(Now Playing) These Are Powers - Episode 29 of 62
Apr 22, 2008
Drumming without a stool may seem “cool” and “hard” now, but there’s nothing cool about hyperkyphosis.
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In Practice Space we invade the dark caves where bands hone their craft and ask them probing questions about their art and other stuff.
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crypt
13 days ago
read some general semantics and get your head straight.
itsceegee
16 days ago
they call themselves hyperkyphosis? clearly they try to think too much.
localola
16 days ago
i think that asian chick is pretty fucking awesome!