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The Best Games of 2022
Before we look forward to what 2023 holds for games, let’s take a moment to look back at some of our favourite releases from 2022.
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I Ranked All 87 Albums I Listened to This Year
Here we go again. Every album I heard in 2022, ranked.
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6 Online Events Not To Be Missed in December 2022
Six of the best events you don’t need to leave the house for!
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Keep Back Ivy: Where We Are Going – EP Review
Keep Back Ivy are here with a stunning collection of political bangers.
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Addison Grace: Things That Are Bad For Me – EP Review
Addison Grace’s emotionally direct anthems make for one of the best EPs of the year.
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Joji: Smithereens – Album Review
88rising’s jester prince returns with nine tracks of nonstop excellence.
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The Mountain Goats: Bleed Out – Album Review
Wage wars, get rich, great album. The Mountain Goats are back with one of their finest.
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Why a Gay Romance Would’ve Been Perfect For Steve Harrington’s Character Arc
Give Steve a boyfriend, you cowards.
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