Feature interview 1,687 in an ongoing series. A lovely catch up with guitar maestro and accomplished songwriter – Jack J Hutchinson – who talks about his 2025; the big gigs he’s going to, his touring and new writing work. We also reflect on creatives getting through the lockdown era – and now the challenging geo-political context. Comment too on AI and social engagement. Through all this we reflect on the importance and enduring power of music to help people get through tough times – and music can be a meaningful voice for positive change. If you enjoy Jack’s interview, do check out his site for latest news and webstore goodies – https://jackjhutchinsonmusic.com

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Audio feature interview #1,712 in an ongoing series. Every year since 2015, I’ve run a ‘New Horizons’ series to allow us to check-in with rising bands and hear



