The Pop Group and Protomartyr at the Barbican for Rough Trade's 40th Anniversary
30 October 2016, 16:00
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The Line of Best Fit
The Bristol and Detroit post-punk bands were at the Barbican to collaborate as part of Rough Trade’s 40th Anniversary celebrations and Nick Helderman accompanied them for this insightful pictorial take on the day.
All photos by Nick Helderman
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