and ARMAN NAFÉEI sit down in his studio in Berlin - full of plants, printers, photographs and warmth. This journey through TILLMANS’ mind is one to enjoy - taking us from his first purchase of a $20 flash gun camera, to playing an unreleased track live on the show, and discussing the COVID vs HIV crisis, and shared yearning for the return of nightlife and human connection. TILLMANS is as prolific, perceptive and evolved as ever.
Ep 38 // RICHIE HAWTIN
Almost exactly a year since his set at the Hollywood Palladium, we’ve tapped-in with the illustrious techno powerhouse RICHIE HAWTIN for a candid fireside chat on everything—from COVID's effects on the live music industry, to the lasting impact of the "Motor City" on his life and career. In this interview, HAWTIN situates his own work between the hypnotism of acid tracks and the futurism felt within Detroit Techno, noting the love of the 303’s raw simplicity and finding the similar feeling withi
Ep 37 // SARAH ANDELMAN
With Colette at 20 and three years since it closed the boutique’s influence over the aesthetics of thee retail shopping experience remains unparalleled. Once noted as Karl Lagerfeld’s only go-to Parisian shoppe, the successful formula predates the contemporary “brand-activation,” simply based on the deeply personal connection with just about every “product” in-store. In this episode, SARAH ANDELMAN talks about her own musical history—forever reflected within Colette’s iconic compilations—plus h
Ep 36 // THE KILLS
After being active almost two decades, THE KILLS’ catalogue remains rightfully cemented within our rock ’n’ roll memory In this episode, VV and HOTEL are on the eve of releasing Little Bastards, a collection of B-Sides and Rarities, so it’s only right that we discuss the records that influenced their blissfully hypnotic sound. From the allure of Punk and skateboarding culture to The Neptunes “brutal” drum machines on Clipse’s Hell Hath No Fury, the duo talk about the legacy of Gary’s Bar and Tra
Ep 35 // BRADLEY ZERO
The dance floor has always been the site for raw, unfiltered expression, which, in the current moment, takes on an immeasurable significance, leaving us yearning for togetherness. In this episode, Rhythm Section founder BRADLEY ZERO talks about London’s cultural explosion throughout the past two decades: from his own presence as a radio host/promoter/label owner, to working with Boiler Room when the platform was still too young to be defined. In pondering the future of nightlife, ZERO shares wit
Ep 34 // ROÍSÍN MURPHY
The legendary Irish singer, songwriter and powerful performer ROÍSÍN MURPHY emphasizes the importance of revisiting the past to inform the future. In this episode, we catch the wonderful and delightful Disco Queen and talked about our shared passion for Italian Cinéma and music from Lucio Battisti and Mina to her latest record Roísín Machine and of course, Moloko.
Ep 33 // JANE BIRKIN
What words can even come close enough to capture the essence and magnetism of JANE BIRKIN? A timeless muse, canonical chanteuse, whose profound influence on culture within (and beyond) the 20th century remains unparalleled. In this episode, BIRKIN shares with us insight throughout her legacy: from memories of dancing to Elvis’ Blue Suede Shoes with her siblings, to acknowledging the unfading infatuation of her relationship with Serge Gainsbourg. Minimal words, maximum sentiment: simply put, enjo
Ep 32 // STUDIO KO
Within the process of their own work, KARL FOURNIER and OLIVIER MARTY, the architecture duo behind STUDIO KO, emphasize the importance of revisiting the past to inform the future. In this episode, we catch the partners delightfully off-guard: FOURNIER and MARTY disclose the underlying influence of music on their projects, describing Bach’s compositions as a carefully constructed audio architecture, alongside to their passion of playing with contrasting ingredients, creating a feel for the sublim
Ep 31 // LAURA HARRIER
From the influential Motown to rockabilly blues, LAURA HARRIER warmly remembers her first musical memories tied to her fathers’ taste. In this episode, HARRIER presents significant moments her life and work through music: including the perfect song kick everyone out of your apartment at the end of the night (See: LCD Soundsystem’s “Home”) and running into the arms of Rihanna after the latest Fenty fashion show.
