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Alter Bridge Announce Eighth Album Alter Bridge for 2026 with Heavy Riffs, Dual Vocals, and Epic Final Track

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Alter Bridge Announce Eighth Album Alter Bridge for 2026 with Heavy Riffs, Dual Vocals, and Epic Final Track

 With more than two decades performing together, acclaimed rockers Alter Bridge show no signs of slowing down. Known for their memorable riffs, infectious vocal melodies and dueling guitar attack, the quartet comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums have garnered themselves massive critical and fan acclaim around the globe.

The band looks to continue that trend when they release their self-titled, eighth studio album next year via Napalm Records. Alter Bridge will be released on January 9, 2026, first physical formats for pre-order are now available.

Alter Bridge is comprised of 12 all new tracks from the band and features some of their most iconic moments on record. Songs like “Rue The Day,” “Disregarded” and “Scales Are Falling” will fit alongside any of the classic songs from Alter Bridge’s catalog. “Trust In Me” shows Myles and Mark sharing vocal duties as Myles handles the verse duties while Mark takes the chorus. That strategy is flipped on “Tested And Able” as Mark handles the verses and Myles takes on the choruses behind one of the band’s heaviest intros to date, giving way to an unforgettable melody. “Hang By A Thread” is sure to become a show favorite as it hints at some of the most popular songs in the band’s catalog. The album closer “Slave To Master” is an epic track that Alter Bridge has come to be known for and is the longest song the quartet has recorded to date. The band worked with longtime collaborator and producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette on their eighth album. Alter Bridge was recorded over 2 months this Spring in the legendary 5150 studio in California and Elvis’ recording studio in Florida.

The track listing for Alter Bridge is:

1) Silent Divide (5:06)
2) Rue The Day (4:46)
3) Power Down (4:08)
4) Trust In Me (4:48)
5) Disregarded (3:55)
6) Tested And Able (4:36)
7) What Lies Within (5:07)
8) Hang By A Thread (4:11)
9) Scales Are Falling (5:54)
10) Playing Aces (4:05)
11) What Are You Waiting For (5:00)
12) Slave To Master (9:03)

Alter Bridge is currently available for pre-order in the following formats here:
-1-CD 6p Digisleeve, 12p Booklet
-2-LP Gatefold BLACK, Lyric Sheet
-2-LP Gatefold TRANSLUCENT VERDE – VETRI (INDIE exclusive)
-2-LP Gatefold TRANSLUCENT VERDE – VETRI + autographed postcard (NEWBURY exclusive, limited to 50)
-1-CD 6p Digisleeve + autographed postcard (NEWBURY exclusive, limited to 250)
-2-LP Gatefold SPLATTERED BLACK SMOKE/ WHITE ORANGE BLACK, 12p Booklet (Napalm mailorder exclusive)
-2-LP BLACK, White Label Edition + hand-numbered Covercard (Napalm mailorder international-only exclusive)
-2-LP Gatefold MARBLE COLORLESS BLACK & RED BLACK OLD PURPLE, 12p Booklet (Napalm exclusive)
-LP Box incl. 2-LP Gatefold SPLIT BLACK/MILK, 12p Booklet, 5-Tack Bonus Picture Vinyl in Plastic Sleeve, Artprint (Napalm mailorder international-only exclusive)
-1-CD 6p Digisleeve + “Hang By A Thread” Shirt Bundle (Napalm exclusive)
-2-LP Gatefold SPLATTERED CRÈME BLACK, 12p Booklet (Band exclusive)
-2-LP Gatefold MARBLE BLACK SMOKE, 12p Booklet (Band exclusive)
-2-LP Gatefold CRISTALLO MILK GLITTER, Lyric Sheet (Band exclusive)
-1-CD Jewel Case (Ticket Bundle for Townsend exclusive) + Guitar Pick (Band exclusive)

Placebo Announce 4-Disc Deluxe Set This Search For Meaning Featuring New Doc, Live Mexico Show & Bonus Tracks

