Video / Plug-in City
I’m really excited about the Melbourne band Plug-in City. They remind me of Belle & Sebastian, The Kooks and Cut Copy all in one. What more can us New Yorkers ask for on such a cold afternoon? [see also Cut Copy’s design studio]
Tagged: Cut Copy, Melbourne, New York, Plug-in City
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Gavin Atkinsn said | 5 March, 2008
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that massive cassette player was realy well made with good detail . it was cute and funny and interesting!! nice work top gun!!