Fun with Electro Throwbacks
This week’s edition of The Listening Booth with DJRePete kicks up with alt from Miwi LaLupa, trippy goodness with Bibio, and a dreamy set to get lost in with Black Mountain. Plus, in this week’s spotlight, check out a bevy of throwback electro crossover tracks including Tycho, Kiln, and Sharon Van Etten. And don’t miss info on the Hangout Festival with appearance by BTRtoday band Florence and the Machine. And experience some music discovery in the Listening Booth with Save the Clock Tower and a block by the Summer Twins. That’s your midweek mix with DJRePete on BTRtoday!
La Sera / Photo by La Sera
Martin Courtney / Photo by Martin Courtney
Black Mountain / Photo by Black Mountain
LINKS:
Shaky Knees Music Festival info
Hangout Music Festival info
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