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It's time to hit the woodshed!

On the latest episode of Themes and Variation, Carter and Mahea are joined by their good friend Ian Barnett to break down some tracks that made them want to get better.

Ian is the touring drummer for both Betty Who and Marlon Craft and he makes his own music under the name Mallow.

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We want to hear the songs that made you practice! Add them to the community playlist for this episode.

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Check out these resources on the incredible genre known as Footwork:

https://pitchfork.com/features/starter/9444-footwork/

https://www.passionweiss.com/2016/06/21/i-still-have-so-much-to-learn-and-digest-an-interview-with-cakedog/

https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/footwork-music-guide-and-history

Chicago's Footwork Music And Dance Get A Transatlantic Lift

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jun/30/fancy-footwork-how-chicagos-juke-scene-found-its-feet-again