Bobby Vylan talks about representation in punk music, the festival atmosphere, and writing music for himself
By: Nicholas Kobe
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LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WOUB) – UK duo Bob Vylan is one of the modern champions of rap, punk, and rock’s ability to be a larger-than-life force of nature. Combining the griminess… Read More
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