Laser Background

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Laser Background
Origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States
Genres
Years active2012 (2012)–2020
Labels
  • Endless Daze
Members
  • Andy Molholt
Website laserbackground.com

Laser Background was an American psychedelic pop band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Discography

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