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 The Slackers voting drive (via new single)

Posted by Loren on September 14, 2024

The Slackers voting drive (via new single)
The Slackers voting drive (via new single)

The Slackers are continuing a series of singles, announced a UV printed 12" on Sept. 20 via Pirates Press Records. The new single has two US election year themed songs: songs "What We Gonna Do Now?" / "Pick and Choose" and is streaming in advance at the Supernova International Ska Fest website which, of course, also has the book scheduled to play alongside The Selecter, Laura Jane Grace w/ Catbite (covering Operation Ivy), Catbite, Mad Caddies, and more.

The Slackers voting drive (via new single)
The Slackers voting drive (via new single)

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