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Music at Marrowbone Books: Myles Manley
Ahead of a recent live session, the quizzical singer Myles Manley talks to Martin Cook about his persona, the inspiration for his music videos, and more.
First-time listeners to Myles Manley might be unsure whether they should laugh, weep, or squirm. Ahead of a recent session at Marrowbone Books in The Coombe, the quizzical singer talked to Martin Cook about his persona, the inspiration for his music videos, and more. You can listen in via the player below.
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