In this monthly blog post, the North Star team will be sharing music that we have been jamming out to this month. We hope you'll find a new tune, rediscover an old one, and maybe share some of your own. We can't wait to hear your thoughts! Craven, Music Therapist and founder “Seven Years” by Yebba The song I've been listening to a lot is "Seven Years" by Yebba - I listen when I'm in a rainy mood, driving, or most recently, assembling furniture late at night. I'm obsessed wit

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Listen to our founder sing, "Runaway" by Aurora.

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