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Over on the Smoking Section blog, Ben Harper tells the exclusive story about his new band, which he has dubbed Relentless7. The band is currently in the studio working on a new album, which they hope to get out early next year. “It’s absolute, unapologetic rock music,” says Harper. “It’s rock music from the places that you want rock to be from. There’s some Queen in there, and some Floyd-isms, and there’s a good dose of blues and soul.” Click below for more from Harper, including what has become of his former band the Innocent Criminals, and be sure to check out the rest of the behind-the-scenes rock news at the Smoking Section.

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