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“I don't really listen to rock music anymore. But were I to write a song that sounded like it could be a rock song, I'd probably give it to the Pornographers, and I'd be excited to try to make it work.”

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Dan Bejar is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for his unique musical style and poignant lyrics. Born on October 4, 1972, he has been active in the music industry since the mid-1990s. Bejar is renowned for his versatile and ever-evolving musical style, which encompasses a variety of genres, including indie rock, folk, and pop. more

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