Show Notes
On a fateful autumn day this last September I encountered a brand new band who had only yet released a nine song EP. They were mysterious, different, talented, and had some of the most specific and interesting branding I've seen from any other bands I've discovered so far this decade. That nine song EP quickly jumped up to one of my most played albums of the year, so naturally when they went on tour I simply had to be there no matter what and no matter where....but I never could have imagined just how amazing the experience would be. Here's my story of meeting the greatest band - that you WILL be hearing a lot more of and soon - on their debut headlining tour.
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