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Brick + Mortar • Meta Meta Etc.
• released 2018-08-24
Diverse mix of influences, from synth pop to hip hop to plain old indie rock.
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Dense arrangements of fragile parts, a wide palette of textures and tempos, and a pervading sense of drama make this a collection of pensive songs
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Good collection of power pop, with male / female / duet vocals.
Towa Tei • AH!!
Hard to believe how affordable advanced lighting for your basement disco warren has become — you can transform the small room into a raging den of chill and/or libido, simply by purchasing a couple hundred dollars worth of lights and playing this.
The Cat Empire • Bird in Paradise
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