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Song of the Week: 'Grief Thief' by Arjuna Genome
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Dan Carino
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Oct 21, 2016
Song of the Week: 'Grief Thief' by Arjuna Genome
Arjuna Genome was the solo project of Douglas James Sweeney, a Los Angeles born singer and songwriter. Sweeney died unexpectedly this month - he was 26.
The band Arjuna Genome was fronted by Douglas James Sweeney, pictured center
The band Arjuna Genome was fronted by Douglas James Sweeney, pictured center
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Lizzie Klein
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Arjuna Genome was the solo project of Douglas James Sweeney, a Los Angeles born singer and songwriter. Sweeney died unexpectedly this month - he was 26.

This week’s Off-Ramp song of the week is “Grief Thief” by the Los Angeles band Arjuna Genome.

Arjuna Genome was the solo project of Douglas James Sweeney, a Los Angeles born singer and songwriter. Sweeney died unexpectedly this month - he was 26.

Sweeney was an vital part of a dynamic, diverse independent music scene in Los Angeles. That community will pay tribute to him on Friday, October 28 at Stories Bookstore and Cafe in Echo Park. 

Check out the video for Arjuna Genome's "Grief Thief" below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E4kFwpsAqU