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Placebo Announce 4-Disc Deluxe Set This Search For Meaning Featuring New Doc, Live Mexico Show & Bonus Tracks

Placebo have announced a new four disc deluxe collection, This Search For Meaning, for release on 12th September via SO Recordings. The deluxe six-panel digipak features their acclaimed new documentary This Search For Meaning on blu-ray and DVD, plus two audio CDs of This Is What You Wanted – Live In Mexico City, as well as a bonus track edition of their latest studio album Never Let Me Go which includes their cover of the Tears For Fears hit ‘Shout’. The set also features a pull-out poster booklet.

The band’s new documentary This Search For Meaning, directed by Scottish award-winning filmmaker Oscar Sansom, received its theatrical release last year. It is an intimate and enlightening film exploring the ideas that inhabit the lyrics and subject matter of Placebo’s songs, whilst charting their evolution as a group and as human beings. It is a fearless, truthful and forthright exploration of the creative process and the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle, along with its inevitable consequences.

Both reflective and revealing, interviews with the band members also underline Placebo’s ongoing socio-cultural curiosity and musical journey – a quest that continues in their chart-topping albums and sold-out live arena performances worldwide today. In and around the band’s presence, we see contributions from other significant figures from the music world that either admire or have been inspired by Placebo. These entertaining and often emotive discussions are presented as a single, yet multi-faceted, overheard conversation – and include the likes of Shirley Manson (Garbage), Robbie Williams, Yungblud, Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Self Esteem), Joe Talbot (IDLES) as well as actor Benedict Cumberbatch, and contemporary artist Stuart Semple. The result is honest and rewarding – capturing the sense that we are all just trying to figure out our place in this world; and hopefully making some sense of it too.

The film’s overall narrative is structured around incredible and completely new performances of Placebo’s latest songs – taken from Never Let Me Go – captured at Britain’s legendary Twickenham Film Studios, where The Beatles can be seen composing a new album in Peter Jackson’s Get Back. The film is intercut with archive footage of the band, and exclusive, never-before-seen, material that spans across their entire career, including their creative and personal collaboration with David Bowie and his enduring influence.

Also featured in the collection is the band’s performance at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City in 2023, recorded as they toured the world in support of new album Never Let Me Go, playing to over 1.5 million fans in the process. View the show’s full tracklisting below.

Placebo – This Is What You Wanted – Live In Mexico City tracklisting

1. Opening Titles
2. Forever Chemicals
3. Beautiful James
4. Scene Of The Crime
5. Hugz
6. Happy Birthday In The Sky
7. Bionic
8. Twin Demons
9. Surrounded By Spies
10. Chemtrails
11. Sad White Reggae
12. Try Better Next Time
13. Too Many Friends
14. Went Missing
15. For What It’s Worth
16. Slave to The Wage
17. Song To Say Goodbye
18. Come Undone
19. The Bitter End
20. Infra-Red
21. Shout
22. Fix Yourself
23. Running Up That Hill

Julien-K Plots Massive DRK|MODE Tour with Over 30 Dates Across U.S. and Europe

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Julien-K Plots Massive DRK|MODE Tour with Over 30 Dates Across U.S. and Europe

Genre-bending alt/goth/industrial legends Julien-K have just announced over 30 new tour dates, marking one of the busiest schedules in the band’s recent history.

Following national tours with The Union Underground and Spineshank, international treks alongside Lord of the Lost and Scarlet Riot, and special appearances with Strangelove and Stabbing Westward, Julien-K is now gearing up for a headlining West Coast run in support of the release of their new album, DRK|MODE.

And they’re not done yet-even more dates are expected to be announced soon, promising to close out 2025 with a powerful statement from one of the scene’s most enduring and innovative acts.

