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The #1 album of the last 50 years as voted on by KEXP listeners is... OK Computer by @radiohead!
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"Buenos Aires should be considered amongst American cities like Austin, Nashville, New York, and Seattle as premiere destinations for a constant stream of incredible live music."
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Coming Friday, January 13: @thesmiletheband Live on KEXP.
Subscribe to get notified when it drops: piped.video/@kexp
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On May 21, 1971, Marvin Gaye addressed addiction, police brutality, and ecological disaster in a landmark release: 50 years later, 'What’s Going On' is as relevant as ever. Tune in today as we celebrate a half-century of the classic release with a day of on air programming.
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Ahead of Live from Argentina, the Buenos Aires five-piece indie rock group El Mató a un Policía Motorizado popped into our studio to share their roaring vocals and melodic, alt-rock cuts. Watch the session hosted by @ElSonidoRadio 's @AlbiCabrera: bit.ly/3QUPrM0
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Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood join Sons of Kemet's Tom Skinner as The Smile, a project which marries the three players into a single force of searing, resonant rock.
Watch the trio bring A Light for Attracting Attention to the KEXP studio: bit.ly/3QFpOAg
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.@kinggizzard return to the KEXP studio for another blistering set, this time showcasing their October release Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava. Watch their latest listener-powered session with @djcherylwaters now: bit.ly/3Usl3eA
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Rest in peace Mark Lanegan. There are no words for this tremendous loss. Mark was a rare talent, a true visionary, and a dear friend of the station. Revisit some of the many works that Mark leaves behind here and tune in as we honor his legacy at KEXP. bit.ly/33HBFtP
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Revisit one of our favorite moments in @rebarseattle history, when Nirvana had their album release party for 'Nevermind,' as told by DJ @rizrollins (in puppet form!). Riz was the first to play "Smells Like Teen Spirit" on the radio. instagram.com/tv/B-0MqMZnIOy…
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Spanish supergroup @carolinadurante have been thrilling the Ibero American music scene with their anthemic indie rock. In a recent Live on KEXP session, produced in partnership with @BIMEnet_, the band shared their delicious distorted sound. Watch: bit.ly/3Pv7mKE
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KEXP is heading back to Mexico! This March, we return to CDMX, this time to partner with Mexico City's Ibero-American festival @vivelatino to produce nine Live on KEXP sessions.
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After Argentina beat Brazil in the 2021 Copa América championship, Argentinean producer @bizarrap joined forces with rappers @naikinai19 and @DukiSSJ to drop fire-spitter "YaMeFui." Listen to the collab as our Aquí y Ahora: Without Borders Song of the Day: bit.ly/2Xjwahq
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will never understand why people are mean on the internet. reminder: we're a radio station full of people who love music and the people who make it. we want to talk to listeners who love music, too. celebrate the art or don't comment. it's simple.
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On September 24, we drop Episode 3 of 'Isolated Tracks' featuring the one and only King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard (@kinggizzard). Follow us on all of our platforms to be the first to see it when it drops.
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THE KEXP LIVE FROM ARGENTINA LINEUP IS HERE!
@LucyPatane @sarahebeok @BandalosChinos @LosRiel Blanco Teta @_LAS_EX @lasfindelmundo @amigoinvencible @atrashaytruenos @fages @soyjuanamolina and Nicki Nicole
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Finally! Our session with Better Oblivion Community Center (@better_oblivion) launches today. Watch the @DeadOceans band, fronted by indie powerhouse duo @phoebe_bridgers & @conoroberst, play tracks from their 2019 debut, here: ow.ly/LlX750uKv9V [ 📷: @bebelabree ]
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Over a sprawling career, Southern rocker @JasonIsbell has made waves with his country-tinged folk-rock sound. In the latest Live on KEXP podcast episode, we get an illuminating peek into the mind of the four-time Grammy winner. Listen / subscribe: bit.ly/3MB78iz
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R.I.P. Daniel Johnston. The iconic songwriter and visual artist has passed away at 58 after a heart attack, leaving behind an incredible legacy. Read about the prolific musician and hear some of his many works: ow.ly/k4CL50w5V7l
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What are your favorite Argentinian bands? Who are the most slept on Argentinian artists?? Who should be on the KEXP Live from Argentina lineup???
