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EP#31: Crafting Sound: In conversation with Caro C


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Music is a blend of many things, but perhaps one of the most important elements is the ability to craft sound? Inside this week’s episode, Isobel is joined by composer, producer and performer Caro C and hears about why musicians who are truly dedicated to their craft have shaped her music so profoundly. This fascination led her to founding the Delia Derbyshire Day in 2013, which is now a yearly event that champions the work of female electronic musicians. As she shares, Caro’s new album, Electronic Mountain, embraces this dedication to sonic experimentation and meticulous absorption in both technical detail and artistic expression.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{00:00} Intro
{03:47} How Caro got started in music
{09:04} Your music doesn’t have to be commercial to be successful
{13:24} Setting boundaries and knowing your values
{23:39} How electronics opened up a world into music production and live sound
{31:14} Honing her craft while exploring the Berlin music scene
{39:34} Launching Delia Derbyshire Day to celebrate women in electronic music
{55:06} Exploring nature in Caro’s new album ‘Electronic Mountain’
{01:06:00} Recognising female electronic producer pioneers in ‘Sisters With Transistors’
{01:11:34} Summary and next week’s teaser

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Listen to Caro’s new album, Electronic Mountain, HERE >>
Find out more about Delia Derbyshire Day HERE >>
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