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• The Indian Music Market’s Digital Revenue Slipped 11% in 2024 Despite Paid Streaming Growth, Report Shows

  28-03-2025 23:36 via digitalmusicnews.com
  EY is forecasting 21 million paid streaming subscriptions for the Indian music market by 2027. Photo Credit: EY
  Amid a major paid streaming push, the Indian music market more than doubled its subscription revenue during 2024, per a new report. However, decreases also hit total on-demand listeners and digital revenue.
  These and other stats come from a new EY India and FICCI report. Spanning roughly 300 pages, the all-encompassing breakdown covers multiple sides of India’s media and entertai
  
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• Sex Pistols and Frank Carter announce 2025 North American tour

  28-03-2025 22:44 via nme.com
  
  The Sex Pistols and Frank Carter have announced their 2025 North American tour set to kick off later this autumn.READ MORE: Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones tells us about Teenage Cancer Trust gigs and scrapped Alex Turner writing sessionThe 13-night run will commence on September 16 at the Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas, Texas. From there, the legendary punk band with Carter as the new frontman will make stops in major cities such as Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Montreal, Toronto, Denver
  
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• Watch Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker join Dua Lipa for ‘The Less I Know the Better’ in Sydney

  28-03-2025 22:26 via nme.com
  
  Dua Lipa brought out Tame Impala‘s Kevin Parker for a cover of ‘The Less I Know The Better’ during her show in Sydney.READ MORE: Dua Lipa: “If somebody told me not to discuss issues I’m passionate about? I wouldn’t listen”The duet came midway through the set, when Lipa said, “I get to sing one of my favourite songs ever with one of my favourite artists,” before Parker walked out on the stage. The pair then started singing the 2015 song t
  
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• The Lottery Winners score second Number 1 album with 'KOKO'

  28-03-2025 22:13 via music-news.com
  
  The Lottery Winners hit the jackpot once again, as KOKO becomes the band’s second Official Number 1 album.
  
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• Cody Johnson and Carin Leon Are Borrachos for Love on ‘She Hurts Like Tequila’

  28-03-2025 22:05 via rollingstone.com
  
  The country star discovered Leon's music at a Mexican restaurant: "It feels good. It feels really good," said Johnson of the música mexicana star's sound
  
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• Listen to a teaser of Wet Leg’s comeback single ‘Catch These Fists’

  28-03-2025 21:23 via nme.com
  
  Wet Leg have shared a brand new teaser of their forthcoming comeback single ‘Catch These Fists’. Check it out below.READ MORE:  The NME Big Read – Wet Leg: “I think there’s more authenticity to the music if you’re having fun”The Isle Of Wight band shared a snippet of the new track – their first new material in three years – earlier this month. They then debuted the upcoming single at a tiny gig in Brighton on Sunday (
  
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• The Lottery Winners score second Number One album with ‘KOKO’: “This is for grassroots music. This is for the working class”

  28-03-2025 21:19 via nme.com
  
  The Lottery Winners have scored their second Number One album with ‘KOKO’, coming above the likes of Sabrina Carpenter and Lady Gaga in the Official UK Albums Chart.
  The group made headlines in 2023 when their third LP ‘Anxiety Replacement Therapy’ reached the summit on the Official UK Albums Chart. Now, their latest album ‘KOKO’ (Keep On Keeping On), which was released last Friday (March 21), has made it to the top.
  The band from Leigh, in Greater Manche
  
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• All Hail the Rise of the Female Rock Star Biopic

  28-03-2025 21:03 via rollingstone.com
  
  With new feature films on Linda Ronstadt, Ronnie Spector, and Janis Joplin in the works, it will be refreshing to see female musicians get the Hollywood treatment they deserve
  
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• Ariana Grande Gets the Last Word on ‘Twilight Zone’ From Deluxe Edition of ‘Eternal Sunshine’

  28-03-2025 20:42 via rollingstone.com
  
  The song is one of the standouts from ‘Eternal Sunshine Deluxe,' which the singer released Friday
  
