Nostalgia has been the weapon of choice for several years in the world of marketing. Retailers, media companies, and authors have the formula down: capitalizing off old trends or ideas is a surefire way to avoid the stress of coming up with new concepts, to generate revenue, and to spark public attention – positive or…
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As we grapple with a year marked by cultural turmoil, consumers seek out media that transports us to a more carefree time. Endlessly affable rapper Duckwrth answers this call with SuperGood, the South L.A. native’s second full-length album after 2016’s I’m Uugly and a slew of critically acclaimed mixtapes and EPs. Recorded in the first few months of 2020, SuperGood is a tantalizing yet wistful effort, captivating listeners with the prospect of what this year could have been. The album plays…
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Burger Records is gone, leaving no trace aside from the destruction it has caused. The independent label based in Fullerton, California, announced its permanent closure on July 20, erasing its presence entirely on the Web. Burger’s legacy of sexual abuse and hypocrisy, on the other hand, will outlive the company as a stain on the DIY community. The shutdown occurred after multiple bands on Burger’s catalog, as well as staff members of the label itself, were publicly accused of predatory…
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