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 Xtra Mile adds Algiers

Posted by Loren on December 18, 2013

Xtra Mile adds Algiers
Xtra Mile adds Algiers

Xtra Mile Recordings have signed two-piece band Algiers to their roster for a label debut in year. The band, from Sheffield, will release You're the Captain on Jan. 27, 2014. The band cites influences form The Weakerthans and Death Cab for Cutie, among others, and contains previous members of The Maple State and Dartz.

Xtra Mile adds Algiers
Xtra Mile adds Algiers

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