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• Ariana Granda Gets the Last Word on ‘Twilight Zone’ From Deluxe Edition of ‘Eternal Sunshine’

  28-03-2025 20:42 via rollingstone.com
  
  The song is one of the standouts from ‘Eternal Sunshine Deluxe,' which the singer released Friday
  
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• Ariana Grande, Lucy Dacus, Kesha, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week

  28-03-2025 20:29 via rollingstone.com
  
  Looking for the week’s best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
  
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• Pulp and LCD Soundsystem announce 2025 Hollywood Bowl co-headline shows

  28-03-2025 20:19 via nme.com
  
  Pulp and LCD Soundsystem have announced a couple of 2025 Hollywood Bowl co-headline shows set to take place later this year.READ MORE:  LCD Soundsystem live at Glastonbury 2024: Balearic bliss for a Somerset sunsetToday, the two bands revealed that they will be sharing the stage at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on September 25 and 26 for a two-night residency in the city of Angels. “You’re seeing double … & it’s all okay. @welovepulp and @LCDSoundsystem. Tog
  
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• Spotify Partner Program Expanded to Nine New Countries

  28-03-2025 20:05 via digitalmusicnews.com
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  Spotify is expanding its partner monetization program for creators to nine new markets, starting on April 29. These include France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Ireland, New Zealand, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
  First launched in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia in January, the Spotify Partner Program (SPP) grew payouts to creators by over 300% since last year, according to Spotify. The program offers audience-driven payouts from Spotify Premium video engagement
  
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• Watch The Who Rip Through ‘The Real Me,’ ‘I Can’t Explain,’ ‘5:15’ at First Show of 2025

  28-03-2025 20:03 via rollingstone.com
  
  The benefit gig at London's Royal Albert Hall also featured the first live performance of the Who's Next deep cut "Love Ain't for Keeping" in 21 years
  
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• CTS Eventim Confirms Record 2024 Revenue As Online Ticket Sales Top 100 Million, Anticipates ‘Moderate’ 2025 Growth

  28-03-2025 19:46 via digitalmusicnews.com
  An aerial shot of Berlin’s Waldbühne, which CTS Eventim operates. Photo Credit: Arne Müseler
  After reporting all-time-high revenue for 2024’s first nine months, CTS Eventim has confirmed record full-year financials.The Bremen-based events giant just recently released its earnings report for 2024, when revenue spiked 19.1% YoY to $3.04 billion (€2.81 billion). Among other things – and following a number of acquisitions – that’s nearly double pre-pandem
  
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• Chet Hanks Reenacts ‘Forrest Gump’ Alongside Tom Hanks In New Music Video

  28-03-2025 19:44 via rollingstone.com
  
  Chet's Something Out West country project drops visual for "You Better Run"
  
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• Ambient Music Is Getting Directly Embedded Into iPhones via the iOS 18.4 Update — No Apple Music Subscription Required

  28-03-2025 19:44 via digitalmusicnews.com
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  An upcoming iOS 18.4 update directly adds an Ambient Music feature to the iPhone Control Center. But how will this work, exactly?
  The new iOS update is currently in beta, due to be released to the general public sometime next week. As a result, the new Ambient Music feature is not widely available yet. But to get a head start on Ambient Music before the update drops next week, here’s how to use it.
  On iOS 18.4, open the Control Center and tap on the plus sign in the top
  
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• Ambient Music Comes to iOS in 18.4 Update

  28-03-2025 19:44 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Photo Credit: Apple
  The upcoming iOS 18.4 update adds an Ambient Music feature to the iPhone Control Center. Here’s how it works.
  The new iOS update is currently in beta, due to be released to the general public sometime next week. As a result, the new Ambient Music feature is not widely available yet. But to get a head start on Ambient Music before the update drops next week, here’s how to use it.
  On iOS 18.4, open the Control Center and tap on the plus sign in the top-left corner.
  
