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Small Black are the epitome of lo-fi. A quick look at their YouTube video selection heralds DIY living room jam sessions on small amps, miniature Casios and distorted microphones. Tacky drum machines push this feeling further. Yet buried in this distorted, dusty sound are a number of tunes with real elegance. Stand-out track Despicable Dogs is an ode to bruised summer days and stirs deep within.

Tune: Despicable Dogs

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