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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
Palms Trax Has a Life Now
a.k.a. An interview with the always quotable and perpetually self-effacing artist about life, death, anxiety, fame and his newfound "uncle on Facebook…
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Shawn Reynaldo
Oliver Coates Can't Escape the Cello
a.k.a. An interview with the UK artist and composer about his new album, his forays into film scoring, the legacy of classical music and his complicated…
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Shawn Reynaldo
Emily Witt Started Raving in 2016, and Then the World Turned Upside Down
a.k.a. An interview with the acclaimed journalist about her new book, which recounts her entry into NYC's club and party scene, along with tales of…
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Shawn Reynaldo
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