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• Dua Lipa wins ‘Levitating’ copyright case

  28-03-2025 19:40 via nme.com
  
  Dua Lipa has won the dismissal of a lawsuit that had accused her of copying her 2020 hit track ‘Levitating’ from two other songs.READ MORE: Dua Lipa: “If somebody told me not to discuss issues I’m passionate about? I wouldn’t listen”Back in 2022, the pop star was sued by songwriters L Russell Brown and Sandy Linzer who claimed that Lipa had plagiarised their songs – 1979’s ‘Wiggle And Giggle All Night’ and 1980’s ‘Don Diablo
  
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• Mumford & Sons Announce North American Tour, UK Tour Sold Out

  28-03-2025 19:15 via digitalmusicnews.com
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  Mumford & Sons have revealed a 32-date stadium tour in North America in support of their fifth album, RUSHMERE. Dates for their UK tour are already sold out.
  The album is named after the spot where Mumford & Sons first met in Wimbledon. The new album marks the beginning of Mumford & Sons’ next phase, following an intense period of creativity for the trio. The album was produced in collaboration with Dave Cobb and recorded at RCA Studio A in Nashville,
  
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• Ty Dolla $ign Sings in Spanish With Feid on Love Song ‘Dallax’

  28-03-2025 19:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  The collaboration with the R&B superstar is set to be featured on Ferxxo's upcoming LP
  
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• Mumford & Sons Schedule Extensive 2025 North American Tour Around ‘Rushmere’

  28-03-2025 18:39 via rollingstone.com
  
  Japanese Breakfast, Madison Cunningham, Good Neighbours, Gregory Alan Isakov, Margo Price, Michael Kiwanuka, and more will join the band on select dates
  
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• Doechii Says She’s ‘Disgusted’ By LGBTQphobia In GLAAD Media Awards Acceptance Speech

  28-03-2025 18:08 via rollingstone.com
  
  "I want to say that we are here and we are not going anywhere," the dynamo said after winning the Outstanding Artist award
  
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• St. Vincent Rocked Rivian’s Electric Roadhouse at SXSW

  28-03-2025 18:07 via rollingstone.com
  
  Forget the typical tech demos. Rivian dramatically transformed its Congress Avenue flagship store into the “Electric Roadhouse,” a vibrant, pulsating hub of music, art, and cutting-edge electric vehicle innovation during SXSW. Electric vehicle enthusiasts and festivalgoers alike formed lines, snaking up the Congress Avenue Bridge, eager to experience the Roadhouse’s dynamic blend of DJ sets, […]
  
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• Jason Scott & the High Heat Light a Red Dirt Fire on New Album ‘American Grin’

  28-03-2025 18:03 via rollingstone.com
  
  Signed to the same label as fast-rising star Zach Top, the Oklahoma band are taking an honest, and often humorous, look at a U.S. existence: "These songs are a snapshot of American life"
  
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• Natanael Cano Shares Live Covers Album Honoring Ariel Camacho, the Icon He Never Got to Meet

  28-03-2025 18:01 via rollingstone.com
  
  The corridos tumbados star performed with the late singer's band Los Plebes del Rancho for the album
  
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• Live Odyssey teaming up with John Lennon's family for special exhibition

  28-03-2025 18:00 via music-news.com
  
  An immersive exhibition dedicated to John Lennon is to open in London as part of the new 'Live Odyssey' attraction in Camden.
  
