Happy New Year, from The 80s-est! We’re ringing in 2025 with the last two matchups in the Bands Region! First, we have 3-seed “Life in a Northern Town” from The Dream Academy going up against Information Society and 6-seed “What’s on Your Mind (Pure Energy).” Then, it’s powerhouse 2-seed “Don’t Dream It’s Over” by Crowded House going up against 10-seed “Catch Me (I’m Falling)” from Pretty Poison. Shake off that New Year’s hangover, wash the confetti out of your ears and give it a listen!

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