The 20 best debut albums of 2021
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To celebrate the release of Arlo Parks’ beautiful new album 'Collapsed in Sunbeams', Arlo talks us through the creation and inspiration of each song on the album, discussing working with Paul Epworth in Church Studios, her influences and the reaction to standout single ‘Black Dog’.
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Watch Geese make TV debut, playing 'Low Era' on 'Colbert
The 20 best debut albums of 2021
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Geese share title track and announce second album '3D Country
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Watch Geese make TV debut, playing 'Low Era' on 'Colbert
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Watch Geese's bizarre video for their new single 'Mysterious Love
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Watch Geese make TV debut, playing 'Low Era' on 'Colbert
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The 20 best debut albums of 2021
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Geese announce '4D Country' EP with new single 'Jesse