Week of 06/17/15
DJRePete kicks things off on BTR Wednesday! Hit up new alt with the brand new album by the Heartless Bastards which hits stores this week. Plus, a trippy track by Jacco Gardner, hip hop beats from Brika, and a zen track from Uoh! Also tune in for details on the NXNE festival which kicks off today in Toronto, as well as DJRePete’s recap of Michael Rault’s show at the Northside Festival in Brooklyn last week. And hear this week’s throwback set in homage to BTR’s 10th birthday featuring Alex Winston! That’s your hump day start to your lineup on BTR!
Sonny & the Sunsets / Photo by Sonny & the Sunsets
Jacco Gardner / Photo by Nick Helderman Photography
Alex Winston / Photo by Shervin Lainez
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