For October’s edition of Carhartt WIP Radio, we’re welcoming London producer and songwriter Nathan Jenkins, also known as Bullion (@bullionness). 

Bullion made his debut in 2007 with the release of “Pet Sounds: In the Key of Dee,” a mashup project that remixed the music of J Dilla with The Beach Boys. Evolving this sample-led approach, he released the project “You Drive Me to Plastic” in 2011, composed of samples taken from YouTube clips, old vinyls, and incidental recordings.

A string of releases followed across labels including Honest Jon’s, R&S, and Young, before Bullion launched his own imprint DEEK Recordings in 2012, with the release of his 80s-pop-tinged EP “Love Me Oh Please Love Me.”

Alongside his prolific solo projects, Bullion often works with other artists, with credits ranging from Nilüfer Yanya and Sampha to Avalon Emerson and Ben Howard. Bullion’s latest album, “Affection,” highlights this collaborative aspect, featuring contributions from Carly Rae Jepsen, Panda Bear, and Charlotte Adigéry.

For this Carhartt WIP Radio episode, Bullion has created a mix featuring a vibrant blend of his solo work, as well as production for other musicians, and select remixes. 

Alongside the mix is an interview where Bullion discusses the influence of an early Pet Shop Boys album, the art of collaborating with other musicians, and his thoughts on technology’s effect on music. Read the talk via www.carhartt-wip.com/journal/music

tracklist:
1. Bullion - Heartrunner
2. Bullion - Affection
3. Thomas Leer - Tight As A Drum (Bullion remix)
4. Bullion - Cinema Down
5. Avalon Emerson - Dreamliner
6. Bullion - Yawn
7. Bullion - We Had A Good Time
8. Ben Howard - Days of Lantana
9. Bullion - World_train ft Charlotte Adigéry
10. Carly Rae Jepsen - Bends
11. Bullion - Rare ft Carly Rae Jepsen
12. Nilüfer Yanya - anotherlife
13. Orlando Weeks - Look Who’s Talking
14. Quinn Christopherson - 2005
15. PYTKO - Silent (Bullion remix)
16. Westerman - Blue Comanche
17. Bullion - Your Father

https://www.carhartt-wip.com/en/journal/music/radio/2024/10/artist-feature-bullion

Carhartt WIP Radio October 2024: Bullion

Exclusive mixes, directly from the artist.
 
Launched in 2008, Carhartt WIP Radio serves as a platform for spotlighting artists and record labels around the world. Each episode is curated by the artists or labels themselves, offering a one-hour mix of carefully selected tracks – past, present and forthcoming. From Sahel sounds to adventures in bass; hip hop to eclectic electronics; or house to techno, versatility is key.
 
Accompanying each episode is an interview that delves into the stories behind the artists, offering a glimpse into their creative processes and unique perspectives on the music industry.
 
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Carhartt WIP Radio October 2024: Bullion

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