Ra Ra Riot met while attending school in Syracuse, New York, and quickly graduated from basement rehearsals and student dance parties to blog buzz and acclaim for their debut, "The Rhumb Line." Catch band members in conversation with Jeff Regan of SiriusXM’s "Alt Nation" as they talk about the inspiration behind their new release, "Beta Love"—a collection of giddy pop songs and heady lyrics. Then stick around while they answer a few questions and give a short performance.

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