Alice Costelloe - DÜÜL SUNS - The Wesleys - George Harrison (New Official Video)

Photo - Bex Aston

Alice Costelloe - Anywhere Else.

London singer-songwriter Alice Costelloe has released new single 'Anywhere Else' - the latest preview of her highly anticipated debut album 'Move On With The Year', out 6th February 2026 via Moshi Moshi Records. 

‘Anywhere Else’ was the first track Alice wrote for the album, emerging just after she returned from recording her 2024 EP 'When It's The Time' with Mike Lindsay. Still carrying the afterglow of those sessions, she brought a mellotron into her home setup and began shaping the smudged synth pulses, hushed recorder lines and loose, hand-played textures that would form the album’s core. The song opens with the quiet gut-punch of “Please don’t say it’s all for me / I would rather be anywhere else” - a line that became a kind of emotional north star for the body of work that followed.

The song became an early blueprint for the album, with its lilting melodies and brooding atmospherics leaning into instinct over intention. Opening the album, it traces the tension between the pull of obligation and the urge to flee - and the honesty that comes with finally naming those feelings.

On the release of her new single, Alice said: "This song felt so easy and natural. All the recorder melodies were the first things I played, and it really felt like I was just writing whatever came to me without worrying about what was cool or what other people were doing. I decided I wanted the whole record to feel like that – to just take the path of least resistance at every turn, in sound and in subject."

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DÜÜL SUNS - Düül Suns (Album).

2025 gave birth to NYC’s new torch bearers in psychedelic soul/garage rock, with a flair for the indie pop song, DÜÜL SUNS! Their live shows and singles released throughout the year gained quick buzz, with regular airplay on radio including WFMU, EastVillageRadio, Nic Harcourt’s The Socal Sound  (LA), and rave press from around the world. DÜÜL SUNS released their self-titled mini-album recently on Brooklyn label, Declared Goods. 

DÜÜL SUNS sound encapsulates the serious riffs and chops of Pink Floyd “Live at Pompeii”, the dreamy echoey layers of Night Beats, and the psych-soul grooves of Khruangbin. Principle songwriters James Ruffino (Vocals, Guitar) and Nick Grau (Vocals, Keys & Synths) come together to bring some masterful songwriting, vocal harmonies along with outstanding playing. With Kevin Muenzer (Bass, Vocals), and original drummer Adam Kriney (drums) – this is an absolute VIBE, with an intensely impressive live show, and with SONGS to back it up. 

The 6 songs on this debut album are self-produced by DÜÜL SUNS: Recorded and mixed in a basement in Brooklyn, NY. Lead track “Jealousy”, was the debut single to unleash the DÜÜL SUNS sound to the world, which Clay Pigeon on WFMU’s Wake ’n Bake called “A stone cold jam.” For “Mirror in the Mirror”: - The mirror gives you a reflection of yourself, but you only see what you want to see… “Palace of Glass”: - When you’re in love and have nothing to offer, offer the world. “Post Drugs”- A shimmering oasis in a Dalí desertscape. The closer you get, the farther it becomes. 2nd Single “Lying Eyes”  Sometimes deception is the sexiest thing in the world. A psychedelic odyssey. And album closer, “Serpentine”- The third single "A red-eyed snake visits you during dreams. Feel the warmth on your face."  These six rare gems are a collection that will live and breathe and be cherished. 

Düül Suns · Düül Suns

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The Wesleys - Explosive Device (EP).

The Wesleys return with Explosive Device, a bold, four-song collection that finds the Montréal quartet refining their punchy, heart-on-sleeve sound while venturing into new sonic corners. Out November 7 on vinyl via Meritorio Records (U.S. and Europe) and Petit Village Records (CAN), the EP comes paired with Outside Voices (2022), their first-ever physical release and a perfect snapshot of their evolution from scrappy newcomers to confident songsmiths. Lead single “Release Me!” lights the fuse as a brash, melodic burst that channels the urgency and tension at the heart of The Wesleys’ songwriting.

