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Covers:  Culture, music, audio, podcasting, documentary, music production
Words @ Playboy, Men's Journal, High Snobiety. Editor at Large - Engadget. Producer at True Spies podcast.

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James Trew’s Biography

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I've been mashing words together for print (and then online) since I was 16, reviewing nightclubs that I wasn't even old enough to legally go to. Since then I have covered music, technology, fitness and lifestyle/culture.

During the 90's, most of my work was for large (but independent) dance music and youth culture magazines in the UK. This work involved everything from interviewing tattoo artists (while he tattooed someone) to following the police as they tried to break up illegal raves.

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James Trew’s Journalist Portfolio

A Sex Doll Stole My Identity

A Sex Doll Stole My Identity

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'La La Land' composer on electronica's key role in the film | Engadget

'La La Land' composer on electronica's key role in the film | Engadget

Damien Chazelle's La La Land might not have won that Oscar, but it did scoop up the one for Best Original Mus…

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How Sony paved the way for modern music production

How Sony paved the way for modern music production

When you think of the history of electronic music, we tend to celebrate samplers and synthesizers. But none o…

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The legendary video camera that defined modern skate culture

The legendary video camera that defined modern skate culture

Every now and again, a single product is adopted by, and ultimately defines a subculture. For skateboarding t…

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Computer Music 169, October issue - on sale now!

Computer Music 169, October issue - on sale now!

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Soulwax and the hunt for the EMS Synthi 100

Soulwax and the hunt for the EMS Synthi 100

Belgian electro-rockers, Soulwax, had been searching for the EMS Synthi 100 for decades before discovering on…

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GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS review: Interchangeable lenses make this a GoPro like no other

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By James Trew
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A leap forward in image quality, but effortless sharp video is (literally) out of reach. RATING : 8.2 / 10 Pros Professional image capability Compact for its class Established library of compatible lenses Rugged body Cons Lack of autofocus is frustrating Manual operation Isn’t waterproof After over a decade of focus on its Hero line of cameras, GoPro is trying something different. The Mission 1 Pro ILS ($699) is its first camera with interchangeable lenses.
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GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS Review: Interchangeable Lenses Make This A GoPro Like No Other

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By James Trew
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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. After over a decade of focus on its Hero line of cameras, GoPro is trying something different. The Mission 1 Pro ILS ($699) is its first camera with interchangeable lenses. Specifically, Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lenses, of which there are many in a wide range of prices. The initial response to the brand trying something new has been positive.
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GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS review: Interchangeable lenses make this a GoPro like no other

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By James Trew
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A leap forward in image quality, but effortless sharp video is (literally) out of reach. RATING : 8.2 / 10 Pros Professional image capability Compact for its class Established library of compatible lenses Rugged body Cons Lack of autofocus is frustrating Manual operation Isn’t waterproof After over a decade of focus on its Hero line of cameras, GoPro is trying something different. The Mission 1 Pro ILS ($699) is its first camera with interchangeable lenses.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing reviews of raves/interviewing DJs for Eternity magazine. The best job ever.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Course. Been a fair while though.

How is social media changing news?

It's introducing more noise, panic and poor sourcing. Separates the wheat from the chaff though I guess.