Backwards Looking Forwards
01.23.26

Backwards Looking Forwards is a monthly radio program dedicated to exploring the interconnected histories of global dance music. Host Danny Goliger selects tunes that showcase the futuristic sounds of today, and provides context by examining their roots in musical traditions stretching back into the past. Listeners are invited on a journey of discovery that will include the freshest new releases, and builds links to the undiscovered gems of yesteryear. Expect to hear music that ranges from modern rave stylings like house, techno, electro, jungle, and juke, and traces the roots back to funk, soul, dub reggae, new wave, synth pop, EBM, and early electronica.
Tracklist:
Huerco S. – Sea of Love Skee Mask – Past Present Low Flung – Open Plain Tim Hecker – Boreal Kiss pt. 1 Celia Hollander – Air / Water Stars of the Lid – A Meaningful Moment Through a Meaning(less) Process Mila Culpa – You Could Just Disappear (Bomb Vest) Locust – Just Like You Fine – I Could Snuggle – Sticks Cocteau Twins – Watchlar Acopia – Be Enough Deadbeat – Rock of Ages Puli – Havana Jam Conna Haraway – Freon Gi Gi – Thistle (Thrown) Purelink – Loon E Hysterical Love Project – Ionian Sea Loose Ends – Love Controversy GMO – Spin a Web (Dreams Paradigm Mix) Now Always Fades – Mindflower Trickpony – Room to Breathe Photay – Derecho Dettinger – Oasis 2 Kanding Ray – Persan YYARD – San Asteria Dream Dolphin – Love Ate Alien Command D – Cycles Adam O – Funny Little Joke Konduku – Bulutlar Mikkel Metal – Stephan Sven Weiserman – Lunation Ryuichi Sakamoto – Thousand KnivesRelated Broadcasts

