#his vibes r impeccable

[starscelly]

lian bichsel’s new “game day- game day- game day” podcast

[amurder-ofcrows]

i literally cannot wait for orville peck’s new album i love his music so much and bronco was amazing so i can’t wait to see what stampede has in store! i’ve loved every song from volume 1 and i’m itching for more! 48 days until it comes out and i’ve already pre-saved the album to my library on spotify

[gophergal]

I know fuck all about tf2 except for character names. Most I got is you and a few other mutuals posts, and they're 10/10. How does the game..... work exactly? Like is there plot? Is it first person shooter sort of thing? Is there a tf1?

I could google it but that's not nearly as fun

OH BOY GET READY FOR THE B I G R AM B L E

WHAT THE FUCK IS TF2?

It's a team based first person shooter published by Valve (of portal and half life fame) in 2007 with nine classes to choose from, each with strengths countered by other classes (for example, the Spy is often a counter against the Sniper and Engineer. Respectively, by picking off the Sniper with a quick, stealthy backstab or by destroying the Engineer's machines). The game has been free to play since 2009 (i think. grain of salt please), and has a healthy playerbase to this day, aside from the bots. But not every tf2 fan actually plays the game. I play sometimes, but mostly just rotate the characters in my brain like a microwave burrito.

It is ALSO, however, a multimedia franchise. Aside from the game, which shows off worldbuilding and characterization through the environment and character dialogue (as well as the update announcement flyers on the official blog), there are also animated shorts and comics created by Valve that further flesh out the world and characters of TF2. Frankly, I think you should give the Meet The Team shorts a go if nothing else. They're iconic. It's hard to pick favorites, but I'm partial to Meet the Medic (obviously), Meet the Engineer (which I can quote verbatim), and Meet the Sniper.

Broadly, the world and aesthetics of TF2 are based on 60's/70's cold war thrillers and spy movies. Think James Bond and the Manchurian Candidate. These impeccable vibes are then wrapped neatly in a cartoony artstyle that wasn't common at the time (and arguably still isn't. I'm pretending that fortnight doesnt exist, as is custom). On a related note, the soundtrack FUCKS SEVERELY. Like. They just DO. They have influence from Jazz, Funk, and miltary marching songs, with more specific influences for individual characters (ex: country western for engineer, polka for medic, and bagpipes for demoman)

An important thing to note is that every class is a play on some stereotype from the movies that inspired the vibes:

Heavy Weapons Guy is a husky ruskie and a man of few words, but he has hidden depths. He's a family man, most importantly, and has been supporting and protecting his mother and younger sisters since his father was killed when he was a teenager. He has a close bond with the Medic and speaks highly of the Engineer ("Engineer is credit to team!"). In a debatably canon piece of dialogue from TellTale's Poker Night At The Inventory, he is revealed to have a PhD in Russian Literature.

Engineer is a texan with 11 PhDs in hard science. He exudes southern hospitality and seems like the most sane man on the team. He also takes great joy in the death and destruction his weapons cause, and ALSO helps the Medic in performing deeply unethical experiments that go against the laws of nature for curiosity sake. He's the third in a line of engineers, btw, and his grandfather basically conquered death. Which isn't super relevant, but I feel is a good lead in to some of the wackier elements of this world I would like to mention.

And every character is like this to some degree. Some more so than others- Soldier is basically just "how american can a man be before it starts impacting his mental health" and Pyro is unknown in terms of nationality, gender, and background

TF2 has a plot by the way! Yes, there is a reason for these many dudes in funny hats to be fighting. They are fighting over gravel. Yeah. So, these two brothers are fighting over land willed to them by their father (who died in the 1890's) which is largely useless aside from having a lot of gravel. Their names are Redmond and Blutarch Mann, and they're the ceos of their own corporations. Reliable Excavation & Demolitions (RED) and Builder's League United (BLU) respectively. They each hired mercenaries to fight a proxy war for them with the goal of owning it all. All the while, a third party, The Administrator, has been playing both sides of the Gravel War to keep it going as long as possible. Why? It's a mystery...

RAPID FIRE TF2 WORLDBUILDING BULLSHITTERY BE UPON YE:

(most of this is just stupid shit that was made up for Pure Random Funny HaHa and has very little bearing on the plot, but tells you a LOT about the tone of the franchise)

Rocket Jumping (that is, shooting a rocket propelled grenade at your feet and crouch-jumping at the same time to launch yourself into the air) was a technique pioneered by Shakespearicles, the STRONGEST POET TO EVER LIVE. He also invented the concept of a Second Floor in a building

Btw, stairs were not invented when the second floor was invented. I want you to take a wild guess how people got to the second floor before stairs were invented. (hint: it involves explosives)

Stairs were invented by Abraham Lincoln. He died due to rocket jumping up said stairs which caused him to accelerate rapidly into a wall. He was also the first Pyro in the 1890s.

New Zealand sank below the ocean sometime in the 40's. By which I mean it was intentionally sank because a Jor-el knockoff believed that the world was ending and that going underwater was the only way to save the nation.

CisMpreg exists. This fact is Medic's fault.

OK But What About Team Fortress 1?

So, its. Not complicated but it's not exactly simple. Quick answer, the original TF game has nothing to do with TF2. Team Fortress was originally a mod for the game Quake and has the same basic gameplay premise as it's successors (team based FPS with 9 classes) and quite a few maps have actually been remade for TF2. It was released in 1996, so, as TF2 was taking A Very Long Time to complete, Valve released a sort of... updated version that was meant to hold fans over. It uses the half life 2 engine, I believe, and was released in 1999. It is called Team Fortress Classic and it's only a LITTLE confusing to research I swear.

TFC takes place in the same universe as TF2, but in the 1930's instead of the 60's. Ignore the scifi/modern looking tech. Don't worry about it. This has no bearing on TFC, really, because it was only confirmed in one of the comics released in 2014. The TFC team matters to the comic plot, but is otherwise kinda just. there. Like, they only exist in the Mann Co No More story line and otherwise just exist.

Fun fact: TFC (the game) was updated to change the ingame class models to more accurately represent the appearance given to them in the comics.

For example, look at the glow up given to the TFC Medic! (original on the left, updated on the right)

In Conclusion:

I will be surprised anyone actually reads all of this, but that is my rambling summary of what in the fuck TF2 is. To be fair, the game is richly detailed but also kinda sparse at the same time. Its all vibes and interpretation my dude. Honestly I think what has made TF2 so popular and long lasting (lore wise) is related to what early FNAF games had going on

[skelitinonmyback]

short skirt/long jacket

pairing: poe dameron x fem!reader

synopsis: poe is a barista at the coffee shop you go to everyday, and he is absolutely head over heels for you. your femme fatale, business woman vibe makes his knees weak every time you come by. after pressure from his coworkers he put his moves on you. and you are more than happy to take him on.

content warning: SMUT 18+, dom!reader, sub!poe, oral sex (r!receiving), edging, male whimpers, grinding, teasing

word count: 3.9k

You were the only thing Poe looked forward to. His ears perked like a dog whenever he heard the bell at the front of the store chime at the arrival of a new customer, hoping it was you. His coworkers Finn and Rey caught on pretty quick by the way he turned bright red and stuttered everytime you came in. There was one time when Finn swore he saw Poe check his breath when you came through the door and he has yet to live that down.

