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“I'm super interested in visual, and I love that being in a band can be as much about making an image as it is about making a sound.”

Quote by David Longstreth

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David Longstreth

David Longstreth, born on December 17, 1981, is an active artist in the music industry. Although his career is not widely documented, his contributions and influence in the indie music scene are undeniable. more

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