Ra Ra Riot released Beta Love 5 years ago this week

Ra Ra Riot debuted the title track to their album "Beta Love," on NPR's "All Songs Considered" five years ago this week.

The song is about new and developing love with robots. The band says it is directly influenced by science fiction writer William Gibson, who was fascinated by artificial intelligence.

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