Ep 30 // CERRONE
When introduced as the “father of French disco,” MARC CERRONE quickly refuted, “…why French?” rejecting the singular vision of the influential genre that exploded from the club to the world. In this episode, we find ourselves in CERRONE’s studio, unraveling the humble pioneer’s legacy, from creating records exclusive to the discotheque to “borrowing” Carlos Santana’s band for a two-night epic. As central to the drums in the final mix-down, the one thing CERRONE always kept in mind was the feelin
Ep 29 // DAVID SHRIGLEY
After a decade from first encounter, we cross paths with contemporary British artist DAVID SHRIGLEY once more, this time: digging deeper into the subtle inspirations behind his work through the vehicle of music. In this episode, SHRIGLEY points to the influence of coming of age in ‘70s and ‘80s, from his love of The Fall as true iconoclasts of the time, to appreciating the idiosyncrasies of a record sleeve as art itself.
Ep 28 // MICHÈLE LAMY
Designer, performer, restaurateur, creative accomplice, muse… the words to describe the enigmatic MICHÈLE LAMY can never be quite enough… In this episode, LAMY revisits key moments in tune to her musical attention, from watching a reserved Bob Dylan performance to her ongoing avant-garde collaborations with A$AP Rocky. Take note: get those creative juices flowing by embracing the chaos all around, listen closely.
Ep 27 // FRANCIS MALLMANN
Uncertainty serves the foundation for inspiration, though it may seem as a contradiction, creativity blossoms through these limitations. FRANCIS MALLMANN, the world-class Argentinian chef known for the element of fire, both through his work and passion, gracefully presents the musical backdrop that has accompanied him throughout his life. Open a bottle of wine, dim the lights, and enjoy this episode.
Ep 26 // ARIANA PAPADEMETROPOULOS
When confronted ARIANA PAPADEMETROPOULOS’ work, all belief’s suspended, showcasing the power of environments that exhibit tension between the earthly and the ethereal. Naturally, she points to the entrancing effect of film soundtracks and their ability express and capture moods and feeling. In this episode, PAPADEMETROPOULOS invites you to take a trip into the musical mythologies that assist in her blurring the lines between fantasy and fiction.
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Ep 25 // JUSTIN STRAUSS
As ubiquitous as the title of the ‘DJ’ has become, JUSTIN STRAUSS stands unmatched behind the decks through his credentials alone. With decades of influence across the New York nightclub history, from CBGB’s to the legendary Mudd Club, STRAUSS’ secret to staying in-sync is simple: never stop being excited, let the shenanigans roll on…
Ep 24 // ANDRÉ SARAIVA
Known by his alter ego, MR. A, and his contributions to the concept of “LOVE GRAFFITI,” ANDRÉ SARAIVA’s work transcends the art gallery circuit, adorning the walls of your favorite nightclub hotspots. In this episode, SARAIVA stresses love above all, the common ground between not only the songs shared, but as a sacred mantra to be cherished.
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Ep 23 // ALTIN GÜN
Merve Dasdemir of the Grammy nominated Turkish-Dutch band ALTIN GÜN shares some deep knowledge of the Turkish sound and warmly invites us through the deep history of Anatolian music, from childhood memories to playing Festivals and tributing their Grammy nomination to their predecessors.
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Ep 22 // DJ HARVEY
Born Harvey Bassett, the world-renowned selector better known as DJ HARVEY needs no formal introduction, to which an attempt to encapsulate the privilege of participating his sets into words would be insufficient. In this episode, the nightlife luminary warmly invites us through the halls of his musical memory, from dancing alone and scantily clad to ABBA’s Dancing Queen, to discussing the legacies of Larry Levan and Freddie Mercury on both his life and spirit.
