A cinematic soundscape from Blackpool, England

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Hackedepicciotto is a husband and wife electronic duo from Berlin. For their latest project, Alexander Hacke and Danielle de Picciotto moved to Blackpool for a few weeks to write and record music inspired by this decaying, seaside town. The result can be heard on their new album, “The Current.” They tell us about their music and the mood they were trying to convey from Blackpool.

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