Vague Pains Novi, Michigan
Fusing elements of classic indie, shoegaze, and new wave into an irresistible kaleidoscopic sound, Vague Pains is the project of singer/songwriter Zachary Lemon. Working out of his basement studio in Michigan, Zachary and his remote collaborators pay tribute past while pushing the genre into fresh new territory. ... more
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