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“For me, I'm more of a songwriter than a guitar player or singer. And not having things to work on was really kind of nice.”

Quote by Doug Martsch

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Born in 1969, Doug Martsch is an accomplished American singer known for his unique musical style and contributions to the indie rock scene. more

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