Ken Vasoli

Wax On

Music EN ↓ 35 episodes

Ken Vasoli (Vacationer, Person L, The Starting Line) combs through his vinyl collection to select the most mind-expanding deep cuts he can find. He speaks on the music and more, while presenting a thematic ten track playlist. From Exotica to Hip-Hop. From Brazil to India. From 20th to 21st century. Explore every record of interest Ken can get his hands on. He explains what the music means to him and puts his closest influences into context. Guest DJs and commentators are to be expected. Subscribe to the feed to discover the sounds of past and present from far and wide. Enjoy music, take the tr...

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Ken Vasoli

Episodes

Wax On Ep10 – “2016 Year End Favorites” 04.01.2017 1:20:14

Ken & Lina are united in the beat lab to recount some their favorite records of 2016. Enjoy the new year and beyond!

Wax On Ep9 – “Brazil” 21.12.2016 1:10:35

Ken & Lina are back to explore the Brazilian artists of their record collection. From chill to trippy and back to chill, the Brazilian vibes are strong. Brew some coffee and enjoy the show.

Wax On Ep8 – “The Big Beat Manifesto” 28.11.2016 1:20:01

In a very special installment of the show, Ken and Lina carefully select some of the biggest beats of their vinyl collection. They feel the rhythms in the beat lab while discussing the artists over a couple mimosas. Big beats are best.

Wax On Ep7 – “Soundtracks” 17.11.2016 1:15:15

Ken and Lina explore the music from the silver screen. Spinning LPs that originate from India, Japan, Brazil, back to the American tropics and mainland. Let's all go to the movies.

Wax On Ep6 – “Positivity” 10.11.2016 1:03:39

In the wake of yesterday's election results, Ken and Lina look to the record collection for source of positivity. They replenish morale with love songs, vibraphone funk, heartfelt soul and a way-deep track with questionable pronunciation.

Wax On Ep5 – “The Sound Of Philadelphia” 03.11.2016 1:21:14

Ken digs through his collection with Miss Lina to select 10 deep cuts that all come from Philadelphia's lush music scene. No stone left unturned, from soul to funk to disco to punk. Feel the love.

Wax On Ep4 – “Curious Minds” with Brian Schmutz 27.10.2016 1:44:00

Ken is joined by his longtime friend and collaborator, Brian Schmutz (The Starting Line, Legendary Divorce, Inkling, Volcano Vinyl.) They both selected five tracks from their vinyl collections to play for each other, as well as compare notes.. most of which are fuzzy. This is a long one that hears from the likes of folk icons, German DJs and soul legends. Brian’s Podcast: illdale.com/volcano-vinyl

Wax On Ep3 – “Lovely Ladies” 20.10.2016 1:18:02

Ken is joined once again by Lina. They sort through the home record collection to single out some of the loveliest ladies to ever grace a microphone. English, British, American, Brazilian and Icelandic...all so lovely. Dig it!

Wax On Ep2 – “The Big Chill” 13.10.2016 56:07

Ken and Lina sit by the turntable to enjoy and discuss some of the chillest songs found within their record collection. This episode's 10 track playlist features instrumental deep cuts from post-rock, neo-psychedelia, electronic, Brazilian and soundtrack LPs. Relax to the max.

Wax On Ep1 – “Welcome” 11.10.2016 43:18

Ken Vasoli makes his introductions and crafts an eclectic ten-song playlist from his vinyl collection. He features deep cuts from the likes of hip-hop producers, exotica composers and soul/R&B icons. Take the trip.