SPRINTS, Goat Girl & Charli XCX Reviews
5 July 2024 - 50 minsHosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Karla and Jack of SPRINTS, the Irish post-punk band who recently released their debut album titled Letter to Self. The hosts also review new music from Charli XCX and Goat Girl, and Jim speaks with music critic Niko Stratis.
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Featured Songs:
Sprints, "Heavy," Letter To Self, City Slang, 2024
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