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[formalmess]

update (kinda?)

you might have noticed this already, but i've been recently uploading things to AO3 staggeringly without posting about them here.

the reason? cross-platform posting everything everywhere has rly been overwhelming me as of late (especially for reaper's bouquet, since it has so many short chapters). same goes for lmtt, wrct, my oneshots, etc etc. ;;_;;

i love these stories soo soo much and i dont want to get overwhelmed by them. cus then they all just sit in my folders gathering dust. so i guess my main message here is: my AO3 has the most recent and up-to-date updates for my fics!

however: i will try my best in due time to post everything over here too! it just might be some time after it goes up on AO3! i really like the idea of posting art along with the writing, so i hope to do that soon for all my fics that are missing them!

i really hope this all made sense TwT

[jmal0]

𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅, 𝑯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝑴𝐚𝐢𝐥.

𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒂 𝒘𝒓𝒂𝒑 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒆 #𝟏𝟎𝟑...

𝓣𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓴 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓽𝓸 𝓢𝓮𝓽𝓱, 𝓑𝓮𝓽𝓱, 𝓦𝓡𝓒𝓣 & 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓸𝓯 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝔀𝓱𝓸 𝓳𝓸𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓭 𝓾𝓼..🎭

[thebonesofhoudini]

Here's a DJ Set from me from 15 years ago today. This was recorded February 19th, 2009. I played some Techno and Tech House on WRCT 88.3FM in Pittsburgh on my show "We Have Explosive". Finally finished the tracklist after not being able to identify 2 tracks in this (had to play bin cuts for the first 30 minutes). Still sounds good 15 years later. ENjoy.

Tracklist

J.Spaceman - Panama 1 Dave Bernabo Assembly - The Sweetest Thing J.Spaceman - Pope In The Bath Ticklah vs Axelrod - Two Face Vibert/Simmonds - Open File Rainer Weichold - Hamsterdam Studio 1 - Gold 2 Akufen - Deck The House The Wise Caucasian - Sac Magique Housemeister - Gorilla Marketing Little Ruby - Burnin' Up Hakan Lidbo - Trinity Thomas Schaeben - Busted T.Raumschmiere - Dual Kanal Gescom - Dan One Ricardo Villalobos - Electronic Water Robert Babicz - Zero Gregor Tresher - Black Rain (Gregor Tresher Remix) Puzique - Thomas

[8dpromo]

Polygon Rainbow - Approaching Eternity (Harmonious Discord)

8DPromo · Polygon Rainbow - Approaching Eternity (Harmonious Discord)

On the heels of radiantly hot remixes of Patchen and KiloWatts for Harmonious Discord comes the episodic journey into the vibrant color palette of the multi-format artist and creative Polygon Rainbow. Hailing high from the pacific northwest, Christopher Bourland’s Polygon Rainbow project fuses an extra-dimensional visual world with the same rich textures baked into an audio selection that resides somewhere between electronica homages and futuristic synth/vaporwave excursions. This five-track project shows the broad mastery of melodic spaces this symmetrical, angular-visioned hero has under his control. "Approaching Eternity" sweeps the listener away with rich pad textures and dulcet melodics. Transforming and evolving with manipulated vocoder trills and rising arpeggiations, the selection forges right to the steps of eternity. "Inner Workings of External Processes" is a Commodore computer concerto wrapped in a lovely blanket of lo-fi texture. Late 80’s bass lines and tightly programmed drums deliver a nostalgic warmth worth consuming. "Reconstructing Corrupt Memories" retains these warm feelings with fun excursions into stringed and bowed instruments, all with a cascading polyphony of synth layers. "Unraveling the Code" amps up the energy with a rinsed-out, melody-forward selection that grows into a precisely crafted drum and bass banger with dancing bass tones. Lastly is the disenchanted lullaby, "Conversations with the Void." Laden with seductive synth pillars and progressive pitch and frequency excursion, this closer implants in your brain for the long stay, whispering: “can you hear me.”

Sunshine Jones (Dubtribe) – “I really love this. Very refreshing and connecting.” Hector Rodriguez (Underscore Recordings) – “Really interesting release! Enjoyed the variety of tracks and sound palettes for each.” DJ Firefly (WRCT 88.3 FM Pittsburgh) – “Infused with plenty of synths and amazing creativity!” Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) – “Futuristic, fabulous deep electronica.. Approaching Eternity stands out for me. Magic!” Jon Fugler (XLNT radio show) – “Some real gems here - Reconstructing Corrupt Memories just edging it in a strong field of wonky delights.” DJ Nova (Rodon FM 95) – “It all builds to a contemporary electronic blend where electronica, synthwave and chillwave which transmits a beautiful today's future soundscape.”

Available Now From: Bandcamp, Beatport, Apple Music, And Spotify.

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[ariel-riddle]

No Glory by @obsidianpen

The Dark Lord didn’t move at all when he finally did speak. He kept Harry’s eyes locked under his, pinned down with little more than a stare. His next words, spoken loudly enough for all of his followers to hear, would be the declaration that ripped Harry Potter’s world to shreds.

“A change of plans.”

