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AK/DK • Strange Loops

Little Miss Echo Recordings • released 2024-10-25

If you dig a big fat sawtooth wave riff standing in the front and nearly hitting you in the face with the mic stand, then Brighton's AK/DK has your number. Turn it up and ready yourself to spasm uncontrollably.

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