Today, Kevin Morby lives back in the town where he grew up, just outside Kansas City. When he was 16 he wasn't so keen on the place, dropping out of school and embracing the life of a vegan punk as he slowly realised that maybe becoming a musician wasn't such a ridiculous idea after all.
Here he is recalling that year of his life, featuring life changing moments with Arcade Fire, Kimya Dawson and The Mountain Goats.
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