/*
Theme Name: Check It Out Music
Description: Native editorial theme for Check It Out Music.
Version: 1.0.0
Text Domain: checkitoutmusic
Requires PHP: 7.4
*/
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/* Verified article writers remain separate from original photography credits. */
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