Since forming in 2022, Henry Girard, William D’Amours, Quentin Chisholm, and Pablo Garcia have delivered a brand of rock ’n’ roll that cuts through the noise. Melodic yet raw, loose yet deliberate. Their music lives where garage grit meets jangle-pop clarity, driven by the push and pull of love, loss, and late-night reflection. That volatility, equal parts catharsis and control, remains their calling card. For these new tracks, Pablo says: "All the songs on our previous recordings we all recorded at different times and locations. With Explosive Device recorded all at once in the same studio, connected these songs together more cohesively."

On Explosive Device, the band doubles down on collaboration, with Girard, Chisholm, and Garcia each taking a turn at lead vocals. "All the songs started out without any real ideas for vocals,” says Pablo. “Only after fleshing out the song musically, we look at who we think best suits the song. For the song “Explosive Device", the melody presented itself to me. For the song "Permanent Vacation", Quentin threw his hat in to write the vocals." The result is a record that feels both varied and unified, with each song revealing a different angle of the group’s chemistry. The guitars ring with sharp clarity and overdriven warmth, while the rhythm section punches with unrelenting momentum. 

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George Harrison - Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) New Official Video.

Actor, director, and musician Finn Wolfhard has directed the first-ever music video for George Harrison’s beloved 1973 single 'Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)'. The song is a highlight from Living in the Material World, Harrison’s highly praised second solo album of original music following the dissolution of The Beatles in 1970.
 
Wolfhard's stop-motion video aims to bring a fresh visual perspective to this timeless piece of music, taking you on a trip through the gardens of Friar Park, with easter egg references from Harrison’s storied career and an homage to his love of gardening. The animation was a collaboration between Toronto-based Nobody Told Me Studios and Tye Down Pictures. A team of 20 stop-motion artisans constructed each element by hand, animating each story beat frame by frame. The result is a tactile, emotionally driven visual world built with meticulous craftsmanship. The animation director was Akash Jones, and it was produced by Jason Baum and Michael Wamara. It was executive-produced by Dhani Harrison and David Zonshine. 
 

Photo - George Harrison Estate

On making the video, Wolfhard says, “To work with the Harrison family and bring this video to life with a team of incredible young Canadian artists has been a great honor. It’s hard to put into words how grateful I am for this opportunity. George Harrison has and will continue to be a huge inspiration to me, and his work will live on forever.” 
 
Dhani Harrison says about working with Wolfhard, “Finn is one of the sweetest and most talented people I know of his generation, and he is the perfect person to direct a video for my dad. My dad would have loved this, and I hope his wonderful, creative, heartfelt ideas help this song reach another generation. Great job, Finn — we love you.”

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Golden Vultures - Wasting Time

Golden Vultures - Black & Blue.

Swiss band Golden Vultures have just released thier brand new single, "Black & Blue." Fans of The Black Crowes, Rival Sons, and Larkin Poe are sure to resonate with this anthemic rocker.

"Black & Blue" is a space-blues track about resilience, rebirth and inner strength. Recorded live to capture the authenticity of ’60s blues-rock, the song blends vibrant riffs, a pulsing groove and a suspended, atmospheric feel, supporting lyrics that speak of emotional resistance.

Golden Vultures is a rock/blues/soul super group formed in the south of Switzerland in 2021 by multifaceted artist, singer/songwriter Yari Copt with Yannick Rinvi (Those Furious Flames) on guitars, Andrea Zinzi (Make Plain) on guitars, Eveline Lucchini (Animor) on bass, Sebastian Rigo (Eleonor) on drums and backing vocals and Enea Adami on keyboards and backing vocals.

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Wasting Time - Ripped Blue Jeans.

Toronto’s melodic punk lifers Wasting Time are back with their new single “Ripped Blue Jeans”, out now via People of Punk Rock Records. It’s a nostalgic rush of anthemic hooks and heart-on-sleeve energy that could’ve soundtracked any MTV’s 120 Minutes marathon. The track captures that feeling of late 90s freedom, cracked sidewalks, stickered guitars, the smell of sweat and stale beer in community-hall venues, and long summer nights when the world still felt small enough to dream your way out of it.

