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Release Day Roundup – 9/13/19

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September 13, 2019
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Editor's Note: I'm glad to welcome longtime reader Remi VL as a regular guest contributor to our Release Day Roundup posts! He submitted several of the albums listed below. Join his Facebook group for more rec... Read More...

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August 14, 2015
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Editor's Note: Yes, the poster above says "2 Days Away!" but this actually starts tomorrow! It's that time again for Long Island's own Mixtape Festival on August 15th and 16th! Whether you like progressive met... Read More...

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