That was the only reason Poe was putting on his apron now actually. The guarantee of seeing you was a greater motivator than the coffee they sold at the cafe. He clocked in and instead of being a good worker, his eyes were trapped on the door hoping to summon you. Maybe you were wearing a trenchcoat since the fall weather has finally started. God, you would look so good in a trenchcoat.

“You know staring at the door won’t make her get here any faster,” Rey shook her head behind him, the sound of her voice making him jump. 

“Fuck, don’t sneak up on me like that,” he pouted, not happy being called out like that.

She rolled her eyes, she was standing behind him for two minutes before she finally said something. “Why don’t you just ask her out? She totally checks you out everytime she comes in! She even asked where  you were yesterday when you didn’t work.”

“Did she really?” His eyes lit up at the idea, but he soon killed the flame not wanting his hopes to get up. “Whatever. If it’s so easy, why don’t you go ask Finn out hmm?”

Rey’s face turned sour and before she could scold him, Finn’s lovely voice came from the back of house. “What are we talking about?” His face appears from the doorway after his voice with a teasing look on his face. “Is he finally gonna ask her out?”

Poe’s face was starting to flush and he swore steam was coming from his ears with all the teasing he had to endure. He was racking his mind with ways to get back at his meddling coworkers but his focus was broken with the ring of the door bell. With the sound of your name coming from Rey he knew who it was. Didn’t everyone just have impeccable timing today.

“Wow, slow day today?” you questioned, surprised by the bare cafe on a Monday.

“Y-yeah, you just missed the crowd, haha. Get us a-all to yourself” Poe stuttered, turning a whole other shade of pink by your presence. He looked over to Rey for some help who just mouthed ‘smooth�� at him. In his defense, you looked good today, like how you look good everyday but more. He couldn’t quite put his finger on what made you look different today but he knew he liked it.

“Oh lucky me,” you giggled, always flattered by how flustered Poe was when you came in, it’s so cute. “Oh, Rey! I tried that lipstick you recommended. What do you think?”

“Oh my god, it looks so good! I knew that color would suit you,” she gushed. “What do you think, Poe?”

Suddenly, his throat closed up with mucus and he just didn’t know what words were anymore. “G,” he cleared his throat. “Good. I think it looks good.”

“Thank you, Poe,” you said, enjoying the way his eyes widened when you said his name. “I’ll just take my usual.” You set the exact change you’ve come to memorise down in his palm before heading to the end of the bar, talking to Rey who was making your drink. 

You guys were over there talking for about 5 minutes before Poe got suspicious. Before he could intercept the conversation you already had one foot out the door and a napkin that Rey had handed you. When Poe tried asking Rey about it, she just shrugged and said ‘what napkin’. It was stuck on his mind for the rest of the day.

It wasn’t until later that night when he got a text did he realize what hijinx Rey was up to.

UNKNOWN NUMBER: Hello, Poe.

POE: hello? can i ask who this is

You sent him your name and a little apology for not starting with that.

His heart dropped to his stomach and his palms got sweaty. Wow, you didn’t even need to be here to get him incredibly nervous.

POE: OH, hi! hope you dont mind me asking but howd you get my number lol

YOU: Rey gave it to me this morning. I hope that’s ok!

His face turned red, so embarrassed by his match making coworker. God, he hoped you didn’t blame him for her meddling, completely ruining his chance with you. 

POE: oh goodness, im so sorry abt her, i hope she didnt force anything on you :/

YOU: Oh, it’s no problem, Poe.

Even the way you texted was so sexy and sufisticated. It really shouldn’t be turning him on as much as it was.

POE: are u sure? if she was over stepping bounds id be happy to make it up to u

Be more desperate, Poe. Jesus Christ.

YOU: Well, if you do want to make it up to me, I am free tomorrow at 6:30 pm for dinner. I’ll be expecting something nice.

POE: oh sure i can do dinner tmrw. have u ever been to ogas grill

YOU: Poe, honey, it doesn’t actually have to be fancy. I was teasing you.

HONEY? God, you were going to give him a heart attack if you kept that behavior up.

POE: no its ok i like it :)

YOU: See you then!

Poe quite literally couldn’t wait. He could feel all of the cells of his body vibrating with excitement and he couldn’t fall asleep. Once he finally did, he woke right back up an hour later when his alarm for work went off. Oh he couldn’t wait to see you when you came in for your coffee as usual but this time you had a date planned. 

And as if time was flipping before him, he was already clocked in for the shift, 30 minutes before you usually come in. His demeanor was distant for he was drifting away in his thoughts that were occupied solely by you. He was distracted in the back, zoned out doing the dishes when Finn calling your name dragged him to reality.

Poe didn’t bother turning off the water before running out front to see you waiting for your drink at the end of the bar. He called out your name in a tired, breathless voice as if he just ran a marathon to see you.

“Hi, Poe,” you beamed with a bright smile that practically burned Poe’s insides.

“Hi, you’re here early,” he observed. “N-not that that’s a bad thing, I just don’t think I’ve ever seen you here before 7:30. NOT that I’m like keeping track of you or you know what I’m just gonna stop talking.”

“It’s ok, honey,” you giggled unaware of the way Poe gripped onto the counter to stop himself from falling to his knees for you. “I just couldn’t wait to see you today is all.”

Poe’s eyes went wide with awe and he had to hold himself back from jumping over the counter and kissing you. “Really?” is all his brain managed to come up with as he started planning out your entire relationship together.

“Yeah,” you laughed at his shock that you were infact excited to see him, gushing over the sheer cuteness that was him. Cutting off your moment together, Finn sets your drink down for you on the bar. “I’ll let you get back to work, but I can’t wait to see you wait at dinner, honey.”

“Me too,” he sighed, eyes dazed watching you leave the store.

“Dinner?” Finn gasped, perplexed by your words.

“Shut up.”

—

Later that day Poe was practically shitting his pants as he waited outside of your apartment. He brought flowers because he thought it was the right thing to do but as he looked at flowers he started overthinking about the casualness of everything. What if you just wanted to get dinner to know him better as a friend and you would laugh in his face and call him stupid for ever believing you would want to go out with him. So he settled on a bundle of baby’s breath and eucalyptus.

When you answered the door all the breath from his lungs escaped him and a stitch started forming in his side from just standing there and looking at you. You were wearing a dress, midi length, that hugged you in all the right places and revealed more skin than he ever thought he’d see on you. Your lipstick red and heels stiletto, doubling down on your femme fatale image.

“You know,” you start, “I don’t think I’ve ever seen you without your apron on. It’s nice, you clean up well.”

Hi siliva stuck to the back of his throat at your compliment, causing him to roughly clear his throat. “Um, I got these for you, wasn’t sure what kind you liked so,” he said humbly, handing you the flowers with weak hands.

You thanked him, obsessed with how bashful he was, and turned back into your house to set them down on the counter before taking his arm and heading with him to his car. His palms were already sweaty simply from the grip you had on his bicep and when he opened your door to let you into his car he felt some relief of getting a little bit of distance from you, just so he could breathe again.

