White Swan Black Swan: Castle of Useless Junk, (Arch Hill)

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White Swan Black Swan: Castle of Useless Junk, (Arch Hill)

This five-song EP by the Auckland duo of Ben Howe and Sonya Waters is a charming little collection: a little bit alt.country, a little bit alt.pop.

Considered and quiet -- and needlessly modest.

Check their label www.archhill.co.nz (Good website all round)

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