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Sleep D’s latest offering, ‘Big Sky, Liquid Sun’ is a 4-track sonic odyssey from the sacred to the seismic, inspired by the duo's deepened connection to the natural world and their surroundings. 

The opener Green Thumbs introduces the EP with what feels like divine invocation, built on expansive string refrains and an enveloping vocal choir. They dialogue with a warm bassline, whose resonance is a sermon on the power of low-end evangelism. Patient and deliberate, the track weaves in high-end synth flutters and a trance-gated vocal that hide-and-seek before the kick arrives, solidifying its pull with surging breakbeat. 

Mountain Ash flips the tone, grounding itself in a steady, driving techno beat. An arpeggiated synth-line ripples through spatialised percussion, evoking ascent — each beat a step higher. Acheron Cauldron is the EP’s peak, with amplified energy erupting in volcanic climax. At top the sonic crater, the relentless and unruly kick dominates, while a pulsating bassline bifurcates — one part undulating and low, the other resonant and sharp. Foreground whispers add an eerie thrill, making the track a potent, analeptic weapon. 

To close the EP, Magma Flow slows into a trance-inducing finale. Repetitive synth-lines create a sense of dreamy and languid reflection, like watching molten lava slowly cascade. True to Big Sky, Liquid Sun, Magma Flow keeps melody at its core, closing with vocals and synths that linger in a hanging farewell. The journey is complete. 


Mixing & Mastering by Corey Kikos 
Artwork by Maryos Syawish 
Copy by Margarita Bassova

Sleep D - Big Sky, Liquid Sun (BSR045)

10 Years of BSR: Skylab Radio takeover - Kia

Tracklist
A1. 90 Mile Straight (Nullarbor Mix)
A2. Drinking From The Mirage Ft. Nori
A3. Earth Hydrosphere
A4. Feel The Feeling
B1. Body Groove
B2. Spirit Level
B3. Voices From The Bedrock
B4. Welcome To Sporties
The Outback Starts Here (Digital Bonus)
Pyramid Scheme (Digital Bonus)

Butter Sessions bestows the subsequent postscript to Guy Contact's 2019 release Liminal Space with the Perth-based producers first long-player, Drinking from the Mirage. The record lines up eight enchanting configurations, with two digi bonus tracks. The compositions were recorded over the last couple of years in his bedroom studio. He explains, “most of them were recorded in the second half of 2020. I had just quit my full-time job and found myself with much more time and energy to be creative, the majority of the songs came to life during this period.” The album's collection paints warm dreamscapes and expansive textures, an affirmation of Guy Contact further refining his craft. He treads effortlessly between acid-stained techno, dreamy braindance and trancelike downtempo that acutely grip the neural network.

The LP takes off with it’s anchor 90 Mile Straight (Nullarbor Mix), a rhythm driven cruiser that sets the tone for the record. The album's title Drinking From The Mirage follows, a collaboration with Perth artist NORI. Guy Contact comments “Nora is a friend of mine and I hit her up with that song because I thought there was an opportunity to do something together. I knew Nora had a beautiful voice from a previous project of hers.” The track perfectly pairs NORI’s gauzy and ethereal vocals with Guy Contact's distinct pads and elated synthwork. The artist then produces an IDM imprint with the remainder of the A side with Earth Hydrosphere and Feel the Feeling.

On the flipside, the sweaty Body Groove is an ecstatic work of pulsing techno, staying true to its name. Spirit Level features sweeping filters and sharp percussion work whilst Voices from the Bedrock plays with lulling leads and an entrancing melody. The LP ends with the swirling Welcome to Sporties, full of catchy vocal samples and an unceasing, steady tempo. Whether listened to in the club or driving along the Nullarbor Plain, Drinking from the Mirage is a most-welcome invitation into Guy Contact's sonic universe.

It’s been really awesome working with Corey and Maryos on these last two records. I’m really grateful that they gave me the chance to put out my first LP. I really like the slogan “planting seeds in the underground since 2010”. That statement really rings true to me because the guys have really given me a leg up with my music and for that I’d like to say thanks!
- Guy Contact

Drinking From The Mirage

Guy Contact - Drinking From The Mirage (BSR034) snippets

Welcome Sean La’Brooy to the BSRMIX!

