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With the release of debut EP \u201cshort hair now\u201d, Latvian band \u201cwhenever near\u201d make a their mark on the local music scene. The album consists of six songs and is available at all major music streaming platforms.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The band is hailing from Riga, Latvia and consists of two members – Anneli Arro (vocals, keys) and Toms Taukulis (guitars, songwriting). Both have been involved in another project called \u201chimnas\u201d, which was nominated for \u201cAustras balva\u201d and \u201cZelta mikrofons\u201d.<\/p>\n

The EP \u201cshort hair now\u201d combines post-emo guitar and drum sound influences, rhythmic yet downcast melodies within anthem-like verses. The record was self-released and it\u2019s beginnings date back pre-pandemic.<\/p>\n

Spotify <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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