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The Contenders, Vol. 14: Upchuck, Just Mustard, Brandon Woody, more

The Contenders, Vol. 14: Upchuck, Just Mustard, Brandon Woody, more

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This week's update to our running list of the year's best songs includes some scorchers from Atlanta's Upchuck, the shoegaze group Just Mustard, jazz trumpeter Brandon Woody and more.

Featured artists and songs:
1. Upchuck: "Plastic" (single)
2. The Westerlies (with Sam Amidon): "Paradise," from 'Paradise'
3. Just Mustard: "POLLYANNA" (single)
4. Brandon Woody: "Beyond the Reach of Our Eyes," from 'For The Love Of It All'

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The Contenders, Vol. 14: Upchuck, Just Mustard, Brandon Woody, more

The Contenders, Vol. 14: Upchuck, Just Mustard, Brandon Woody, more