Sunglaciers: “Avoidance”

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Written By Michael Gutierrez

The Calgary band Sunglaciers delivers bouncy, propulsive darkwave dancehall jams. Shades of New Order. On our highlighted track “Avoidance” features rapid-fire synth strokes that feel like tiny little electro-shock therapy for your eardrums. In a good way. Light ‘em up.

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