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New from Sunset Shipwrecks (ex-American Steel)

Posted by Loren on May 23, 2016

Sunset Shipwrecks have shared a new track from their upcoming debut, "Your Love Keeps Me Whole."

Featuring American Sttel alums Ryan and Scott, the band takes a stylistic turn on their debut album, Community, which comes out on May 27 on Lugosi Records. Kevin Army (Lookout Records) handled production duties on the new release.

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