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Today's Song of the Day is @phoebe_bridgers' "Kyoto," chosen by @djcherylwaters. The track, from 2020's 'Punisher' on @DeadOceans, witnesses Bridgers working through complicated feelings about her father with empathy and vulnerability. Listen & subscribe: bit.ly/2Z47YOw
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We are *ecstatic* to announce KEXP Live from Argentina! From Sep. 19 - 23, our remote crew will be in Buenos Aires to film twelve Live on KEXP sessions in celebration of the amazing talent in Argentina in partnership with @CulturaNacionAR. Read more: bit.ly/3yQFmdQ
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KEXP has received its largest-ever philanthropic gift in the form of a bequest from a generous donor. The entire KEXP family would like to express its gratitude to Suzanne for her transformative gift to the organization. Learn more: ow.ly/ZbTt30jvlLZ
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.@darekmazzone's Song of the Day is "گوشت (Goosht)" by @BahramNouraei, who's using hip hop to criticize Iran's government & been declared one of @HuffPost's 50 people shaping the culture of the Middle East. Listen by subscribing on your go-to platform. bit.ly/2WFnzTP
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JUST LAUNCHED: @IDLESBAND LIVE ON KEXP! Revel in Crawler catharsis on this wondrous friday bit.ly/31vEqNr
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ICYMI: watch a gorgeous in-studio session with the one and only @mitskileaks, performing songs off her critically acclaimed fifth LP #BetheCowboy, out now via @DeadOceans! Full performance video at kexp.org/watch/mitski-full-p…
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Please join us in the Gathering Space at 5PM for moment of silence & memorial for Chris Cornell. Love to Soundgarden fans, family, friends.
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Una de las raperas claves de Chile, @anatijoux, regresa con un nuevo LP llamado 'Antifa Dance'. Sumérgete en su desafiante sonido contra la brutalidad policial, la resistencia y más en su presentación Live on KEXP at Home en honor al #LatinxHeritageMonth. bit.ly/34bZBll
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Announcing the Live on KEXP from Mexico - Vive Latino lineup! 🔊🔊🔊
In March, we will record nine sessions with bands from Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Guatemala, and the U.S. at El Desierto Casa Estudio in Desierto de Los Leones, Mexico City.
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In 2018, @xboygeniusx released an eponymous debut via @matadorrecords that moved fans of @phoebe_bridgers', @lucydacus', & @julienrbaker's alike. Watch them perform four songs from the EP for KEXP, plus a cover of @dixiechicks' "Cowboy Take Me Away," here: ow.ly/Jmxy30nW1Wy
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how cool is it that a seattle radio station can broadcast live from buenos aires, which is 7k miles away, back to seattle AND stream to anyone who wants to listen around the world? technology, man. technology and good music.
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Fleet Foxes' fourth full-length 'Shore' has officially arrived via @antirecords. Celebrate the autumn equinox by listening to the album via its 55-minute companion film: bit.ly/3mHQAZG
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Indie supergroup @xboygeniusx (@lucydacus & @julienrbaker & @phoebe_bridgers) stopped by KEXP in 2018. They played songs from their eponymous @matadorrecords EP, as well as a moving cover of @dixiechicks' "Cowboy Take Me Away." Watch: ow.ly/jKFG30nVHNh [ 📷: @anselzz ]
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As Ethel Cain (@mothercain), Hayden Anhedönia enchants in our latest session, bringing us into a meditative week's end with her gospel-filtered rock. Anhedönia also reflects on childhood centered around church and her influences with @djeviestokes. Watch: bit.ly/3DAY5MC
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.@BeaccchHoussse at sunset on the actual beach. What more could you ask for? Thank you, @subpop. #SPF30
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This week on the Sound & Vision podcast, DJ @larrymizelljr speaks to @rizrollins and @notmarcocollins about being at ground-zero when Nirvana's 'Nevermind' came out and took over the world. Listen or subscribe to this listener-powered podcast here: bit.ly/3VmEUww
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.@NHLSeattle_ announces KEXP as their official music partner, leading curation of the in-arena music experience for Seattle’s National Hockey League franchise that will begin play in the fall of 2021 at the new Seattle Center Arena. Learn more: ow.ly/lF6n30n1t38
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Thom Yorke, everybody 👏 👏 👏
Watch @thesmiletheband Live on KEXP: bit.ly/3WjjZtB
📸: Brady Harvey
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SAULT just dropped FIVE records in ONE day.
Thank you @SaultGlobal. Download the albums before they disappear in five days.
sault.global
Password: godislove
Retweet and spread the love.
