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Gang of Four Release New Music For Free Online
Legendary post-punkers Gang of Four have announced that they will follow the latest trend of label-less means of releasing music. On Dave Allen's Pampelmoose blog, the Go4 bass player made the announcement and included a demo of new song "Password." (More of which can be found at Amie Street.) (22/11) Read
Keyword(s) : Double-bass, Label, Song
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