After the long-awaited release of “Fresh Air” this past February, Homeshake announced a U.S. summer tour extending to Canada in promotion of the album. On Aug. 7 he made his way to Philadelphia and brought his hazy synth sounds to a jam-packed Underground Arts.

I arrived to the brimming venue just as the secondary opener, Crumb, took the stage. The quartet’s set was the ideal kickoff to the night and made me feel birdbrained for having not been familiar with the band prior to the show. Playing tracks off their debut album and the recently released “Locket,” Crumb presented superb melodies while lead singer and guitarist Lila Ramani displayed dream-like vocals. Though the room was ungrudgingly bopping along with the music, the end of Crumb’s set meant Homeshake’s was soon to start.

Within the next twenty minutes Peter Sagar, former guitarist for Mac DeMarco and lead man of Homeshake, moseyed on up to the stage in a bucket hat which stirred the abundant crowd of tall boys and scarce women into a frenzy. After briefly piloting his keyboard, the rest of the band ambled onto the stage the lights dimmed.

Homeshake wasted no time, diving right into the sedated track “Faded” and causing all fans to passionately sway back and forth. However it wasn’t until the third number, the revered “Every Single Thing,” that the crowd became untamable. The sound of all the collected voices echoing the high pitched backup vocals in the song was something to remember. One thing worth mentioning is Homeshake’s ability to provoke a crowd — just about every body inside of Underground Arts was grooving along with the synthy tunes the band was spewing out.

Other notable Homeshake tracks of the night were the softcore “Khmlwugh” and heavily R&B influenced “Call Me Up.” The crowd seemed most excited when tunes off “In The Shower” were performed, like “Making a Fool of You” and “Michael.” After “Every Single Thing,” the next memorable number was the hard hitting song “Call Me Up.”

All in all I was definitely impressed by the show that was put on. With Crumb on the bill, the night was filled with sultry synth and staunch head bopping. As for Homeshake, they’re one of the few treasured bands that are significantly better live, so make sure to make your way out to their next show for some smooth sounds.

The marring knot in my heart was kneaded out much like the one in all the hearts of those at Union Transfer the night of July 7. This can be credited to Mitski, her heart-rending lyrics and the unearthly show she put on for the sold-out venue.

Around 7:45 p.m., an assorted mass of fans began congregating at the front of the stage in anticipation of the show. Many spoke of the songs they couldn’t wait to hear, some claimed to their friends to be familiar with the openers and the older woman standing to my right asked me how to go about capturing the show on Facebook Live. In a swift 15 minutes, the formerly comfortable space became exceptionally compressed and the air terribly sweltering.

The show kicked off with the lively three piece Half Waif who played a set charged with invigorating beats and equally compelling melodies. This was perfectly balanced with Julia Jacklin’s somber solo act that followed. The two opening acts finishing up meant only one thing to the animated crowd — Mitski was to take the stage soon.

After discussing how hurt I’d be should Mitski decide not to play “Francis Forever,” one could only imagine my feverishness upon hearing its deadened guitar intro while the lights grew dim. I wasn’t sure how the night could get any better having heard my favorite track as the opening song and having lost all my breath screaming the words. Since I am wrong about most things, it serves as no surprise that the night only managed to get better.

It wasn’t until after the third song that Mitski spoke to the crowd, laughing as she asked, “do I look like a princess?” In a delicate pink dress, she explained that since she was living her dream, she figured she should really “do it up.” This, in addition to the stone-cold look on her face while singing, painted Mitski as the ethereal, nebulous being I imagined her to be. The crowd soon roared and howled upon realizing the band was getting back to the set with the esteemed number, “Your Best American Girl.”

I was admittedly worried about “Bury Me At Makeout Creek” being eclipsed by the more recent “Puberty 2.” Luckily for me, Mitski played nearly every song on the iconic album and then some. Some of the best tunes of the night were “Townie,” “Last Words of a Shooting Star,” and “Once More to See You.” I would set the screaming of “Drunk Walk Home” as my alarm if I could, seeing as it perfectly depicts how I instantly feel after opening my eyes every morning. “First Love / Late Spring” was unparalleled in comparison to all the other songs performed (which were exceptional, nonetheless) as it felt like a punch to the gut I gladly accepted and had everyone in the crowd attempting to sing the Japanese line of the chorus.

