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Kevin Duquette from Topshelf Records discusses the label's 20-year history and the current state of emo music.

Today on the podcast is Kevin Duquette from Topshelf Records! They just turned 20 years and Kevin and speak about the label over the years, the changes and what Kevin and the crew are looking forward to. As always a great conversation about the state of emo and the once revival era that’s coming up more and more as the eras have done before. Topshelf Records 101 on WUER https://www.instagram.com/topshelfrecords/ https://www.instagram.com/kevinduquette/ https://www.instagram.com/tonedotaudio/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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