Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile

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The successful pairing makes for a match made in slacker rock heaven.

Ahead of the collaborative duo’s upcoming North American tour.

One of the best collaborative rock albums in recent years.

A second single from their forthcoming joint effort Lotta Sea Lice.

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A little bit of hip-hop, a little bit of rock, a little bit of pop, a little bit of greatness.

Forthcoming effort hits shelves October 13th.

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