Ep 21 // JARVIS COCKER
JARVIS COCKER’s first encounter with music was with a contentious relationship with the radio: how and where was this sound being emitted by such a small device? Cue: The theme from The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, the Hugo Montenegro version. In this episode, the Britpop icon recollects the key moments outlining his connection with music, detailing his recent dive into djing on Instagram Live, the sensitive relationship between sex and music, and the spark of clear enlightenment that came from
Special Episode // LARRY LEVAN (Radio Archives, 1991)
In this special rendition of ARE WE ON AIR? re-presents a special gem: an interview with the legendary LARRY LEVAN conducted by Judge Jules, originally broadcasted on KISS FM. This series aims to present the unique dimensions of the greatest talents around, here we bring attention to the pioneer DJ whose magnificent cultural contributions at the Paradise Garage shaped the sound of club culture today.
Ep 20 // JOSÉ PADILLA
JOSÉ PADILLA is synonymous with Ibiza: a pioneer in perfecting the sun-soaked and chilled-out balearic beat at the Café Del Mar. In this special episode, PADILLA gives an illustrious tour through his musical beginnings, from his adoration of Girl From Ipanema and the universes of jazz renditions to Vangelis’ stunning Blade Runner soundtrack.
Ep 19 // YTO BARRADA
YTO BARRADA’s multimedia practice has been described as disruptive: strategically employing conventional mediums to interrogate the narratives embedded within cultural and historical phenomena. Though this synthesis, BARRADA transcends the constraints of form, utilizing everything from textiles to film to unpack and unveil new layers of meaning. In this episode, The Franco-Moraccan artist untangles pieces of her own musical history — from childhood tunes to heartbreak ballads.
Ep 18 // TWIN SHADOW
A decade after the release debut Forget, the polymath George Lewis Jr, also known as TWIN SHADOW, finds himself here: reminiscing about witnessing the infectious Richie Havens’ contained chaos alongside his father. In this episode, Lewis signals the distinct bachata influence to his guitar playing inspired by his mother’s taste in music.
Ep 17 // MICHEL GAUBERT
MICHEL GAUBERT is no stranger to the affect of sound. With a refined curatorial ear for legendary fashion houses such Christian Dior, Fendi, Valentino, Chanel… it makes perfect sense to obsess over what Michel’s got on queue. In this episode, GAUBERT unveils his current rotation, along with his ethos for his iconic Colette concept store & mixtape compilations.
Ep 16 // TOM SACHS
Reporting from a 15' x 50' enclosed studio… or basement depending on how you’re utilizing it, TOM SACHS shares a space with storage, laundry, and his children, contemplating on the small things. With work that focuses on recontextualizing, SACHS pauses to deconstruct his most personal and meticulous assemblage: his music taste. From formative glimpses at the eternally influential do-it-yourself punk culture of The Anthrax, to his congenial collaborative work with the enigmatic Frank Ocean, the T
Ep 15 // ZUBIN MEHTA
As the memory lies dormant, the true wonder of our consciousness is offering accessibility… coupled with delightful conversation, of course. In this special episode, Naféei captures virtuoso conductor ZUBIN MEHTA’s exquisitely decorated musical psyche. Ensconced by concerts and operas as a young man, MEHTA remembers witnessing the greatest musicians… experiencing the unfiltered joy of having his influences at arms reach. Listen close—it isn’t everyday that this bountiful wisdom is put on display
Ep 14 // MISS KITTIN
You’re in line to get inside Panorama Bar, the ETA to get in is about an hour and it’s pouring rain… You can hear the subs bursting through the facade, giving you just enough hope to visualize the interior… MISS KITTIN is on soon and you’re experiencing this kind collective effervescence for the first time… In this episode, the artist also known as CAROLINE HERVÉ speaks about her essential inspirations, not only musical, but keeping her spirit intact, navigating through a counterculture once hel
Ep 13 // CHRIS BLACKWELL
With an adolescent ear towards classical music, CHRIS BLACKWELL signals to his father’s 78s as the earliest imprint in his musical history. In this episode, the Island Records founder offers enlightenment for the practices of musicians and any artists alike: do your own thing and don’t emulate, because the art will always come first and the “market” will follow… If you ever needed the affirmation from an influential source outside your own head, here it is!
