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 Monday Moods: “Backyard Lounging”

Excerpt: Kick back and turn up the volume.

Want to add a little more California to your life? Jump over to Spotify and smash the follow button on our “Stay Golden” playlist. Every week we add new tracks by established and up-and-coming musicians from the Golden State. Enjoy!

Remi Wolf

“Prescription”
LISTEN

Local Natives

“NYE”
LISTEN

Goblynne

“Where This Goes”
LISTEN

AFSHEEN feat. Rebecca Ferguson

“Waiting For Sunshine”
LISTEN

TOMI

“If You Tried”
LISTEN
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