There is a certain kind of emo and melodic indie rock that has always got to me very quickly. It has enough edge in the guitars to keep things interesting, but it
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There is a small moment inside “Loss In Space” where Cluv Deego can be heard telling bassist Dudesblood Moonbear when to enter with the layered vocals. Sliimo were tracking the song themselves in their Providence practice space, playing the body of it live, and
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