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Listening Guide: The Future Is Still 808 Ep. 03 “The Future”

August 22

In 1980, a drum machine arrived that the world wasn’t quite ready for. Fast forward to 2026, and the TR-808 hasn’t just survived—it’s redefined what drums sound like.

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