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There is a lot of smart indie guitar pop out there these days, and this effort showcases this band’s ability to easily traverse that range, from anthemic hook-laden singalongs to richly harmonized earworms, with many unexpected stops in between.
RIYL: Weezer, Kitty In The Tree, Born Ruffians
Released: June 18, 2021
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