So happy to have our dear friend Sean La’Brooy offer us this soothing mix out of the blue from his new home in New York. The co-founder of Analogue Attic Recordings (with Alex Albrecht) has long been pleasing our ears with a unique blend of improvisational jazz inspired ambient recordings and live sessions. All that and more can be heard in this one hour beauty, and if you're not satisfied there check out his brand new album ‘Out Moving Windows’ on Analogue Attic. Enjoy!

https://analogueattic.bandcamp.com/album/out-moving-windows

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BSRMIX #116 - Sean La'Brooy

Welcome Priori to the BSR MIX!

Honoured to have one of our favourite producers on the BSRMIX off the back of his amazing new LP 'Your Own Power'.

Read a full interview with Priori here: https://buttersessions.com/blog/interview-with-priori

BSRMIX #118 - Priori

Local lords Julien Huynh & Will Holden deliver a tranquil live recording in their signature style for BSRMIX #120. Recorded live in their Melbourne based studio in 2021, the session is a proper trip through the hybrid lads growing arsenal of deep and dubby cuts. Expect heart warming basslines, luscious pads, intricate drum patterns and brain tingling soundscapes. Keep an eye and ear out for their next EP dropping on Butter Sessions Records mid 2022!

If you’re in Melbourne, catch them playing live at Fairfield Amphitheatre. Tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/butter-sessions-with-darcy-justice-b2b-sleep-d-hybrid-man-and-yawung

BSRMIX #120 - Hybrid Man (live)

Welcome Noise In My Head to the BSRMIX!

Blessed to have our studio neighbour and long time pal Michael Kucyk finally serve up an audio offering. With a deep and long dedication to the world of left leaning music, the Efficient Space boss and veteran radio host (3RRR, NTS etc) has been a constant source of inspiration and discovery for ourselves and many more. Dive deep, warm up or cool down with his killer 1.5hr session!

Photo by Karl Halliday

BSRMIX #127 - Noise In My Head

Welcome https://soundcloud.com/hld to the BSRMIX!

Recorded live at dj pgz' record launch at Sub Club Melbourne on July 8, these two hours of techy power were the perfect warmup from the Melbourne via Brisbane DJ.  Check it out....big up Hannah D!

BSRMIX #128 - Hannah D

The truest Freaks Of Nature, Sleep D, are following up their hot ‘n’ heavy “F.O.N” series with Vol. 2; rammed start to finish with juiced up club exhilarations - you can’t afford to miss this. 

Australia’s notoriously prolific duo are celebrating all things bass, the 3 tech-tinged party starters are a force to be reckoned with, an official warning of high voltage (and speed). Welcoming back Butter Sessions alumni Ivy Barkakati & Furious Frank, the sun kissed acid anthem Ahora Sí metamorphosizes into a peak-time prog punisher Border Control where sensual whispers weave their way through a slick sexy drum maze, a darker rendition merging past, present and futuristic fantasies. Post Pump elevates tech house to immaculate status, undeniable deep groove unlocked through their signature bump and bounce; a combination of wild A side audio energies finding their home on freaky finale Bass’d In Berlin. Close your eyes, strap in and surrender control, Sleep D once again showcasing what they do best; modern dance from down under.
credits
releases September 30, 2022 

Artwork – Lloyd MST 
Mixing and Mastering – Corey Kikos 
Album notes – Katie Campbell

Freak Of Nature Vol.2

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Sleep D - Border Control (Ahora Sí) (BSR037)

Welcoming Alex Albrecht to the BSRMIX series!

A dear friend and collaborator of ours. You might know him as one half of Albrecht La'Brooy and organic label Analogue Attic or as his solo alias Melquíades.
Sit back and get lost in the smooth sounds in this mix, then take another moment to check out his new album "Coles Ridge"
> https://analogueattic.bandcamp.com/album/coles-ridge

BSRMIX #140 - Alex Albrecht

Pleasure

Pleasure (Original Vox Mix) - Jennifer Loveless

BSRMIX #150 by our dear old friend https://soundcloud.com/tornadowallace

All Australian Techno/Prog/Trance artists from 90s/early 2000s. Dedicated to Phil K.

Enjoy!