Seeing Mitski play was more or less a wondrous experience. I’ve been to shows where many people sang along with the artists, but never as passionately as Mitski’s fans belted out every word to every song. Halfway through the night, friend and fellow concert-goer Jesse Antonoff wiped a wet finger on my arm and said to me, “feel my tears.” This small interaction was enough to encapsulate the entire night.

Photo: Natasha Hajo, The Triangle

I have yet to come across a Chicago band I didn’t like. This inkling was proven to be true once again the night of March 28, the night NE-HI played the treasured PhilaMOCA.

Shortly after Laser Background’s set Jason Balla (guitar, vocals), Alex Otake (drums), James Weir (bass) and Michael Wells (guitar, vocals) nonchalantly emerged from the sea of people and made their way to the stage. What was once a fairly intimate crowd seemed to be expanding in size by the minute. The indie quartet, touring in support of their second album “Offers,” bid a quick hello and promptly kicked off their set with the lively track “Sisters.”

Transitioning into a punchy rendition of “Prove,” NE-HI made it clear their level of energy was to be matched. At this point the crowd was warmed up and more than willing to manifest their vitality through headbanging and full body bouncing. Next came “Since I’ve Been Thinking” off their debut album which might’ve been the hardest hitting tune of the night. This may just be my opinion but I think the notion could be confirmed by Balla’s intense swaying that nearly knocked over his microphone.

Standing to my left at the show was none other than the unsurprisingly intoxicated, regrettably immortal arts and entertainment editor emeritus Shane “plain_shane” O’Connor. After expressing his appreciation for “whatever the sixth track on the album is,” I’m sure he was delighted that it turned out to be on the setlist. Guitarist and vocalist Wells was able to mirror how everyone in the venue felt during this performance of “Out of Reach” with vigorous foot stomping on cue with Otake’s drumming. Both Balla’s and Wells’ guitar playing on this number are well-worth mentioning and deserving of praise.

Dubbing the PhilaMOCA space as “the coolest Philly venue [they’ve] ever played,” the Chicago band went on and busted out a few more tracks off the sophomore album such as “Palm of Hand” and the title track “Offers” before ending it with the beloved “Stay Young.”

Though my bias in favor of Chicago bands is sometimes unjustifiable, I knew my love for NE-HI and their music was credible when a lady in the crowd labeled her newly purchased “Offers” CD as “the best album of 2016!” Despite the fact that the album was released less than two months ago, I knew she and I as well as many others at the show were vibrating at the same frequency in terms of our feelings toward the band. The combination of NE-HI’s modest air and kick-ass live sound has lead to them undoubtedly advancing on my list and should be the reasons to keep them on your radar.

Photo credit: Bryan Allen Lamb

Spring is right around the corner and what better way is there to ring in the first week of the season than to bop to the jangly jams of Chicago’s freshest indie rock band, NE-HI?

Having released their second album “Offers” Feb. 24, the quartet is now touring the States and making a stop to play at PhilaMOCA with Philadelphia’s own Lithuania and Laser Background. All in all, this is not a show you’ll want to miss, folks.

In an interview with The Triangle, NE-HI bassist James Weir described the experience of making their name in Chicago’s DIY scene as “a beautiful time when the only focus was just writing music.” It’s hard to deny that the band has come a long way from basement shows and from my first listen of their “Stay Young” single released in 2016, I had no doubt that storms were a-brewin’. Graduating from the underground scene while still paying respect to its beloved gritty sound, NE-HI displays a mastered variety of tracks on “Offers.”

Having scrapped most of their first session of the album, the group took a short hiatus in recording to tour and rewrite before going back to the studio. “There was a weird pressure and energy that stressed us out the point where the songwriting wasn’t was fluid or fun. The songs we wrote reflected that in the first session — they didn’t have the pureness or the energy that we wanted,” Weir explained.

If the energy they were going for was easy, breezy, beautiful, it was most definitely achieved. The music video for what might just be the best track on the album, “Buried on the Moon,” is the quintessence of the album — laid back but equally vibrant. When asking Weir about the inspiration behind the video, he cited Joy Division’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart” and Tom Petty’s “Waiting Room.” Weir claims they wanted to keep it simple with a VHS quality video of them playing in a cool room. Basically, “it’s an homage to ’80s MTV.”

