#i wish i had it recorded in higher quality it really looks awesome in full 1080

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bllk s2e10 clips incoming!!

God, they did this scene so well....... reo you're so cool 😭

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One of Sam’s earliest memories is of Dean washing his hair. Most of his early memories circle around Dean, one way or another--reading together, wrestling for blankets in their shared bed, playing Space Invaders at the arcade with Sam standing on a crate to reach--but that one feels different. In his less self-forgiving moments, he thinks that’s where the trouble started.

In the memory he’s really small--four maybe, though he’s never had a good way of tracking that kind of thing. The houses and apartments and motels changed too much and every old flash of time feels like it’s from a different life. Wherever they were, the bathroom was yellow, and he had a chipped Superman action figure who was swimming in the bath with him, and Dean was kneeling right next to the tub and he was wearing a purple t-shirt that Sam had soaked wet to black. Dean was teasing like he usually did, but Sam doesn’t remember it being mean-spirited like sometimes it could get later. Dean massaged the shampoo into his hair and it smelled like chemical peach, and he said tip your head back, kiddo when it was time to rinse, and Sam did and laughed when the water splashed all over. When the bubbles were gone Dean had him stand up and wrapped him up in a towel, and it felt--safe. He was happy.

Things weren’t as happy, later. He learned things he’d desperately wanted to know, and regretted it when he did. It got worse, between him and Dad. Between him and Dean sometimes, too, and that was way more gutting. Sometimes Dean would be gone, and it’d just be Sam and Dad, and that was miserable--silent car rides, mechanical conversation. Dinner would be whatever takeout Dad could manage and at bedtime Sam would lay curled up all alone and wish desperately that Dean was there so that even if they kicked at each other and wrestled and Dean called him a dumb squirt, when it was time to actually sleep he could lay his head on Dean’s chest or curl up against his back, and it’d feel safe again, like it never did when Dean was gone.

Thirteen and Sam was all torn-up inside. Dean teased him for not flirting with girls but girls weren’t what Sam wanted. Sure, he liked the stuff he saw sometimes, when a skinmag got left out or when Dean thought he was sneaking a porno when Sam was asleep--tits and pussy, soft skin, pretty lips, pretty faces. There was one Playboy that he about rubbed himself raw over--he got it. But it wasn’t--enough. It wasn’t what he thought about, in the middle of the night, and what he had to creep out of their bed and shut himself into the bathroom and freak out about. Soft skin, and pretty lips, and even--even tits, sure, because--at seventeen Dean was the prettiest thing Sam had ever seen, and even if Dean hit a growth spurt and was getting shoulders like a man and he was all tall, he was still--soft, in their bed, and his body was--was Sam’s, the way all the random pornstars and actresses and girls at school weren’t, and never would be. Dean would make dinner, mac & cheese & hamburger just like Sam liked it, and he’d ruffle Sam’s hair and smile at him, and Sam would chub up right there at the formica table, and he’d eat all strangled-up while Dean yessir nosirred Dad, and he’d use the excuse of reading for school to sneak off to bed early, and lay there in the dark with his face buried in Dean’s pillow, hand crammed down his shorts, thinking--what the hell? what the hell?

Later--it got worse. He left. He met a girl. He tried his best. It didn’t escape his notice that she had soft skin and green eyes and fair hair and that when she wanted to make him dinner for a date night he asked completely unthinking for mac & cheese & hamburger, and she laughed and said, “Really?” but she made it, and it was--higher quality, more skill put in, and wasn’t nearly as good. In bed she didn’t mind if he lay with his head on her chest and felt the rise of her tits, and she liked getting fucked with him spooned up behind her, so that was--okay. He could make it. He--he was almost sure he could make it.