Formed in 2017, Wasting Time has steadily built a catalog rooted in melody and sincerity: five EPs, three full-length albums, and a streak of singles that echo the honesty and grit of Alkaline Trio, No Use for a Name, MxPx, Blink-182, and Green Day. Their latest release, Hurry Up and Wait, cemented their reputation as one of Canada’s most reliable carriers of melodic punk tradition, and “Ripped Blue Jeans” only deepens that lineage. Mixed and mastered by Matt Gauthier at Arc Studios, the single offers the first taste of their upcoming full-length, Are You Out Of Your God Damn Mind?, due out in the new year.

The song hums with the spirit of a simpler time, before algorithms and playlists, when discovery meant burning mix CDs or catching a new band between Tony Hawk Pro Skater soundtracks. You can almost see the baggy Dickies, chain wallets, and flannel shirts tied at the waist. It’s a nod to every kid who ever scribbled lyrics in the margins of a school binder or fell asleep to Dookie playing on repeat. Wasting Time capture that pulse without imitation; it’s not nostalgia for its own sake, but a reminder of why those songs mattered in the first place.

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Sam Paige - Tinlicker - Tsunami Bombs - Hammerbombs

Photography by Fischy Media

Sam Paige - SKIN.

Sam Paige begins a powerful new chapter with her beautifully vulnerable single, “SKIN.” Combining subtle country textures with polished pop influences, the song explores the ongoing, raw journey of learning to love yourself in a world that often makes it feel impossible.

It opens with a swirling guitar line that feels like a thought taking shape, quickly pulling listeners into its diary-like honesty. Lines such as, “I’ve put on a couple faces, but none that felt like mine,” capture the quiet ache of trying to fit into expectations that were never meant for you. Paige’s tender yet unflinching delivery makes the song feel deeply personal, as if reading straight from her journal.

When the chorus hits, it lands with emotional weight and universal relatability as Paige asks herself the same question so many struggle with daily: “What’s it gonna take to love me as I am?” It’s a moment of self-interrogation that feels brave, necessary, and deeply human. Fresh yet familiar, “SKIN” is modern country-pop wrapped in nostalgia and self-reflection — a reminder that self-love isn’t instant, but it’s worth fighting for.

A former poet-turned-performer, Paige draws inspiration from Taylor Swift and Kelly Clarkson, crafting lyrics that are emotional, accessible, and deeply personal. She has trained with The Voice vocal coach Coreen Sheehan, performed at Carnegie Hall, and appeared on NBC’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Corbin Bleu. Her past releases have been featured on major media outlets and on several editorial playlists. With “SKIN,” Paige continues to assert her identity and invites listeners to do the same.

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Tinlicker - Reborn.

Electronic/live band Tinlicker, now a NL/UK trio with Hero Baldwin joining Jordi and Micha, dish out a third foretaste of their forthcoming fourth album due early 2026. A high-energy homage to their teen music faves, single "Reborn" is out now on Remember the Future/[PIAS] Électronique.  

"Music can be a reflection of the era you grow up in. You fall in love with the soundscape of your teens and drag that feeling with you, because during this period you experience so many new adventures. 'Reborn' is an homage to the early sounds that shaped us as teenagers, as it is an era in music we hold close to our hearts." – Tinlicker 

Tinlicker’s signature music vocabulary includes melodic elements, live instruments, soulful vocals, evocative lyrics, heart-felt indie guitar and orchestral strands, beautifully crafted into music both danceable and emotional, adorded worldwide via live performances to thousands and over a billion streams.  

New instrumental single "Reborn" focuses on celebrating late 90s/early 00s trance with rippling arps, melodic synth chords, and staccato stuttering stab patterns as main theme, along with fast, uncompromising beats and urgent swoops and sirens. Ideal for warming dance floors, along with the euphoric nostalgia of ‘those’ long heart-felt synth chords. 

