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“You know how some trees have those ear mushrooms that just grow off, and you could live on one of those mushrooms and not realize that there was stacks and stacks of others? That's how I describe music scenes in New York. That's one of the trippiest things about living here - just how many parallel universes there are that you can be completely unaware of.”

Quote by Caroline Polachek

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Caroline Polachek

Caroline Polachek, born on June 20, 1985, is a talented songwriter known for her unique musical style and profound lyrics. Her work has gained widespread popularity among music enthusiasts. more

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