oddCouple: The Things I Carry

The promising producer travels with a “Fuck Trump” notebook.

March 30, 2017

Bright Chicago producer oddCouple packs light. When he visited the FADER office recently, the emerging beat maker came with some sleek gadgets, like a mini audio drive that he can plug in to make beats anywhere. Among his beloved electronics, oddCouple also carried an iPhone 6s, bluetooth headphones, and a GoPro that he uses to make impromptu home videos with his friends.

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The Things I Carry

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Posted: March 30, 2017

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