Week of 08/13/16
Welcome to part two of my Olympics celebration here on BTR! I love watching the Olympics- swimming and gymnastics were especially exciting this week. Plus, on the show today we highlight Minneapolis rapper Lizzo, and talk about the great music documentary A Band Called Death. Of course, that’s about the band Death, from Detroit. All that and more on the show today, and while you’re at it, don’t forget to head on over to Facebook and give BTR a like.
Lizzo
Haley Bonar
Wild Beasts
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