Later--worse again. Better, because there was Dean, but Dean didn’t cook anymore and he didn’t share Sam’s bed, and he wore a big square leather jacket that made him look like he was trying to be Dad. They were brothers, of course, and Dean teased and got mad, but it wasn’t--it wasn’t the same as it had been. It was harder. Some days when it was the worst it could be Sam went and hid in the bathroom and everything in him wanted to just curl up, get taken care of. Wanted those old days, of baths and food, of Dean touching his hair like he did, of warmth, of softness. They weren’t on the table though, and he didn’t think they ever would be again. It wasn’t worth pining for, though, because there was work to be done, so: he squared his shoulders, and washed his face, and went out and faced the world.

Later--Dean kissed him. He kissed Dean, and then they did rather more than kissing. The world they’d saved didn’t end. They really were the days of miracles. Finally getting to touch Dean like he’d always dreamed about didn’t fix things, but it sure didn’t make them worse, and the world still rattled on ridiculously and had to be saved over and over again, but--

They end up living in a bunker. Ridiculous, but it could be worse. Dean picks a room, says, “This is going to be awesome,” and he’s happy in a way he hasn’t been in months and so Sam smiles at him, and fucks him right there on the ancient creaking bed, and Dean gasps and eggs him on and then afterward, when they’re laying next to each other and panting, he says, “Man, this mattress sucks,” and he goes shopping.

They have some downtime. No worlds ending, right away. Dean throws himself into the bunker the same way Sam throws himself into the bunker’s records, and while Sam categorizes knowledge and history and lore Dean nests like Sam never knew he could. New soft mattress, new clothes. He cooks again and it’s--amazing. Sam moans, with that first bite of friggin’ perfect hamburger, and Dean grins at him and squeezes his shoulder, and it--oh. Something swirls warm in Sam’s stomach and he swallows, wonders. Remembering.

“I gotta learn to make pie,” Dean says, in bed that night, and Sam kisses the back of his shoulder, doesn’t think much of it, until the next day Dean comes back home from the store with a box of fresh peaches, and Sam comes over to investigate just as Dean bites into one and the ripe smell of the sunwarm skin drifts over Dean’s shoulder, and Sam’s--hard, instantly, his whole body turning on all at once like someone found his levers and threw every one to max.

“Whoa,” Dean says, when Sam grabs him, but he grins and revs up right away because Dean always does. He kisses back, easy, tasting like peach, and Sam groans and drags him to the table, settles him on his ass and starts stripping him, right there. Dean laughs, letting Sam tug off his boots. “We haven’t fucked in here yet, this is awesome,” he says, but Sam’s thinking of--god, his ass, and he goes to his knees on the concrete floor, spreads him wide, licks in. Dean groans wild, up above, gets his hand in Sam’s hair, and--and Sam can’t wait, he can’t wait, but he eats at Dean sloppy and pushes in his fingers and makes him as soft as he can, as open, knowing at least that Dean wants it as much as he does. When Dean’s moaning he stands up, undoes his jeans--spits wet for his dick, fists himself and pushes in--and Dean flinches up into it but moans, wraps his legs around Sam’s hips and his arms around Sam’s shoulders, and Sam shudders and buries his face down by Dean’s throat and crams himself in, overcome.

God, god--Dean still smells like peach, his fingers juicy-sticky as he touches Sam’s cheek, his hair. “Fuck,” Sam says, digging in deeper, and Dean hiccups almost as Sam starts grinding in, not enough wet to make it easy but god, he’s tight and warm, letting Sam in. “That good? God, you feel--”

