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Joe McBride). The Manchester producer's last solo release was called {*style:<a href=' and bore the implications of the title out in swooning, heartbroken melodies and the blush of nylon-string guitars and detailed, inventive drum programming. McBride has shown that he's also capable of the steeliest techno vibes as one half of {*style:<a href=' collaborative project with fellow Manchester resident {*style:<a href=' (a.k.a.
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