When reggae and ambient meet – Interview with Stefanosis Hansraj
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When reggae and ambient meet – Interview with Stefanosis Hansraj

Usually perceived as uplifting and danceable music reggae can be also pretty contemplative, meditative and deep. The music of Stefanosis Hansraj is proof of this. With a passion for the message, roots and the atmosphere of reggae, he’s currently finalizing a new record where all these worlds will meet. More about his biggest Drooble hit, his passion for the true sound of old analog gear and adopting yoga as a lifestyle find out in our recent interview with him. Hello!…

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Derek Hanke on Finding Creative Inspiration In Modern Day Music-making Apps

Derek Hanke’s journey in the world of music has started after playing around with an iPod Touch app called Beatmaker 2. The user-friendly software and its ease of use quickly became something Hanke would look for in his future tools and currently his whole music-writing and production process happens on an iPad. Currently in the process of finalizing his brand new EP as A Paradigm Behind we caught him for a quick chat to learn more about him and his…

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Turning solo projects into bands – Interview with Mark Bartlett

Mark Bartlett started in the best possible way – surrounded by friends who did the same and taught each other new skills, exchanged ideas and actually communicated. Grown up on a healthy diet of Korn, Deftones, Chevelle and Tool among others, pretty much like many of us, he’s all about the live impact of rock music and approaching metal from different angles. Without aspirations to become a rock star he’s here to have fun writing and playing the music he…

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Turning faith into inspiration – Interview with Froilan Villegas

We are so used to perceiving music as a mere means of entertainment and we rarely forget that it can actually convey a strong message. In the case of Froilan Villegas, the combination of rock, pop, country, and even jazz sound is a way to pass on his religious beliefs for those who might need and appreciate them. In a world where cynicism and consumerism reign it’s worth at least looking through the eyes of somebody who strives for something…

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Jim Pipkin has spent forty years playing music and doesn’t plan to stop

From the life on a small family farm to Mexico and finally Arizona, Jim Pipkin has done not only his share of traveling but of touring as well. With four decades of history on the US music scene he’s recently been going through his immense back catalog of music to ensure it’s available for the digital music realities of our times. However, his means remain as true and oldschool as it gets and we are sure the words of wisdom…