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Artists who defined 2019

Foals

Foals

Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish

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Sam Fender

December 2019

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Track by Track: SWMRS - Berkeley's on Fire

Track by Track: SWMRS - Berkeley's on Fire

Cole: 'Berkeley's on Fire' came together very deliberately. After years of approaching the recording process as an extension of our craft as live perfor...

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Hype List 2020: Phoebe Green

Hype List 2020: Phoebe Green

Pals with the likes of The Big Moon and Swim Deep, Phoebe Green is taking fun and witty pop to bold new places.

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Check out Geoff Wigington from Waterparks' Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Linkin Park, Sum 41, Alien Ant Farm and more

Check out Geoff Wigington from Waterparks' Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Linkin Park, Sum 41, Alien Ant Farm and more

When you load up Spotify, a great big chunk of the time you can’t think what to play, right? You default back to your old favourites, those albums and s...

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Fever 333 celebrate a top 2019: "Things are moving in the right direction"

Fever 333 celebrate a top 2019: "Things are moving in the right direction"

The energy that fuels Fever 333 has shown no signs of drying up in 2018. With the debut album 'Strength in Numb333rs' out at the start of the year, the...

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Hype List 2020: Eyesore & The Jinx

Hype List 2020: Eyesore & The Jinx

Abrasive punk from Liverpool? Yes, please.

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Orlando Weeks: "I understand much better what it is I'm trying to do"

Orlando Weeks: "I understand much better what it is I'm trying to do"

The crown prince of indie, former frontman of The Maccabees Orlando Weeks is preparing to return with new solo material in 2020. Obviously, we tapped him up to find out more.

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November 2019

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Creeper are resurrected: "It was much more dramatic than I ever imagined it would be"

Creeper are resurrected: "It was much more dramatic than I ever imagined it would be"

On 1st November 2018, Creeper "broke up" on stage after playing a sold-out gig at Koko in Camden. On 1st November 2019, they returned at London's 229. L...

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Hannah Diamond: "I really upped the stakes"

Hannah Diamond: "I really upped the stakes"

It’s been a long time coming, but PC Music’s shiniest gem has a debut album on the books. Watch out, Planet Pop!

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Jack Peñate returns: "It stopped at a time that everyone was thinking, where's this going to go?"

Jack Peñate returns: "It stopped at a time that everyone was thinking, where's this going to go?"

Jack Peñate may once have been the buzziest name on the block, but as he prepares to drop his much-anticipated third album, he finally knows who he wants to be.

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Playlist: Around The World with Avalanche Party

Playlist: Around The World with Avalanche Party

Avalanche Party are currently riding high from the release of their debut album '24 Carat Diamond Trephine', which arrived last week (22nd November) via...

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Any Other Questions with... Pizzagirl

Any Other Questions with... Pizzagirl

Pizzagirl tackles this month’s daft queries.

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Liam Gallagher is going to headline Reading & Leeds 2020

Liam Gallagher is going to headline Reading & Leeds 2020

The first bill-topper is out.

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October 2019

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Waterparks: "It's like being suffocated or clouded, surrounded by the 'fandom'"

Waterparks: "It's like being suffocated or clouded, surrounded by the 'fandom'"

With a brand new album and plenty to say, Waterparks are back. Watch out world, here’s Awsten...

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Check out Drew York from Stray From The Path's Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Green Day, blink-182, Glassjaw and more

Check out Drew York from Stray From The Path's Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Green Day, blink-182, Glassjaw and more

When you load up Spotify, a great big chunk of the time you can’t think what to play, right? You default back to your old favourites, those albums and s...

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About to Break: Anavae

About to Break: Anavae

FFO the kind of dark pop PVRIS excel in, Anavae’s debut album was a bit of a mission for Jamie Finch and Becca Need-Menear. Thankfully they battled thro...

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Any Other Questions with... girl in red

Any Other Questions with... girl in red

girl in red tackles this month’s daft queries.

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Ten years of Band of Skulls' 'Baby Darling Doll Face Honey': "It was ambition and ignorance, we just threw ourselves into to whatever we could"

Ten years of Band of Skulls' 'Baby Darling Doll Face Honey': "It was ambition and ignorance, we just threw ourselves into to whatever we could"

It's a landmark year for the duo.

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La Roux has released her first new material in five years, and announced a new album

La Roux has released her first new material in five years, and announced a new album

It's all going on.

