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In Conversation with Carlton Makaza: On His Latest EP False Poetry

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In terms of exciting drops, 2024 stands out for having a strong start. Up until Yeat’s latest album, I wasn’t drawn to the psych trap and...

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Rainbow Kitten Surprise - Heaven - 31/10/18

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Bandcamp Digs | Aug 2017

Oakbank by sothko November 8, 2016 @ self-released Blindingly ethereal guitar music with dashes of Portishead and Galaxie 500....

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