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MIKE EDGE BEEN SO LONG

Los Angeles-based jack-of-all-trades Mike Edge announces his eponymous debut EP with the arrival of lead track and accompanying video for 'Been So Long'. Having written, recorded, produced and mixed every element of the EP in his home studio with equipment that he built himself, you might call Mike Edge a perfectionist or a control freak depending on your perspective. Either way, the results are flawless. 'Been So Long' invites you into Edge's realm, as sliding guitars glide their way over gentle percussion, vibey synth parts and Edge's smooth and quirky vocals. There's a retro feel about the track, which comes as no surprise having cited John Lennon, George Harrison, David Bowie, Al Green, Air, and Lou Reed as influences. The track is accompanied by some justly retro visuals, featuring cocktails, flamingos, and hawaiian shirts. -HLMX

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