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Stephen Malkmus confirms new album ‘Traditional Techniques’
He’s celebrating the announcement by sharing lead single ‘Xian Man’.
Announcing his third solo LP, Stephen Malkmus is back with new record ‘Traditional Techniques’. Set to land on 6th March, it’s described as “new phase folk music for new phase folks”, so what’s not to like?
Have a listen to swaggering lead single ‘Xian Man’ and see the full track list below.
‘Traditional Techniques’ Tracklisting:
1. ACC Kirtan
2. Xian Man
3. The Greatest Own in Legal History
4. Cash Up 5. Shadowbanned
6. What Kind of Person
7. Flowin’ Robes
8. Brainwashed
9. Signal Western
10. Amberjack
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