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• Noah Kahan at London’s BST Hyde Park 2025: Huge support acts line-up announced 

  28-03-2025 17:51 via nme.com
  
  Noah Kahan has shared more details about his upcoming slot at London’s BST Hyde Park, including the artists joining him as support. Find out more below.READ MORE: Noah Kahan in London: rising folk-pop superstar graduates to arenasThe upcoming gig will see the folk-pop singer play his biggest UK headline show to date, and is set to be held in the capital city on Friday, July 4.
  News of the gig was initially shared back in November, and also confirmed that he would be joined by singer-songwr
  
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• See Dua Lipa Surprise Sydney With Kevin Parker-Assisted Tame Impala Cover

  28-03-2025 17:46 via rollingstone.com
  
  Throughout the Australian leg of her Radical Optimism tour, the singer has covered songs from local artists including Troye Sivan, INXS, Kylie Minogue, Vance Joy, and AC/DC
  
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• An Elderly Ariana Grande Relives Memories in ‘Brighter Days Ahead’ Short Film

  28-03-2025 17:33 via rollingstone.com
  
  The 26-minute film, released alongside the Eternal Sunshine Deluxe, features the return of singer's character Peaches
  
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• The 1975’s Polly Money on new EP ‘T-Shirt Nothing Else’ and “bucket list” Glastonbury 2025 headline slot: “It’s a dream come true”

  28-03-2025 17:08 via nme.com
  
  Polly Money has spoken to NME about her new EP ‘T-Shirt Nothing Else’, touring as a member of The 1975, and what’s next as the band prepare for their huge headline slot at Glastonbury 2025.READ MORE: The 1975 live in London: a celebration amidst online furoreThe singer-songwriter joined Matty Healy and co. on their ambitious 18-month ‘At Their Very Best’ and ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ tours in support of the band’s latest album, 2022’
  
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• Sex Pistols Featuring Frank Carter to Bring Anarchy on North American Tour

  28-03-2025 17:01 via rollingstone.com
  
  Three original members and Gallows singer will perform Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols in its entirety on 50th anniversary trek
  
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• Chase Icon Lets the $100 Bills Rain in Perfectly Unhinged ‘Bands on Me’ Video 

  28-03-2025 17:01 via rollingstone.com
  
  The dance-pop singer released her debut album Icon Baby earlier this week: "Everyone wants to put me into a box, coffin or dollhouse," she says. "This is my way of breaking out"
  
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• Mumford & Sons announce massive 2025 North American arena tour with Japanese Breakfast, Divorce, Michael Kiwanuka and more

  28-03-2025 16:58 via nme.com
  
  Mumford & Sons have announced details of a huge North American tour, featuring support from Japanese Breakfast, Divorce, Michael Kiwanuka and more. Check out the details below.
  The new tour dates come in celebration of the band sharing their new album ‘RUSHMERE’ today (March 28) via Island/Glassnote.
  Set to kick off this June, 32 new dates have been added to the itinerary, kicking off at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Oregon on June 5 and continuing with stops in California, Ut
  
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• Fluorescent Adolescence: Stephen Graham shares wild night out with Arctic Monkeys

  28-03-2025 16:58 via nme.com
  
  Stephen Graham has opened up about the wild night out he had with Arctic Monkeys after appearing in one of their early music videos.READ MORE: Adolescence review – Stephen Graham’s terrifying warning about toxic masculinityGraham appeared in Alex Turner and co’s music video for their song ‘When The Sun Goes Down’ – the second single from their seminal 2006 debut album ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not’. In the vid
  
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• Did Young Thug Inspire an NFL Rule Change?

  28-03-2025 16:54 via rollingstone.com
  
  The NFL reportedly banned the “nose wipe” celebration, deeming it a "violent gesture." The rule change may have taken inspiration from Fulton County’s sprawling case against Young Thug
  
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• Half Gringa Proudly Represents the No Sabo Kids on New Album ‘Cosmovisión’

  28-03-2025 16:22 via rollingstone.com
  
  "I would miss out on connecting with people culturally because I was worried about how I would sound [in Spanish]... Now, I challenge myself to do it, even when I'm scared," she says
  
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• Gaby Moreno Tells a Powerful Story of ‘Loss and Longing’ in Poignant Film ‘Lamento’

  28-03-2025 16:07 via rollingstone.com
  
  Diego Contreras directs the 10-minute video starring Tony Revolori: "It's a story of love, exile, and the echoes of belonging that never truly disappear," says Moreno
  
