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’.
Watch Geese's bizarre video for their new single 'Mysterious Love
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The 20 best debut albums of 2021
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Geese announce '4D Country' EP with new single 'Jesse
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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The 20 best debut albums of 2021
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Watch Geese make TV debut, playing 'Low Era' on 'Colbert
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Geese announce '4D Country' EP with new single 'Jesse
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Watch Geese's bizarre video for their new single 'Mysterious Love
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Ayra Starr
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Celeste