“Yeah, yeah,” Dean pants back, digging a heel into Sam’s ass, and Sam spits more wet down between them and then starts really giving it to Dean, shoving in, wild--and he starts talking too, because he never can seem to help himself and Dean loves it, anyway, goes bright red and laughs and comes faster when Sam’s telling him all the ridiculous nasty things he’s thinking, and Sam’s going hard, holding Dean’s ass up with one hand and bracing himself with the other and talking soft into Dean’s ear and smelling it, everywhere, like the whole kitchen’s full of that ancient memory, and he babbles you feel so good, you’re incredible, I want to fuck you like this all the time, god, Dean, your pussy’s perfect and Dean gasps, grabs Sam’s hair, because they’ve played with that a little before but it always drives Dean absolutely nuts--and Sam groans and leans into it, slamming him, feeling his gut curl up tight and Dean’s breath come faster, and he says yeah, yeah you like that, me talking about your pussy, god--I’m gonna come in there, cream you up, and you want it, don’t you? you want it like that, up inside, want me to get you all knocked up, get you pregnant--

“Sammy,” Dean says, clawing at Sam’s shoulder, arching up, and Sam presses his face down into Dean’s throat and hitches his ass into just the right place and the words come like from the pit of his gut, no passing his brain, no hesitation--he says, “You’re gonna be so good, Mom--” and he comes then--hard, brutal--curling forward, gasping, and Dean’s tight around him and his hands are in Sam’s hair and he’s holding him deep, warm, safe, and Sam comes back to normal brain function only slowly, and only when Dean’s stroking his shoulders, slow and soft, does Sam realize what he said.

“Jesus,” he blurts out, jerking, and Dean makes a soft ah sound as Sam twitches, still buried inside. “Jesus--sorry, I--”

“Wondered how long it’d take,” Dean says, dry, but he’s still all wrapped up around Sam and still, oh, hard--Sam didn’t take care of him, god--and Sam starts to shift up, away, but Dean holds him, keeps his head down tight against his shoulder. Sam braces, curled over, awkward now that he’s not wound up with his dick doing the thinking. “Sammy.”

He closes his eyes. “Sorry.”

Dean flicks the back of his head. “Quit it.” Sam licks his lips. Dean pets his hair back, gentle like he still is, sometimes. “You been thinking about that, huh? New level of freaky, even for us, you know.” It’s surprisingly quiet and nonjudgmental, considering. Sam shifts, his dick still half-hard. “What’ve you been coming up with in that massive noggin? What--me all barefoot in the kitchen? Your little wife?”

“Not exactly,” Sam says, mortified, and Dean hums thoughtfully and then squeezes Sam’s hips between his thighs, and then he picks up Sam’s head from his shoulder and presses a kiss against his forehead, soft, and that’s--

“It’s okay, Sammy,” Dean says, easy, and his face is bright red but he--he gets it, all the way, because Dean always knows what Sam wants when it comes to this even if Sam’s too fucked-up about it to say it, has known ever since that first time when Sam was torn up with wanting him and Dean said fuck this and dragged Sam’s head down to kiss him, the night unfurling with possibility around them. Dean smiles at him, soft, and tucks Sam’s hair behind his ears, and he says, impossibly he says: “I’ve got you, baby. Let’s finish up and I’ll make you some dinner, okay? Whatever you want.”

Sam’s mouth feels dry. “Mac and cheese,” he says, brainless, hardening up again, and Dean half-laughs, nods, says, “Sure thing,” and Sam pushes up and kisses him, grateful, and Dean holds him, safe.

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Heavy/Alternative Music Genres Tier List Based Purely on How Much I Like Them

Taken from a YouTube video I saw today from my favorite channel, The Punk Rock MBA by Finn Mckenty - there was a link to this in the description to make your own. Full explanation of why I put what where under the cut. 

It was a little bit of a challenge to place these because I like almost all of these genres to some extent. In order to decide how much I like them relatively, I had to consider factors like how frequently I actually listen to them, how many different bands in a genre I listen to/how much I really know about it, and how much of an impact it’s had on me personally. Also, I have an idea from watching this and every other video on his channel what bands Mckenty means when he talks about a certain genre, so I tried to go off that more than my personal definition since he made the chart.�� S TIER: - Best Music I’ve Ever Heard 

Ska - I fucking love ska and listen to it most days, plain and simple. 

Deathcore - same goes, really. Many of my favorite metal bands are actually deathcore. 

