{"id":42632,"date":"2025-06-11T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T16:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=42632"},"modified":"2025-05-19T10:01:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T14:01:40","slug":"summer-darling-tapes-turns-3-with-a-mixtape-that-gives-back-liquid-diamonds-benefits-point-of-pride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=42632","title":{"rendered":"Summer Darling Tapes turns 3 with a mixtape that gives back:\u00a0\u2018Liquid Diamonds\u2019 benefits Point of Pride"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Summer Darling Tapes is throwing a party\u2014and you’re invited. Well, kind of. The beloved indie label (home to Amusement, True Body, Bleached Cross, and more) is turning three and dropping a glittering new compilation called\u00a0\u2018Liquid Diamonds\u2019\u00a0to mark the milestone. Even more exciting? It\u2019s their 50th release. Double whammy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this isn\u2019t just about cake and cassettes. Every single purchase of\u00a0\u2018Liquid Diamonds\u2019\u00a0goes directly to\u00a0Point of Pride<\/strong>, a nonprofit doing real, on-the-ground work to support trans folks with access to gender-affirming care. And in a generous twist, Summer Darling Tapes is matching every dollar you spend. That means your $10 tape? It turns into $20 of impact. That\u2019s some sweet karma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what the label had to say about it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe are proud to support Point of Pride\u2019s mission at a time when legislative actions and executive orders continue to marginalize trans communities. Policies that restrict bodily autonomy and deny access to affirming care are not just misguided\u2014they\u2019re harmful. Our contribution is a small but meaningful stand for equity, inclusion, and human rights. Pick up a tape, enjoy the music, and know that your purchase is going toward something vital. Thank you for standing with us!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The compilation features a rad lineup of artists, each bringing their own flavour to the mix: Healng, Blood Rave, Coatie Pop, Cure For Youth, Total Pleasure, Loner Statue, Blue Heron Holy Ghost, Grass Fed, Lozenge, High Sunn<\/strong>, and\u00a0The Queen & I<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The artwork comes courtesy of Mysterious Factories<\/em>, with layout and design by Die Zeit Heilt Alle Wunder<\/em>\u2014a dreamy visual pairing to match the sounds inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if you\u2019re into discovering new music and<\/em> supporting something that truly matters, this is your moment. Grab the tape, share the love, and let\u2019s make some noise\u2014on and off the stereo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-order\u00a0\u2018Liquid Diamonds\u2019\u00a0here<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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