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Premature Evaluation: Deftones 'private music'

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By Chris Payne Verified
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Thirty-seven years since their first jam sesh, Deftones are as popular as ever. In 2023, they were rocking Jersey’s 4,500-cap Stone Pony Summer Stage; this April, they sold out Madison Square Garden. There was no new album announced, not even new music. What happened? Anyone who acts like they understand it all is lying, but everyone seems to agree the answer involves “TikTok” and “shoegaze.” Deftones have been wielding the latter as a back-pocket influence almost as long as they’ve existed.
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Fall Out Boy's 'From Under The Cork Tree' Turns 20

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By Chris Payne Verified
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By 2005, the scene was littered with secret major label money and lofty expectations. Thursday didn’t turn out to be The Next Nirvana, but maybe it would be some other band hustling the Warped Tour circuit. Selling out didn’t feel as catastrophic as releasing the dreaded flop record. Wentz internalized the pressure and fell into dark, anxious cycles. He’d sleep on the floor in the middle of the day or walk up six flights of stairs because he’d stopped using elevators.
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Lake Boga Easter Regatta Original

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By Chris Payne Verified
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Lake Boga Easter Regatta by Chris Payne 26 Apr 13:06 PDT Tasar fleet brings fun and fierce racing to Lake Boga The tranquil waters of Lake Boga came alive over the Easter weekend as 18 Tasars from across Australia gathered for one of the fleet's most anticipated events—the Lake Boga Easter Regatta. With competitors travelling from as far afield as South Australia, the ACT, New South Wales, and even Western Australia, the regatta's growing reputation as a Tasar favourite was on full display.
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