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FOCUS // BACK FROM THE LAB: PAVLOV’S BELL RETURNS WITH EVIDENCE OF A NEW SINGLE, A NEW EP, AND THE RETURN OF A FOUNDING MEMBER Michael Whiteside·December 10, 2024As we close the year out with some our best interviews yet, whether it’s Damon Che and Kristian...FOCUS·0 Comments·0·58 views
FOCUS // MEDICINE FOR ZETA: JUAN CHI ON THE NEW ALBUM, TEAMING UP WITH CESCHI RAMOS FOR CODEFENDANTS, AND MEETING FAT MIKE FOR THE FIRST TIME Michael Whiteside·December 9, 2024At the risk of sounding a little pretentious, we’re pretty sure this is one of the coolest, most...FOCUS·0 Comments·0·132 views
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