#Band advice

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I need advice /srs

okay so im in a band, and the bassist sucks ass big time, im going to call him stuart. stuart is so mean to me, he insults my humor, insults my music taste, insults my fashion, or straight up just ignores me when i try to talk to him. stuart's a womanizer and a piece of shit, i know all three of his ex girlfriends and all of them talk about how he plays with their emotions, i absolutely believe that considering that 1. all three of his exes have said that, and 2, hes played with people's emotions that he considers/considered his friends too, myself included, to get what he wants, whether it be money, sex, love, etc. i dont really want to get in a fight with stuart about this as he is a very charismatic person, so he'll be able to make it look like my fault. (hence why he can take advantage of people so easily, hes charismatic and white lol) so ive taken a different root and just straight up ignored him, i only talk to him when i absolutely have to when it has to do with band practice but other than that I give him absolutely no attention. well stuart doesnt like when i give him no attention and focus on myself so hes resorted to being extremely nice to everyone in the band (who hes usually a dick to) except me, and i know hes doing this to be mean but it works, it hurts a lot, and i dont want to leave the band, we have a few shows coming up and i love all of my other bandmates, all the rest are extremely sweet and fun to hang out with! any advice?

[unboundprompts]

hi! i wanted to ask how could i write a scene of a band performing and make it flow smoothly? Reactions to it and inner dialogue of the leader singer while performing?

I hope that makes sense!

Thank you :)

How to Write a Band Performance

Set the Atmosphere with Sound and Sensory Details

Use sensory language to capture the energy of the music, the movement on stage, and the audience’s reaction. Think about the sounds of instruments, the lights, the thrum of bass vibrating through the floor, or how the crowd looks.

Example: The drums kicked in, a thunderous heartbeat that pulsed through the packed venue. Strings followed, filling the air with an electric charge, and the lights dimmed just enough for the crowd to lean in, hungry for the next note.

Anchor the Lead Singer’s Focus

The lead singer might catch moments in the crowd, like a fan mouthing every lyric, someone laughing, or even seeing familiar faces in the sea of people. These little connections add a human touch and make the performance feel alive.

Example: He spotted a girl in the front row, eyes closed, every word leaving her lips like a prayer. She knew each lyric by heart, maybe better than he did. That look kept him grounded—kept him singing.

Use Inner Dialogue to Show Nerves, Confidence, or Distraction

Let the lead singer’s mind wander a bit, but keep it tethered to the music. They might think of something unrelated that they suppress to stay focused, or maybe they reflect on what this song means to them, especially if it’s deeply personal or symbolic.

Example: Here we go. Breathe. Just like rehearsal. But it was never just like rehearsal. Each word brought him back to the night he wrote it—a night he barely survived. He shook off the thought. No. Tonight, it’s just for them.

Describe Body Movements and How They Connect to Emotion

Physical sensations can be as telling as dialogue. The lead singer might feel the warmth of the spotlight, the stickiness of sweat on their skin, or the way their voice feels strong, raw, or strained.

Example: He gripped the mic stand, fingers tight, and leaned forward. His voice cracked on a high note, but he let it, gave it to the crowd raw. They wanted his truth, his realness. That was all he had to give.

Show the Crowd’s Reaction

Describe reactions like a wave, where energy ebbs and flows. The crowd might sway during slower parts, roar during the chorus, or go silent in the song’s more intimate moments. This back-and-forth dance adds rhythm to the scene.

Example: As the first chorus hit, the crowd became a sea of outstretched hands, fingers clawing for a piece of the music. A roar rose, then softened as they sang with him, their voices tangling with his own, something fragile and fierce all at once.

Balance Between Action and Inner Thoughts

To keep the scene flowing, alternate between what the singer does (interacting with the mic, moving on stage) and what they think. Too much inner dialogue could slow down the scene, so give action and reaction space to keep the reader engaged.

Example: He took a step back, holding the last note, letting it resonate through the space. He stole a glance at his bandmates. They were lost in the music too, faces set, eyes closed. It felt like the old days—a secret between them, shared with everyone.

End with a Climactic Moment or a Release of Tension

End the scene with a dramatic finish, like a powerful note, a burst of applause, or even silence if it’s an emotional song. The lead singer could feel relieved, drained, or exhilarated by the end.

Example: As the last chord faded, a brief silence hung over the crowd—a pause, a heartbeat—before it shattered with applause. He closed his eyes, letting it wash over him, knowing that for now, the song was enough.

