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    AMPERSANDMAGAZINEan exploration of sound noise&

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    Special MentionTable of Contents

    Tom Urwin 6

    Victoria Oxberry 10Isabelle Sentana 12

    Adam Kivel 14

    Sandra Atkins 19

    Gina Pantone 24

    Shane Culloty 27

    Mike de Waal 38

    Ian Wright 41

    Rob Galo 46

    Mark Reynolds 50

    Matt Vuchichevich 54

    Gemma Cooney 62

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