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Twin Cousins Records, a Record Label Putting WV Music on the Map
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If you’ve been listening to ‘A Change of Tune’ in recent months, you’ve probably heard tracks (and chats) from a number of West Virginia bands, including Goodwolf, Ona, Bishops, Coyotes in Boxes and more. That’s all thanks to Twin Cousins Records, a relatively new record label that’s putting West Virginia music on the map. I talked with the label’s co-founder Dan Mistich (twin brother to West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Dave Mistich) about Twin Cousins’ start, his take on indie/alternative music in the Mountain State and what we should look forward to from the label in the near future.
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