The starting track, “Palm of Hand,” is lively thanks to the nifty guitar playing exhibited from start to end and contrasts well with its final counterpart — the dreamy, mellowed out “Stay Young.” Another notable tune is “Sisters” with its foot-tapping tempo and catchy lyrics. Weir’s favorite tune on “Offers” is the title track:

“That one had a cool little story behind it. We were just in the studio, our buddy Collin Croom from Twin Peaks came by and we just smoked a joint and wrote the song. It came together within an hour and a half. We had a few beers and recorded it and it turned out to be one of my favorites.”

“There are cool moments in song writing where it’s like you’re like searching for something for a really long time and looking really hard to find it but a lot of the best moments just come within 30 minutes. It’s a weird, cool, instinctive process,” Weir explains.

If you’re staying in Philly over spring break, make your way over to PhilaMOCA on March 28 to get a little taste of Chicago. NE-HI’s sophomore album certainly demands for live listening and whole-hearted grooving. It will be good and fun. See you there.

Photo: Jagjaguwar

In my best efforts to describe Foxygen’s new album, I find myself scraping around for the right words and musical comparisons.

This might be because there isn’t anything that could be compared to the indie rock duo’s new album, but it also might be because it hurts to state the truth of the matter. While incorporating a theatrical style similar to Queen, “Hang,” released Jan. 20, lacks any sort of coherency or any track truly worth recognition.

Jonathan Rado and Sam France of Foxygen have been playing together since they were just high school kids in Westlake Village, Los Angeles. The prolific duo has provided us with dance-y, nostalgic tunes time and time again whether it be the lively “How Can You Really” or dreamy ditty “San Francisco.”

Thanks to these hard-hitting tracks, it’s a bit difficult to accept the end result of the latest album.

The opening track “Follow the Leader,” released as the album’s lead single, was a promising preview of what the album might sound like. The 40-plus piece orchestra is introduced for the first time here and it most definitely deserves some praise. However, though this inviting ’70s-inspired tune is a great number on its own, putting it first on the album allows for listeners to recognize how the following tracks plainly fall short.

Next comes “Avalon,” eliciting an old-timey feel due to showtune-influenced piano interludes. I admit my initial reaction upon hearing this was to choreograph a dance with the use of an imaginary cane and tophat — this reverie got old very quickly.

“Mrs. Adams” is an underwhelming track which explains why it was followed by “America.” The rather eerie number has a whole lot going on from overly busy piano interludes to suggestive lyrics. “If you’re already there, then you’re already dead, if you’re living in America,” they sing on the track. I’m not one to say he’s wrong here.

An interesting mix of Elton John and the Eagles comes into play on “On Lankershim.” After the leading track, this tune might be the best thanks to its jaunty instrumentals and carefree demeanor. “Upon the Hill” somewhat ruins the mood with its outlandish lyrics — and not the good kind.

“Trauma” is tiresome with repetitive lyrics, diverting from the otherwise satisfying symphony. “Hang” finally comes to a close with “Rise Up” — an attempt at a subversive, encouraging anthem with neat vocals.

Rado, who produced the Lemon Twigs’ “Do Hollywood,” seems to have passed the torch to the younger duo and shifted his attention to producing (and hence, away from Foxygen). It’s almost like Foxygen was too eager to exhibit their diverse talents which resulted in this wondrous mess of an album.

I can only assume my fellow Foxygen fans are holding on with distant memories of “We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic” in mind and dreaming of what once was.

Punk Out is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization from Philadelphia dedicated to supporting LGBT musicians and fans through the power of music. The organization has teamed up with Local Natives to host a snack drive supporting the Attic Youth Center at the band’s upcoming show on Oct. 19 at the Electric Factory.

“We want to create a movement of acceptance in the alternative music scene. We work to start conversations, make LGBT community members and their issues more visible, remove the taboo within the alternative music community and increase overall acceptance of everyone,” states Punk Out’s website.  

Founder of Punk Out Michael McCarron and the rest of the organization is trying to bring attention to, and ultimately end, LGBT youth homelessness. Since the Attic Youth Center is Philly’s only LGBT youth resource center, both Punk Out and Local Natives have realized the importance of supporting the center.

