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Hot Docs Review: The Fabulous Gold Harvesting Machine (Alfredo Pourailly De La Plaza ,2024)

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On the occasion of his 56th birthday, Chilean gold miner Toto writes a journal entry in which he notes, “There are hardly any miners anymore.” Given the amount of labour he puts into his work in relation to his comparatively small yield, it’s hardly surprising that Toto is among the last of a dying breed. With some underlying health concerns on top of the fact that this is simply very demanding (and occasionally dangerous) work, it’s no surprise that it’s …

Song of the Day: Blushing – Slyce

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“Slyce” is the latest single from Austin shoegazers Blushing, taken off their upcoming third album Sugarcoat, which is due out May 3 via Kanine Records. Check it out.

Song of the Day: MELTS – Waves of Wonder

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Today sees the release of Field Theory, the second album from Dublin post-punk quartet MELTS. Check out the video below for the band’s latest single “Waves of Wonder.” Field Theory is out now via Fuzz Club.

SXSW 2024 Recap: So Long and Thanks for All the Brisket

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Another year, another SouthBy. Team Panic Manual has been coming to Austin in some shape or form since 2009 and while some things have remained constant, much has changed over the years. This year, it was hard to ignore the controversy caused by the presence of the U.S. Army as a sponsor, which led to many bands cancelling their official showcases. Oh, also, every other panel seemed to be about AI, so maybe next year will be brought to you …