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Unlimited Editions: Greyfade

April 2025

To accompany his report on Greyfade in The Wire 495, Philip Watson explores a playlist selected by label founder Joseph Branciforte

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Office Ambience 495

April 2025

Stream a selection of tracks from releases we listened to during the making of our May 2025 issue

On Air

Misha Farrant presents Adventures In Sound And Music

April 2025

The 3 April edition of The Wire’s weekly radio show on Resonance FM and Resonance Extra featured tracks by OHYUNG, Raisa K, Nazar, Roberto Cassani & Graeme Stephen, Rainy Miller, Seven Angels, KLAUDIO, Bengal Chemicals, Florence Sinclair and more

On Air

Lucy Thraves presents Adventures In Sound And Music

March 2025

The 27 March edition of The Wire’s weekly radio show on Resonance FM and Resonance Extra featured tracks by Chuquimamani-Condori & Joshua Chuquimia Crampton, Quade, Goldie, Angel Bat Dawid & Naima Nefertari, Maxine Funke, aya and more

Below The Radar 47

Volume 47 of The Wire’s subscriber-only download series includes tracks by Larry Wish, Bianca Scout, Semay Wu, Abdullah Miniawy, Ava Mendoza & Malcom Mooney, Lulenga, and more

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Wire mix: Ciaran Mackle

March 2025

To accompany his interview in The Wire 494, London based experimental musician Ciaran Mackle compiles an exclusive Wire mix

Global Ear: Osaka

March 2025

Jere Kilpinen compiles an annotated playlist to accompany his report on Osaka’s experimental noise scene in The Wire 494

On Air

Shane Woolman presents Adventures In Sound And Music

March 2025

The 13 March edition of The Wire’s weekly broadcast on Resonance FM and Resonance Extra featured a guest mix by Portuguese musician Ana Lua Caiano alongside a selection of new and recent releases by Om Unit, Nadah El Shazly, Lollise, Shit And Shine, Darkchild x SKRS INTL, and more

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Wire mix: Metalheadz

March 2025

To celebrate 30 years of the pioneering drum ’n’ bass label, Metalheadz’s Sam Oliver, aka Friske, curates a special Wire mix

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Office Ambience 494

March 2025

Stream a selection of tracks from releases we listened to during the making of our April 2025 issue

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Global Ear: Tijuana

February 2025

Juan San Cristóbal Lizama compiles an annotated playlist to accompany his report on Tijuana’s Static Discos label in The Wire 493