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Thaddeus Rudd, co-owner of Mom+Pop Music, talks about how local artists should promote themselves overseas ahead of BIGSOUND 2026.

By Staff Writer - Aug 16, 2026
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Thaddeus Rudd, co-owner of Mom+Pop Music, talks about how local artists should promote themselves overseas ahead of BIGSOUND 2026.

By Staff Writer - Aug 16, 2026
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