Week of 02/17/16
BTRToday kicks up your Wednesday with a mix from DJRePete including funk with Lettuce and The James Hunter Six, soul with Betty LaVette, and electronica crossover with the High Highs and Aidan Knight. Plus, music before you can buy it from Talisco, info on the OkeeChobee Festival—which is fun to say—and an alt throwback set with the likes of The Clientele and Almost Charlie. Hit up your weekly dose of DJRePete and BTRToday!
Talisco / Photo by Talisco
High Highs / Photo by High Highs
Lia Ices / Photo by Lia Ices
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