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Tsunami Bombs - Things Aren't Going Well. / Hammerbombs - Phases.

Rad Girlfriend Records releases a split between Tsunami Bombs and Hammerbombs, titled Bombs Away!, on December 26. 

"This split 7" brings together East Bay veterans Tsunami Bomb and Oakland’s The Hammerbombs," says Josh Goldman of Rad Girlfriend Records. "Side A features Tsunami Bomb delivering the tight, hook-driven sound that helped cement their place in the East Bay punk scene. Their tracks highlight the melodic edge and direct songwriting that made them a key part of California’s punk rock explosion in the '90s and the broader wave of Bay Area punk.

"Side B shifts to The Hammerbombs, representing Oakland’s strong DIY spirit," Goldman adds. "Their contribution is straightforward, energetic, and rooted in the self-made approach that defines the band. Their tracks capture the raw, honest style that has made The Hammerbombs a reliable force in the local underground. This split EP pairs two bands connected by geography, community, and a shared commitment to accessible, grassroots punk. it stands as a concise document of East Bay tradition meeting Oakland DIY momentum."

Rad Girlfriend Records · Bombs Away!

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Mummypowder - Sharon Eitan - Dana Maragos - YES TO ALL (D-Formation & Alex Medina)

Mummypowder - Stars In The Snow.
    
Stars In The Snow, the new single by singer-songwriter Janne Lehtinen’s long-running project Mummypowder, is a fragile and luminous winter ballad where everyday realism meets gentle escapism. Musically, the song resides in the quiet lineage of Elliott Smith, Travis, Beck, Richard Swift and Ben Folds — intimate songwriting, subtle baroque-pop colours and an organic band sound.

The song was born out of Lehtinen’s frustration with his own perfectionism. Over the years, he had built up a large catalogue of unreleased material while the gap between official releases continued to stretch. This time, returning to spontaneity became a conscious counter-movement: the song was written in just two days and fully produced within a week. What began as an acoustic ballad soon transformed into a full band arrangement. When programmed drums started to feel wrong, long-time Mummypowder drummer Robert Palomäki was called in — and the final drum takes were recorded in just four hours.

Lyrically, the song tells the story of a couple who, by coincidence, become stranded in a remote winter landscape, completely cut off from the outside world. Instead of panic, the isolation slowly turns into a refuge — a place for stillness, closeness and quiet detachment from everything else.

Stars In The Snow continues Mummypowder’s slow and carefully paced return. Five years have passed since the previous single, and the long pause reflects the thoughtful patience and quiet pursuit of perfection that lie at the heart of Lehtinen’s songwriting. The comeback began in 2020 with Sara’s Song, which received strong national attention in Finland, including a premiere on Rumba, airtime on Radio Suomi’s Ihmemaa with Pekka Laine, and regular play on Radio Helsinki.

Mummypowder · Stars In The Snow

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Sharon Eitan - Nothing occurred (Remix).

Multi-talented artist Sharon Eitan comments: "I've recently been remixing all the songs on my album Referrals and Talismans, recorded years ago but only released last year. I originally recorded these songs in Ralf Levitan's studio, with Avi Singolda playing guitar, and me singing lead vocals. It was a very low-budget production and, after finally releasing the album last year, I felt the songs deserved a makeover.

My lyrics often present wounded, isolated characters struggling to break free from real or imagined bonds - closeted gay man, silenced housewives, inhibited teenagers, aspiring artists fighting to be heard. Each song encapsulates its own micro-world, so I’m now approaching them individually and releasing each remix as a single.

In some past projects, I've hired studio vocalists to record my music - especially when making demos for my musical theatre work. For these new remixes, I decided to experiment with AI tools to generate new vocal colours and reimagine the production. I feel that working with AI vocals is not altogether different from working with hired singers: in both cases, there’s a balance to be found between imposing my own interpretation of a song and nurturing the vocalist’s creative choice."

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Dana Maragos - Unimaginable Things (Album).

