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Foggy Notions was an independently published Irish music magazine founded by Leagues O' Toole and Myles Claffey, which focused on the more esoteric elements of electronica, indie, and folk music.

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Foggy Notions was established in 2004. [1] [2] Artists such as Mark E Smith, Skream, The Flaming Lips, and Joanna Newsom were interviewed by the magazine, and featured on the cover. The magazine was based in Dublin. [1] It ceased publication in 2007. [1] [3]

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References

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