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"Pluto Projector" is a song by the English singer Rex Orange County, from his third studio album, Pony (2019). The song was released on 17 October 2019, as the second single from the album, and was written by Rex Orange County, who produced the song with Ben Baptie.
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"10/10" is a song by the English musician Rex Orange County, from his third studio album, Pony (2019). The song was released on 12 September 2019, as the lead single from the album. It was written by Rex Orange County, who produced the song with Ben Baptie.
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- ↑ Graves, Shahlin (22 October 2019). "Rex Orange County debuts four new songs live from his 'Pony' album". Coup de Main Magazine. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ↑ Darville, Jordan (23 October 2019). "Rex Orange County shares new song "Face To Face"". The Fader . Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ↑ Renshaw, David (8 January 2020). "Watch Rex Orange County play "Face To Face" on Ellen". The Fader . Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ↑ "Rex Orange County - Chart History". Billboard . Retrieved 22 March 2024.