Through the power of music and help from band partnerships, record labels, publicity companies and venues, the organization and their partners have been able to donate boxes of snacks and other resources to multiple LGBT youth centers. Founded in 2014 in Philadelphia, Punk Out has since bridged out into various cities like Chicago, Detroit and even Austin lending its helping hand and sharing its vision. McCarron hopes to “leverage [music and musicians’] power to create a support network for teenagers and adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, ally and/or panssexual.”

The indie rockers known as Local Natives hail from Los Angeles, California and are known worldwide thanks to their popular albums “Gorilla Manor” and “Hummingbird.” Their newest album “Sunlit Youth,” released Sept. 9, has been praised by Pitchfork, Fader, NPR and many more. Those who donate a snack item at the Local Natives’ show will be registered to win a copy of “Sunlit Youth” on vinyl along with a shirt and poster all signed by the band.

As fans and partakers in the alternative music scene, the importance of this organization’s mission should be something we all take into consideration. I believe the music scene is one where any and every person should be able to feel like their truest self and more importantly, accepted for who that person is. Punk Out encourages all persons considering volunteering to apply and courteously accept any donations (visit www.punkout.org for more information on the organization). If you’re going out to see Local Natives on Wednesday, don’t forget to donate a snack! Even if it’s just a few fig newtons. Fig newtons are punk rock.

Photo: Natasha Hajo, The Triangle

What do you get when you mix ridiculously groovy tunes, a rowdy crowd and five hunks in white tuxedos embellished with floral designs? That’s right, a Growlers show. The Californian “beach goth” band known as The Growlers made their way to Union Transfer Sept. 27 while touring in support of their new album, “City Club.” This was my first time seeing The Growlers live and the only useful advice I was given before the show was “expect to dance until your legs give out.”

To my surprise, the venue was nearly full at 8:30 p.m. sharp regardless of the fact that there was no one to set the stage before The Growlers. A cross section of the crowd painted a wide spectrum of fans from hardcore punks to hippies and even a 60-something-year-old man in front of me sporting a blue blazer with large snowflakes. Soon enough a fluorescent “City Club” sign was lit up which naturally led to unnecessary cheering from the crowd. Around 9:00 p.m. all five members of the band sauntered onto the stage causing everyone to go wild and me to swoon.

The Growlers kicked off the show with one of their most popular songs, “Big Toe,” from their album “Chinese Fountain.” Based off the crowd’s wild reaction within hearing the first few chords of the tune, I’ll go ahead and say it was a great choice to open up with. Since the new album was set to be released Sept. 30, it was no surprise they played about half of it that night to give fans a taste of what’s to come. Of all the songs on “City Club,” “Night Ride” is hands down my favorite thanks to the vivid memory I have of lead singer Brooks Nielsen swinging his hips to it while blessing my ears with his perfectly smoky voice.

Hearing the crowd roar, or growl rather, when the band’s signature songs like “One Million Lovers” and “Someday” were played was way more overwhelming than I had anticipated. Throughout the night there were maybe 15 instances of people hopping on stage just to dive back into the crowd before security could get a hold of them. Some fans became fond of the thrill and got up there more than once while others just a single time to kiss Nielsen on the cheek or dance around lead guitarist Matt Taylor. While most seemed to be hypnotized in a dancing trance, there were a few fights and an inevitable mosh pit during the night.

After playing about 20 songs the band thanked all the Philadelphian fans and gracefully made their way off the stage. The crowd cheered, hollered and clapped until The Growlers came back out for an encore. The beach goth rockers played “Gay Thoughts” and “I’ll Be Around” before finally ending the night with a fan favorite, “Going Gets Tough.”

Overall, I thought The Growlers put on an amazing show. I can’t even begin to explain how effortlessly cool each member of this band is. Though there were many songs I didn’t know from the new album it was exciting for me to hear considering it was produced by Julian Casablancas and I am quite the Strokes fan. The “City Club” tour will go on until mid-November but the final U.S. show will be this month at The Growlers’ very own “Beach Goth Festival.” If the chance to see these dudes comes up again I highly recommend going out to see them. Until then, I suggest listening to “City Club” while wearing your favorite shades and a leather jacket to get the full Growlers experience.