Luckily for him, Oga’s Grill was just a five minute drive down from your apartment, so he didn’t have to worry too much about making polite conversation and instead he could focus on regulating his breathing. It was unfortunate for you however. You loved watching him twitch and get nervous over a car ride with you. It made your imagination run wild, thinking about all the reactions he would have if you were actually trying to make him nervous.

The dinner was, well, awkward. Poe couldn’t stop getting nervous and accidentally knocking stuff over and it was honestly the cutest thing you’ve ever seen. You could tell he was immensely nervous more than anything but you couldn’t bring yourself to console him, loving how red he got from stirring in his own juices. 

When the check came, he felt panicked because the date didn’t go at all how he had planned. He was waiting for the moment he would gain the confidence to sweep you off your feet but it never came. He put his card in the checkbook, hands shakier than ever, not knowing how to rebound after making himself look like a complete buffoon.

When you guys got back in the car, Poe didn’t put the key in the ignition, instead he just stared at the steering wheel in front of him. Excitement sparkeed in your abdomen, thinking he was finally going to make a move. He swallowed every nerve crawling up his throat so he could get out this sentence.

“I’m sorry for my… behavior today. I was just so nervous, I kept on embarrassing myself, I guess,” he said, too ashamed to look at you.

For the first time that day, your heart actually tugged at the way he struggled to communicate so you officially needed to put his worries away. “Hey, it’s ok. I thought it was cute.” He scoffed at you and you had to double down. “Honest. Really, I think it’s kind of… sexy.”

His eyebrows shot up to his hairline and for the first time in the whole evening he made eye contact with you and you could’ve crumbled right there. The way his eyesbrows pinched together and his mouth pouted with confusion was slowly chipping away at your patience. And the sound of his voice when he said “really?” was practically begging you to go on.

“Come on, you can’t look at me like that and pretend to be confused about what I find attractive about it all.”

“Wait, you’re being serious?” His voice was weaker and he faced his body towards you, the best he could in the car, and you wanted nothing more than to kiss that surprised look off his face. 

“As a fucking heart attack, Poe, I swear I was wet for that entire dinner,” you admit, throwing caution to the wind.

Embarrassingly so, Poe choked on his spit, awed by the words you just said about him. He shook his head, not completely understanding what you meant by that. Frustrated by all the back and forth, you grabbed his hand and shoved it up your skirt to where your thighs parted, where you had undoubtedly soaked through your panties. The sound of a whimper passing through Poe’s lips made your thighs clench around the hand you brought between them.

“Feel what you do to me, baby?” you questioned with a pout. Completely dumb by everything around him, he just nodded, eyes boring into yours. His finger tips twitched, running along your clothed cunt purly on intsinct. “Why don’t you take me home, huh baby?”

You didn’t have to ask him twice. He ripped his hand away from you and forced the car into reverse and maybe went a bit above the speed limit to make it home. You weren’t making it easy for him to focus on the road either. You had a hand on him the entire time, running your manicured nails up and down his thigh and he could feel himself twitching and lurch in the confines of his pants.

When you got to the parking lot of your apartment you werre sure he was going to hurt himself with how fast he got out of the car. You couldn’t help but laugh at his eagerness when he was already to the front of your apartment by the time you left his car.

“C’mon now, honey, don’t want me to think you’re desperate,” you teased, completely joking. But when you saw the way his eyes twinkled and lips stuttered you knew he was taking you seriously, and liking it. You clucked your tongue at him and shook your head before letting him into your apartment.

You kicked off your shoes in the foyer and he did the same, mimicking all of your actions. Poe was very nervous, he wasn’t really the type to have sex on a first date so he didn’t really understand the protocol or what would be expected of him. You felt his nervousness and knew that he didn’t really know what to do with himself so you threw him a bone.

“Why don’t you go sit on the couch for me, baby?” He immediately followed your instruction, walking the ten paces to took to get from your front door to your couch. Satisfied by his obedience you called him ‘good boy’ that gave you a harsh sigh and a stuttered step in return. You were willing to call him good boy every second of every day if it got you that in return.

“Aww, you like it when I called you that?”

His eyes were wide and lips were parted when he nodded back at you, sitting incredibly straight on your couch. You stood in front of him and shook your head, disappointed with his response. “I need to hear you.”

“... yes.”

“That’s a good boy. You answer all of my questions when I ask them, alright?”

“Yes, ma’am,” his voice hoarse in response.

Your spine tingled at the new nickname he developed for you and your control almost faded away completely. But, you didn’t want to scare him away by pouncing on him so instead you settled for sitting gently on his lap, lining his hips with yours.

“This ok?”

“Yes, ma’am,” he repeated, his voice higher, whinier than before. The sound of it made you roll your hips against his and the jagged gasp he let out had you doing another and then another until he was heavy panting and his nails dug into the fabric of your couch.

“Sorry, pretty boy, you just look so good everytime I do it,” you huffed, unable to straighten out your breathing.

“I’it’s ok, ah,” his voice strained when you started grinding down on him harsher and more frantic. “F-fuuck, oh fuck. Stop, please I’m gonna, gonna cum, oh.”

“Already, baby?” Your hips stilled as you looked at him with curiosity. He nodded and you could tell by the way his jaw was dropped, eyes barely open, and neck completely flushed he was lying. He began to writhe under you, subconsciously looking for the friction that’ll have him finished. “But, you haven’t even touched me yet.”

“Can I,” he cut himself off, looking at the ceiling embarrassed.

“Can you what baby? Come on, use your words.”

“Can I eat you out?” he admitted, bringing his chin down so his eyes could search yours. His desperation grew when you didn’t respond to him right away. “Please, ma’am, wanna taste you so bad. Just wanna make you feel good, baby, please”

“Shh, of course you can, baby,” you muttered. Soon you were yelping when he picked you up to switch positions, setting you down on the couch with your ass to the very edge.

Without any other words, he kneeled down in front of you and fuck was it a sight to behold. He didn’t look up at you, all of his focus was on your legs as he rolled up your skirt with furrowed brows. You felt the scrap of teeth and a tug, realizing that behind the skirt pooled around your thighs was Poe, taking your panties off with his fucking teeth. He reappeared, panties between his teeth. He looked at your face and seductively took them out from between his teeth and settled them on the couch next to you before diving back in.

You inhaled sharply and cursed and the sudden ravaging against your cunt. He wasn’t kidding when he said he wanted to eat you out because his tongue was lapping against your hole like a fucking dog and his nose dug into your clit. You lifted your skirt up enough to grab ahold of his hair and keep him at work tight against you.

“Fuck,” you groaned, “Good fucking boy, ugh, feels so good.” Your voice was deep and raw and the sound of it tagged him on further, making his lick and nudges harder. It didn’t take long for a spring to break in you and Poe clenched his nails into your thighs when you started shaking, trying to get him off you with the intensity of your orgasm. 

Finally calming down, you used your grip on his head to manivuer him back so you could get a good look at him. You wished you could take a picture of him and frame it from the way he looked now. His hair unruly, face bright red, and chin completely damp with your essence was a sight to behold. His chest heaved from the air suddenly rushing back to his lungs.

You pull him up to sit next to you on the couch and you take apart his pants. He lifts his hips so you can pull down pants, boxers following. Soon his cock laid up against his stomch, bright red, leaking, and twitching like he was fighting off an orgasm. Unable to help yourself, you ran your finger nail up the underside of it. His hand darted forward to try and stop you, a hiss escaping his mouth.