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September 2019

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65daysofstatic are staring down the end of the world: "It's socialism or barbarism; time to pick a side"

65daysofstatic are staring down the end of the world: "It's socialism or barbarism; time to pick a side"

65daysofstatic have just dropped their new album, ‘replicr, 2019’. The follow-up to ‘Wild Light’, and their more recent ‘No Man's Sky: Music for an Infi...

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Of Mice & Men: How to survive

Of Mice & Men: How to survive

It's been a decade since Orange County outfit Of Mice & Men became a beloved staple in the alt-metal community. Since their initial introduction into th...

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Mystery Jets are on a mission: "We want to make caring sexy"

Mystery Jets are on a mission: "We want to make caring sexy"

Now veterans of their scene, Mystery Jets have become somewhat of an indie national treasure - but on their new album, they’re telling important stories.

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Counterfeit.'s Jamie Campbell Bower: "I'm excited to begin a new chapter of the band"

Counterfeit.'s Jamie Campbell Bower: "I'm excited to begin a new chapter of the band"

Jamie Campbell Bower is a man of many talents. He acts, models, writes but, of course, he's also the frontman for rock outfit Counterfeit.

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Here's everything you need to know about Nervus's new album, 'Tough Crowd'

Here's everything you need to know about Nervus's new album, 'Tough Crowd'

Nervus have never been ones to shy away from big issues, and with themes from fascism and austerity, to mental health, their new album ‘Tough Crowd’ see...

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Sea Girls have released a new video for 'Violet'

Sea Girls have released a new video for 'Violet'

"This time we aren’t feeling sorry for ourselves," the band comment.

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August 2019

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CHVRCHES on being undeniable, needing a break and staying "scrappy as fuck"

CHVRCHES on being undeniable, needing a break and staying "scrappy as fuck"

We caught the band backstage at Reading for a whole lot of reflection

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Check out Lachlan from DZ Deathrays' Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. PJ Harvey, Nirvana, Future of the Left and more

Check out Lachlan from DZ Deathrays' Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. PJ Harvey, Nirvana, Future of the Left and more

When you load up Spotify, a great big chunk of the time you can’t think what to play, right? You default back to your old favourites, those albums and s...

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Ezra Furman: What can you do but rock'n'roll?

Ezra Furman: What can you do but rock'n'roll?

The world is on fire. No shock there, then. But what do you do if you’re an artist quickly approaching the levels of ‘prolific’? Keep quiet? Play it cool? Worry about being too ‘on the nose’? Naaah. Not Ezra Furman.

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Here's everything you need to know about Northlane’s new album, ‘Alien’

Here's everything you need to know about Northlane’s new album, ‘Alien’

Northlane have just dropped their new album ‘Alien’, out now via UNFD. Billed as “the most personal statement of their career," here’s everything you ne...

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SWMRS: "If you're not convinced you're the best, no one else is going to be"

SWMRS: "If you're not convinced you're the best, no one else is going to be"

We caught the band backstage at Reading to find out about their crazy year of 'Berkeley's On Fire'

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The Faim have shared a new video for 'Humans': "It was our favourite shoot to date"

The Faim have shared a new video for 'Humans': "It was our favourite shoot to date"

The up-and-comers release their debut album next month.

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July 2019

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Nasty Cherry: Officially XCX-ellent

Nasty Cherry: Officially XCX-ellent

Nasty Cherry are loaded with pop bangers and attitude.

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Torche: "The album needed to sound and feel real"

Torche: "The album needed to sound and feel real"

15 years into their career, and Floridian heavy metal band Torche are still finding ways to level up. Jonathan Nunez tells us about their new album, ‘Ad...

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Enter Shikari: "We know when we want to be going in the studio..."

Enter Shikari: "We know when we want to be going in the studio..."

Rou Reynolds and Chris Batten stop by for a catch up.

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Check out Michael from Plague Vendor's Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Animal Collective, Radiohead, The Walkmen and more

Check out Michael from Plague Vendor's Teenage Kicks playlist, feat. Animal Collective, Radiohead, The Walkmen and more

When you load up Spotify, a great big chunk of the time you can’t think what to play, right? You default back to your old favourites, those albums and s...