Photo coutesy: Menschenmaterial, Wikimedia

James Blake — Sept. 30 at Electric Factory

With the recent release of “The Colour in Anything”,  English singer James Blake’s career completely blew up He was even named as one of Kanye West’s favorite artists in 2016. Known for his remarkable vocals and intimate tracks, mix some R&B with electronic music and add a dash of misery, out comes a James Blake track. It’s no coincidence that the show is being held at the Electric Factory, get your ticket while you still have the chance.

Kanye West — Oct. 4 at Wells Fargo Center

The Saint Pablo Tour, starring the one and only Kanye “Yeezus” West, begins late August. and continues on until October. West will be touring all around North America and with only one night in Philadelphia, saying that the tickets are selling quickly is an understatement. Though the the show is rather pricey, keep in mind that this will be the first time West performs “The Life Of Pablo” in its entirety. As an artist known to put on a spectacle of a show, this is definitely one that shouldn’t be missed.

Whitney — Oct. 7 at First Unitarian Church

The duo behind “Light Upon the Lake,” Whitney, is touring around the world and stopping in major cities like New York, Toronto, Brussel and even Glasgow. Lucky for us, they’ll be stopping in Philadelphia this upcoming fall to fill our ears with their majestic sound and groovy goodness. This is a show I personally hope to attend considering the fact that Whitney is delightful, the show is only $15 (a steal, really) and at a great venue. I suggest you do the same.

Drake — Oct. 13 at Wells Fargo Center

After blessing Philly with what was said to be an amazing show Aug. 21, Drake is coming back for more this fall. The Summer Sixteen Tour with Future is set to travel throughout the states and in and out of Canada with Roy Woods, DVSN and other special guests. Some of the surprise guests Drake had brought out while on tour are Eminem in Detroit and Lil Wayne in Philadelphia. You never know who he could bring out the second time around — head on over to the Wells Fargo Center Oct. 13 and find out.

M83 — Oct. 13 at Fillmore Philadelphia

One of the most popular electronic bands in the game, M83, will be making their way to Philly Oct. 13 while on tour in support of their newest album, “Junk.” M83 is known to have a mesmerizing light show to match their electronic dance music that heightens the experience of their show. The “Midnight City” artists most definitely put on an unforgettable show that surpass all their fans’ expectations. You won’t want to miss this.

It’s hard to have anything but positive things to say after seeing your favorite Beatle live for the first time.

Sir Paul McCartney rocked out to the Beatles, Wings and his own solo tunes at Citizens Bank Park July 12. I was lucky enough to hear all my favorite songs performed on the “One on One Tour” along with the thousands of other middle-aged concert goers.

After sitting through strange house remixes of Beatles songs for the better part of an hour, everyone sitting in my section started cheering and taking pictures of what seemed to be Paul McCartney zooming past in a golf cart. As he made his way to the stage, the crowd went wild. He immediately kicked off the show with “A Hard Day’s Night,” followed by another Beatles hit, “Can’t Buy Me Love” and then transitioned into playing songs from his solo career. This included “Temporary Secretary,” “My Valentine” and many more. I realized that much of the crowd, like myself, didn’t know too many of his solo tracks and took that time to sit down and rest. One thing McCartney deserves a lot of credit for is his endurance — the 74-year-old played for three hours with no breaks or intermissions, rocking non-stop.

While I greatly enjoyed his renditions of popular Wings tunes like “Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five” and “Band on the Run,” I had the most difficult time keeping cool during the Beatles songs. I found myself singing and screaming louder than the intoxicated middle-aged women in front of me when tracks like “We Can Work It Out,” “You Won’t See Me” and “And I Love Her” were played. Before singing “Blackbird,” McCartney explained how it was a song he wrote back in the ’60s about civil rights and how it sadly is still relevant today. During the performance, he included small bits where he explained the relevance of the song he would be playing next. Two of them were in honor of former Beatles John Lennon and George Harrison. For Lennon’s tribute he spoke about telling loved ones what you need to while you still have the chance and sang “Here Today.” Harrison’s tribute was more lighthearted, as McCartney recounted a tale about Harrison’s ukulele skills and began playing a ukulele rendition of “Something.”

