Lamb at Manchester Academy 2
Johnny James, Managing Editor
Veteran trip-hoppers Lamb, famed their dark, idiosyncratic sound, are bringing their new album The Secret of Letting Go to Manchester Academy 2 this October.
Veteran trip-hoppers Lamb, famed their dark, idiosyncratic sound, are bringing their new album The Secret of Letting Go to Manchester Academy 2 this October.
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