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The Contenders, Vol. 14: Upchuck, Just Mustard, Brandon Woody, more

All Songs Considered

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Upchuck: Punk's New Voice

This chapter introduces the Atlanta-based band Upchuck, exploring their energetic single 'Plastic' and its themes of fame and societal pressures. The discussion highlights the band's DIY roots, bilingual lyrics, and their rising prominence in the hardcore music scene, before transitioning to a contrastingly soothing track by the Westerlies.

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