Early Halloween Spotlight
In the Listening Booth today, DJRePete is spinning a scary good mix, getting you into the spirit of Halloween with a holiday spotlight featuring zombies from C.W. Stoneking and throwbacks by My Brightest Diamond. Plus, tune in for more from the latest by of Montreal and Bon Iver, holiday swag alert from Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings, and info on a great Portland venue where you can find The Faint. And don’t miss alt rock with Twin River, electro via Dead Gaze, and blues with Kendra Lou. That’s your midweek fix in the Listening Booth on BTRToday!
Of Montreal
Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings
CW Stoneking
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