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      • Band Interviews
        • Downswing Talk Sophomore LP and Growing as a Band (9/16…
          Downswing Talk Sophomore LP and Growing as a Band (9/16…
        • MARIS on Bringing Punk Vibes, Polished Pop, and Karaoke to…
          MARIS on Bringing Punk Vibes, Polished Pop, and Karaoke to…
        • Flashing Back to 2015 with Wolf Alice (9/15 at Union…
          Flashing Back to 2015 with Wolf Alice (9/15 at Union…
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          The Courettes on Album 5, Playing the World, and Going…
        • Tchotchke Talk Sophomore Albums, Board Games, and… tchotchkes (9/12 at…
          Tchotchke Talk Sophomore Albums, Board Games, and… tchotchkes (9/12 at…
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          Her New Knife get Remixed by TAGABOW (among others) and…
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          “Make my tattoos melt in the heat”: My Chemical Romance…
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          Modest Mouse Keeps It Cool at The Mann
        • The Warning Bring the Rock Spectacle to a Theater Near…
          The Warning Bring the Rock Spectacle to a Theater Near…
        • The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection KNOWS Katie…
          The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection KNOWS Katie…
        • Lauren Mayberry’s Return to Union Transfer
          Lauren Mayberry’s Return to Union Transfer
        • Adrianne Lenker Brings the Bright Future Era to a Close…
          Adrianne Lenker Brings the Bright Future Era to a Close…

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