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Overcoming boundaries with lospiestorcidos, the Electronic Music Producer
Having a disability can create obstacles producing and performing music. This is something Spanish electronic music producer Jorge Navas has successfully conquered, but it hasn’t always been a straight-forward battle. With cerebral palsy, Navas works under the name lospiestorcidos, “Crooked Feet” in English. With an innate sense of curiosity and…
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Pascal Kleiman: The Master of Footwork
Although born with no arms or hands, Pascal Kleiman found success across the world as a DJ and producer. Whilst playing, the Frenchman can be seen mastering the controls impeccably with his feet, not letting anything get between him and a smooth transition. With a number of…
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The Lot Radio
Station founder Francois Vaxelaire chats with us about collaborating with the local priest, sweet-talking the New York City administration and their recent activation event on Times Square. Station beginnings Presenting with a humble and warm demeanour, Francois is the friendly face behind The Lot. Hailing from Belgium…
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Forbidden Society: Manifesting Studio Pressure
Just as the world of drum & bass changes, so do the techniques that make it what it is. This is something that drum & bass producer Forbidden Society, aka. Jindrich Brejcha knows intrinsically. From producing hardcore, to drum & bass and starting his own label, Brejcha’s…
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Lightning 100
Program director and request hour DJ Dan Buckley, having 20+ year tenure at Lightning 100 under the belt, talks candidly about life in Nashville, live streaming in the ‘90s, having best friends that he’s never met and why making decisions out of fear is what destroys community radio culture.
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GForce: Pioneering Soft Synths for Over Twenty Years
For over two decades, GForce Software has been a driving force in the music industry, developing quality software instruments used throughout the world. By re-engineering classic synths into accessible, digital instruments, the team at GForce have helped music producers tap into legendary sounds and effects, that have been available but…
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Blending vintage and modern with Baum Guitars
Hi Jeppe, thanks for doing this interview with us! Let’s start with a few questions regarding Baum Guitars’ background: How did you guys start building guitars? What was/is your motivation? Hey there! Thanks for having us here. Baum Guitars started from a love for music, woodwork, and…
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Interview with Nikki Stringfield
Guitarist Nikki Stringfield (USA) plays along some of the biggest names in the game, while creating her own unique tones on her solo projects. Nikki Stringfield is a highly sought after guitarist. Already touring with Iron Maiden tribute band, “The Iron Maidens“, Stringfield also…
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Willem Twee Studios
In The Netherlands, producers and sound designers alike can all access and work with a finely curated archive of iconic synth and music gear from across the past century. Willem Twee Studios provides a platform for those wanting to emulate and create original and authentic electronic sounds,…
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10 Essential Studio Items
Creating music is no longer the privilege of professional musicians and composers working in extravagantly equipped and exclusive studios. With a few items of potentially affordable kit we can all make music in our own homes, and if we chose the kit thoughtfully, there’s no reason why the music we…