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“Not Today” by Big Ups “Not Today” by Big Ups
Dec 10, 2014
Episode 178.5
Big Ups is a Brooklyn post-hardcore band drawing from the Minutemen/Black Flag bloodline, busy touring and making great music. Here we present another full song performance from their recent session with Travis.
Big Ups Big Ups
May 28, 2014
Episode 164
Big Ups are back, making their second appearance on Serious Business on BTR, and things have been going well for them since they last sat down with Travis. We can see why, as the Brooklyn post-hardcore band is busy touring and making great music, drawn from the Minutemen/Black Flag bloodline. They've made tons of fans and friends in their short career and, here, they talk to Travis about their lives on the road and play some excellent new tunes.
SXSW Preview SXSW Preview
Mar 12, 2014
Episode
This week in Austin, Texas, thousands of musicians and fans are at the South By Southwest Music Festival. A huge event featuring showcases, unofficial parties, and countless opportunities to hear new music, we've got a team down there working on special episodes of BTR Live Studio and throwing a huge, free, day party on Saturday, March 15 at The Liberty (details here - http://breakthruradio.tumblr.com/post/77843659959/btrsxsw2014).

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