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Month: September 2017

“Turmoil, Ecstasy, Violence and Isolation” – a conversation with Wreche

 The self-titled debut album by Wreche, a duo consisting of John Steven Morgan (piano/vocals), and Barret Baumgart (drums), released by Fragile Branch Recordings back in May, is undoubtedly one of the most eccentric and striking releases of the year. Almost certainly a love/hate kind of record,…

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