BSRMIX #150 - Tornado Wallace

Another year, another wizard from the Naarm sound world emerges from the underground with his debut release on Butter Sessions Records. This time, psychedelic specialist Suki has a four-track EP of extra-terrestrial transmissions titled ‘Elevate’. With releases on Shall Not Fade, Holding Hands, Dansu Discs and many other premium labels, Suki’s productions have been sending ravers into transcendental realms and sweaty frenzies on dancefloors all over the globe, and this latest offering is no exception. The four tracks span a range of tempos, moods and energy levels, all with an underlying psychedelic spirit and tongue-in-cheek attitude that is sure to tickle the right side of the brain. It’s pumping, progressive and pure ecstasy for the people!

W&P by Will Howard
Mastered by Corey Kikos
Artwork by Maryos Syawish

Elevate

suki - Elevate (BSD05)

Long-time friend of the label Fader Cap returns to Butter Sessions with a potent four-track EP ‘Blue Pool’. First appearing as Sedgwick on our 10 years of BSR compilation, Fader Cap has since released music on Craigie Knows and his own Straight 2 It Recordings. 

Connecting the dots between progressive house and techno, the four tracks on ‘Blue Pool’ maintain an infectious energy, with pumping drums and plenty of space for contemplative synth work to keep the body moving and brain tingling. The rolling, dub-wise basslines set the foundations for intricate sound design and tripped-out sequences that provide that sweet head high we’re chasing. Let your mind wander as you float away into the blue pool.
credits
releases March 15, 2024 

W&P – Sam Sedgwick 
Artwork – Maryos Syawish 
Mastering – Corey Kikos

Fader Cap - Blue Pool (BSR043)

Deep dub from the Eora/Sydney scene. Command D knows his way around sub bass and this recording is a great showcase of that. Recorded live at a Parallel warehouse party in Eora.
 
If you like what you hear then check out his brand new EP dropping on @purespacefm August 1st, 2024

BSRMIX #151 - Command D (live)

1. Pleasure (Bambounou Here to Please Remix)
2. Pleasure (Indubm-3ntal Mix)
3. Pleasure (tINI Booty Remix)
4. Pleasure (Sleep D Remix)

Jennifer Loveless's 2023 anthem 'Pleasure' gets twisted with three dynamic reworks and a dub mix, taking the original vision into new sonic territory. 

Parisian DJ / producer extraordinaire Bambounou pumps out a jackin' version to fire things up. Next up, the Lisbon-based veteran tINI gives a nod to old-school electro in a fresh bass-heavy offering. The EP is rounded off with an Indubm-3ntal mix by Loveless and label bosses Sleep D venturing into dubbed out techno territory, layering deep, atmospheric textures over hypnotic beats. Together, these remixes take the original to new heights, bringing pure pleasure to the deepest and darkest dancefloors.

Credits:
Mastering by Corey Kikos 
Artwork by M. Syawish

Pleasure (Re-Mixed)

Jennifer Loveless - Pleasure (Re-Mixed) <Bambounou + tINI + Sleep D> (BSR044)

Long time friend of ours Moopie of A Colourful Storm fame steps up to the BSRMIX for the first time.

BSRMIX#153 - Moopie

Our set from our New Year’s Eve party with Animals Dancing.
11:30pm 31.12.2023 > 01:00am 01.01.2024.
Lot’s of fun stuff and classics in there to mark the occasion. Not for the chin strokers!
We hope you enjoy. - Sleep D

BSRMIX#154 - Sleep D (NYE 2023)

Butter Sessions' 63rd release 'Come Round' is a pulsating journey that spans so-called Australia's east and west coasts, connected by heavyweight producers DJ PGZ and Yikes. The respective Naarm & Boorloo-based DJs' artistry culminates in a seven-track EP — a treasure trove of underground club gems that blend techno, bass and breakbeat in a robust collaboration, including two-cross remixes.

The opening cut 'Solidarity System' by Gunai/Kurnai & Yorta Yorta artist DJ PGZ instantly sets the EP's tone, marking its territory on both club floors and outdoor raves. Anchored by pulsating 4x4 kicks, the track builds with flashes of melodic techno flourishes and a wub-laden bassline, which flows seamlessly into his second track 'Energy Monstera'. In this follow-up, the garage-style wub continues, underscored by bass-music staples like siren samples and vocal calls, while maintaining his dark techno style. Wongutha artist Yikes' 'Off to Work Edit' intensifies the bass with ample saturation, introducing a triplet-infused rhythm and acid-synth line into his flip.

