Killer instrumentals, swaggering rap and gentle folk are all on the menu in this month’s edition of Local Frequency.

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I’ve been to a few Formula 1 races over the years, and one thing never changes: they’re loud. Gloriously, thrillingly loud – but also the kind of loud that makes your ears ring for hours afterwards.

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