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    Gavin Castleton: Why Is It So Hard

    Portland singer Gavin Castleton financed his latest album, Won Over Frequency, with help from fans and, as always, he translates his personal experiences into songs with captivating arrangements that help ease the heartbreak. Today's Top Tune features Lex Land on backing vocals, it’s "Why Is It So Hard."

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    By Ariana Morgenstern • Dec 31, 2010 • 1 min read

    Portland singer

    Gavin Castleton financed his latest album,

    Won Over Frequency, with help from fans and, as always, he translates his personal experiences into songs with captivating arrangements that help ease the heartbreak. Today's Top Tune features Lex Land on backing vocals, it's "

    Why Is It So Hard."

    Image: Mattie Dunlap

    Album Art: Aaron Nagel

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      Ariana Morgenstern

      Executive Producer, Music Department & Today's Top Tune

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