
Brand New Buried Treasures
27 September 2024 - 51 minsHosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they’re digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also hear selections from their production staff.
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Featured Songs:
La Luz, "Strange World," News of the Universe, Sub Pop, 2024
The Peawees, "Banana Tree," One Ride, Wild Honey, 2024
Penza Penza, "Much Sharper, More Focused," Alto E P...

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