“Uh uh, you let me touch what’s mine,” you tsked. When he let go of you and returned his hand to his side you hummed “that’s right,” before wrapping your fist around him. 

Immediately, strings of fuck’s and oh god’s were piling out of his mouth. His hips were jerking along with your movements and precum dribbled onto your hand as a natural form of lubricant.

“Shit, I’m gonna c-cum, I’m gonna,” his rant cut off as you removed your hand away from him. He looked over at you with wild eyes like a puppy you just kicked.

“You only get to cum inside me, ok?” you were stern with your words and he had no other choice but to nod along with them.

You kicked your leg to the other side of him and brought your lap down to his, this time you were touching each other’s most intimate parts bare and the stimulation made Poe light headed. You knew Poe wouldn’t last long but you didn’t mind, completely satisfied with the orgasm he brought you earlier. 

You reached under your dress where you two met and pulled his cock up, lefting your hip with it. You teased the tip over the slit of you, making him bunch the meat of your hip into his fist and whine. You swore you saw tears form in his eyes as he pleaded for you.

Breaking him from his misery, you slowly sid down his length. Thank you, thank you, thank you fell from his lips as he was consumed by you.

It would’ve been embarrassing for him if he could think about anything other than the warmth of your cunt. It only took five more ruts of your hips before his legs tighten, hips spasmed and hands flailing to different parts of you. You knew he was on the brink of cumming but for some reason he was denying himself. He was waiting for you.

“Go ahead, baby, cum for me.”

His eyebrows furrowed and abs tighten with the focus of hold himself off. “But, you haven’t.”

“It’s ok. Wanna feel you cum inside me. Can you do that for me? Can you cum for me baby?”

That last push was all he needed and soon enough he was whining out profanities and thank yous and he shook beneath you. You moaned at the feeling his hot cum coating you inside, at the way his eyes rolled back, at the way he choked on his breath. You gave it a few beats before you made a move to clean up.

“We should probably head back to my bed huh?” you said through the fit of giggles you found yourself in.

“Yeah,” he sighed, head resting against the back of the couch. “Just give me a minute.”

You got up from the couch, cum dripping down your leg, and extended your hand for him to take. “Come on, big guy, let’s get cleaned up.”

He followed your direction and eventually you ended up nice and clean, cuddling up in your bed. He looked over your shoulder at the alarm clock next to your bed and groaned. “What’s wrong?”

“I forgot I had work at 5:00 am tomorrow,” he whined, and it being midnight meant that was in five hours.

“Don’t worry about that now. Just go to sleep and I’ll give you a ride, ok.” Very happy with the sentiment of your statement he drifted off to sleep. He didn’t even consider the inevitable questions Finn and Rey would have for him when you kissed him on the lips and told him to call you when he was off.

[notasouleater]

Baby N-8's Grindr Adventures

In which things happen. I don't know why my friends that actually know star wars still talk to me with this nonsense tbh. Thanks as always to @justheretolurk24 for being an excellent editor.

N-8 was getting a bit bored. He’d been planet hopping for a bit, and was finding that it was often a bit difficult to get settled in new planets. Heck, even in just new cities when he needed to leave quickly but didn’t have the money to completely bail ship. It was hard to find a place to stay without knowing anyone that knew the area, especially on his budget. Sure he was pretty well-built to be outside, but he found that unideal. Especially as it gave him very little to do for leisure. Again, bored.

He was snooping around the holonet on his ipad when he found something that looked promising. It was an app- advertised as being Galaxy’s-Reach-Inclusive (excellent, it would still be useful on other planets) for all Networking/Dating/Relationship needs. Worst case scenario it would be a good distraction.

The thing asked for his name and gender. Haha! He had both of those. It also asked for his age, which was of course-

Well-

How old was he?

Chronologically, strictly speaking, he was about 3 or 4 standard years old. Now, there was a wide variance among sapient creatures in rates of maturation and lifespan, but he was still fairly certain that for about every sapient organic out there 3-4 years would be a baby child. He may be fairly new to existing, and especially new to existing with free-will, but he wasn’t a kid.

He finally settled on just putting [category]- [young adult]. He was an adult. He was young. It worked.

Account made, he settled back to wait for it to connect him to someone nearby, hopefully someone with a television. He couldn’t keep relying on sports bars. They wanted you to buy things. And only played sports.

It wasn’t long before he got a notification. He pulled open his messages.

Oh, hmm, that was a way to start a conversation with a stranger.

He blocked them and closed the app immediately.

The next couple interactions went much better, but he was getting the vibe that in practice this app was not, despite advertisements, actually used for all Networking/Dating/Relationship needs. Tough, because he was going to do it anyway. He should probably make some adjustments to his profile to clarify some things for potential matches. Such as the fact he was, under no circumstances, removing any layers. He didn’t even have a mouth for void’s sake. (Not that he was telling anyone that)

Soon, through his impeccable taste and a lot of swiping, he found something that looked promising. A beautiful man (just because he wasn’t going anywhere serious with this didn’t mean he didn’t have standards), looking for a casual platonic one night stand, and was mainly interested in watching movies. N-8 was going to a movie night and hopefully getting an introduction to the city for free. G-R-I.N/D/R was great actually.

Besides having to excuse himself by pretending he ‘ate before he got there’, the venture went pretty well, actually. He got to watch movies, and was pointed towards several dirt cheap places to rent, if you didn’t need things like water which he didn’t. Also, to his delight, the guy let him crash for the night.

Initially N-8 spent a while after that, in the short times between living places, doing what many might describe as a particularly fascinating variety of couch surfing. But pretty soon he was settling faster in new places and was, if anything, using this tactic more often while he had a place of his own. Televisions were expensive and hard to lug between planets, after all. At some point in the future he would decide he was far enough out into the rim and start to settle. He would stay in place long enough to form work relationships with strange people in tall buildings and neighborly relationships with little old ladies. For the time being he was getting really into a lot of shows which was a problem when you were usually only able to watch the same thing for like a week max. 

Did he once have a month-long Something with someone formed in good part on the basis of wanting to finish a really long show? Possibly.

You found weird trends in shows going through them like this. Most material out there you could only actually find on the one planet it was made on, or even state, not to mention what the imperial censorship on the holonet was like. During some more underground connections he found that there was a selection of rare shows a bit fixated on clones. Imperial media liked to use them a lot as little propaganda symbols (no wonder, they attracted people that missed the republic and certainly had the looks for television), but anti-imperial media, when it included them, made a point of dealing with the Empire’s cannon fodder as actual individuals. As something beyond soldiers that might not even stay there.

He tended to gravitate towards these shows. His series had a lot in common with them, he thought, more than most would care to think about. Two sides of the same credit maybe. He’s pretty sure most would probably deck him for saying something like that. There was an event though, that their plot lines tended to come back to. 

He usually stopped watching, after that. No point in retreading the same story.

It was also interesting the different places you could end up like this. Sometimes you found yourself in a nice apartment owned by some asshole you were definitely going to steal from, and sometimes you found yourself in a basement owned by anarchist punks that probably shouldn’t be so laissez-faire about exposing their home and anti-imperial activities to randos they found on G-R-I.N/D/R.