The night got crazier as it went on with the addition of flames and fireworks during the Wings’ “Live And Let Die.” At one point in the night, McCartney pulled a couple out of the crowd after reading their signs, which led to the guy asking his girlfriend to marry him while on stage. This was followed by the crowd gushing over the couple until it was time for the show to continue. The fans were continuously cheering for McCartney but I found that I was one of the few jamming to “FourFiveSeconds,” as the older crowd wasn’t familiar with the McCartney, Kanye West and Rihanna collaboration. After performing “Hey Jude,” which allowed everyone in the crowd to sing along loudly, McCartney wished us all a good night and walked off the stage. In less than five minutes he graced the stage once again for an encore and the crowd welcomed him like it was their first time seeing the former Beatle that night. He continued with iconic hits like “Yesterday” and “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” before ending it once and for all with “The End” and “Carry That Weight.”

Not to be dramatic, but seeing Paul McCartney perform changed me. I had ridiculously high expectations going into that show and it’s safe to say McCartney exceeded them. If I have one negative thing to say it might be that the same exact spiels and jokes are performed at every other of his shows (as I’ve been told), but his charismatic demeanor makes up for it. This concert may just be my favorite show I’ve ever attended and it’s definitely a night I’ll never forget.

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After missing their show in December, I was thrilled to hear that Old Man Canyon was returning to Philadelphia, touring for their new album “Delirium.” Frontman and songwriter Jett Pace experiments with psychedelic sounds on the dreamy pop-rock album producing tunes similar to those of Tame Impala and Portugal The Man. While listeners can hear the inspiration from other musical groups, long-time fans of Old Man Canyon will have no difficulty seeing that the band has grown while maintaining its origin.

While the tour jumps between the states and in and out of Canada, Old Man Canyon made their appearance at MilkBoy Philly May 24 with Brooklyn band Monogold. When I arrived at the venue I was shocked to see the amount of people that had showed up — there were somewhere between eight to ten bodies at most. It was pretty awkward for a show due to the fact that the large floor in front of the stage was completely empty and everyone was lollygagging at the bar. Very few people got up from the bar when the opening act made their way to the stage but I did see some newcomers strolling in. I can honestly say I had never heard of Monogold before, but I’m glad I was introduced that night. The band’s sound and appearance definitely contrast one another since they look like a garage punk band but sound like sheer, groovy goodness. The trio is made up of lead singer and guitarist Keith Kelly, bassist Michael Falotico and drummer Jared Apuzzo. After their set I got the chance to speak to Kelly who was extremely friendly and even gave me some free merch (a “This Bloom” magnet and a band sticker). For those who haven’t listened to Monogold before, their music is easy, breezy and beautiful.

As I sat at the bar and waited for Old Man Canyon to start their set, I noticed a nonchalant Jett Pace sitting a few seats over. He seemed very relaxed and looked effortlessly cool sporting a colorful sweater, Levi’s and some sweet newbies on his feet. Pace and I gabbed like we were long time friends, proving himself to be just as affable as he comes off. Though I didn’t want the conversation to end, I was excited that he had to say goodbye to head up on stage.

At this point in the night there were about 17 people at the venue, both bands included. Though I would have loved to see a crowd’s reaction to Pace’s new sound, I genuinely enjoyed the intimacy of the show. Most of the tracks on “Delirium” are hard to not sway back and forth to and the excess amount of space allowed me to dance to my full potential when Old Man Canyon performed “Always Love” and “Hollow Tree.” I expected to hear songs strictly off the new album so I was pleasantly surprised when I heard tunes from “Phantoms & Friends,” an album close to my heart. The band didn’t seem to miss a beat while switching between the different albums, playing songs like “Learn to Forget,” “Phantoms and Friends” and “Sugar City.” They ended the night with one of my personal favorites of theirs, “Wiser.” The highlight of the night was when I mustered up the courage and requested they played “The Road” after being egged on to do so. Pace replied with a cold hard ‘no’ which I had to laugh off in front of the other 16 people in the room.

After the show, Pace explained he had to reject my request as the particular track I requested was one he had yet to perform. All in all, Old Man Canyon put on a flawless show and anyone who would say otherwise is delirious.

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