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Essential R.E.M. | April 2026 Playlist

April 1, 2026
The Spark: Lonely Hearts Club

Check out our April mixtape, inner Critic, to SPARK your creativity! 

An exploration of the best songs from the golden age of R.E.M.


Compiled by DJMacro.

No cassette player required...just a Spotify account.

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