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Wednesday Links #8
1. Giant Squid invade California. If you live in California be afraid, very afraid!
2. This kid has a very unfortunate name, no wonder he isn’t smiling.
3. Bad Brains – Banned in DC live at CBGB’s in 1982, Rastafarian hardcore punk at it’s best.
4. Serge Gainsbourg biopic soon to be released in the UK (we hope)
5. Bacon or Beer can? Hint: try with a Jamaican accent.
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about 4 weeks ago - 2 comments
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These New Puritans Return With New Single ‘We Want War’
about 3 months ago - No comments
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Wednesday Links #7
about 3 months ago - No comments
Back, due to not demand whatsoever, it’s the return of the critically uncelebrated Wednesday Links post!
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Dubai Sound City Festival
about 4 months ago - 1 comment
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about 5 months ago - No comments
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about 5 months ago - No comments
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Wednesday Links #6
about 7 months ago - No comments
1. Amazing treehouse photos by Pete Nelson.
2. A nice set of infographics showing how Americans spend their time. I expected eating to take up more time…
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The xx
about 7 months ago - 1 comment
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Wednesday Links #5
about 7 months ago - No comments
A round up of interesting stuff from the internet this week.
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Music Journalist Steven Wells Passes Away Aged 49
about 8 months ago - 1 comment
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