There were weird trends in the people you met too. A lot of the people straight-up trying to find people to watch soaps with were romantics. He got teased his fair share for rooting for the so-called “bad-boys” in shows rather than the “nice guys”. But the shows always made it too intense. The “nice” choice was just too nice. No one would actually treat you like that, it was suspicious, really. Besides, how can you snark with someone like that?

[delightful-dorks]

On a rainy day a while back I made some very self-indulgent playlists for what music I think Abby and Hoagie would listen to (and thought way too hard about it). I could probably never do this for every member of Sector V because I don't think my music knowledge is that bespoke, but I think my taste and what I personally see the two of them liking overlap considerably, so I had fun with it. Hoagie Abby Some rambling under the cut

Hoagie loves a wide range of music, from good stuff to corny shit-- he is cringe but free. I think of his tastes as being categorically: -Early 2000s and late 90's R&B- Troop, D'Angelo, Boyz 2 Men, to a lesser extent Luther Vandross. Probably would also overlap a bit with Rap artists like Biggie Smalls. -Solo Crooners- Your Tom Jones, your Lionel Richies, your Barry Whites. I don't really think of him as a crooner, but I'll also toss Christopher Cross in there for fun. I think Hoagie would try playing Barry White in the COOLBUS on the way back from missions and Abby would yell at him for it. She can clock the longass intro to Never Ever Gonna Give You Up instantly from repeated experience. -Classic Funk and Soul - Rick James, Average White Band, Bootsy Collins, Earth Wind and Fire, Chaka Khan. Play that Funky Music White Boy is a certified Hoagie Anthem. -Detective-Core- This isn't a scientific category, this is vibes-only. But you KNOW Hoagie has The Classics in his collection. Deacon Blues, Copacabana, Shaft, Street Life, Ride Like The Wind, I Shot The Sheriff. Actually yeah I'm putting Christopher Cross here too. Hoagie would absolutely imagine a vivid music video of himself to Ride Like the Wind. As opposed to Hoagie, I think Abby's playlist is more defined by meticulous craft and impeccable vibes rather than what's most popular. She's generally more discerning about what she considers her favorites, but there's still a lot of overlap between her and Hoagie. They've introduced each other to a lot of music. -Jazz and Jazz Fusion - Herbie Hancock. Abby and Hoagie (and probably the rest of Sector V) could sit and listen to Fat Albert Rotunda all day. It's just a good album. Bob James, (though Abby finds him hit and miss), a little bit of Pat Metheny, and a little bit of Miles Davis. -Funk and Soul...2 - Stevie Wonder, Commodores, Abby introduced Hoagie to some great jazz-influenced artists like Quincy Jones, and Hoagie introduced her to Average White Band. She also made him realize Lionel Richie had a career before going solo, lol. Both of them are all over EWF and Chaka Khan -Hip-Hop/R&B Salt N Peppa and Mary J Bilge are mainstays for Cree, which she introduced Abby to when they were younger; now the two of them are at war stealing the same 5 beat-up, scratched-to-hell CDs back and forth from each other. Cree busts down the treehouse door fully kitted out demanding to know where What's the 411 is every Saturday.

[every-single-day]

one thing I love about Brody:

vibes are impeccable, and also something that I’m shocked has never been brought up on here, which is his necklace that he’s fidgeting with in nearly every interview. Oh and the Tony’s performance. Every part of it. The way he motioned for the camera, the way he was just singing his face off, LITERALLY EVERY SINGLE THING HE DID IN THAT PERFORMANCE KILLS ME

ok that was not one thing I lied

ANON YOU ARE SO REAL

The necklace, the ear cuff, the ponyboy gloves... so much good stuff

And THE HEAD MOTION YES !!!!!!! They were all S E R V I N G during that performance I will never get over it

[fryologyy]

Hey.Was wondering on your thoughts on Puss in Boots 2 if you’ve seen it yet? I was fully expect the dog to be an annoying side character yet he became an easy fav.

i literally ADORED pibtlw and it was incredibly well done 10/fucking 10 movie. the style and the framing and the variable framerate for high speed action for clarity AUGH its so good

putting spoilies under a readmore!!

EXACTLY MY THOUGHTS ON PERRITO i was so worried he would suck but he's such a good character and a great foil to Puss and i love him. also the way they handled puss having a full out panic attack was so respectful and good and that perrito is a therapy dog and that they both have opposite outlooks on life despite everything they've both been through....le cry

also the parallel between puss' found family in perrito and kitty and goldy's found family in the three bears.....crying in the club. the fact that perrito and goldy were both in the same spot bc they fill the same role i was like ohhghh my god. son

kitty softpaws is also always great. her vibes are impeccable as per ushe. and they handled the whole misunderstanding plot with her without it turning cliche or annoying. i love that they left each other at the altar because. real. and i love their relationship and their romance is very well done and ough...they r divorced and in love

really love how Cat puss was. like that was a whole Kitty. he acted so much like a cat in this one. fantastic. and antonio banderas' voice is so good

i think jack horner was fun. love when characters are just completely reprehensible. no redeemable qualities. he just fucking sucks. and he doesnt even have a reason to.

and how can i talk abt pibtlw without bringing up death? god he was cool as hell. i loooove how they designed him and animated him when he swings his sickles around and they clink together. so ominous. and he LANDED A HIT and there was BLOOD! and he was in the background all that time! death literally lurks behind every corner! fuckin A, dude!!

anyway yeah good movie tied itself up real nice at the end solid fucking 10/10 made me want to eat drywall

[mlem-wooloowoo]

top 7 songs on repeat

tagged by my dear friend @lestogrifoni (thank you Cat!!)

Carry On Wayward Son - Kansas: a 3-part masterpiece of classic rock. Listen to the bass line in the central verses: how it intertwines with the piano never fails to give me goosebumps.

Irreplaceable - Beyoncé: unmistakeable Y2K vibes. Beyonce's voice is CRAZY.

Fallin' - Alicia Keys: a 6/8 R&B song by one of the greatest singers of the 00s. The backing voices and harmonies are impeccable.

My favorite things - John Coltrane: sweet, sweet jazz standard, coming from The Sound Of Music and played with taste by a virtuoso of the saxophone. It soon became his signature piece.

People get up and drive your funky soul - James Brown: groovy, keeps me dancing, has a wonderful trombone solo that drives me nuts.

Fast Car - Tracy Chapman: it smells like adulthood and burnt dreams. I love her androgynous voice

Me gustas tu - Manu Chao: the rhythm of the whole world. It feels like a busy summer night in a crowded city of south America. Nostalgia from the no-global, msn messenger and flip phone era. I really love the radio intermissions.

Tagging @caffeinateddiscoverer, @math-is-just-tautology, @bright-thehawksflight, @eosphorusss, @ptactwo because it's fun to tag people but no pressure ofc!!

Were you not tagged in this? Do you wish you were? Well it's your great occasion, you, and I mean you, have been tagged!! Come and take a seat, tell us about your favorite songs <3

Let's keep this tag game going around, I want to hear your songs :3

[bubbles-the-banshee]

Happy STS!

