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For Portland indie rockers The Subterranean Howl the inspiration to include the eerie tune “The Brink” came at the very last minute. A mishap in the mastering process rendered one of their previously-recorded tracks useless and the band felt the need to find a replacement. Band songwriter Simon Milliman rose to the occasion of filling the void for a radio-friendly track on the band’s Cover Your Ears (And Close Your Eyes) album with a very unlikely candidate. With sonic nods to Modest Mouse and Pavement, the track has become a fan favorite for judges in the Indie Rock Channel. On this week’s Liner Notes, Simon reveals his macabre muse behind “The Brink”.

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