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<p>Music journalist Marius Asp from NRK in Oslo brings us his latest pick from the European music scene. Today, he spins tracks from Norway&#8217;s Susanne SundfÃ¸r&#8217;s new album &#8220;The Silicone Veil.&#8221;</p>


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