[realretroroger]

It’s Friday Night Horror Host Marathon on WRCT

Yay!  It’s Friday night, and that means criminally overgrown children like me get to stay up late and watch WRCT’s Horror Host Marathon.  

They never print a schedule, but they’ll be showing a monster mish-mash of old movies from 9pm til 8am Central.  You never see all the shows every week, but you often see Midnight Monster Hop, The Late Dr. Lady, Saturday Night Fright, Midnight Mausoleum, Penny Dreadful’s Shilling Shockers, The Dungeon of Dr. Dreck, and The Basement Sublet of Horror, with Gunther Dedmund (pictured above).  White Rose Community Television (WRCT) is a free Roku channel you can add from the Roku Channel Store.  Install it, make sure you click on Channel 18 in the app, and there they are, streaming for your guilty pleasure.

[nzconservationjobs]

Community Coordinator (Ecological Restoration) - Whau River Catchment Trust - Blockhouse Bay, Auckland

Community Coordinator (Ecological Restoration) – Whau River Catchment Trust – Blockhouse Bay, Auckland

A personal commitment to connecting people with the environment. The Whau River Catchment Trust (WRCT) is the principal environmental umbrella organisation for the Whau River Catchment in conjunction with our Friends of the Whau (FOW) volunteers. The WRCT are working together for healthier streams and river through community participation and kaitiakitanga. The role is a combination of…

[bc9world]

Damian Higgins was honing his craft as a young man while attending the University of Pittsburgh and spinning records on air at WRCT Radio station using the handle “Diesel “ there was a local graffiti artist that tagged his work Diesboy. I know Damian must have loved going to the (Dirty O ) The Original Hotdog 🌭 ship and being Italian loving Parmanis brothers (fries & slaw) on the sangwhich as well. After leaving Pittsburgh in the late 90s both Damian & Jason would move to Philadelphia. Jason would take the executive chef position at a prestigious Jewish country club known as white manor while continuing to produce dnb music. Jason would then start taking extensive time off and headed to Bristol England. Attending dnb & jungle raves in warehouses in London and Bristol. There were four particular record stores that Jason would buy as much vinyl as possible to mix for his drum and bass sets. At the same time Damian A.k.a. dieselboy was finishing his time as a DJ on air at WRCT Jasons legendary punk band (Thin WhiteLine)of Pittsburgh was being interviewed and featured multiple times on WRCT and performing at the University. Afterward we would go the Chiefs cafe on Center & Craig to drink.It was the alternative punk rock bar that was very close to the electric banana which was Pittsburgh‘s answer to New York CBGB’s.To this day it’s a head scratcher that I can’t remember meeting Damian back then.There’s even been moments when talking to others who worked at WRCT and The University of Pittsburg’s radio station WPTS where Jason had been interviewed and had Dj’ed that I have found out we had mutual friends.Thin White Line also played several years for the University of Pittsburgh’s back to school party outside the student union. One of Thin white lines later bass players (Toby Houser) aka (DJ Farmer Tea) had a DnB show on WPTS and we threw DnB raves in warehouses in East liberty.Jason Bakes aka @bc9dnb was with The Pittsburgh Punk band (Thin White Line)from 86-96. In the 90’s Jason headed for London to work with Chef Marco Pier White in 99. Finally here’s a pic of @dieselboy & @bc9dnb in 2018 👊 #dnb #neurofunkdnb #pghdnb #usdnb #wrctradio #universityofpittsburgh https://www.instagram.com/p/B3uVfwQJfNE/?igshid=jb1f5xji61m0

[fairplaypittsburgh]

Fair Play Meeting at Tuff Sound Recording | September 17, 2017

Summary Notes | Moderators: Heather Kropf (pictured), Christiane Leach & Shay (not pictured). This event had no panelists.

PLUS +

What Works About the Current Scene?

Culture of support - you don’t hear about it much until you leave

Everyone knows someone who knows someone - feels connected

Not competitive or less competitive, depending on genre

Not competitive so that you can experiment and find your own voice

Cost of living is reasonable to build a life in the music business

Many collaborators available — wide variety of musicians

Everyone is in everyone else’s band — musicians are shared

Easier networking than some places

Venues and the scene are built on the skill of the person running it

People can come together to build something

Many opportunities to play regionally

Musical variety

Heritage puts a flavor on all the sounds coming from the city, especially from not having certain opportunities

Artsburgh as a hub

WRCT - accesible

Music in the parks — love the programming

Solar powered shows

Producer meet-up at Tuff Sound

Studio scene cross pollinates a lot

Chill studio scene, not too cut throat

A variety of studios have good pianos

Variety of studio sizes and engineers

Foodie scene has begun to collaborate with live music

MINUS -

What’s Not Working About the Current Scene?

Music is so connected to the bar industry and drinking alcohol culture is stronger than culture to listen to the music

Audience enthusiasm is lacking

Culture not changing quickly enough

Market is oversaturated and people aren’t excited to see/hear music

Responsibility of the artist to put on better shows

Pittsburgh artists are too complacent — exception doesn’t match performance

Not checking for good sound

Live performance vs. a SHOW

Missing industry piece: performance coaching

People need to see other acts

Not enough jamming

Flip side of non-competitive is complacency

Are venues supportive?