Dana Maragos, singer-songwriter, released a new studio album locally (Chicago) in late 2024, Unimaginable Things. She is now releasing it nationally (USA) for the first time.  It is the 4th studio release that features eight new songs. It is dedicated to the memory of her late brother, Danny (1960-2023).

Inspired by conversations, stories and reflections of troubles and triumphs. A reminder to hold onto one’s identity, authenticity and perspective in the midst of every day challenges. The lyrics are sharp and will draw you into a conversation; will tell you a story. The songs have acoustic guitar-based roots and blend old/new folk feel and Americana with textures of pedal steel guitar, mandolin, Dobro and traces of rock with electric guitar, spare Hammond B3. Each song inhabits its own emotional space in sound and energy.

Co-produced and recorded primarily at John Abbey’s Kingsize Sound Labs in Chicago along with the extraordinarily talented, multi-instrumentalist, Brian Wilkie. Dana uses metaphor, sometimes with a dash of you-are-there detail. She considers it a blessing to be part of a creative community consisting of great friends, musicians, songwriters and creative muses.

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YES TO ALL (D-Formation & Alex Medina) - YTA002 (EP).

After the success of their debut release, D-Formation & Alex Medina return under their alias YES TO ALL with release YTA002, a powerful EP that reinforces their unique sonic vision within the electronic landscape. The release features two original tracks, “Aria” and “Motif”, alongside a stunning remix by Germán Brigante for Aria.

“Aria” opens the EP with an atmosphere full of emotion, depth, and underground energy. Its melodic structure and striking vocal performance create a captivating journey designed for the dance floor. Meanwhile, “Motif” is pure club energy. Driven by a hypnotic groove, an immersive vocal, and brilliant synth touches, it showcases the duo’s dance floor-focused side while keeping their signature sound intact.

Closing the release, Germán Brigante’s remix of “Aria” delivers a sophisticated electro reinterpretation, full of elegance and refined textures, taking the original track into new territory. With this second release, YES TO ALL continue to define their identity as a project that blends emotion, innovation, and club sophistication.



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Rachael Sage & The Sequins - Amber Hotel - Clover County - Dead Chic

Photo - Anna Azarov

Rachael Sage & The Sequins - Kill The Clock (New Video).

Beloved folk-pop singer-songwriter Rachael Sage and her longtime band The Sequins have released the animated “Kill The Clock” music video. Appearing on their new album Canopy and excavated from a demo Sage recorded in her teens, “Kill The Clock” is quickly becoming a fan favorite after receiving play listing love from NPR's All Songs Considered and combats the oppressive, exhausting feeling of being stuck in a never-ending rat race that can never be sated -- the perfect sentiment to take into the holiday season as we slow down to focus on family and the things that really matter. 

The animated music video, is a chaotic, left-of-center collaboration between two New York polymaths which combines the talents of Fuel Heart Productions’ multimedia artist Carissa Johnson as a director and animator with Sage’s own original paintings. 

“‘Kill The Clock’ is a song I rediscovered from a teenage demo my mom found in the basement a couple of years ago,” shares Sage. “While the lyrics are a bit abstract and cryptic compared to how I’ve been writing more recently, I believe I understand the meaning of them more now than I did when I first composed it. It’s about cultural and personal alienation and feeling like everyone and everything around you is geared toward some incomprehensible rat-race, to be more, to own more, to do more… it’s very ’80s greed’ inspired. 

It reflects on the insanely competitive aspects of the college application process and some of the unfortunate bullying I experienced not only in school but also when I was a ballet student, when body-imagery as well as social status was as much a part of our roller-coaster conservatory dynamics as dancing itself. I chose to include a grown-up version of this song on ‘Canopy’ not only because I thought that The Sequins could bring it to new life, but because it’s essentially about corruption, written from a child’s perspective.”

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Amber Hotel - Lean Closer (EP).

Step inside. The lights are low, the air is thick, and the night feels endless. Welcome to Amber Hotel — five rooms, five stories, one descent into the heart of modern desire and disconnection.

