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School of Seven Bells

They're sort of swirly dream pop, in the vein of Cocteau Twins, but with slightly more coherent lyrics. I'm digging this (especially "Half Asleep") but not quite enough to actually download it. So I'm passing it on to you lot in case somebody on my list says "Mercy! Got to have me some of that!"

Lending a hand. Paw. Whatever.

15 dogs and 12 cats need emergency foster care.
Boosting signal from Tenacious Snail.
A fire has destroyed the Berkeley humane society's center, and they need emergency foster care for 15 dogs and 12 cats. If you're local, and can spare the space and cycles, there are some beasties who would be glad to share them with you.