HEADSEND Releases Second EP, A Delicate Balance
The five-track project, led by the single 'Sit With', follows the band's debut Angel Glands and was recorded live in Byron Bay.
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Fontaines D.C. Holds No.1 in Ireland With Dopamine ChamberThe Irish band's fifth album retains the top spot on the Irish Albums Chart in its second week of release.
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