"Your characters are invited to a Halloween party; costumes required. Tell me what they're dressing up as and how the night goes. 🙃"

Thank you for another awesome ask, @toribookworm22! I went ahead and answered for the Fantastic Hervaskian Four + Dante, Rowen, Ty, and Will.

The ultimate, power couple—Aisha and Lea—are 100% going as Howl and Sophie from Howl's Moving Castle. Lea is end-of-the-movie, silver bob Sophie, and Aisha does blonde, box braids for beginning-of-the-movie Howl. They spend the entire night being super couple-y and adorable, and Aisha is in-character the entire time—lots of hand-kissing and melodramatics. (Aisha borrowed the coat from Eliott; they own it, not for costume purposes, but because it's a look.)

As I mentioned in another ask, Eliott doesn't have great feelings about the Fall/Winter season, so Octavius convinces them to to go to the party and picks out their costumes. They go as Fiore and Artemis from Sailor Moon R: The Movie. (Octavius wanted Eliott to go as Sailor Moon, but let's be real, those aren't their vibes.) Octavius does a costume change halfway through the party into Luna for funsies.

Eliott doesn't suggest a couple's costume to Dante, because while he is 100% that bitch, he is subtle about it, and Eliott's just a little too insecure to ask. So, the minute he knows who they're going as (Lea tells him), Dante plans out his costume and makes an elaborate, in-character entrance as Tuxedo Mask after Eliott arrives. They are starry-eyed. Dante is secretly sweating, and they absolutely leave the party early—saying nothing.

Acon is not the type to participate in anything that might be viewed as "childish," but he also doesn't want to be left out. After finding out everyone else is dressing up, he asks Eliott for ideas, and they tell him to "go as something fun, obscure, and nostalgic," so he shows up as the Rankin/Bass, claymation Jack Frost to the awe of many. It's a night of compliments and embarrassed blushing, and Aisha gets him drunk enough to sing "One of a Kind."

Now, I know what you're thinking. Rowen's a vampire; she has long, black hair and impeccable fashion sense. Obviously, she goes as Morticia Addams. Well, you're right, but you're wrong. She's been alive for longer than the country of Hervaskor, and she has the taste and grace to match, but she's also a huge dork. She jumps on the chance to go as James Daly's Dracula. In fact, she commits so hard that she dyes and cuts her hair. (She spikes the punch bowl and spends the entire night fucking with Eliott while Ty laughs.)

Ty goes as a sheet ghost. Full stop. It has nothing to do with laziness and everything to do with the need to half-ass in a group of overachievers. They're proving a point, and they absolutely win best costume.

I struggled with Will's costume because he's so cool, far cooler than I or anyone else can hope to be; I imagined he'd go as an awesome, historical figure that nobody's every heard of, but then I realized I was a fool. The answer, like a brilliant flash of light, came to me on the edge of sleep. He goes as fucking Static Shock and absolutely kills it. (If it weren't for Ty, he'd win best costume. It starts a rivalry that spans generations.)

[fisherrprince]

Hi i just wanted u to know that. The vibes you give vanitas. Impeccable and has also inspired me to write a vanitas centric fic. Im dying my finals r coming up and here i am writing fic. Anyways hope ur having a nice day byeeeeeee

Isn’t it wild that doing things you don’t want to do but Really Have To like finals or work makes it like 30 million times easier to just blast through making fanfic. like all your brain cells actively rebel against whatever you’re doing at the time no matter what it is and need to do the other thing so if it’s studying you WILL write banger fic and if it’s writing aaaaah why not learn about comets… anyways. Good luck!!! To both things the finals and the vanitas. nasty boy. beloved

[lordmayokcorner]

NewJeans Discography Review

-- up to 5/4/23 --

-- image: soompi --

NewJeans. A really, really, big name in 2023. Their sound is light, dark, and smooth, incorporating elements of old school k-pop and blending it with smooth production and clean vocals. In a world full of loud powerful girl crush groups, a group like NewJeans is a breath of fresh air for many. Despite some controversy with the age of some of the members, they remain not only one of the most popular 4th generation kpop groups, but will certainly be influential and relevant for years to come.

I’ve heard some songs more than others, but I’ve heard all of them at least 3 times. Each song will be rated on a scale of 1-10 with 5 being completely neutral, 1 being my least favorite song, and 10 being the best songs ever. Please take my rating with a grain of salt, my goal is to be honest not to spread hate :)

Attention - 9.5/10

Vocal chops and soft keys lead this smooth R&B style track. The verses are tight and neat, and the chorus blossoms into a beautiful array of texture, timbre, and harmony. The percussion only takes this song to a higher level. I absolutely love this song. I’m a sucker for R&B, I always have been. It’s like they took Le Sserafim’s Impurities and made it even better. Also reminds me quite a bit of Why off LOVESTRUCK! by Kep1er.

Hype Boy - 10/10

More vocal chops at the start of this song. The difference is that this beat immediately has more drive. Honey-soft vocals blend with the thin synth sound of the verse, creating a relaxed but entertaining buildup to a chorus unlike any other in kpop. The vocals in the chorus are absolutely stunning. Clear, raw, and powerful. One of my favorite songs, period.

Cookie - 6/10

A polyrhythmic synth beat starts off this song. The style is much more hip-hop inspired than the first two tracks. The clean and simplistic vibe continues, though at times it can be boring. Unfortunately, the lyrics of this song are very questionable, particularly for someone as young as Hyein. I know they’re technically about fans, but we all know what it sounds like. For those reasons this song doesn’t do as much for me, but it’s still pleasant.

Hurt - 7/10

Hi Bruno Mars! More vocal chops and more R&B feel. Classic boots-and-cats type beat. As usual, smooth and molasses-like vocals. Like Cookie, it can get slightly boring, but it’s nice to listen to. I like it more than Cookie but definitely less than the rest of the songs I’ve rated so far.

Ditto - 7/10

Ethereal and iconic “ooh-hoo-hooooo” starts off this one. Sing it anywhere in public if you’re brave and at least one person will start singing along. The snares and sustained pads are aesthetic to say the least. Unfortunately, in my opinion the vocals are less magnificent, and the melodies are a bit lackluster. Needless to say, this song is still iconic.

OMG - 8/10

More of the iconic synth sound, only here there’s a bit more resonance. More backup vocals as well. It feels like the other songs are ODD Front and this song is Girl Front (LOONA OEC) if that makes any sense. More backups, more substance. Less addictive than Hype Boy but is nonetheless a masterpiece. The “they keep on asking me who is he” backup vocal is so iconic and amazing. Despite the more involved production, this song doesn’t have too much direction and the vocals are only great rather than incredible. Solid 8.

Zero - 10/10

A glitchy arpeggiated sine synth leads the verse, and soon after a jungle beat and smooth synth bass kick in. The vocal processing is impeccable, and the surprisingly simple melodies are simply addicting in the context of the song. The drop in the melody before the tastefully chopped up pre-chorus perfectly set the stage for the uh…“Coca Cola is tasty, here’s some Coke.” A bit cringe, but it is a promo after all. Words cannot express how much I love this song though. This deserves more than a 10/10. So, SO, amazing!