'Ouss Ouss' stands out as the EP's defining collaboration, capturing the synergy between DJ PGZ and Yikes in their only direct team-up on the record. A deep, commanding vocal anchors the beat, while an irresistible descending synth-line pulls us into a hypnotic groove. Breakbeat accents weave in and out, creating a push-pull effect that both teases and satisfies — a subtle nod to both artists' love for broken percussive textures in this mostly tech-head release.

'Sidestep' offers a first taste of Yikes' solo work, where he again hones in on a distorted bassline to drive the track forward. Reverberated melodic elements and effects in the background provide a layered soundscape, with subtle shifts propelling the groove into a trance-like rhythm — perfect for entrancing a dancefloor. In 'Check Out That', Yikes features the same iconic sample as 'Solidarity System', cementing the east-west sonic connection. The track's bubbling acid-line injects excitement into the mix, evolving the landscape while honouring its dance-first roots.

DJ PGZ's 'Rewind Yourself Mix' flips 'Check That Out' with deep bass and acid-synths — by now this EP's unmistakable calling card —, accompanied by subdued, filtered drum programming that hints at the closing chapter of the EP. As the track unfolds, noisy synth pads weave throughout, before the track echoes out to a reflective farewell.

An impressive feat from two genre-gliding master producers of their craft!

DJ PGZ & Yikes - Come Round EP (BSD06)

First BSRMIX of 2025, brought to you by one of our favorite selectors at the moment — none other than Kate Miller. Recorded live at our party at Miscellania on 22.12.2024, this mix is a deep, explorative journey through a range of genres, tempos and emotions…buckle up!

BSRMIX #155 - Kate Miller

From the EP 'Come Round' — out on Feb 7th, 2025

Butter Sessions' 63rd release 'Come Round' is a pulsating journey that spans so-called Australia's east and west coasts, connected by heavyweight producers DJ PGZ and Yikes. The respective Naarm & Boorloo-based DJs' artistry culminates in a seven-track EP — a treasure trove of underground club gems that blend techno, bass and breakbeat in a robust collaboration, including two-cross remixes. 

The opening cut 'Solidarity System' by Gunai/Kurnai & Yorta Yorta artist DJ PGZ instantly sets the EP's tone, marking its territory on both club floors and outdoor raves. Anchored by pulsating 4x4 kicks, the track builds with flashes of melodic techno flourishes and a wub-laden bassline, which flows seamlessly into his second track 'Energy Monstera'. In this follow-up, the garage-style wub continues, underscored by bass-music staples like siren samples and vocal calls, while maintaining his dark techno style. Wongutha artist Yikes' 'Off to Work Edit' intensifies the bass with ample saturation, introducing a triplet-infused rhythm and acid-synth line into his flip. 

'Ouss Ouss' stands out as the EP's defining collaboration, capturing the synergy between DJ PGZ and Yikes in their only direct team-up on the record. A deep, commanding vocal anchors the beat, while an irresistible descending synth-line pulls us into a hypnotic groove. Breakbeat accents weave in and out, creating a push-pull effect that both teases and satisfies — a subtle nod to both artists' love for broken percussive textures in this mostly tech-head release. 

'Sidestep' offers a first taste of Yikes' solo work, where he again hones in on a distorted bassline to drive the track forward. Reverberated melodic elements and effects in the background provide a layered soundscape, with subtle shifts propelling the groove into a trance-like rhythm — perfect for entrancing a dancefloor. In 'Check Out That', Yikes features the same iconic sample as 'Solidarity System', cementing the east-west sonic connection. The track's bubbling acid-line injects excitement into the mix, evolving the landscape while honouring its dance-first roots. 

DJ PGZ's 'Rewind Yourself Mix' flips 'Check That Out' with deep bass and acid-synths — by now this EP's unmistakable calling card —, accompanied by subdued, filtered drum programming that hints at the closing chapter of the EP. As the track unfolds, noisy synth pads weave throughout, before the track echoes out to a reflective farewell.

