Sharp Pins’ ‘Radio DDR’ on Vinyl Is a Rewarding Lo-Fi Listen
Sharp Pins’ aesthetic feels like an attempt to keep analog alive in a digital world: get your hands on a zine, fill out a form, send cash, and receive a tape in return.
Sharp Pins’ aesthetic feels like an attempt to keep analog alive in a digital world: get your hands on a zine, fill out a form, send cash, and receive a tape in return.
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