TechnoRoll 3.8: Rave Crested and Crashed In Southern California in the Early 90s

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TechnoRoll 3.8: Rave Crested and Crashed In Southern California in the Early 90s

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Hosts Nate Wilcox & Ryan Harkness discuss Matos' coverage of Rave America and the rise and fall of indie rave in Los Angeles in 1991 and 1992.Download this episode.Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter.Follow us on Facebook.Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts.

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