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For 'Half Past Nine,' Close Talker Cherishes Memories — And Freezes In The Ocean

The Saskatoon pop-rock band returns with a charming, chiming new song about moments we celebrate, romanticize and fight to preserve. Watch its new video.
Close Talker's new song is titled "Half Past Nine."

"," by the Saskatoon pop-rock band Close Talker, has a way of burrowing deep under the skin. The most slitheringly infectious, achingly plaintive plea this side of , the track — the lead single from 2017's — is a

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