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Matt and I were both involved in a music scene in Dallas called Laptop Deathmatch. In fact, that’s how we met. The Deathmatches happened every few months and consisted of around 8-12 electronic musicians wielding laptops and MIDI controllers, blasting out electronic beats of all kinds and being judged by fellow musicians and the reaction of the crowd. This went on for a few years and eventually our group of musicians grew tight. We formed bonds based on friendly competition, being exposed to each other’s music styles and tastes, and inspiring each other to try new things and act more boldly. It was amazing to watch everyone’s music and stage presence improve over time.

Apart from inspiring each other through observation, the Deathmatch champions inspired though their success. Matt had an amazing winning...

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