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Kid Koala

Canadian DJ and graphic novelist Kid Koala takes to the 6 Mix decks for two hours of turntable trickery.

Canadian DJ and graphic novelist Kid Koala takes to the 6 Mix decks for two hours of turntable trickery.

Born in Vancouver BC, Koala - known to his parents as Eric San - gained his nom de guerre whilst at university in Montreal, where his infamous mix tapes found their way into the hands of Ninja Tune who offered him a record deal.

Since his debut LP, 2000's Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, he's toured with DJ Shadow, Beastie Boys and Bjork, been a sometime member of cult hip hop collective Deltron 3030 and even published a series of graphic novels.

His new album, 12 Bit Blues, sees him fuse a variety of 1920s blues recordings with his scratching and sampling aesthetic, creating a unique sonic stew.

Tonight, Koala drops by the 6 Mix studios to talk about the genesis of the album, his love of sampling and shows off his infamous turntablism skills.

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Last on

Fri 16 Nov 201222:00
BBC Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • Kid Koala

    Denouement

    • 12 Bit Blues.
    • Ninja Tune.

  • Coldcut

    What's That Noise (feat. Junior Reid)

    • What's That Noise?.
    • Ahead Of Our Time.

  • Kid Koala

    Bar Hopper 1

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
    • Toy's Factory.

  • Kid Koala

    Radio Nufonia

    • Some Of My Best Friends Are DJs.
    • Ninja Tune.

  • The Slew

    Robbing Banks

    • 100%.
    • Puget Sound.

  • Beastie Boys

    Pass the Mic

    • Capitol Records.

  • Eyedea & Abilities

    Pushing Buttons

    • Rhymesayers Entertainment.

  • Mr. Lif

    Brothaz

    • Definitive Jux.

  • JAY-Z

    My First Song

    • Good Foot Records.

  • Nas

    Bridging The Gap

    • Columbia.

  • DJ Food

    Scratch Your Head

    • Ninja Tune.

  • The Slew

    Shackled Soul

    • 100%.
    • Puget Sound.

  • The White Stripes

    Blue Orchid

    • XL.

  • Franz Ferdinand

    Do You Want To

    • Now 62 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • OutKast & Killer Mike

    The Whole World

    • Arista.

  • The Slew

    100%

    • Puget Sound.

  • Yeah Yeah Yeahs

    Skeletons

    • It's Blitz.
    • Polydor.

  • Radiohead

    Fitter/Happier

    • Parlophone.

  • Gescom

    Snackwitch

    • C&D.
    • Skam.

  • Nosaj Thing

    Drift

    • Alpha Pup Records.

  • Henry Mancini

    Moon River

    • Songs Of The Century (Disc 2).
    • Global Records & Tapes.

  • The Bug

    Warrior Queen

    • Ninja Tune.

  • Eyedea & Abilities

    E&A Day

    • Epitaph.

  • Kid Koala

    1 Bit Blues

    • 12 Bit Blues.
    • Ninja Tune.

  • The Sugarhill Gang

    8th Wonder

    • Sugar Hill Records.

  • The Slew

    It?s All Over

    • 100%.
    • Puget Sound.

  • Prince Po

    Hold Dat (feat. Jemini)

    • Lex Records.

  • Cypress Hill

    The Phuncky Feel One

    • Cypress Hill.
    • Columbia.

  • Kid Koala

    Skanky Panky

    • Some Of My Best Friends Are DJs.
    • Ninja Tune.

  • Kid Koala

    2 bit blues

    • 2 Bit Blues X 6 Bit Blues.
    • Ninja Tune.

  • The Slew

    Slew Test 2

    • Your Mom's Favorite DJ.
    • Ninja Tune.

  • Kid Koala

    3 Bit Blues

    • 12 Bit Blues.
    • Ninja Tune.

  • The Slew

    Gallows Walk

    • Puget Sound.

  • Modeselektor

    Edgar

    • Happy Birthday!.
    • BPitch Control.

  • Claude Young

    Electronic Dissident

    • Dust Science.

  • Ghislain Poirier

    Blazin'

    • Ninja Tune.

  • Kid Koala

    6 Bit Blues

    • 2 Bit Blues X 6 Bit Blues.
    • Ninja Tune.

  • Amon Tobin

    Natureland

    • Supermodified.
    • Ninja Tune.

  • Dan The Automator, Damon Albarn & Kid Koala

    Untitled

    • Unknown.

Broadcast

  • Fri 16 Nov 201222:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music