Interview: Danish DJs Den Sorte Skole

Stitching together thousands of samples from around the world for the album Indians and Cowboys, plus a CH track premiere

John Oswald, Girl Talk, DJ Shadow and even Pogo are recognizable artists who made their name creating new music exclusively from samples. Copenhagen-based collective Den Sorte Skole distinguishes themselves not just because of their numbers—their latest album Indians and Cowboys (releasing as a free download next week from their website, the only way to avoid legal issues) features thousands on thousands of samples off 350 …

SBTRKT: Flicker

During his hour-long residency show on BBC Radio 1, SBTRKT (aka Aaron Jerome) slipped in one of his own new tracks between playing Radiohead, Kaytranada and Deantoni Parks. The instrumental-only “Flicker” lasts less than two minutes, but gives you the feeling of having traveled the world and back due to its layers of intricacy. It’s an electronic music composition strongly reminiscent of his eponymous debut …

The Richness of “Poor” Places

National Geographic is currently sorting through thousands of submissions to its annual photo contest, but NPR has already plucked out a few of its favorites. From buffalo-racing in Bali to locals laying out on the rooftops of Varanasi, India, each of the selected images highlight the vibrant, charming and complex daily lives of those living in developing countries. And, though they’re often deemed as “poor” …