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“This indie rock stuff, I mean I like it, too - it pushes all my buttons: sex appeal, dissonance. It's emotive, disenchanted.”

Quote by Ketch Secor

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Ketch Secor
Ketch Secor

Ketch Secor is a musical artist known for his contributions to the independent music scene. His musical career began in the 1990s, during which he collaborated with several bands, serving as a lead vocalist and songwriter. Secor's musical style blends folk, rock, and blues elements, which have won him a dedicated fan base. more

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