Episode 159
Time to catch up on some recent releases! From Mikal Cronin and Matt Valentine and Ganser to Battles, we’re checking out tons of great new music from the past couple of months this week.
- Fran - A Private Picture
- Charly Bliss - Supermoon
- Walrus - Cool to Who
- The Nunnery - We Are The Stars
- Sean Henry - A Jump From The High Dive
- Young Guv -Guv II
- Norman - Buzz And Fade
- Great Grandpa -Four of Arrows
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