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INTERVIEW: DUX - CHOPS AND CHANGE

Maidstone rap artist Dux continues to bring his chameleon-style production and studied lyrics to a track near you, writes Joe Bill

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INTERVIEW: REBECCA GARTON - ALL ME

Sidcup’s Rebecca Garton Is Helping To Amplify Uk R&B With Internationally Recognised Tracks Born Out Of The Smooth 2000s

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PROFILE: MELTING VINYL - PUSHING LIVE MUSIC SINCE 1997

Founder Anna Moulson has been at the centre of bringing both fresh and stalwart acts to Kent and East Sussex

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MOSS MEDIA - SOUND AND VISION

Medway videographer Moss cuts a niche with his keen directorial vision elevating the UK urban music scene

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KENWA - WINNING FORMULA

Working alongside Margate’s People Dem Collective, local activist & wordsmith Kenwa continues foray into music

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BROKEN HANDS: Unbroken

From international tours and playing on the same bill as The Rolling Stones to part-time jobs and breeze-block garages, Broken Hands know more than most about the peaks and troughs of the music industry, writes Joe Bill

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KENT FESTIVALS 2021 - THE DETAILS SO FAR...

Which festivals are doing what this year?

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Interview: Josie Man

aving followed Orpington pop sensation Josie Man for some time now, ‘cene Magazine felt it was high time we got to know her a bit better (all be it via a Zoom call).

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HAVELOCK: THE CHANGING MAN

Channelling exploration and a liberation of musical genres, Havelock makes sure it’s all on the table

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KENT'S MUSIC STUDIOS & Rehearsal Rooms

We pick out a few of the best venues helping artists to record and fine-tune their music

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INTERVIEW: SPORTS TEAM - MERCURY PRIZE 2020

A new album, a Mercury Music Prize nomination and a battle with Lady Gaga… 2020 has been a good year for Sports Team, but there’s nothing quite like being in among the fans on a bus down to Margate, writes Rob Hakimian

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BILLY CHILDISH - AN INDIFFERENT ICON

Feted by rock stars but only occasionally recognised in his hometown; creative force Billy Childish has reached a level of fame somewhere between complete unknown and international cult hero. Not that he seems to care, writes George Nott

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WOLFIE: THE LONE WOLF

From writing songs for superstars to being championed by Pharrell Williams, Wolfie has already had a musical career of some repute. But now in a new phase she is looking to stand out from the pack. We talk about tea, Rescue Mediums and sweet’n’sour chicken with one of the county’s most exciting musicians

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Will Whisson: The will shall not wane

Will Whisson would doubtless baulk at being described as a ‘novelty act’, writes Andy Gray. But he’s a rare creature nonetheless – a singer-songwriter that’s heroically committed to paying his dues in pursuit of success.

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Abigail Harris: AN EYE FOR SOUND

Photographer Abigail Harris has let the live music scene in Kent be her muse as the Tonbridge shutterbug adjusts the lenses to the beat

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SOUND SCOUT

Rob Hakimian, music columnist for ‘cene, Quietus, Dazed and DIY, casts his eye over the ones to watch in Kent

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BABii: Only Child

With her tantalisingly-dark debut album HiiDE gaining traction by the play, Margate singer/songwriter BABii has given fair notice of her thrilling potential. A solo artist through circumstance rather than design, she tells Andy Gray why ‘one can be fun’ when it comes to making music.