Guardian.co.uk/music: An amphibious take on hip New York electro
First it was Sad Kermit injecting his troubles away through tortured versions of Needle in the Hay and Hurt. Now a more polished frog is taking on hipster New York electro. Stay tuned for the twist at the end.
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