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John Everhart
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John Everhart is a freelance writer residing in Brooklyn, NY. He’s been writing on film, DVDs, and music for more than 10 years, contributing to publications including Under the Radar, Stereogum, The Big Takeover, Wondering Sound, and Interview Online, while editing the DVD section at Under the Radar.
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