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23+ hour, 46+ min ago   (866+ words) 1. Your roots can often shape your journey. Can you share a story or moment from your early life that had a significant impact on your path into music? 2. Did your musical journey begin with formal training, or was it more…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (330+ words) Khwaab – A Night and an Unfinished Melody by Suchetana Sinha: Review Illustrate Magazine Khwaab – A Night and an Unfinished Melody by Suchetana Sinha: Review Suchetana Sinha opens a door into the hazy space between memory and desire with “Khwaab – A…...

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1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (308+ words) Illustrate Magazine Jump Right In by Ultra Funkular Sound: Review Ultra Funkular Sound, the solo project of Norwich-based producer Gavin Moore, finds its sweet spot in electronic music that values atmosphere over excess. His latest single, “Jump Right In,” channels…...

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