Week of 02/24/16
Your Listen adventures on BTR Today open up with DJRePete and a 90 minute dose of electronica with Radiation City, folk with Night Beds, and international throwbacks from the likes of Angélique Kidjo. Plus, music before you can buy it from Tetherball, who is also dropping news of six—yes, six—total EPs being released in 2016. Tune in for the scoop on that. Plus, hit up BTR Today newcomer Susanna Rose and hear where you can see her at a house party this weekend. And if you’re in Boston, find out which long-time BTR Today band is rocking the MFA this Friday. That’s your Wednesday start on BTR Today with DJRePete!
You Say Party / Photo by You Say Party
Tetherball / Photo by Tetherball
Radiation City / Photo by Radiation City
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