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Crucial Listening #82: Lauren Sarah Hayes

Projections by Kendra Sollars

Out-of-time ska, home alone raves, smashing together American music. The live electronics improviser discusses three important albums.

Lauren’s picks:

Lunachicks – Jerk Of All Trades
Andy C – Nightlife
Van Dyke Parks – Song Cycle

Give yourself a proper treat and listen to Lauren’s record Embrace, released on SUPERPANG. There’s also the equally fabulous Mini Savior Opt. put out via Unsilent Desert Press. Be sure to check out an excellent suite of articles about Lauren’s work put out via HCMF. Her website is here, and she’s also on Twitter and Instagram.

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