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For the first time ever online, KEXP presents @EMPmuseum @Nirvana videos for #Nevermind25! ow.ly/3oLV304tGUO
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Seattle musician/poet/comedian Natt Puf is behind the huge indie pop sound of @LeftAtLondon, who tackles mental health, relationships, and more with raw emotion and unbridled pop perfection. Check out her set for the @RefillLive benefit here: bit.ly/3ggyJEC
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Today at 6 p.m. PT, @orvillepeck will live stream a virtual concert on his YouTube channel! Find the link and a list of upcoming live streams you won't want to miss here: Ihttps://www.kexp.org/events/
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Out now: a listener-powered performance from @austin_tv from our Live on KEXP from Mexico: Vive Latino production.
Watch: bit.ly/41rLMf1
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KEXP se encontró con la cantante chilena @MonLaferte durante la grabación de su próximo álbum en cuarentena. Reflexiona sobre su paso por SEA y el haberse reconectado con la música en aislamiento. Lee la entrevista de @AlbiCabrera para @ElSonidoRadio aquí: bit.ly/2ZQadUw
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El 18 de Noviembre, @marilinaBrtoldi se une a @AlbiCabrera para su #KEXPatHome. ¡La sesión fue filmada en alianza con @culturanacionAR y @elCCKirchner para #LatinxHeritageMonth! Suscríbete a nuestro canal de YouTube para recibir una notificación cuando salga.
📷:@evitandoablande
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KEXP's own Michael Yoon recently caught up with Korean American rapper, singer, dancer, and @RocNation artist Jay Park (@JAYBUMAOM) to talk Black Lives Matter, COVID relief, Asian American representation in the music scene, and more. Watch on IGTV: bit.ly/2D4qm0Z
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The @PearlJam flag is already flying on top of the @space_needle in honor of 'The Home Shows' this August: ow.ly/KkxQ30hVMV1
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Seattle's @LeftAtLondon has released a new digital EP titled "Jenny Durkan, Resign In Disgrace." Hear the first track "Do You See Us?" (feat guest vocals from Nobi @ayoblasian): bit.ly/39iBe7I
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Kyoto's @otobokebeaver brought their 2022 release 'Super Champon' to the KEXP studio and delivered tight, fierce garage-punk with songs like "YAKITORI" and more. Watch their Live on KEXP session hosted by DJ Kennady Quille: bit.ly/3gPehkN
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Pushing power pop to ever-higher planes, @alvvays' Blue Rev establishes the Toronto band as one of the most exciting acts in the genre. They brought the 2022 album to the station for a listener-powered session with @notmarcocollins. Watch now: bit.ly/3iNqHtJ
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And finally, the #1 album of 2018 as voted by KEXP listeners is... 'Tell Me How You Really Feel' by Courtney Barnett (@courtneymelba). Thanks for listening as we broke down the #KEXPTop903. See the full list of albums here: ow.ly/4x0A30mZvV7
📸: @trulybogus
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We stand in solidarity.
Find anti-racist and social justice resources here: kexp.org/anti-racist-and-soc…
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Eddie Vedder + @MikeMcCreadyPJ of @PearlJam and Chris Cornell of @soundgarden | @lollapalooza, Bremerton, WA 1992 // shot by photographer @lancemphoto | more photos on display now in the #KEXP Gathering Space through 2/5! blog.kexp.org/gallery
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Today we’re celebrating #InternationalClashDay with all of our friends around the globe. Join the celebration at internationalclashday.com or listen live at kexp.org
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And the #1 album of 2021 is... 'Jubilee' by @Jbrekkie!
Thank you to the thousands of listeners who cast a total of 22,006 votes in this year's Top 90.3 Countdown!
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The horror-themed 'Screen Violence' finds @CHVRCHES battling societal dysphoria with some of their strongest synth-pop offerings to date. Today, we share Chvrches' Live on KEXP at Home performance featuring tracks from the LP hosted by DJ @thetroynelson. bit.ly/3oKecPM
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25 years ago today, we lost the irreplaceable voice and talent of @Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. As we remember his life an legacy, revisit our reflections on the band's final album 'In Utero' for its 25th anniversary last year: ow.ly/od2S30olbQY
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.@kinggizzard's latest KEXP session is a torrential blitz of prog-psych. The prolific band share three tracks from one of their three October releases, Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava. Watch or read their conversation with @djcherylwaters: bit.ly/3hJO5YV
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Rest in peace, Sinéad O'Connor.
Throughout her 56 years, O'Connor embodied multitudes – critical darling, daring experimentalist, controversial iconoclast, and international chart-topping star.
