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The magazine is named after the cable: the microphone in the booth, the line to the desk, the DMX run that fires the lights. Studio, stage and rig share the same cable. Most magazines pick one of the three. This one covers all of it, because the people we read do too — the engineer mixing a record on Tuesday is on front of house by Saturday.

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Michael Kiwanuka announces new album ‘FUDGE’ after suffering stroke: “I’ve been battling some health problems which would heavily hinder me making music”

September 23

Michael Kiwanuka has announced a new album called ‘FUDGE’ while revealing that he suffered a stroke earlier this year and is currently undergoing rehabilitation.

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Michael Kiwanuka announces new album ‘FUDGE’ after suffering stroke: “I’ve been battling some health problems which would heavily hinder me making music”

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