TBKS E47: The Mars Baby Episode

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For most people, the name Mars Baby doesn’t ring a bell. However, for us, and those who are tapped into music that’s not in the mainstream, more specifically, Alternative, the name MARS BABY is now synonymous with words like: Master, Greatness, Brilliance, Gifted. On this episode we chat deeply about his new project titled: SALEM. A mysterious, gentle, heartbreaking, cavernous body of work. This is a contender for our favourite albums of the year..

3 Oct 2021 English South Africa Music · Music Interviews

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