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CAREER SUICIDE, by Alex Kress
Follow the link to learn about Toronto's punk scene, and get to know the woman who captures it all.
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The Charlatans' Crowd
Photo by Calum Rafferty
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INTERVIEW: Skaters
Find out what it takes to get "over the pain of being on a major label." New releases, new ideas and new set lists. Photo by Corrine McAndrews.
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CAREER SUICIDE, by Alex Kress
Follow the link to learn about Toronto's punk scene, and get to know the woman who captures it all.
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PLAYLIST OF THE WEEK #7 (14/06/2016):
This week's playlist sports the new music we have been raving about this week. Have a listen, familiarise yourself with some of the best new music and new artists from Scotland and beyond.
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