Tour dates are as follows:

STRANGELOVE | STABBING WESTWARD | JULIEN-K

08-15-25 ANAHEIM, CA – THE HOUSE OF BLUES
08-16-25 LOS ANGELES, CA – THE WILTERN

UNION UNDERGROUND | SPINESHANK | JULIEN-K

09-05-25 NEW ORLEANS, LA – SOUTHPORT HALL
09-06-25 BIRMINGHAM, AL – WORKPLAY
09-07-25 GREENVILLE, SC – RADIO ROOM
09-10-25 CLIFTON, NJ – DINGBATZ
09-11-25 SCRANTON, PA – THE RITZ THEATRE
09-12-25 READING, PA – REVERB
09-13-25 ROCHESTER, NY – MONTAGE MUSIC HALL
09-14-25 NORWALK, CT – DISTRICT MUSIC HALL
09-16-25 NORFOLK, VA – THE NORVA
09-18-25 LEESBURG, VA – TALLY HO THEATRE
09-21-25 BLOOMINGTON, IL – CASTLE THEATRE
09-23-25 SIOUX FALLS, SD – BIG’S BAR
09-26-25 WICHITA, KS – WAVE

JULIEN-K | FOR ALL THE EMPTINESS

10-08-25 SAN FRANCISCO, CA – DNA LOUNGE
10-10-25 PORTLAND, OR – COFFIN CLUB
10-11-25 SEATTLE, WA – EL CORAZON
10-12-25 SPOKANE, WA – THE RED ROOM
10-15-25 GLENDALE, AZ – THE 44
10-16-25 COSTA MESA, CA – THE WAYFARER
10-17-25 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – THE WHISKY A GO GO
10-18-25 REDLANDS, CA – J REILLY DISTILLERY
10-19-25 SAN DIEGO, CA – VOODOO ROOM @ HOUSE OF BLUES

LORD OF THE LOST | SKARLETT RIOT | JULIEN-K

10-30-25 WOLVERHAMPTON, UK – KK’S STEEL MILL
10-31-25 MANCHESTER, UK – O2 RITZ
11-02-25 GLASGOW, UK – GARAGE
11-04-25 BELFAST, IE – LIMELIGHT
11-05-25 DUBLIN, IE – ACADEMY
11-07-25 BRISTOL, UK – MARBLE FACTORY
11-08-25 LONDON, UK – ELECTRIC BALLROOM
11-09-25 SOUTH HAMPTON, UK – ENGINE ROOMS

Isabella Lovestory Leads Spotify RADAR Canada with Bold Sound and Big Moves

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Isabella Lovestory Leads Spotify RADAR Canada with Bold Sound and Big Moves

Breaking molds and blurring genres, Isabella Lovestory is the latest artist to lead Spotify’s RADAR Canada playlist.

The daughter of a legendary Honduran DJ who introduced The Smiths and The Cure to local airwaves, Isabella blends goth electronica, Y2K pop, and reggaeton into a sound that’s entirely her own. With her breakout debut, Amor Hardcore to her latest release Vanity, Isabella continues to challenge conventions with her music, making her the perfect choice as RADAR Canada’s ambassador for July. 

To celebrate her accolades to date, Isabella curated a playlist of both up-and-coming and Canadian artists who are currently shaping Canadian music, while also taking over Toronto’s iconic Yonge-Dundas Square billboard. 

Keith Wallen Releases Emotional Cover of Avril Lavigne’s ‘I’m With You’

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Keith Wallen Releases Emotional Cover of Avril Lavigne’s ‘I’m With You’

 Breaking Benjamin guitarist Keith Wallen dropped his most recent solo album Infinity Now last year via Rise Records. He is continuing to release new music.

On now, he throws his fans a glorious and gorgeous curveball with an unexpected but on point cover of Avril Lavigne’s contemplative classic “I’m With You”, along with a music video.

The video finds Wallen, back to the camera, in an open box truck, singing as thought his life depends on it. As it were, the song had a lasting impact on Wallen. “‘I’m With You’ is a song that takes us all back to the early 2000s,” Wallen offers. “We were younger and ready to take on the world. I remember where I was when I first heard the song, which to me makes it a timeless work of art. It was fun to record this and live in that moment for a little while again.”

