Interview with Coldcut
Coldcut (L:Jon More R: Matt Black) Photograph By Steve Double
After almost 8 years since their last release. We got the chance to catch up with Matt Black to talk to him about “Sound Mirrors” along with all things tech, with a side of politics, and some clips from the new album. Tune in!
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*Big ups to Dewi Wood, who produced the new R4NT intro stinger..
- Interview with Coldcut
- by David Gluzman
- Published on February 1st, 2006
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