[popppyfur]

sometimes when i like characters thisssss much i like drawing unnecessarily complicated comics of them having a normal ass conversation

[kabukiaku]

caved and put aside what I was doing to draw terzo getting hickies from omega. this ask prompted me to do so.

[andromeddog]

(this post)

[autumnblooms]

I’m still not over this

I found some new Procreate brushes today~

[anotherbananasong]

I have a really random question, so sorry for bothering you in advance! But some of your recent art had this effect (the lines are... I dunno kinda burnt in?) that I really like, but for the life of me can't figure out how it's done. It's especially visible in Dew transition angst and with the kit bath time.

So, my problem is I’m very illiterate with using colors effectively. I use Clip Studio Paint for my drawing, and there are a series of actions I take to create certain effects; unfortunately, that means I don’t really know what all effects I’m using. I really have no idea what I’m doing. I know I adjust my HSL levels, I adjust line weight, I add some blurring, I use a lot of color dodge and color burn…….. I really don’t know what I’m doing. I just do a bunch of stuff until it looks less shitty. A difficult feat, cause it’s always shitty. I just tend to forget what all I do.

Sorry if this wasn’t helpful, Anon…

[ninja-troll-lover]

Hazel: Hey, Branch? Can I get some dating advice? Branch: Just because I'm with Poppy doesn't mean I know how I did it.

[claudyfoxx]

Doing some BofB themed keychains and of course my first was my boi Nix

[bittybranchbrozone]

I'd Love to be wrong, but I just don't live with the right people for that.

[vanillablankcanvas]

Do you have any advice on drawing trolls? Im not an artist by any means, but I really want to give it a shot

I'm honored that you asked me. Noone's asked me for art advice like this before 💖

Absolutely give it a shot! Show me when you do!!!

Practice Practice Practice

References References References

Tracing is okay when you're learning. (Just don't claim it as your own 😉)

Draw the same shape over and over again. Doodle on the edges of your school books/work papers.

Not every picture has to be the greatest thing you've drawn. And that's okay. ❤️

Always draw 'SOMETHING', even if it's shitty, just put pen to paper. (Or stylus to screen 😉)

Practice again!

It won't always be consistent and that's okay, it just means you're growing. You might stumble upon something you like better than what you were doing before.

Those hugely talented artists that make you want to give up, they started with the exact same lines and circles that you are 💖

Trolls specific drawing advice

Doesn't have to look exactly like the movie, or someone else's style 💖

Heads are like 1/3 of their whole being!

Don't have much of a neck. Unless they're tall and skinny, looking upwards or leaning to the side.

Majority of trolls, hair grows straight up. Some exceptions but this is my rule of thumb.

Multicolored hair for the adults, not the Trollings.

Male noses = line up with edges of their eyebrows. Female noses = line up with centre of their eyes.

Go nutz! The sky is the limit with Troll colour, shapes and sizes. Those little weirdos can be pretty bizarre so the range of what is acceptable for a Troll is pretty dang wide!

Hope this helps! 💖

[pleasedontcareaboutme]

It's missing my father hours rn so imma just dump a bunch of pictures here and cry

( sorry i don't know the source of anything I just had them on my phone)

(also dont read the tags i just need to let it out lol)

[pastlivesandpurplepuppets]

"If you want to fight, you might as well do it now while I don’t have much zip left because I am a fighting man when I am strong. I might as well fight the Germans, the army, and you at the same time instead of individually. I feel like I can take care of the whole bunch and still not knock myself out. At least I am not really worried about a fight from you for all you can throw are strong words and right now they don’t even faze me. The words just sort of bounce off."

~ Dick Winters (from his letter to DeEtta Almon)

I then compared her letter to a close artillery shell—I just hit the dirt when I heard it coming, waited until the shrapnel stopped singing overhead, then I went about my way.

As I told my friend, “Sometimes a piece of spent shrapnel hits you, might leave your leg or arm stiff and a little black and blue, but you’re not hurt enough to stop. So it goes in any kind of a fight. You get hit, sure, you are bound to; but that doesn’t mean you’re out or that you’re even hurt, unless you want to think so"

~ Dick Winters

[backstabbingfarter]

imagine someone saying this to you out loud. like standing there looking you in the face, uttering the words “full nut” with an extra enunciation on the T.

now imagine it’s an instagram caption.

now imagine the person in the photo accidentally blurred the left side of the photo.

…what’s your move?

[kathybluecaller]

[chop-sewycide]

Trying to track down a copy of The Dirties (2013) on DVD in the year of our lord 2024 is proving to be the world’s most difficult task. Matt Johnson I am ripping you apart with my teeth I beg of you let me purchase your old-ass movie in a physical form