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Real Numbers share "Brighter Then"

Posted by Loren on November 11, 2020

Real Numbers share "Brighter Then"
photo by Loren Green

Real Numbers has announced a new 5-song EP to help us celebrate the new year. To be titled Brighter Then, the band will share their new 12" EP on Jan. 22 courtesy of Slumberland Records.

A new stop motion video also recently premiered (watch it after the bump) for the EP's title track.

Real Numbers previously released Wordless Wonder (2016) and the “Frank Infatuation” single (2017), having added Sophie Durbin on keyboards to round out the now 5-piece lineup. 

Track List:

1. Brighter Then
2. Darling
3. Old Cross
4. In The End
5. Brighter Then (Reprise)

Real Numbers share "Brighter Then"
photo by Loren Green

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