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Rodriguez Jr Feather And Bones

Rodriguez Jr has found freedom after 25 years as a producer: “The most important thing is doing what you really like”

Avalon Emerson

How Avalon Emerson found her voice through the charm of DIY music-making: “I’m not a new artist, I’m just a new band”

Drake AI deepfake

Vocal AI deepfakes of major artists are cropping up everywhere – should artists be worried?

Master Sounds Valve MK2

Ryan Shaw, head of MasterSounds: “When you mix on a rotary, it’s an experience…like it’s your first mix at Café Mambo every single time”

Archie Hamilton: “If you can’t make an idea work in 15 minutes then scrap it”

Alfa Mist’s Variables album: a homecoming jazz journey inspired by London “aggression” and grime loops

Folamour

Folamour: “I love being an artist whose evolution and growth you can hear; the truth is, we get better with time”

French producer Doline loves Yahama Reface CS’s versatility

GoGo Penguin

Bleeps, beats and Blue Note – experimental band GoGo Penguin on blending modular synthesis and jazz music