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Empress Announce New Album ‘We Can Make A River’, Share Dreamy Single ‘One By One’

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Empress | Credit: Supplied Melbourne electro-pop collective Empress are making waves once again , announcing their sophomore album We Can Make A River alongside the release of their enchanting new…

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