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Captain Pikant Dismantles Blue Monday: Drum Machine Mayhem and DMX Wizardry

Captain Pikant dives headfirst into the rave bunker with a forensic breakdown of New Order’s ‘Blue Monday’—the track that turned the Oberheim DMX into a street weapon. Expect sharp edits, dry wit, and enough crunchy drum science to make your DAW sweat. Pikant’s style is all killer, no filler: concise, punchy, and laser-focused on what makes this beat slap. If you think you know the story behind ‘Blue Monday’, think again—this one’s full of clever theft, dirty tricks, and a few surprises that’ll have you reaching for your own drum machine. Strap in, because this isn’t your average nostalgia trip.

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