SLUG Mag Soundwaves
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Episode #462 – Little Moon
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The group Little Moon was affectionately titled after their lead singer, Emma Hardyman’s childhood nickname. Immersing the listener in a world of constellations and wildflowers, the band radiates a sound that accurately mirrors the sentimentality of this decision. In this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Hardyman discusses the metamorphosis of the folk-rock band over time and the experience of winning NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2023 as well as the inspirations behind their recent album Dear Divine, an ardent ode to transitional phases and grief.

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