The Shorts — Sitting in Silence
Sitting in Silence
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Music: Done with Dallas by Bradley Carter • Night by Zola Jesus • Chains by Abigail Washburn
Music provided by IODA Promonet.
What is Hardcore?
What is Hardcore?
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Music: Climbing Trees by Kites Sail High • In the Middle by Ill Cill • Life Passed Me By by Super Stereo • All I Need’s a Little More by Chikita Violenta • Whats Hardcore? by K’Naan
Music provided by IODA Promonet.
The Shorts — How She Got There
How She Got There
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Music: Idealize by Shedding • Acquiring Satellites by David Arkenstone • Elephants and Little Girls by Loch Lomond
Music provided by IODA Promonet.
Buckle Down
Buckle Down
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When you are done listening check out Rios Libres website and learn how you can help.
Also, check out Caleb Simpson’s new energy bar company Adventure Naturals (now Bearded Brothers).
Music: Coma Summer by Weekend • Kinison, Part 1 by Danny Saul • Pyramid by Planes • Do by Do Make Say Think
Music provided by IODA Promonet.
What We Had
What We Had
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Music:
Becca and I are stoked to share the new release from We Are Augustines. We have been awaiting this debut from some of our favorite musicians. We Are Augustines is the continued collaboration between Billy McCarthy and Eric Sanderson, formerly of Pela who we loved rocking out to in Seattle. We love the powerful lyrics and fist-pumping beats. They are every bit as passionate about their music as we are about the outdoors. Check out their website for their incredible story of family, loss, and perseverance motivated by a love for music.
Other cuts include: Capsular by Moon Holiday • This is Not a Pipe by Franz Nicolay
Music provided by IODA Promonet.
