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“I don't like to say, "Oh, I don't like this kind of music." I like to listen to it and try to see what people who like it get out of it.”

Quote by John Darnielle

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John Darnielle, born on March 16, 1967, is a talented musician renowned for his unique songwriting and musical style in the indie music scene. more

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