Carla Olson & Tall Poppy Syndrome Drop Deluxe CD Single ‘Is It True’ August 1 Featuring Clem Burke & Vince Melouney

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Carla Olson & Tall Poppy Syndrome Drop Deluxe CD Single ‘Is It True’ August 1 Featuring Clem Burke & Vince Melouney

“Is It True” CD single by Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome (w/Clem Burke of Blondie) to be released August 1, 2025. After receiving numerous requests for a physical release, Tres Melo Musique is happy to announce a deluxe CD single release of “Is It True,” the collaboration between acclaimed singer/songwriter/producer Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome, the Indie Rock band consisting of Vince Melouney, Australian guitar legend and member of the (psych-era) Bee Gees; Clem Burke, the renowned drummer of Rock And Roll Hall-Of-Famers Blondie; guitarist Jonathan Lea of the critically-acclaimed Art Pop group The Jigsaw Seen and singer Paul Kopf and bassist Alec Palao of Strangers In A Strange Land.

“Is It True” was originally a hit for Brenda Lee who recorded it in London with Jimmy Page on guitar. Carla and the guys have adapted the song to suit their style, highlighting Clem’s powerful drumming and Alec’s unique, melodic bass lines. Vince contributed the lead guitar breaks while Jonathan added an assortment of guitars including baritone and electric 12-string. Last but not least, Paul embellished the track with an exceptional backing vocal arrangement. “Is It True” is the follow-up to Carla’s single “It Makes Me Cry” (with Allan Clarke of The Hollies) and Tall Poppy Syndrome’s version of The Kinks’ “This Time Tomorrow” which received support from Kinks Ray Davies, Dave Davies and Mick Avory. Both tracks received substantial radio airplay worldwide in 2024.

Carla is a longtime friend of TPS members Vince, Jonathan and Clem who all thought it would be fun to record something together. Everybody suggested songs to record but it was difficult to find one that everyone liked until Jimmy Page posted Brenda Lee’s version of “Is It True” on his social accounts and Jonathan listened to it, thinking it might work. Later the same day, he heard Palmyra Delran play Brenda’s version on her show in Little Steven’s Underground Garage and considered it to be a “sign.” Jonathan then sent the track to Carla and the guys and everyone agreed that it was a good choice (Clem was familiar with the single and admired Bobby Graham’s fantastic drumming on it.) This new version of “Is It True” was recorded in Los Angeles last Summer (produced by Jonathan Lea, Carla Olson and engineer Mark Wheaton) and was mastered by Sean Magee (The Beatles’ remastered catalog, “The Rolling Stones In Mono” box set) at Abbey Road Studios in London.

Shortly after “Is It True” was released digitally, Little Steven Van Zandt (Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, “The Sopranos”) heard it on the air and chose it to be featured as a “Coolest Song In The World” at his “Underground Garage” station at SiriusXM where it has remained in rotation since, racking up almost 500 spins there.

The “Is It True” Deluxe CD single was designed by “Best Recording Package” Grammy nominee (and TPS bandmember) Jonathan Lea and renowned graphic designer Mark London (Brian Wilson’s “Smile.”) The disc includes Vocal and Instrumental versions of the track and is packaged in a gatefold sleeve that also includes a 4″ square art card hand-signed by Carla, a 4″ round sticker and a download card (with link to high resolution 24-bit/96kHz audio files) in a resealable plastic outer sleeve

The limited edition CD will be available on August 1, 2025 at Tall Poppy Syndrome’s Bandcamp page (tallpoppysyndrome.bandcamp.com,) the Tres Melo Musique Shop (tresmelomusique.bigcartel.com,) Amazon and other outlets (a seven-inch vinyl single will be released on November 14.)

