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Today’s Top Tune: The Avett Brothers ‘Love Of A Girl’
Best New MusicFor the last 20 years, The Avett Brothers anchored their status in the Americana/folk-rock arena with sophisticated sibling harmonies, ardent lyrics, and their own blend of country…
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Today’s Top Tune: Beth Gibbons - ‘Floating On A Moment’
Best New MusicA signature of Beth Gibbons' voice is that you recognize the artist immediately, ingrained in our hearts and minds as the sound of Portishead.
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Metropolis playlist, April 20, 2024
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