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[Competition] Win one of 5 pairs of tickets to iTunes gig ft. Gold Panda & Simian Mobile Disco
Win one of 5 pairs of tickets to see Simian Mobile Disco and Gold Panda at one of this year’s iTunes festival dates at London’s Roundhouse.

Simian Mobile Disco ready new album
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