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May 2023
1h 40m

The Monks Pt I

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No Dogs in Space returns with a brand new season, this year focusing on Experimental Rock and Pop! Starting with a little-known but highly influential band that emerged from the US Army barracks in Germany amid The Cold War. Join Marcus Parks and Carolina Hidalgo as they explore the formation of The Monks, the group's unconventional sound, and their impact on the subsequent Punk and Alternative music scenes…

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