The Autumn Defense Announce First Album in a Decade, ‘Here and Nowhere,’ Out Oct 10

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The Autumn Defense Announce First Album in a Decade, ‘Here and Nowhere,’ Out Oct 10

 After more than a decade, The Autumn Defense returns with Here and Nowhere, their long-anticipated sixth studio album slated for an October 10 release on Yep Roc Records.

Today, they share the first single “The Ones,” a track built on emotional contradictions with a gentle, easygoing feel that belies unsettled lyrics. Of the song, Pat Sasone offers: “‘The Ones’ is a meditation on impermanence, and wrestling with the loss of people and things that have been meaningful in a life. Musically, the song takes inspiration from some songs that were popular on the radio in my childhood, in which now I recognize a certain eeriness or disquiet. I thought this musical backdrop fit well with the theme of the fading of a familiar world.”

Their first album since 2014’s Fifth, Here and Nowhere picks up exactly where the band left off, infusing their breezy, harmony-drenched take on Laurel Canyon with lush orchestration and psychedelic flourishes. “It wasn’t intentional,” says Sansone. “We thought we’d take a short break from recording, but between our work with Wilco, other personal projects, and the disruption of the pandemic, ten years went by in the blink of an eye.”

Recorded in two free-flowing sessions at Nashville’s Creative Workshop, the album, produced and mixed by Pat Sasone, finds the band contemplating the passage of time, reckoning with what we lose, what we gain, and who we become along the way. “Old Hearts” blends melancholy reflection with a comforting glow, while “I’ll Take You Out Of Your Mind” and “Ravens Of The Wood” hints at Big Star; the tender “Old Hearts” channels Fred Neil and Harry Nilsson; and the buoyant “In The Beginning,” offering shades of Carole King’s Tapestry.

Founded by John Stirratt (Wilco, Uncle Tupelo) and Pat Sansone (Wilco) and featuring longtime rhythm section James Haggerty (bass) and Greg Wieczorek (drums), The Autumn Defense first emerged with 2001’s The Green Hour and has maintained the same core lineup for almost 20 years. While often categorized as a Wilco side project, the band’s sound has always been decidedly more West Coast than alt-country.

In support of the album, the band will embark on a nine-date fall tour, with stops throughout the Northeast and South, as well as a December West Coast show in Los Angeles.

The Autumn Defense Tour:
October 24 – Barns at Wolftrap – Vienna, VA
October 25 – Ardmore Music Hall, Philadelphia, PA
October 26 – Concert in the Studio – Freehold, NJ
October 28 – Iron Horse – Northampton, MA
October 29 – Arts at the Armory – Boston, MA
October 30 – Le Poisson Rouge – New York, NY
November 7 – Green Room – Memphis, TN
November 8 – 5 Spot – Nashville, TN
November 9 – Eddie’s Attic – Atlanta, GA
December 7 – The Lodge Room – Los Angeles, CA

aespa Unleash ‘Dark Arts’ with PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS After Global Smash ‘Dirty Work’

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aespa Unleash ‘Dark Arts’ with PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS After Global Smash ‘Dirty Work’

Riding high on the explosive global success of their hit single “Dirty Work,” worldwide K-pop sensation, aespa, is back with even more fire with their new release “Dark Arts” – out now via SM Entertainment / Virgin Records. Teaming up with KRAFTON’s PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, “Dark Arts” is a fierce new anthem that channels unshakeable determination, fearless ambition and thrill of the battle.

K-pop superstars, aespa, known for their unique sound and captivating performances, are collaborating with KRAFTON’s PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, a global leader in the battle royale genre, on their new single “Dark Arts.” This partnership offers fans a fresh and diverse experience, merging the distinct universes and symbolism of both entities.

“Dark Arts” encapsulates a fierce determination to achieve victory in intense battles for survival. The track features aggressive rhythms and fast-paced guitar sounds, effectively conveying the tension of combat. It creates a dynamic synergy with aespa’s unique hip style, building high expectations among global music fans.

