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The Mynabirds' Song Of Hope And Humor In An Age Of Sadness

The Mynabirds' Laura Burhenn documents events of the day with what she calls "emotional journalism," in a new song called "Golden Age."
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After the Women's March in January and the Presidential Inauguration, Laura Burhenn, who writes and records as The Mynabirds, hoped to document the events of the day with what she calls "emotional journalism." She wound up with nine new songs, which she's released over the summer in the form of three EPs.

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