Babehoven’s Indie Folk-Pop Feels a Little Undercooked on ‘Light Moving Time’
Babehoven’s Maya Bon is a strong vocalist with a good sense of melody, and it’s the vocal melodies that keep Light Moving Time engaging.
Babehoven’s Maya Bon is a strong vocalist with a good sense of melody, and it’s the vocal melodies that keep Light Moving Time engaging.
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