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Outsideleft.com features music, arts and other stuff broadly ignored elsewhere. Outsideleft is inspired in some ways by California's 1960s Assemblage Artists and the UK's late 70s fanzine publishers. Outsideleft—Culture fewer people care about matters here

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 5h

New in Outsideleft → Celebrating The Death of the Walden Newspaper Co By Alan Rider #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Celebrating The Death of the Walden Newspaper Co

Independent Project Records sure know how to take a CD release to new heights, as proved on Driveway Ceiling's debut.

Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

New in Outsideleft → Dave Haslam: The Outsideleft Sunday Interview By Martin Devenney #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Dave Haslam: The Outsideleft Sunday Interview

Martin Devenney talks to Hacienda DJ, writer, cultural historian and man of many talents about his new book 'Creative Journeys'

Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

New in Outsideleft → It's Cat Fest 2026! By Alan Rider #Film #Cinema

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It's Cat Fest 2026!

One for the cat lovers, which is everybody (or should be), as part of the Digbeth Forward Film and Television Festival.

Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

New in Outsideleft → Outsideleft Weekly Digest: September 26th - 2nd, 2026 By OL House Writer #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Outsideleft Weekly Digest: September 26th - 2nd, 2026

A curated selection of the latest stories from Outsideleft, compiled for your weekly reading pleasure. Sep 26th - Oct 2nd, 2026

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

New in Outsideleft → Top 20 By OL House Writer #Culture #Arts

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The big stories from September 2026

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

New in Outsideleft → The Mighty Sparrow Crosses The Ocean By Sofia Ribeiro Willcox #Culture #Arts

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The Mighty Sparrow Crosses The Ocean

Sofia writes on just how the rebellious calypso lineage of Trinidadian legend Mighty Sparrow crossed the ocean to ignite a neon empire in the Amazon

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

New in Outsideleft → Outsideleft Week in Music: Stinckin' Thinkin' By OL House Writer #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Outsideleft Week in Music: Stinckin' Thinkin'

We're hearing from Momus, Deja Vega, 1960s Style Girl Group Garage Rock, Nova Atrashi, Fontaines DC, Robin Smith Williams, Part Time Model, Skorts, The Bobby Lees / Lady Boy, Red Rum Club, A Silent No

Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

New in Outsideleft → Momus: Humperstinck By John Robinson #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Momus: Humperstinck

John Robinson reviews more esoteric, erudite pop from the most underrated clown around.

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

New in Outsideleft → Big Heart, Small Moments By Ogglypoogly #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Big Heart, Small Moments

Stockport's finest, Blossoms, trade indie hooks for an impeccably curated wedding disco that captures the exquisite poetry of ordinary life.

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

New in Outsideleft → Macy Gray Turns a Canberra Function Room Into Her Own Kind of Party By Wee Belter #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Macy Gray Turns a Canberra Function Room Into Her Own Kind of Party

There was a sense that everyone had arrived carrying a little piece of the 1990s with them.

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

New in Outsideleft → Name three songs By Wee Belter #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Name three songs

There is a strange little sting to being told by a 15-year-old that they've never heard of The Rolling Stones.

Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Dale Crover: No time to Sleep By Jonathan Thornton #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Dale Crover: No time to Sleep

Dale Crover drums for Melvins and Redd Kross, and has a solo career, and now he's joined Sleep. Jonathan Thornton catches up with the pioneering grunge drummer Renaissance man

Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Queen of Drums By Sofia Ribeiro Willcox #Culture #Arts

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As Brazillian pop superstar Anitta is crowned the new Carnaval 2027 Queen of Drums, Sofia Ribeiro Willcox remembers trans pioneer Eloína dos Leopardos, the first to receive that title.

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Encounters: Sam Wilson By LamontPaul #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Encounters: Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson has an encounter with Outsideleft in Nova Scotia...

