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“I was really a big fan of Loveless. At [the time it came out], I made music that was not too far away from [what they were doing], but we were stuck in Austria. There was no way to get attention from the outside world. Maybe it's a generational thing.”

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Christian Fennesz

Christian Fennesz, born on December 25, 1962, is a renowned guitarist. His musical style blends electronic, experimental, and post-rock elements, winning him a dedicated fan base. more

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