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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”
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Local Natives

“NYE”
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Goblynne

“Where This Goes”
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AFSHEEN feat. Rebecca Ferguson

“Waiting For Sunshine”
LISTEN

TOMI

“If You Tried”
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