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• Mumford & Sons share powerful advice from Neil Young: “You’ve got it all wrong, man”

  28-03-2025 16:06 via nme.com
  
  Mumford & Sons have shared the powerful advice that Neil Young gave them during the early years of their career, telling them, “You’ve got it all wrong, man”.
  While speaking to the Daily Star newspaper as part of their Wired column (via Music News), the band’s frontman, Marcus Mumford, opened up about how they used to be focused on their live performances until the ‘Old Man’ hitmaker had them re-evaluate their priorities.
  “I guess the first few years
  
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• Will Smith Addresses the Chris Rock Slap On New Single

  28-03-2025 16:05 via rollingstone.com
  
  On his first album since '05, Will Smith takes the online hysteria head-on.
  
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• Will Smith addresses Oscars slap on new album

  28-03-2025 16:00 via music-news.com
  
  Will Smith infamously slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.
  
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• My Bloody Valentine Plot First Shows in Seven Years

  28-03-2025 15:44 via rollingstone.com
  
  The shoegaze legends will perform a brief trek in the U.K. this fall
  
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• Black Honey go “down the rabbit hole” on nihilistic new single ‘Psycho’

  28-03-2025 15:32 via nme.com
  
  Black Honey have shared their nihilistic new single ‘Psycho’. Check it out below.READ MORE: Black Honey live in Kingston: Brightonians are a band unleashed It marks the band’s first new material since they took a year-long break following the release of their 2023 album ‘A Fistful of Peaches’ and the follow-up single ‘Lemonade’.
  Fusing dark pop elements with touches of creepy rock, the track sees them delve into the dark realities of modern lif
  
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• St. Vincent Starts Believing in Miracles Again on New Song ‘DOA’

  28-03-2025 14:53 via rollingstone.com
  
  The record appears in the newly released A24 film Death of a Unicorn starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega
  
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• Perfume Genius announces 2025 UK tour

  28-03-2025 14:45 via nme.com
  
  Perfume Genius has shared details of a new UK tour, set to take place later this year. Find ticket details below.READ MORE: Perfume Genius: “You can’t trust in any position of power to keep you safe”The new dates come following Perfume Genius  – real name Mike Hadreas – dropping his new album ‘Glory’ via Matador today (March 28).
  It marks his seventh LP, and the follow-up to 2022’s ‘Ugly Season’. Produced by longtime collaborator B
  
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• Benson Boone Is Known for His Backflips. Nils Lofgren Did Them First

  28-03-2025 14:30 via rollingstone.com
  
  The guitarist spent nearly 15 years performing gymnastic moves onstage and is wowed by how Boone is taking flight: "He’s obviously had gymnastic training"
  
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• Watch Dua Lipa cover INXS’ classic ‘Never Tear Us Apart’

  28-03-2025 14:23 via nme.com
  
  Dua Lipa has covered the INXS‘ classic track ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ during a concert in Sydney. Check it out below.READ MORE: Dua Lipa live at Glastonbury: a powerhouse performance to shut down the criticsThe moment took place during Lipa’s show at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on Wednesday night (March 26), as part of her tour in support of her album ‘Radical Optimism’.
  It’s not the first time she’s paid homage to the iconic Aussie group &nd
  
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• Bachman-Turner Overdrive Enlist Neil Young for First New Song in Over 25 Years

  28-03-2025 14:21 via rollingstone.com
  
  The classic-rock band from up north returns, with a longtime pal and fellow Canadian rocker to lend support and some guitar
  
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• ‘We Just Made It Up!’: Robert Randolph Announces Wild-Style Solo Album

  28-03-2025 14:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  The pedal-steel jammer, who most recently collaborated with Beyonce on Cowboy Carter, preps new record with guests Margo Price and Shooter Jennings
  
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• Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason on the Legacy and Oddity of ‘Live at Pompeii’

  28-03-2025 14:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  "It is that thing of substituting an audience for a remarkable venue," the drummer says ahead of the concert film's IMAX re-release
  
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