Week of 09/30/17
It’s the Listening Booth on BTRToday! Today on the program, DJRePete is still not admitting it’s fall yet, with summer vibes of adventure via The Go! Team and Anthony Mudrick, whimsical folk vibes from Roselit Bone, and an electro spotlight with the latest from Broken Social Scene and Kim Churchill. Plus, hit up info on Cal Fest 2017 as well as the unfortunate acronymed HOC Festival. And check out throwback tracks by the Pains of Being Pure At Heart and the mother of all throwbacks by I Am Jen. Get your weekly dose of ear candy in the Listening Booth on BTRToday!
- Alvvays - Antisocialites
- Pat Kelly - Planet X
- Belle Game - Fear-Nothing
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