Final Thoughts

Okay so yeah I am in love with NewJeans. Their concept is amazing, their vocals are amazing, their visuals are amazing, their sound is amazing, it goes on and on. Out of their discography I definitely like Zero the most, but Hype Boy and Attention are close. This is the first time I’ve given every single song on an album/collection over a 5/10. Congratulations NewJeans, you’ve set records on the charts, and records in my ears.

Thank you for reading this review! Let me know what you think!

- Maya

[omegatheunknown]

Formula 1: Personal Affinity Grid 2023

F1 is a curious fan experience, due to the effect the machinery has on results, you might feel compelled to root for a team over drivers, but with miracles in short supply in this era, that trends toward cheering for either a juggernaut or a lowly midfield also-ran… so I tend to view my fandom as looking at the whole grid in terms of affinity– do I wish them well, am I more or less indifferent to their success/failure or do I want them to suffer? Two favourites gone (Vettel, Ricciardo) and several team changes shake up my affinity grid for this season.

Favourites:

1 – Valtteri Bottas (↑) – offseason debut of Bogan!Bottas solidified the continued climb of post-Merc Bottas and his impeccable vibes. For 2023, there are no drivers on the grid I’d prefer to see get an out of nowhere win than the Flying Finn (XXV?)

2 – Fernando Alonso (↑) – the irascible old man remains a treasure to watch race, few better starters or more mischievous opportunists in the sport’s history, and now he’s partnered with Stroll at Aston Martin and that’ll be good for some inevitable conflict when Lance does not fucking see Nando and they crash out, let’s set the over/under at say… 3 times this season?

3 – Lewis Hamilton (-) – stylish as ever, approaching new heights in humility after a winless season, and of course, with Seb retired, the last bastion of giving a damn on the grid, I do wanna see #104, at minimum.

4 – Sergio Perez (↑) – Checo deserved 2nd place last year, and being salty about it is fun and free. Had a great year, displaying his well-deserved reputation for defending and battling on numerous occasions.

5 – Pierre Gasly (↓) – The Alpha Tauri was sort of a dog last year, but even so, Gasly could usually be counted on for a few moments of brilliance… not sure I saw any of that, certainly not after he inked the deal to move to Alpine. Hopefully this provides either better opportunities to compete or fun problems with Ocon, or somehow both. Already missing Yuki+Pierre.

6 – Alexander Albon (↑) – Backmarker darling in the Williams, Albon felt great to cheer for last year on his comeback tour, looking every bit like he deserves to be in F1 and really cultivating a great off-track presence as well.

7 – Kevin Magnussen (↑) – Another comeback story culminating in an improbable pole position and sheer delight on the faces of the usually delightfully grumpy K-Mag and Gunther Steiner… yeah I dunno, you gotta cheer for Haas a little bit, right?

Mid-field:

8 – Zhou Guanyu (↑) – Pretty decent rookie season given the car and expectations, I don’t know the most about Zhou but he’s a good fit with Alfa Romeo, which is a stylish, good vibes outfit that I’d love to see produce an expectation exceeding car. Not holding my breath.

9 – Nico Hulkenberg (n/r) – Handsome fucker. The pair of capable veterans at Haas need miracles and opportunities for anything nice to happen, but at least both are super ready to capitalize.

10 – Esteban Ocon (-) – I kind of like Ocon. He has a reputation for keeping his elbows out on teammates and he’s sort of just ‘that dude,’ but there’s a pretty good chance he outperforms Gasly and it’s not even that tasty to watch, he just does better. In a weird way that’d be more satisfying than whatever DtS gins up.

11 – Yuki Tsunoda (↓) – Alpha Tauri’s down season, Gasly’s regression, Yuki’s stagnation… I mean I like the kid, maybe it’s just a conjunction of signs. Fairly mistake prone last year, season 3 has some burden of expectation on it, perhaps. Yuki gets a bounce in my mind from Fernando’s pronunciation of Yuki, which lives in my head rent-free.

12/13/14 – Nyck de Vries, Logan Sargeant and Oscar Piastri (n/r) – I have nothing against any and all rookies and their unexpected early success would be a net positive in all cases. Assuming none of these young men are Mazepin-esque, which I have no reason to believe they are at present.

15 – Max Verstappen (↑) – Winning a title and then winning a second title handily has done absolute wonders for the mentality, maturity and grace of a previously certified dickhead. Minus some of the Checo stuff, which… I mean, we’re not all the way there. Talent remains, and I can come around to seeing the appeal of his weird little obsessive mindset now that the question of his destiny is not hanging directly over him at all times. I’d have hated pre-champions Lewis and Seb too, and they chilled out considerably into their thirties. Max seems a little more likely to stay kinda impossible like Alonso, but that could work for me too, in time.

16 – Charles LeClerc (-) – Practiced ambivalence toward Charles turned to some softness considering how often Ferrari managed to kneecap their young star driver with piss poor strategy and mechanical woes. I still don’t abundantly care about “thick-necked Timothee Chalamet,” but I’ve nothing against him.

Backmarkers for my Affections:

17 – Lando Norris (↑) – The continued pantsing of Danny Ric in the teammate head-to-head and some strides in maturity and while I’m still not quite a fan of Lando, McLaren’s a fun team, I don’t know, we could get there.

18 – George Russell (-) – Charitably, he does look like a WWI RAF pilot. Had a nice year in a kind of naff car, but continued to show little interest in accountability for his own mistakes. A driver allowing themselves the occasional mea culpa goes a long fucking way in my mind.

19 – Carlos Sainz Jr (-) – Hmm, no, no thank you.

20 – Lance Stroll (-) – With GOATifi sent packing, Stroll is the sole Canadian on the grid and some part of me thinks that’s kind of cool, but Nic has a very humble demeanour on and off track and Lance… just doesn’t. Great pace but easily the worst awareness on the grid, might as well not even bother affixing mirrors to his car. Drives me nuts.

[fantrollology]

spec vs JC 😇🖐🔒

😇 Something you and your muse strongly agree on?

his boyfriends rule + tangerines r fucking yummy + life is about having fun with people you love

🖐🏼 How would you react if you happened to meet the muse in real life?

fr i would think he was hot cuz im a sucker for helmets n would probably talk to him and then we would hit it off and become friends!!!!!!!!! i would love hanging with jc and his boyfriends i loooove them all & their vibe is impeccable. if they were into me i would climb into that polyamorous web in a heartbeat

🔒 What’s one thing about your muse that you still can’t figure out? 

well tbh the thing ive been mulling around the most about for a while ive finally almost figured out !! but i guess how that interacts with how he [REDCATED] and then how he [REDCATED] still needs to be figured out

umm for one thats not spoilers UHHH idk how i wwant to draw his helmet im going to fuckin redo his sprites AGAIN

[whatsonmedia]