Across Lean Closer, the Chicago-based trio turns post-punk and darkwave into a cinematic fever dream. It begins with Amber Hotel, a statement of intent — pulsing basslines, sharp guitars, and a voice that commands and confesses in the same breath. It’s not just a song; it’s an invitation. Check in, and let the walls start whispering.

From there, the descent deepens. Digital Ghost drifts through blue-light hauntings and broken connections. Automatic Devotion dances in obsession’s glow — seductive and claustrophobic all at once. Shadowed Face forces you to confront the version of yourself you’ve been hiding from, while Midnight’s Echo pulls you fully into the dark — a slow hypnosis where time dissolves and echoes replace memory.

Influenced by the timeless pulse of Bauhaus, The Cure, and She Wants Revenge, Lean Closer captures a world where emotion and machinery blur. Every track hums with the tension between control and surrender, reflection and release. Amber Hotel isn’t nostalgia. It’s a mirror for now — flickering, dangerous, and alive. Five songs. Five keys. One door you may not want to close again. Welcome to Amber Hotel. Check in. Lean closer. Don’t count on checking out.

TCBYML · Amber Hotel - Lean Closer

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Clover County - Suitcase.

Emerging Georgia singer/songwriter Clover County has announced her debut headline Finer Things Tour, which will begin in February and will take her through Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Nashville and more. Tickets go on sale this Friday December 12 at 10 a.m. local time. She will also rejoin Sam Barber for a slew of dates next year, following a widely acclaimed run with Barber earlier this year. For a full list of dates, please visit clovercounty.com. 

To accompany this announcement, Clover also shared that Finer Things (Deluxe), the deluxe edition of her debut album that came out earlier this year via Undercover Lover Records / Thirty Tigers, will come out on January 23. The LP features two new songs and an acoustic version of fan favorite “Virginia Slim.” Last week, she previewed the deluxe with the release of gentle new single “Suitcase,” produced by Brad Cook (Waxahatachee, Snail Mail, Bon Iver). 

On the new song, Clover shares: “Not too far off from John Denver’s ‘Leaving on a Jet Plane’ or Townes Van Zandt’s ‘I’ll Be Here in the Morning,’ ‘Suitcase’ is an apology to a lover for leaving — again (and again, and again). In my version of this very unoriginal story, I’m not actually planning on coming back this time. I’m pleading — hoping this person will come with me, find their own purpose in this wild, selfish journey by my side. It breaks my heart to keep going it alone but that’s exactly how it always ends.” 

Clover County · Suitcase

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Dead Chic - The Bells and The Fists.

With images captured during one of their recent live performances, director Pablo Delpedro sought to highlight the intensity that is so characteristic of Dead Chic. The release of the band’s new single “The Bells and The Fists” was the perfect opportunity to illustrate this: a strange, shadowy track where flesh and steel collide, the soundtrack to a pagan ceremony unfolding somewhere deep in the bowels of the earth.

The video immerses us in the world of the four band members. Through their looks, their movements, their chaos and fury, we find ourselves at the heart of the storm, in the thick, sweaty atmosphere that turns each of their concerts into a dark and intense ritual.

Dead Chic originally formed from the partnership between Andy Balcon and Damien Félix. They met a few years ago while touring with their respective bands (Heymooshaker and Catfish), frequently crossing paths on the road and catching up backstage to discuss music, idols, and the possibility of collaborating. After a few years without crossing paths, they reconnected in the fall of 2020. Before discussing musical influences, Andy and Damien shared visual references, illustrations, and landscapes that would form the foundation and direction of their work. The idea of working together then took a serious turn, and after some exchanges, "Too Far Gone," their first track, was released in 2022.

They were then joined by Rémi Ferbus on drums (known for his work with Kimberose, Mélissa Laveaux, among others), who had previously collaborated with Andy; and Mathis Akengin on keyboards, a long-time collaborator of Damien in Catfish. Over the years, through tours and travels, the musicians have honed their skills, enriched their cultural knowledge, and defined their individual styles. The combination of the four immediately sparked.

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