Tune in as we honor her life + read more on her work here: kexp.org/read/2023/7/26/rip-…
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Hailing from Sonora, Margaritas Podridas (@rotten_daisies) concoct a storm of Mexican grunge-noise in our latest Live on KEXP session. Hosted by @djcherylwaters, the performance features "Wow" and other standouts from their self-titled release. Watch: bit.ly/3oBh7Ld
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Portishead (@Portisheadinfo) released their seminal album 'Dummy' 25 years ago today. Today KEXP is playing each song from the album along with commentary from Geoff Barrow and Adrian Utley. Check out @DJMorganSeattle's interview with the band here: ow.ly/J9Oj30poxGA
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With 'El Madrileño,' @c_tangana reclaims the Spanish song "in a Latin key." The Spanish rapper joins our @ElSonidoRadio co-host @AlbiCabrera for a track-by-track, breaking down his collaborations, themes, and vision for Spanish language music. Read: bit.ly/3ghJPLC
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To honor #ChrisCornell, KEXP will make him the center of tomorrow's Six Degrees Day to celebrate his life + music: ow.ly/otGd30bQIHd
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Singapore's pop-rock stars @sobshaha kicked off their Live on KEXP set with "Burn Book," a youthful celebration that puts their power pop on full display. Explore Sobs' latest album Air Guitar with their high-octane Live on KEXP session: bit.ly/43nOKT8
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Today, KEXP announces programming changes that will bring a wider range of voices, experiences, and expertise to our radio broadcast, creative and content teams, and leadership - the first of many steps for us in becoming an anti-racist organization. Read: bit.ly/3fvNwf0
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A taste of what's dropping on our YouTube channel tomorrow! ...a Barteaser if you will 😏
cc: @Bartees_Strange
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"Deeply appreciate the message y'all are sending out today. As someone who's currently coming to terms with their addiction, it's always good to hear you're not alone. I wouldn't have gotten here without music."
🔊 Sober to Death by Car Seat Headrest for Kosmo
#MusicHeals
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.@monlaferte's musical identity was shaped by her very first cassette: Mercedes Sosa. In the first episode of the El Sonido: Cancioneros podcast, she speaks to Albina Cabrera about the artists in her personal songbook who define her.
Listen / subscribe: bit.ly/3MDPXOm
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We have @LeftAtLondon in the studio right now! Tune in to 90.3 FM or KEXP.ORG to listen. EP ‘Transgender Street Legend, Vol. 1’ out now!
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It's our 50th birthday! On this day in 1972, KEXP (then KCMU) went live on the Seattle airwaves as a college radio station started by four @UW students with a desire to learn the art of broadcasting. Half a century later, we carry that spirit forth through music discovery.
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.@Sasquatch founder and producer Adam Zacks announces he's stepping down from the festival after 17 years and that Sasquatch will not return in 2019. ow.ly/Cf0A30kIwwR
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This Sunday at midnight, join us to hear an exclusive guest DJ set from Seattle's @kuraine. Get the deets on her #MidnightInAPerfectWorld mix here: bit.ly/39mGWV0
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The Clash showed us how to give voice to our values through music. Celebrate their legacy on #InternationalClashDay and keep it going wherever you are. Get involved at InternationalClashDay.com
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With a penchant for strutty, pristine, and undeniably sexy guitar rock, @MarilinaBrtoldi and @st_vincent both defy boundaries to constantly reinvent themselves. Discover more RIYL pair-ups in honor of #AquiyAhora at the KEXP website: bit.ly/3vpeuhj
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Stockholm hell-raisers @ViagraBoys recently crashed into the Live Room with post-punk parodies of hypermasculinity and brash critique of right-wing conspiracy theorists, wrapped up in their latest release Cave World.
Watch Viagra Boys Live on KEXP: bit.ly/410aLFU
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We go live with @phoebe_bridgers at 3pm PT. Tune in to Live on KEXP at Home with the @DeadOceans artist and today's host @djcherylwaters right here: bit.ly/3grm2ro
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Global phenom Nicki Nicole closed out our Live from Argentina broadcast with an unforgettable performance, flexing her genre dexterity with a live band before a moving conversation with @albicabrera. Watch the listener-powered session now: bit.ly/3Nj0y1p
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Never failing to move us, @julienrbaker delivers a beautiful performance for Live on KEXP at Home. The session is hosted by @djcherylwaters and features four tracks including the brand new "Hardline," which drops on @matadorrecords today. Watch: bit.ly/3qkFI4G
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