Rec | LOOKING BACK TO FIND NEW MUSIC

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I spend a lot of my time hunting for new music and new artists but have recently been looking back to find new things to listen to. been enjoying a lot of music from 60s and 70s recently and it's kind of perfect for climbing out your window and having wine on your neighbour's roof with your flatmates I recommend Amanaz, Dorothy Ashby and The Feminine Complex

@scottisokay

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