Dec

The Sufferthon

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Music: White on White by Fredrik • Jaundice Giraffe by Feral Children • Sister by Legend • Déjà Vu (Featuring K-OS) by Small Sins

Music provided by IODA Promonet.

Nov

The Shorts — Don Manuel’s Nails

Don Manuel’s Nails

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Music: Cushicui by Todos Juntos • The First Waltz by Sound of Seventy Three • Detras de la Puerta by Susana Baca • Jatun Mandaj by Todos Juntos

Music provided by IODA Promonet.

Nov

Making It

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Music: Far from Portland by Lau • Hazel by Weekend • The Mountains Within by Vitamin C • No Sun in the Sky by Kraak & Smaak • You’ll Get Over by Patrick Park • Covered in Spiders by Pumice

Music provided by IODA Promonet.

Oct

Tales of Terror Vol. 3

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You can find links to the news articles supporting Trey’s story here and here.

Music: End Times by Weekend • Sizsahvirium – le Canticle pour Halloween by Black Buddha • Chariots of Pumpkins by John Carpenter, Alan Howarth • The Diagram by Reigns

Music provided by IODA Promonet.

Oct

The Shorts — Dream, Interrupted

Dream, Interrupted

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Music: Favourite Mammal by Ultre • Take These Thoughts by chris and thomas • Deep Water Solo by Bradley Carter

Music provided by IODA Promonet and Bradley Carter.