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Hyperfocus #10: Linkin Park and the musical restlessness that defines them
As the rock icons enter a brand new era, I wonder: was it right to judge them based on their first two albums?
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Would you even try to see us eye to eye?
Kamala Harris, Leni Robredo... there are obvious parallels, and they're uncomfortable if you're a fan.
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Playlist #23: Nostalgia, am I right?
The past fills up our present empty spaces. Featuring music from Billlie, Shanne Dandan and... shika-noko-noko-noko-koshi-tan-tan.
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Plaka Notes #10: Olaholah by SunKissed Lola / Make Believe by Over October
One Plaka Note, two albums, and two takes on bands that college kids (current and former) are getting into.
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Playlist #22: Never easier, never better
Warning: this gets brutally honest. Featuring music from beabadoobee, Mariae Cassandra and Mijon.
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Plaka Notes #9: Sad Girl Hours by Jayda
The "Pambansang Sad Girl" doesn't change the formula, but still gives us a more refreshing—and more feisty—album.
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Playlist #21: Prelude? What prelude?
Another hour of languid stuff for a really stressful month. Featuring music from April, Marine Quéméré and Olivia Rafferty.
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