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Full Spectrum Dominance By Jonathan Thornton #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Full Spectrum Dominance

Jonathan Thornton catches up with avant-pop marvels Dummy in advance of their brilliant new album 'do you love the color of the sky'

Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → New Dawn Fades By Tim Hammond #Culture #Arts

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Tim Hammond takes a powerful journey into Joy Division and Manchester in the long running stage play

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Whisper Doll are feeling hopeful By Jonathan Thornton #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Whisper Doll are feeling hopeful

Whisper Doll's Lucky Clover promises to be the dream pop album of the decade. Jonathan Thornton catches up with musical mastermind Fiona Tagami

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Encounters: The Line Managers By LamontPaul #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Encounters: The Line Managers

The Line Managers celebrate their new EP in an 'Encounter' with Outsideleft

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Suck it up or freak out: Rock in Rio marks its 41st anniversary By Sofia Ribeiro Willcox #Culture #Arts

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Suck it up or freak out: Rock in Rio marks its 41st anniversary

Sofia Ribeiro Wilcox looks back on the turbulent history of a Brazilian music institution

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → The Cassandra Complex: The Outsideleft Sunday Interview By Alan Rider #NewMusic #MusicReview

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The Cassandra Complex: The Outsideleft Sunday Interview

Alan Rider talks magick, keeping things fresh and feeling 25 again with founder members Rodney Orpheus and Andy Booth ahead of their European tour

Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Outsideleft Weekly Digest: September 19th - 25th, 2026 By OL House Writer #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Outsideleft Weekly Digest: September 19th - 25th, 2026

A curated selection of the latest stories from Outsideleft, compiled for your weekly reading pleasure. Sep 19th - Sep 25th, 2026

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → AJ Asher Dust: Being good about being By George Roberts #Books #Literature

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AJ Asher Dust: Being good about being

George Roberts appreciates the “Oh fuck. There’s poets. Anyone want a drink?” slot at The Butler's Open Mic night in Reading.

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Outsideleft Week in Music: Happiness, Sometimes By OL House Writer #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Outsideleft Week in Music: Happiness, Sometimes

We're hearing from Leon Bridges, R.AGGS, Starcleaner Reunion, CHVRCHES, Seun Kuti and Egypt 80, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Soft Cell, Clan of Xymox, Split Dogs, Dexys Midnight Runners, Ministry, The Petticoa

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Russ Tolman: Straying Back From True West By Jonathan Thornton #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Russ Tolman: Straying Back From True West

Jonathan Thornton catches up with the ex-True West Paisley Underground legend on the release of his brilliant new album Stray

Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → How Taeko Onuki Cured My Fear of "Impure Skin" By Benjamin Duester #NewMusic #MusicReview

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How Taeko Onuki Cured My Fear of "Impure Skin"

Benjamin Duester feels empowered by the album artwork of Sunshower

Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Tony Fletcher and Adrian Goldberg By Adrian Goldberg #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Tony Fletcher and Adrian Goldberg

Ahead of his appearance at the Outsideleft NIght Out, Tony Fletcher talks to Adrian Goldberg

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → 1982: Making the Leap from Noisy to Noise By Nick Soulsby #NewMusic #MusicReview

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1982: Making the Leap from Noisy to Noise

Nick Soulsby exposes the emasculation of Noise through imposing on it an artificial musicality.

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Alliance of Literary Societies Fair 2026 By LamontPaul #Books #Literature

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Alliance of Literary Societies Fair 2026

Jim Naughtie, Liz Berry, Lindsey Davis, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Gyles Brandreth all in one room.

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Why Only 3% of Listeners Can See the Artificial Ghost in the Playlist By Sofia Ribeiro Willcox #Culture #Arts

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Why Only 3% of Listeners Can See the Artificial Ghost in the Playlist

Learning to identify the patterns is our only hope

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → It's On Our Shoulders. By Jonathan Thornton #NewMusic #MusicReview

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It's On Our Shoulders.

Following the release of the brilliant new album RE:GEN X from The Noise Who Runs, Jonathan Thornton catches up with ex-Sneaker Pimps lyricist Ian Pickering

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Railcard – Have You Got Yours yet? By David O'Byrne #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Railcard – Have You Got Yours yet?

David O’Byrne delights in an album of gloriously witty, sophisticated pop tunes by a bunch of previously almost famous indie musicians who are old enough to know better and clearly don’t give a damn.

Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Taeko Onuki: live in Taipei By Benjamin Duester #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Taeko Onuki: live in Taipei

Outsideleft's newest writer Benjamin Duester experiences a peak music experience at Jam Jam Asia 2026.

