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Normal History Vol. 471: The Art Of David Lester
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From The Desk Of Brother JT: Kim Fowley’s “Lord Of Garbage”
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Wishing You A Good Friday From Against Me! And MAGNET
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Essential New Music: Gun Outfit’s “Out Of Range”
Call it cocaine country or “western expanse music,” but that lonesome quiver traded by Carrie Keith and Dylan Sharp is
From The Desk Of Brother JT: John Martyn’s “Solid Air”
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Music comes naturally to Laura Baird’s clan. She’s half of a sister act with Meg Baird, whom you probably know
From The Desk Of Brother JT: WMFU
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