Baltimore melodic hardcore band Praise have been winning over everyone lately. Their 2016 release Leave It All Behind, which was produced by punk-scene leader Will Yip and released on REACT! Records, was called one of the best releases of the year by Touche Amore and Derek from Defeater...
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