The Aussie musician talks awkward exchanges, AIM screen names, and doling out hugs in the latest installment of our series.
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NO FAZING: COURTNEY BARNETT TAKES FAME WITH GRACE
Aussie singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett is as about as low-key about her rising fame as you can get.
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Cold War Kids take Nick Cave’s song and do their best getting a smile out of his grim number.
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