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bassist Sal Villaneuva (Demonspeed)

" He and fellow revolutionary Merle Haggard were cranking out raw

and the band returned to a somewhat folkier sound - albeit with synthesisers - for 1982's 'The Broadsword And The Beast'

and directed by the duo

El Michels Affair "24 Hr Sports" COLOR:STANDARD and the band had aLeon Michels has quietly become one of the most sought after producers in music. His signature sound has caught the attention of the mainstream while continuing to inspire the underground. Since 2023's El Michels Affair & Black Thought album Glorious Game, Michels has been busy producing records for other artists; Norah Jones' Grammy winning Visions, Clairo's Grammy nominated Charm, Kali Uchis' "Moonlight", as well as albums for labelmates Brainstory,