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Music Production and Mixing Tips Podcast for DIY Producers and Artists | Inside The Mix

#2: What Does Originality Mean in Music? | Tony Fitz

59 min • 16 februari 2021

In episode 2, Marc is joined by Tony Fitz, a Newport (Wales) based songwriter and artist. Marc and Fitz discuss their trip to Berlin, authenticity, musical influences, the creative process, when should you release music and independent artist strategies.

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