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Ep 12 // WILLO PERRON
Before a product reaches the end assembly, one rarely thinks of the human hand: an object rendered with value based on cultural expectation through mechanical means… but WILLO PERRON’s role in this world is making that touch known: the harmoniously combination of both people and concepts, creating EXPERIENCE. In this episode, PERRON meditates on his work in relation to music, highlighting the most crucial element in the mix: CONVERSATION…
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Ep 11 // LOU DOILLON
Connected through the gracious power of the internet, we’ve found LOU DOILLON through a window… a looking-glass self, an accessible temporality that can be simply described as ‘going live.’ In this episode, this window displays DOILLON at her best. After a marathon of Instagram Live sessions, she contemplates words from her father regarding the importance of stasis, an in-betweenness, like mountains illuminating valleys...
https://areweonair.com/lou-doillon
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Ep 10 // SIR NORMAN ROSENTHAL
Between music that’s serious and popular, SIR NORMAN ROSENTHAL orients his alignment towards the classical! A vivid remembrance, dancing harmoniously to Symphony in C… An instinct, rooted in love, takes precedence in Rosenthal’s curatorial practice, exemplifying an attitude for art that values the aura over the mass-produced. That’s where this episode leaves us, yearning for the beauty symbolized by the needle in the hay…
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Ep 9 // SETH TROXLER
Afterlife, desire, and foolishness: the thesis of SETH TROXLER’s self-reflection, can you narrow down the three songs that define you? Just try… You’ve got all the time in the world to do that now. That’s the centerpiece of this episode, to approach epiphany with loving care. Stasis is regenerative, let it work its healing magic.
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Ep 8 // CLAIRE LAFFUT
One of the evocative powers of music depends on what mood you’re in. You close your eyes, you listen, you imagine you’re flying. For a brief moment, you escape, while simultaneously being present. CLAIRE LAFFUT knows this feeling well… In this episode, she meditates on memory and gives a taste of the 1,000+ playlists burning a hole in her hard drive...
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Ep 7 // LUKA SABBAT
LUKA SABBAT doesn’t believe in titles… Sometimes, the law of attraction’s really just in your own hands. In this episode, title tracks are brought forth. from the universe-building of Daft Punk, to Chicago’s brightest star, none other than Keith Cozart. Free your mind (and your body will follow).
https://areweonair.com/luka-sabbat
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Ep 6 // TIGA
TIGA’s spheres of influence are not just wide-ranging, they’re a part of his DNA. Music does not exist in a vacuum: music becomes a part of your identity, offering the listener a fresh perspective to view the world… while establishing the mood of the ideal party.
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https://www.instagram.com/armannafeei/
Ep 5 // LYKKE LI
In this episode, it’s clear LYKKE LI wears her heart on her sleeve, no stranger to the intricacies of intimacy. WIth vulnerability as subject-to-display, an artist must confront those tender moments with acknowledgment of the sensuality of sadness.
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Ep 4 // JULIAN SCHNABEL
In this episode, JULIAN SCHNABEL revisits his record collection, an heir of Basquiat’s ear, with warm recollection of Bowie’s best Warhol and Monk’s philosophy of “no wrong notes.”
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Ep 3 // GIA COPPOLA
At the core of music and memory lie the very outlines of emotional, representing a temporal manifestation of ephemera. In this episode, GIA COPPOLA describes memories of falling in love with The Strokes, casually enlisting Dev Hynes for the Palo Alto Soundtrack, while also setting the tone for her upcoming film, MAINSTREAM.
https://areweonair.com/gia-coppola
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Ep 2 // 2manyDJs
2MANYDJs... SOULWAX… or simply, The Dewaele Brothers! These monikers symbolically function interchangeably, it’s a rare instance to sit down and create a narrative of influences after years in the game…
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Ep 1 // PATTI SMITH
Punk-poet laureate PATTI SMITH inaugurates ARE WE ON AIR? with Arman Naféei, chronicling the soundtrack to her life: from memories tears as a child to Eleanor Steber, to the unique cultural exchange of the Chelsea Hotel.
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