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Yours Truly land in the UK: "This is our first ever international set"

Yours Truly land in the UK: "This is our first ever international set"

Australia is currently exporting some of the most promising pop-punk sounds around. More members of this bright contingency, Yours Truly are at Doningto...

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Haim's brand new, seasonally appropriate single 'Summer Girl' is here

Check it out, alongside a Paul Thomas Anderson directed video, now.

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June 2019

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The St. Pierre Snake Invasion have persevered for a stonking second record: "I was like, I will die if this album doesn't come out"

The St. Pierre Snake Invasion have persevered for a stonking second record: "I was like, I will die if this album doesn't come out"

Second albums proving to be difficult isn't a cliche without reason. But in the four years that it took The St. Pierre Snake Invasion to follow up their...

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Mannequin Pussy reflect on life, love and heartbreak: "Love is my ultimate muse"

Mannequin Pussy reflect on life, love and heartbreak: "Love is my ultimate muse"

Philadelphia favourites Mannequin Pussy are experts in portraying the highs and lows of love, heartbreak and moving on with noisy, super-relatable punk....

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Love is dead, and Doll Skin killed her

Love is dead, and Doll Skin killed her

Let's be clear, Dear Reader. Doll Skin aren't a band who are prepared to stick to the walls and keep their heads down. As they drop their new album, 'Lo...

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Stormzy: the new king of Glastonbury

Stormzy: the new king of Glastonbury

As he prepares to make his debut as a full-blown, triple A-list Glastonbury headliner, Stormzy has absolutely nothing left to prove.

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The LaFontaines: "The mission statement was to sonically kick your ears in"

The LaFontaines: "The mission statement was to sonically kick your ears in"

Starting the year out with support slots with Deaf Havana on tour, and Mike Shinoda at the super fancy Roundhouse in London, The LaFontaines are going l...

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The Night Café have pulled out of their set at today's Community Festival

The Night Café have pulled out of their set at today's Community Festival

They're poorly. Awww.

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May 2019

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Yonaka: Tomorrow never comes

Yonaka: Tomorrow never comes

As their much-anticipated debut album finally arrives, Yonaka are ready to fly high.

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Rock stars aren't always born, but Yonaka have definitely arrived

Rock stars aren't always born, but Yonaka have definitely arrived

As they prepare to release their debut album, the Brighton bunch are hitting their stride.

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The Get Up Kids have 'Problems' they need to discuss

The Get Up Kids have 'Problems' they need to discuss

"You always think every record you make should make all the other records you've made obsolete," says The Get Up Kids' Matt Pryor, as he dodges construc...

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About to Break: Eat Your Heart Out

About to Break: Eat Your Heart Out

Eat Your Heart Out are every bit as heart-on-sleeve as you’d expect; their debut album sees them channel vulnerable and often angry coming-of-age lyrics...

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Sacred Paws return with a new record full of brightness and optimism: "We write music to cheer ourselves up"

Sacred Paws return with a new record full of brightness and optimism: "We write music to cheer ourselves up"

Glasgow duo Sacred Paws follow up their Scottish Album of the Year-winning debut with another collection of pop gems.

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Watch Clean Cut Kid perform their absolute banger 'Can't Hide The Feeling'

Get a first peek at the live performance / audio combination now, why don'tcha?

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April 2019

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Hot Milk get existential: "We're all just a little bacteria on this earth, just floating in space"

Hot Milk get existential: "We're all just a little bacteria on this earth, just floating in space"

Mancunian four-piece Hot Milk are a project born out of unbridled love for music. Just ask co-conspirators, Han Mee and James Shaw.

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It's debut album time for Drahla: "It's turned out much better than we anticipated"

It's debut album time for Drahla: "It's turned out much better than we anticipated"

Drahla have pulled together pockets of confusion and beauty for a rich and captivating debut.

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ALASKALASKA put personal and societal challenges under a microscope: "The record is like a bunch of diary entries"

ALASKALASKA put personal and societal challenges under a microscope: "The record is like a bunch of diary entries"

Lucinda Duarte-Holman and Fraser Rieley tell us more.

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Tacocat singer Emily Nokes talks politics, mental health and staying positive

Tacocat singer Emily Nokes talks politics, mental health and staying positive

“I just needed to find the fun and humour and power again!”

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Swim Deep are back and prepping for a big year: "We're all super buzzing"

Swim Deep are back and prepping for a big year: "We're all super buzzing"

Frontman Austin Williams offers up a few teasers for the band's upcoming plans.