An impressive feat from two genre-gliding master producers of their craft! 
credits


Mixed & Mastered by Corey Kikos 
Artwork by Tapemind & Maryos Syawish 
Words by Margarita Bassova

Ouss Ouss - DJ PGZ & Yikes (Snippet)

NZ Producer Eden Burns has recently hit his 10th Big Beat Manifesto release on Public Possession. BSRMIX #156 continues the manifesto, showcasing his Big Beat perfection.

BSRMIX #156 - Eden Burns

Big Sky, Liquid Sun

Mountain Ash

Australian sound aficionados https://soundcloud.com/sleepd return to their Butter Sessions imprint in style on the four-track Big Sky, Liquid Sun EP. Across four tracks, the staples of Naarm/Melbourne sound explore varying tempos and emotions tied together by a deepened connection to the natural world.  

Find the full read here: https://www.minimalcollective.digital/editorial/premiere-sleep-d---acheron-cauldron

Big Sky, Liquid Sun will be out on 11th March, 2025. Pre-order a copy via via https://sleep-d.bandcamp.com/album/big-sky-liquid-sun

Premiere: Sleep D - Acheron Cauldron [BSR045]

Excited to introduce Juncheol from Seoul to the BSRMIX. We first met Juncheol at a Studio Namsan party we played at NYAPI in Seoul in early 2024 where he closed the party after us with a mesmerising B2B set with Xanexx, filled with raw and progressive techno. This mix showcases his sound with 90 minutes of deep, energetic and bouncey tunes.

BSRMIX #157 - Juncheol

Deep, dubby and most importantly trippy sounds from Melbourne-based selector https://soundcloud.com/isabel-nak. Layered with rich textures and pulsating rhythms, Nak's BSRMIX showcases her signature style in 1 hour and 40 minutes of deep listening bliss.

BSRMIX #158 - Nak

Kate's debut EP 'Sprint' celebrates and cements a genre-fluid ethos with four tracks where texture and atmosphere take precedence over convention.

The EP’s opener ‘Harpan’ is a bold ambient statement, brimming with otherworldly, bell-like piano riffs, humming pads, long, gliding sweeps and sparse percussion. Written in the stillness of winter, ‘Harpan’ captures the quiet beauty of solitude and anonymity amid movement. The title track ‘Sprint’ shifts gears. A synth-surge launches the track before a slow release into breakdowns, trading the opener’s introspection for unbridled motion. ‘Hoover’ deepens the momentum with lurching rhythms, a drunken bassline, and tangled, footwork-inspired snares. Finally, ‘The Embrace’ delivers the most club-focused moment, rattling congas and panning djembes ride a punchy kick, giving way to a dramatic, techno-infused finale.

Intentional in its construction and unbound by genre, Sprint marks a powerful new chapter for Kate Miller.

Mastering by Corey Kikos
Artwork by Maryos Syawish
Copy by Margarita Bassova


Sprint

Kate Miller - Sprint (snippets)

Here it is! Roza Terenzi in the Butter Mix sharing her debut live set recorded at Inner Varnika 2018! One hour of killer bleep infused, trance inducing bangers from the Perth > Melbourne transplant. If you dig this make sure to check her recent records on Good Company, Kalahari Oyster Cult and Planet Euphorique, her own newly christened label with D.Tiffany. Big ups one to one of the rising stars of the Aussie underground!

Butter Mix #66 - Roza Terenzi (Live from Inner Varnika 2018)

Pre-order vinyl / digital: https://buttersessions.bandcamp.com/album/shark-tempo-paranoia-on-tap

Sleep D & Roza Terenzi split sides and take control of next Butter Sessions 12". Expect advanced electronics with a retro-futurist blend.

Label veterans Sleep D crank the dial to 11 and spit out a banging electro mutant that was concieved at Melbounre Electronic Sound Studio early in 2018. Vintage synths are imagined in a new light on 'Shark Tempo' and met with fast-paced klangin drums and a relentlessly hypnotic bass sequence. 

Flip the disc to feel the bass bin shaking sounds of Melbourne via Perth transplant Roza Terenzi that has been making plenty of noise lately. Debuting on the label with a rude, zonked out rave house beast that is 'Paranoia On Tap'. Heard first at her debut live set at Inner Varnika festival early in 2018.

