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In the electronic area I think Murcof and Panasonic are interesting, also Jochem Paap.
It's hard to say what current music is going to be considered crucial. It's easier with hindsight.
I just remember musicians in the late 70's bemoaning the demise of 'real' music such as The Beatles, Sly Stone, Hendrix, Zeppelin and Motown, in favour of pop.
Then punk came along and reinvigorated us all again.
By the mid-80's things had swung back in favour of the mainstream pop scene, as championed by major labels.
Also, it wasn't until the late 80's that many realised it was a mistake to discard the great analogue instruments in favour of digital.
I think the angle I most agree with (having experienced the past) is to take on change, but not totally discard the past.
Hence, I use some software, especially HD recording, but my favourite pieces are mostly 70's era hardware.
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