Review: Fake Laugh Releases 'If You Don’t Wanna Know'
- by Phil Arnold
- in Reviews
Fake Laugh has established himself as a serious contender now as an artist that can compete in the streaming charts with his unique sound and brand.
Fake Laugh has established himself as a serious contender now as an artist that can compete in the streaming charts with his unique sound and brand.
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