Pre-order

B1. Roza Terenzi - Paranoia On Tap

A1 from the upcoming EP!

Furious Frank returns to Butter Sessions with 'Ahora Sí'. The fully fledged house anthem is the result of a cross-continental collaboration with Barcelona based vocalist and producer Ivy Barkakati. 

We're treated to four versions of 'Ahora Sí', all tested and ready for the dance floor and those special moments! Kicking it off, Frank delivers his "Original Acid Mix". A deep, squelchy lurker with nods to late 80's and 90's house music, peaking with thick piano chords and Barkakati's deep Spanish vocals. On the 'Sunrise' mix, the piano and chords become the focus and set the mood for an uplifting journey, bolstered by the raw thump and jack of the drum machines. 

The flip side see's Barcelona based "IVAN" emerge with their version. The duo made up of Ivy Barkakati and Phran of Klasse Wrecks fame slow things down a touch, mangle the chords and inject the rhythm with flattering top-drawer percussion. Vancouver native D. Tiffany rounds the EP off with sub-heavy bass drops, hi-tek rhythms, euphoric vocal slithers and more stingin' acidic vibes. 

Pure and infectious house music for real people!

A1. Ahora Sí (Original Mix)

Furious Frank returns to Butter Sessions with 'Ahora Sí'. The fully fledged house anthem is the result of a cross-continental collaboration with Barcelona based vocalist and producer Ivy Barkakati.

We're treated to four versions of 'Ahora Sí', all tested and ready for the dance floor and those special moments! Kicking it off, Frank delivers his "Original Acid Mix". A deep, squelchy lurker with nods to late 80's and 90's house music, peaking with thick piano chords and Barkakati's deep Spanish vocals. On the 'Sunrise' mix, the piano and chords become the focus and set the mood for an uplifting journey, bolstered by the raw thump and jack of the drum machines.

The flip side see's Barcelona based "IVAN" emerge with their version. The duo made up of Ivy Barkakati and Phran of Klasse Wrecks fame slow things down a touch, mangle the chords and inject the rhythm with flattering top-drawer percussion. Vancouver native D. Tiffany rounds the EP off with sub-heavy bass drops, hi-tek rhythms, euphoric vocal slithers and more stingin' acidic vibes.

Pure and infectious house music for real people!

B2. Ahora Sí (D. Tiffany Mix)

For Butter Mix #84 we welcome Perth based https://soundcloud.com/guycontact , the newest addition to the label who has put together this mix to accompany the release of his 'Liminal Space' EP 

→ https://buttersessions.bandcamp.com/album/liminal-space

Contact guides us through an ever evolving universe of alien house that’s punctuated with moody acid licks and subtle new age sounds. An apt reflection of Contact’s new EP this mix is perfectly balanced, moments of serene, introspective beauty are juxtaposed with deep, driving bass lines. It’s an expansive, psychedelic mix which gently lifts you into the stratosphere before throwing on the after burners to launch you into uncharted territory.

Buckle up, and enjoy the ride through the Liminal Space.

For Live / DJ bookings of Guy Contact: cchute@live.com

Butter Mix #84 - Guy Contact

Pre-order: https://buttersessions.bandcamp.com/album/xxx

Our first release for 2020 showcases the by-product of Roza Terenzi’s signature sound fused with Furious Frank’s acid fanaticism. Through Current Obsession, the Butter Sessions regulars let loose a trio of unbridled dance floor mutants with a remix from Reptant to complete the circuit.

“Drop Down” sets the bar high, its glimmering acid wriggles and bass emissions indicate rough waters ahead - before the track breaks out into a deep, pulsating club cut. Following up is “Flipp It”, a real stomper whose rude combination of glitchy electronics and raw, pumping percussion make way for a euphoric 303 ride into the stratosphere. On the flip, Reverse It overloads the motherboard with shimmering arpeggios and frenetic acid lines coalescing to create a hard, penetrating cut primed for the small hours.

After dangerous levels of exposure to the high voltage current, Melbourne local Reptant emerges with one of his trademark Lizard Tech Remixes. Boasting crunchy drum work and whirling synths, the reptilian rework conjures up a smoking hot groove that’ll push the party into overdrive.

BSR027 - Current Obsession - XXX (Feat. Reptant Remix)

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