Starting with the first teaser content released on June 21, aespa’s collaboration with PUBG:BATTLEGROUNDS has continued to build excitement with a main film teaser video and images showcasing aespa transformed into fierce in-game warriors. With the full version of the main film set to be released on aespa’s official YouTube channel alongside the track, anticipation is high for an enthusiastic response from fans. Aespa’s first-ever live performance of “Dark Arts” will happen at the PNC 2025 Grand Finals on July 27 at the Olympic Handball Gymnasium in Seoul.

Last month, the global K-pop sensation released “Dirty Work”, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard’s Global 200 chart and #2 on Billboard’s Global Excluding US chart, marking the group’s highest ranks and second and third top 10 on the respective Billboard charts. Additionally, the single debuted #1 on Spotify’s “Top Songs Debut Global” charts on June 27-29. Earning over 1.01 million pre-orders and over 27 million music video views, the song not only ranked high on major domestic music charts but also is leading on other global charts, including five No. 1 positions on China’s largest music platform QQ Music. Additionally, it holds the No. 1 spot on KuGou Music’s Digital Album Sales chart and Japan’s AWA real-time Rising chart, showcasing its strong global presence.

Country Newcomer Thomas Edwards Signs to Warner, Teases New Song ‘Drunk Enough’ Out Friday

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Country Newcomer Thomas Edwards Signs to Warner, Teases New Song ‘Drunk Enough’ Out Friday

Today, rising singer-songwriter Thomas Edwards shared that he has signed a record deal with Warner Music Nashville. To celebrate the announcement, the East Tennessee-born artist will release a new song, “Drunk Enough,” this Friday (7.18).

“I’m so excited to be working with Warner and their great team of driven people,” Edwards said. “After spending the last four years in town improving my craft as a writer and artist, I am excited to let these songs out in the world with great partners at Warner. I look forward to challenging myself as a creative and all the great music to be made ahead!”

Edwards’ boozy new song “Drunk Enough,” out Friday, was penned by the singer along with Dave Cohen and Aaron Ratiere. The track follows previously released “Old Crowd” and his debut song “Runnin’ Through That T,” which was inspired by his collegiate football career at the University of Tennessee. The ode to Rocky Top garnered attention from Tennessee fans and beyond, inspiring the singer to continue honing his craft off the field. Edwards is set to release additional new music soon.

Vacations’ ‘Changes’ and ‘Days/Vibes’ Get First-Ever Vinyl Release Ahead of 10th Anniversary Celebration

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Vacations’ ‘Changes’ and ‘Days/Vibes’ Get First-Ever Vinyl Release Ahead of 10th Anniversary Celebration

Multi-platinum Australian band Vacations has announced they will release their 2018 debut album, Changes, on vinyl for the first time, along with a special 10th Anniversary first-time vinyl combo of their first two EPs, Days (2015), and Vibes (2016) on September 5th.

Changes, will be available as a baby blue vinyl, and features their platinum single “Telephones'” and fan favorite “Honey” and Days/Vibes will be a split double mint and baby pink 180G vinyl and include fan favorite “Day Dreamin,” double-platinum certified single “Young,” and certified gold track “Relax.”

All three records not only continue to resonate with longtime fans, but also played a pivotal role in catapulting the band to global recognition, laying the groundwork for their sustained success and cult following. The band adds, “These early releases mean the world to our fans, we can’t thank everyone enough for their support over the years.” Pre-order here.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Days, lead singer and songwriter Campbell Burns announced today two special solo shows at the First Unitarian Church in Brooklyn, NY on September 12th and 13th. Burns exaplains, “I moved to NYC earlier this year, and I wanted to do something to celebrate the milestone. After seeing a few shows at churches around Brooklyn, I felt like I wanted to try my own take on it. I’ve been trying out more solo performances lately, and whilst they are terrifying, I think they’re the final boss as an artist (for me, anyway) in a live context. These shows will be part celebration, part practice. I may try to tell some jokes too, and I think I want to cover Yung Lean or Sade, who knows!” 

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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