In The Kodaline Of Duty
With a must-see Arthur’s Day gig looming, alternative rock sensations Kodaline discuss international success, why fans are the only critics they care about and the ease with which you can lose a band member while touring America...
Roe McDermott, 19 Sep 2013
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