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 Needles//Pins LP this May

Posted by Loren on March 19, 2021

Needles//Pins LP this May
Needles//Pins LP this May

Needles//Pins will release their fourth LP, self-titled, on May 28 via Dirt Cult Records, kicking off the news with the song "A Rather Strained Apologetic."

Listen below for an early taste and hit the embed for preorder info.

Needles//Pins LP this May
Needles//Pins LP this May

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