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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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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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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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Interview with Caspar Bock [Baby Audio]
For this interview, we had the pleasure of talking to Caspar Bock of BABY Audio, a leader in the creation of creative plugins and tools for the modern studio. We touch on different topics such as how to develop a plugin, tips for starting out, and what…
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Interview with Fred Hush
The DJ Fred Hush has graced the decks of some of the scene’s best clubs. Not only known for his diligent attention to performing, the Belgian artist has also had his fair share of success in the studio. Well known for his remix of “Open your Eyes”,…
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Sophie Villy
Georgian singer-songwriter, composer and producer Sophie Villy discusses her acoustic world-building and how she crafts new inspirational tools for children. Compassion is a theme that resonates heavily throughout Sophie Villy’s work. It manifests itself through her delicate guitar playing, minimalist arrangements, and gently delivered vocals. The award-winning…
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Interview with H. Takahashi [Kankyo Records]
Kankyo Records is a record store run by ambient music producer H Takahashi, opening in 2021 in a housing complex in the suburbs of Sangenjaya, Tokyo. With a focus on the modern society where people spend more and more time at home, Kankyo Records…
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Thomas McKay: A Day In My Studio Life
08:00 am – Time for Coffee … In the morning, I typically review new demos and check for new mixes from award-winning mix engineer Vic Florencia who mixes most of the records I make. Today I’m listening to the most recent Dani Doucette mix…
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Interview with MikkiM
Recording in Motion Within most human cultures, the role of music is closely related to the emotional impact on its audience. When traveling to remote locations, the echoes of these distant lands function as primary colors for the painting of your own sonic artworks. Nobody is more aware of this…