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“Generally a good parameter for me is to try something I haven't done before either in the writing or recording process, to break old patterns and habits. Even if I eventually return to something similar, I'll have gotten there from a different starting point and engaged in a different process.”

Quote by Laurel Halo

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Laurel Halo is a renowned electronic musician known for her unique musical style and experimental works. Her music blends various electronic elements such as synthesizers, sampling, and live performance to create a sound that is both modern and retro. Although her exact birth and death dates are unknown, she has been active in the music scene since the early 2000s. more

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