Explore Top 7 Gigs Around the World

Get ready to rock out! This week's music scene is packed with incredible live performances from a diverse range of artists. From the energetic beats of Gaba Groove to the soulful melodies of Tom Odell, there's something for everyone. Check out our roundup of must-see gigs happening around the globe and start planning your concert experience! Gaba Groove Gaba Groove is an alternative rock band that blends ska, punk rock, and reggae vibes. This musical fusion creates a unique and energetic sound that captures the Southern California spirit. The band is known for their catchy melodies, raw vocals, and a touch of punk attitude. They also deliver a fresh take on holiday classics with their unique blend of reggae organs, ska guitar, and punk vocals. In addition to their original music, Gaba Groove also performs live shows and offers a range of merchandise to help fans rock the vibe and elevate their swag game. - When: 31st Jul, 2024 - Where: Whisky A Go Go, West Hollywood, CA, US - Time: 18.00 - Ticket: $23.10 -$620.00 For more, visit The Cat Empire The Cat Empire is an Australian musical collective renowned for their eclectic fusion of jazz, funk, reggae, and world music influences. Their sound is a vibrant tapestry woven from intricate rhythms, soulful melodies, and improvised flourishes. With a live performance energy that's nothing short of infectious, The Cat Empire has cultivated a global fanbase captivated by their unique blend of musical styles. Their music is a celebration of diversity and creativity, often incorporating elements of hip-hop, Latin, and Balkan rhythms. Beyond their musical prowess, the band is recognized for their socially conscious lyrics and their commitment to creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere at their shows. - When: 30th Jul, 2024 - Where: Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn, NY, US - Time: 20.00 - Ticket: $40.00 For more, visit Raleigh Ritchie Raleigh Ritchie is a British singer-songwriter and actor who seamlessly blends R&B, soul, and hip-hop into a distinctive sound. Known for his introspective and honest lyrics, Ritchie explores themes of love, loss, and personal growth with a raw vulnerability. His music is characterized by smooth vocals, infectious melodies, and a contemporary urban vibe. With a growing fanbase and critical acclaim, Raleigh Ritchie has established himself as a promising and versatile artist.   - When: 31st Jul, 2024 - Where: HERE at Outernet, London, UK - Top of Form - Bottom of Form - Time: 19.00 - Ticket: £30.00 For more, visit Alkaline Trio Alkaline Trio is an American punk rock band hailing from Chicago. Known for their raw energy and emotionally charged lyrics, they've cultivated a dedicated following over their decades-long career. Their music seamlessly blends elements of punk, pop-punk, and emo, creating a distinctive sound that resonates with fans of alternative rock. With a discography filled with anthems about love, loss, and the complexities of life, Alkaline Trio has solidified their status as a cornerstone of the punk rock scene.   - When: 31st July, 2024 - Where: O2 Institute Birmingham, Birmingham, UK - Time: 19.00 - Ticket: £32.50 For more, visit Justin Timberlake  Justin Timberlake is a global superstar renowned for his versatility as a singer, songwriter, actor, and dancer. Often dubbed the "Prince of Pop," he's a dominant figure in the music industry. With a career spanning decade, Timberlake has seamlessly transitioned from his boy band roots to a sophisticated and soulful solo artist. His music is characterized by catchy melodies, smooth vocals, and a blend of R&B, pop, and funk influences. Known for his dynamic live performances and impeccable style, Timberlake has solidified his status as a cultural icon.   - When: 30th July, 2024 - Where: Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany - Time: 19.30 - Ticket: €50.00 -€1,025.00 For more, visit Tom Odell Tom Odell is a British singer-songwriter known for his poignant and emotive music. With a powerful voice and a knack for crafting heartfelt melodies, he has captivated audiences worldwide. His songs often delve into themes of love, loss, and longing, delivered with raw vulnerability. Odell's music is characterized by its piano-driven arrangements and a blend of pop, folk, and classical influences. His breakthrough hit, "Another Love," showcased his talent for crafting timeless ballads. Renowned for his live performances, Odell's ability to connect deeply with his audience has solidified his status as a contemporary music luminary. - When: 4th Aug, 2024 - Where: Auditorium Parco della Musica - Cavea, Rome, Italy - Time: 21.00 - Ticket: €40.25 - €51.75 For more, visit Hooja Hooja is a Swedish electronic music duo known for their energetic and catchy tracks. Their music often incorporates elements of Epadunk, a subgenre characterized by upbeat tempos and playful melodies. With a focus on creating infectious hooks and a vibrant atmosphere, Hooja has gained popularity for their ability to get listeners moving. Their music is often accompanied by playful and visually appealing music videos, further enhancing their appeal to a young audience. While the duo's identities remained a mystery for their early career, their music has quickly garnered attention both domestically and internationally. - When: 3rd Aug, 2024 - Where: Skansen, Stockholm, Sweden - Time: 19.00 - Ticket: 495.00 kr For more, visit Don’t forget to subscribe and share WhatsOn for more updates on Gigs all around the world. Gaba Groove The Cat Empire Raleigh Ritchie Alkaline Trio Justin Timberlake  Tom Odell Hooja Read the full article

[suhana21]

Experience the Best Live Sound in Northern Virginia: Top Venues and Events

Music is a universal language that brings people together. If you are a music enthusiast wanting to have a good time in Northern Virginia, or if you are searching for a spectacular venue for your upcoming event that also offers live sound in Northern Virginia, then this blog is for you. Northern Virginia provides numerous options for music lovers and offers something for everyone. This blog explores Northern Virginia's top events and venues and how a DJ sound service provider in Northern Virginia can add charm to your event.

The place is a paradise for music fans! So, whether you want to listen to rock and R&B music or want to attend a Jazz or Hip-Hop concert, Northern Virginia offers you a plethora of choices. It has numerous amphitheaters, concert halls, auditoriums, and cozy cafes offering some of the most happening music events ever. Vienna's Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts and Jammin Java, Bristow's Jiffy Lube Live, Alexandria's The Birchmere, Falls Church's The State Theatre, Leesburg's Tally Ho Theater and the Capital One Hall in Tysons are some of the most popular venues that host soul-soothing musical events for concert-goers. These venues host some of the most heartwarming and sizzling music by legendary and popular musicians. For instance, Jiffy Lube Live offers its most awaited treat for music lovers as they can see 21 Savage, Imagine Dragons, Pitbull, Avril Lavigne, and many others perform live. Similarly, they can visit Capital One Hall and enjoy the spectacular performances of Janet Jackson, IU, and Jennifer Lopez. Visiting these music venues can be the perfect treat for music lovers. What makes these events spectacular is that they can listen to their favorite musician perform on an open stage. The whole arena generates musical vibes that create a lasting memory. People looking to create such mesmerizing ambiance for their private or corporate event should get in touch with a professional DJ sound service provider in Northern Virginia. They provide the latest audio-video equipment that can rock any event. These hi-tech sound systems provide outstanding sound that can make any event unique and unforgettable. Further, they have talented and experienced DJs who can effortlessly operate and manage them. They have a mastery over playing music that can entertain and enthrall your guests. They play famous music to make your occasion lively and worth remembering.

Final Thought Be it a large musical fest or a small family event, enjoyable music and an impeccable sound system can convert any event into a musical bonanza. It has the power to create a cheerful ambiance that is cherished for years. One can find many DJ sound service providers in Northern Virginia, however, if you are trying to find a trusted partner who can keep your guests entertained with some fantastic feet-tapping music, then you are in luck! With a variety of wired and wireless microphones, monitors, and the latest digital mixer, StratAV Sound & Video Service can set the perfect mood to keep the party going. No matter the size of the event, their proficient DJs use the latest equipment to produce high-quality sound that is balanced and powerful. So, when you want a stellar sound experience for your event, consider StratAV Sound & Video Service.