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Little Simz, AJ Tracey and more have joined the bill for Primavera

Little Simz, AJ Tracey and more have joined the bill for Primavera

They join the likes of Erykah Badu, Tame Impala, Solange and Janelle Monāe.

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March 2019

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With their new album, The Maine are spreading a message of hope: "I wanted to put an emphasis on mental health"

With their new album, The Maine are spreading a message of hope: "I wanted to put an emphasis on mental health"

After twelve years together, The Maine have reinvented themselves once again for their seventh studio album, ‘You Are Ok’.

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La Dispute are back with their most personal album for years: “I have always had a tendency toward the morbid and dramatic”

La Dispute are back with their most personal album for years: “I have always had a tendency toward the morbid and dramatic”

Rich, wide-screen opus, ‘Panorama’ is out now.

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Simple Creatures break cover: "We wanted to showcase a different side of ourselves"

Simple Creatures break cover: "We wanted to showcase a different side of ourselves"

Mark Hoppus and Alex Gaskarth have teamed up for a two-person supergroup.

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So You Wanna Be A Pop Star, Pip Blom?

So You Wanna Be A Pop Star, Pip Blom?

Putting wannabe pop stars through their paces.

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Free Throw's Cory Castro takes us track-by-track through the band's new album 'What's Past Is Prologue'

Free Throw's Cory Castro takes us track-by-track through the band's new album 'What's Past Is Prologue'

Get underneath the skin of the band's latest full-length.

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Billie Eilish is celebrating her debut album release with a suitably weird new video for ‘Bad Guy’

Billie Eilish is celebrating her debut album release with a suitably weird new video for ‘Bad Guy’

Nice one.

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February 2019

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Sundara Karma return even more vital and exciting: "We felt free"

Sundara Karma return even more vital and exciting: "We felt free"

Jamie Muir finds out more.

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Self Esteem moves from cult indie fave, to proper pop star: "I have this joke where I'm the people's pop star"

Self Esteem moves from cult indie fave, to proper pop star: "I have this joke where I'm the people's pop star"

Rebecca Lucy Taylor heads out on her own.

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While She Sleeps are pushing boundaries: "We don't have to write inside a little box to please the metal world"

While She Sleeps are pushing boundaries: "We don't have to write inside a little box to please the metal world"

Guitarist Mat Welsh reflects on a crazy few years, and where they're headed next.

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Noisy power-poppers Woahnows are refocused and re-energised: "The band needs to be fun"

Noisy power-poppers Woahnows are refocused and re-energised: "The band needs to be fun"

Having all moved to Bristol, and with a new record in hand, 2019 finds Woahnows anew.

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Here's everything you need to know about Mark Morton's new album, 'Anesthetic'

Here's everything you need to know about Mark Morton's new album, 'Anesthetic'

Mark Morton, the prolific guitarist from Lamb of God spills the beans - via a handwritten letter, no less - on his new album ‘Anesthetic’ (out 1st March...

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Sigrid has dropped another new track, 'Sight Of You'

Sigrid has dropped another new track, 'Sight Of You'

It's the latest taster of the Dork cover star's debut album 'Sucker Punch'

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January 2019

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White Lies: "We don't believe our own shit"

White Lies: "We don't believe our own shit"

White Lies have battled their share of industry bullshit to reach what they describe as a milestone record - fifth album, ‘Five’.

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Blood Red Shoes: “It got to the point where I thought, if this carries on I'm going to combust”

Blood Red Shoes: “It got to the point where I thought, if this carries on I'm going to combust”

Laura-Mary Carter lifts the lid on the band's new record.

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Spielbergs: "We have a pretty healthy musical landscape going on over here in Oslo"

Spielbergs: "We have a pretty healthy musical landscape going on over here in Oslo"

About to break.

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Get A Hobby: Broods' Caleb Nott on making furniture

Get A Hobby: Broods' Caleb Nott on making furniture

He makes more than just top pop tunes.

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Press Club: "It's important to play music you love"

Press Club: "It's important to play music you love"

Meet Aussie newcomers, Press Club.

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Black Midi have signed to Rough Trade and dropped a new EP

Black Midi have signed to Rough Trade and dropped a new EP

Check out 'Speedway', complete with accompanying visuals, now.

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