Author: Melody Match
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When Marriage Meets Music: The Duo Behind Studio 23
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For this husband-and-wife team, their journey running Studio 23 is a shared adventure – one that blends music, creativity, and partnership in perfect harmony. What are the best things about running a studio as a husband and wife? “The best thing about it is being able to support each other,”…
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From Classical Guitar to Cinematic Scores: Meet SHEZ
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For SHEZ, everything started with six strings. The guitar was where he first discovered his voice, studying classical pieces from the age of nine before curiosity pulled him toward Rock, Soul, Blues, and Jazz. His ears were tuned to legends like Sam Cooke, Jeff Buckley, and Otis Redding – artists…
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Blenna: Where Afro-Soul Meets Experimentation
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From genre-blending sounds to spontaneous freestyles, Blenna’s music is rooted in boldness, flow, and authenticity. “What kind of musicians do you usually work with?” Blenna works with a wide range of artists but feels especially drawn to those who bring a strong sense of creativity. She enjoys collaborating across genres…
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ONKXR: Blending Hip-Hop Grit with Punjabi Soul
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From the moment he sat at a piano in his primary school’s music club at age 8, ONKXR was unknowingly laying the first bricks of a path that would lead him from self-taught YouTube sessions to Abbey Road Studios. By 15, curiosity took over when he discovered GarageBand on his…
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Soulful, Funky, and Fearless: Meet MYAH
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For Myah, music wasn’t just a hobby she picked up – it’s been part of her story since childhood. “I first started singing when I played Mary in my Year 3 nativity. I had some solo lines, and I’ve been singing ever since.” From there, her journey took a natural…
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Meet Nandii: The Soulful Alchemist of Jazz, R&B, and Afro-Soul
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After a powerful performance at Hoxton Hall, her presence and sound instantly caught our attention, and we knew we had to reach out for a conversation. Nandii is a rare artist. Her sound floats somewhere between jazz, R&B, and Afro-soul, but pinning her down to one genre would be missing…
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Inside the Mind of Malaika Khan: Crafting Soundscapes for the Soul
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For South East London-based producer Malaika Khan, music isn’t just something you hear — it’s something you live inside. Her sound is a cinematic experience: immersive, emotional, and intensely personal. And while she only began producing in December 2022, the depth of her music speaks to a creative spirit that has been…
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From Chance Encounter to Creative Powerhouse: Inside the World of Sundown Studios
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From a last-minute gig to building an artist-first studio, Sundown—the creative force of Georgia and Archer—is proof that when passion meets purpose, magic happens. Now thriving as a production and songwriting duo, the pair are best friends and founders of a space that’s become a sanctuary for emerging artists. In this exclusive feature, we spoke…
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From Kitchen Soul to Community Sound: The Story Behind Sulola Music Studio
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Step inside Sulola Music Studio, and you’ll find more than just recording equipment—you’ll discover a space built on passion, purpose, and people. Founded by Kemi Sulola, an artist, educator, and community leader, the studio represents her deeply personal journey through music, healing, and service. A Musical Journey Rooted in Family and Faith…
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Producer Spotlight: Adriano Desiré on Soulful Roots, Studio Chemistry & Building Timeless R&B Vibes
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At MelodyMatch, we love spotlighting producers who blend musicality, emotion, and creative intention into everything they make. Angie sat down with Adriano Desiré—a London-based R&B producer whose journey from classical piano lessons to running his own studio is rooted in a lifelong love for music, connection, and storytelling through sound.…