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Wider Styles: a Conversation with Broken District The interview is part of a series featuring artists from the Bordeaux scene, set to appear in both outlets in the coming months. The French version of the interview is available on the Bordeaux-based media outlet Le Type
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Championing Scenes: The Rebirth of Jungle Music We spotlight the rising stars of Jungle's new wave - exploring the legacy between the roots of the genre and the present.
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