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NO LOVE LIKE SYNTH LOVE We’ve heard artists deliver odes to their favourite instruments before, and now Faithless have done the same on their new single, Synthesizer. “However much I love you, baby I love my synthesizer more,” chirps guest vocalist Nathan Ball. We know how he feels.

THE BOOK OF MOOG Speaking of synths, Moog have made some greats in their time, and now, in their new Patch & Tweak with Moog book, they’re showing you how to use them. Featuring not only tutorials – tanks off our lawn – this also includes artist interviews and insights into Moog’s history.

AGE IS JUST A NUMBER... He’s had a 50-year career and played with top names, but it’s taken lockdown to turn 73-year-old bass legend Leland Sklar into a home recording buff. He’s got himself nicely set up with an SSL 2+ audio interface and GarageBand. Never too old to learn...

PROBLEMATIC THEORY?

Music theory: dull, unnecessary – and essentially white supremacist? YouTuber Adam Neely argues that it actually just represents the harmonic style of 18th century European musicians, to the exclusion of all else. Find out more here: buff.ly/2ZNhVzM

THE END OF LIFE ON THE ROAD?

Concerning news from UK booking agents Encore, who’ve found that 64% of working musicians are considering quitting due to the pandemic. Musicians have lost an average of £11,300 each since March, and are having to look at other options to make ends meet.

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ERICK MORILLO

The DJ community was sent into shock when Erick Morillo, who scored a worldwide hit with I Like

To Move It, was discovered dead at his Miami home weeks after he was arrested and charged with sexual battery, with further accusers coming forward.