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Talking Shop Jas Shaw

“Electrocution while poking a compressor isn’t the death I hope awaits” Jas Shaw|

Simian Mobile Disco’s Jas Shaw has spent much of the past year in isolation – due to both Covid and in recuperation from an operation. He’s made the most of that time though, channeling energies into his wonderfully melodic, atmospheric new album, Sollbruchstelle. We caught up with Shaw to find out more about his workflow, inspiration and expensive-sounding desk habit...

When did you start making music?

“I started out with guitar and slowly

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