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Relaxer Finds Nourishment in Chaos (and Non-Chaos Too)
An interview with the DC-born, NY-based artist and Dripping festival co-founder about the return of Black Eyes, his ever-shifting sound and why he sees…
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Shawn Reynaldo
mad miran Is Ready to Stop Hiding
An interview with the Afghan-Moroccan artist, who traces her path from a Dutch refugee center to the international DJ circuit and reflects on the recent…
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Shawn Reynaldo
Kieran Press-Reynolds Is Mapping the Brainrot Continuum
A conversation with the NYC-based writer and proud zoomer, who shares his thoughts on Gen Z's relationship with music and details his own penchant for…
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Shawn Reynaldo
Aria Aber Was Born to a Refugee Family and (Partially) Raised in the Club. Both Shaped Her Debut Novel.
An interview with the German-born Afghan writer, who reflects on her new book, her relationship with dance music and life as an outsider among…
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Shawn Reynaldo
Carré Knows All the Stereotypes About LA Dubstep—and She's Defying Them
An interview with the native Californian, who details her rapid ascent through the world of bass music and reflects on her relationship with the City of…
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Shawn Reynaldo
What Is Carrier All About?
An interview with the veteran British producer, who explains why he left behind his acclaimed Shifted project (and the techno genre) and what inspires…
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Shawn Reynaldo
Brands Have Been Wedging Their Way into Dance Music for Decades. Andy Crysell Wrote a Book About It.
An interview with the UK writer and longtime marketing professional, who details the longstanding relationship between brands and the dancefloor—and…
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Shawn Reynaldo
Ploy Took an Unexpected Left Turn into House Music
An interview with the UK producer, who explains his shift away from boundary-busting bass music—and his embrace of one of dance music's most storied…
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Shawn Reynaldo
In a Volatile World, Barker Is Trying New Things—And Loving It
An interview with the Berlin-based artist, who talks about kick drums, DJ culture, trance, live jams and how uncertainty shaped his forthcoming new…
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Shawn Reynaldo
Voice Actor Shares Some of Her Secrets
After several years shrouded in mystery, the beguiling ambient / experimental artist gives her first-ever press interview.
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Shawn Reynaldo
Liz Pelly Wrote a Book About Spotify and the "Systemic Grift" of Streaming
a.k.a. An interview with the New York-based writer and editor, whose highly anticipated new title details the high costs of streaming convenience—and…
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Shawn Reynaldo
Ayesha Is Piecing Herself Back Together
a.k.a. In her first interview since a hit-and-run accident upended her life earlier this year, the New York-based artist details her recovery and…
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Shawn Reynaldo
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