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“Major labels just lost their way. It's like the housing bubble. They lost a sense of the fundamentals.”

Quote by Win Butler

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Win Butler, born on April 14, 1980, in Montreal, Canada, is a talented vocalist known for his unique voice and emotional performance style. He is a prominent figure in the Canadian independent music scene. more

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