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 Hope Drone now on Relapse

Posted by Loren on November 12, 2014

Hope Drone now on Relapse
Hope Drone now on Relapse

Australia's Hope Drone have joined Relapse Records for the release of their upcoming second album.

The band formed in 2011 and released their first LP last year. It's follow-up is expected to release next spring.

Hope Drone now on Relapse
Hope Drone now on Relapse

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