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, formed in 2003. The band features

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and

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frontman J. Robbins, as well as bassist Janet Morgan and drummer Darren Zentek of

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and Oswego. Channels features Morgan on co-lead and backing vocals-- giving the band a melodic approach to the vocals. Channels features Robbins' most lyrically political writing. Robbins and Zentek also currently perform with

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. Both musicians released an EP as

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(along with Brooks Harlan and Gordon Withers) and have released material on DeSoto Records and

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Discography

* ''Open'' EP (2004) * ''Waiting For the Next End of the World'' (2006) * ''Backpfeifengesicht'' EP (2017)

References

External links

Official HomepageDeSoto Records Channels Page
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