The Wednesday Show
Hit up your BTR Wednesday mix with DJRePete, where he’s spinning a yet-to-be-released track by Two Door Cinema Club, fresh alternative from the Violens, and electronica crossover from the likes of Icky Blossoms. Also, more of the new albums by Beat Radio and the Dirty Projectors. Plus, a pair of rockets and a BTR throwback by Plasticines. Get your midweek mix fix with DJRePete on BTR!
Two Door Cinema Club
August 15 – Belsonic 2012 – Belfast, United Kingdom
The Violens
August 15 – Sound Control – Manchester, United Kingdom
Electric Guest
(Photo courtesy of Electric Guest)
September 16 – We Love Green Festival – Paris, France
Sundress
August 16 – Bottletree Cafe – Birmingham, AL
Dignan Porch
August 20 – The Shacklewell Arms – London, England
Beat Radio
(Photo courtesy of Beat Radio)
Dragonette
September 5 – Halifax Forum Multipurpose Centre – Halifax, NS Canada
Icky Blossoms
August 17 – Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA
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