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Remembering the Electric Music Box: The Legacy of Buchla By Alan Rider #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Remembering the Electric Music Box: The Legacy of Buchla

A new exhibition celebrates the genius of Don Buchla, the father of West Coast synthesis

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Danceteria: Full Circle, Full Stop By Alan Rider #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Danceteria: Full Circle, Full Stop

Soft Cell's final album was completed just two days before Dave Ball died and is as glorious as anything they have done before.

Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Write for Outsideleft - this is your opportunity. By OL House Writer #Culture #Arts

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Write for Outsideleft - this is your opportunity.

Ever wanted to write from the heart about culture, music and art? A worldwide audience at Outsideleft is waiting for you.

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Outsideleft Weekly Digest: September 12th - 18th, 2026 By OL House Writer #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Outsideleft Weekly Digest: September 12th - 18th, 2026

A curated selection of the latest stories from Outsideleft, compiled for your weekly reading pleasure. Sep 12th - Sep 18th, 2026

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Outsideleft Week in Music - the revelatory version By OL House Writer #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Outsideleft Week in Music - the revelatory version

We're hearing from KiEw, Dur Dur Band, Grace Frances, Esoterik, Sophie Sirota, La Nouvelle Musique, Brother Lee, Wednesday, Adam & The Ants, The Warning, Karate Boogaloo, Angela Autumn, Caleb Wheeler

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Pressure Drop Remixed By Alan Rider #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Pressure Drop Remixed

Experimental viola maestro Sophie Sirota unveils her reimagined debut album to Alan Rider

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Brother Lee's Revelations By Ancient Champion #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Brother Lee's Revelations

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Dur Dur Band - the sound that refused to disappear By David O'Byrne #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Dur Dur Band - the sound that refused to disappear

David O'Byrne assesses a new reissue of Somalia's 80's superstars of Funk, Disco and Soul

Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Stretching beyond the notes By Agata Makiela #Culture #Arts

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Stretching beyond the notes

Lessons in courage and community from a gospel music team

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Free donuts. Free pens. Wood chopping. And, most importantly, three live acts. By Wee Belter #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Free donuts. Free pens. Wood chopping. And, most importantly, three live acts.

Music has a funny way of finding its way into your life.

Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Films Made of Anti Matter By Alan Rider #Culture #Arts

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Films Made of Anti Matter

In a new experiment, RLW release 'Jules 3000', a CD and film treatment package. Alan Rider puts on his Directors hat and calls "Action!"

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → The Fatal Eggs By David O'Byrne #Books #Literature

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Serendipity forges an unlikely link between Hampstead, 1920s Moscow and the camp horror kitsch of The Cramps, says David O'Byrne.

Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Poetry punches-up at the open mic By George Roberts #Books #Literature

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Poetry punches-up at the open mic

Sometimes poetry feels like an unkind partner, says George Roberts.

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Short Circuit Electronic Pioneer By Alan Rider #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Short Circuit Electronic Pioneer

Back in the late 60's women were at the forefront of the emerging electronic music scene, but few now have heard of Ruth White.

Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Out of Milk By A.I. House-Painter #Books #Literature

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A new opem from Christopher Hall

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → The Richard March Column: Keep It Real By Richard P March #Culture #Arts

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The Richard March Column: Keep It Real

First from our new columnist, who you will know at the big figure from Pop Will Eat Itself, Bentley Rhythm Ace and RPM Analogue Audio

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Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → David Myhr: The Outsideleft Sunday Interview By Jonathan Thornton #NewMusic #MusicReview

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David Myhr: The Outsideleft Sunday Interview

Jonathan Thornton catches up with power pop legend and ex-Merrymaker David Myhr in the run-up to the release of his third solo album 'Everything Is All About You'

Outsideleft @outsideleft.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

New in Outsideleft → Outsideleft Weekly Digest: September 5th - 11th, 2026 By OL House Writer #NewMusic #MusicReview

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Outsideleft Weekly Digest: September 5th - 11th, 2026

A curated selection of the latest stories from Outsideleft, compiled for your weekly reading pleasure. Sep 5th - Sep 11th, 2026

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