Shadowlounge is gone and no replacement

Venues are perceived to take advantage of artists, promotions are reliant upon artists only, live music makes the bar money

No venues that are ladder up and out of city

Soundperson competence

Lack of commitment except by unique venues to commit to build a live music scene

Awesome bass for an electronica show

How to hire a sound person ?

Shows feel random

Low pay for sound people

Where does the money come from to support the musicians?

Bad parking

Bad public transportation — Uber/Lyft works but not for larger instruments

Studios that force you to book a block of time vs hourly rate

The feeling that the less you invest the less the studio/engineer will put in the effort

Blurry producer/engineer lines

People don’t speak the same language of creating in the studio

Writing as a live performance vs writing as a recording — how you record it makes it good

Dude culture in some studios that don’t believe women know things, especially technical things

No depth of bench to find session players for the nuances of performance and production styles

No awareness of all the session players available who CAN do it quickly and professionally

Trouble with budgeting for recordings

Players maybe don’t get enough work/practice/experience in a particular genre to be good enough for session work

Engineers could do better to respect women - don’t mansplain, don’t be a dick, don’t be a creep, and listen better

Leaking of players with ambition/talent to other cities

NEEDS & IDEAS 

How Can We Make it Better or Easier?

Tax credits for musicians and artists, subsidies

Hosting all ages venues not relying on alcohol

Get state/county to invest in music (ex. Georgia/Atlanta)

10% of legislation of marijuana to the arts

Grant for monthly event, or weekly events

PDP - partnering with organization and being at the table

Reversing “Enticement” law from city code

School to Pro musician pipeline - music education, broadly

Busking - a pro-busking government

Hire a consultant for performance coaching — open up to musicians to participate, help elevate the craft and expectation

Social media, performance, paid to write songs. See CMOAA Event for example

Cohesive organization for Music. See Pittsburgh Film Office as example

Food truck style! A mobile sound truck. Subsidized rental truck for musicians.

Pop up concerts on city lots, purchase lots

Rate your club/venue - survey monkey survey

Database of musicians and artists interested

Start a new musicians union 

[8dpromo]

Rose Rose - Charlotte (Night Version) [Neville Street Music]

8DPromo · Rose Rose - Charlotte (Night Version) [Neville Street Music]

Rose Rose, the duo rapidly ascending in the world of house and indietronica, unveils "Charlotte (Night Version) ," a track that pulsates with the energy of the night, released under the banner of Neville Street Music. Captured live at the electrifying Rock En Seine festival in 2023, this version of "Charlotte" is a stark departure from its original form, metamorphosing into a sleek, sexy anthem tailor-made for the dancefloor. The track is a masterful blend of alluring male vocals, expansive keyboard sounds, and a punchy bass line, all driven by a relentless four-on-the-floor beat. Rose Rose transcends their disco-pop roots, infusing the listener with an inspiring, frenetic energy, perfectly embodying the essence of night and celebration.

Juan Moreno (1 Life Records) – “Nice track. Perfect for the Sun.” Piiit (So Watt) – “Beautiful and funky.” Rory Hoy (Super Hi-Fi) – “A really lovely tune.” Jay Paul (WRUV 90.1 FM) – “I like the way this builds and waxes and wanes.” DJ Firefly (WRCT 88.3) – “Delightful!” Sandro Bianchi (Ibiza Sonica) – “This is a beautiful track.”

Available Now From: Bandcamp, Beatport, Apple Music, And Spotify.

[nikosmaraslis]

WRCT 88.3 FM - #USA  #collegeradio

[jerrymcbeth-blog]

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[realretroroger]

WRCT Horror Host Marathon

If your idea of a midnight snack is cheesy movies and corny puns, check out the Friday Night Horror Host Marathon on the free WRCT Channel on Roku.

White Rose Community Television’s Channel 18 offers a grab bag of horror-hosted movies every Friday night from 9pm till 8am Central time.  There’s no set schedule, but you’ll catch the likes of Midnight Mausoleum, The Dungeon of Dr. Dreck, Alternative Realities, Saturday Fright Special, and Penny Dreadful’s Shilling Shockers (pictured above).

To add the free White Rose Community Channel to your Roku, go to the Roku Channel Store and search for WRCT.  (I tried to give you a direct link, but Roku keeps redirecting to their promo page.  Bad Roku, bad, bad!)

[nzconservationjobs]

Ecological Restoration Coordinator - The Whau River Catchment Trust - Blockhouse Bay, Auckland

Ecological Restoration Coordinator – The Whau River Catchment Trust – Blockhouse Bay, Auckland

Fixed-term, part-time contract A personal commitment to connecting people with the environment. The Whau River Catchment Trust (WRCT) is the principal environmental umbrella organisation for the Whau River Catchment in conjunction with WRCT’s Friends of the Whau (FOW) volunteers. The role is a combination of restoration management of freshwater riparian streams, tidal saline river environments…