Skate punk - possibly my favorite iteration of punk music. This is bands like NOFX, Lagwagon, and Pennywise. Can get as gnarly as RKL and as poppy as No Use For a Name. 

Melo Death - I think most of my favorite metal bands that aren’t deathcore are melodic death metal. It’s a pretty broad genre if you ask me but includes The Back Dahlia Murder, Amon Amarth, At The Gates, and Children of Bodom.  A Tier: More of My Favorites

Djent - if you’re not familiar with the term, djent is an onomatopoeia that refers to the sound of a low power chord on a guitar. Meshuggah more or less pioneered the sound, but a lot of newer deathcore at least has a djent influence. 

Metalcore 1.0 - this is bands that sound like Killswitch Engage and As I Lay Dying. I listened to a lot of this in my late teens and early 20s.

Death Metal - gotta love it. I just wish some of the older bands had better recording quality. 

Mall Screamo - so when Mckenty says “mall screamo” he includes mall emo in that; it includes Fall Out Boy, MCR, and the Used as well as, I’m assuming, bands like Senses Fail, Aiden, or Hawthorne Heights. I have fond memories of lots of this stuff and have branched out more into both the more pop punk and post hardcore flavors of it recently.

B Tier: I Like It

Easycore: The first time I heard an easycore song was when I heard Playing Dead by Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! on a Spotify playlist. It was such an aggressive mashup of metalcore and pop punk that I was immediately obsessed. Easycore is awesome but it is still pretty new to me. 

Real Punk - in this context this means anything from The Sex Pistols to The Casualties to GBH. This sort of thing can be kind of hit or miss for me; I love the Casualties and Blanks 77 and bands that do this sound well, like The Exploited, do it really well. However, they have a lot of copycats, and the bands that aren’t so memorable (and even some that punk purists stand by) have a sound that I like but that all sounds exactly the same. Ultimately, a lot of the stuff that got put in this category often lacks the creativity and fun that my favorite punk music has.

Thrash Metal - I do really love Slayer, and I was always a fan of Kreator and Sodom. .  Hardcore - Hardcore can be such a broad term, but to me it does have a pretty specific sound though, like The Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today, or Terror, though it can also include older bands like Minor Threat and bands like H20. I think hardcore punk to me is something older and slightly different that influenced both hardcore and other kinds of American punk, but maybe I’m just being picky and not paying as much attention to some bands’ later discography. 

C Tier: I Dabble in It

Nu Metal - I love Slipknot and I like Korn (and I guess Linkin Park are considered Nu Metal) but I don’t really listen to any other Nu Metal bands. I like what I’ve heard but haven’t dug too deep into the genre. Maybe it’s time to go find a Spotify playlist?

Butt Rock - butt rock is Nothin’ But Rock: that sort of post-grunge radio rock that was popular in the 2000s. I think bands like Nickleback, Creed, Staind, and Puddle of Mudd exemplify this sound, but it also includes bands like Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace, and maybe even Disturbed, which I like. I remember a bunch of these kind of songs fondly, ngl. Crab Core - this refers to bands that played their instruments while standing in a crab like position. This is like the 2010s metalcore: Attack Attack!, I See Stars, Asking Alexandria, We Came as Romans, etc. I never got super into most of this stuff except for a few songs here and there. 

Grunge - I do really like Nirvana and I like most songs I’ve heard by Pearl Jam, Alice and Chains, and Soundgarden, but I can’t say this is a genre that’s had a big influence on me or that I’ve cared to dive deep into, which is why I decided not to rate it higher. Like, I listen to it a little bit but it’s not my favorite sound ever. 

TRL-Core Pop Punk - this is what I think of when I think of when I think pop punk as opposed to 90s bands that were considered pop punk at the time but are just punk now. It’s bands that were on TRL like Blink 182 and New Found Glory. I was just a little too young for this at its peak, and while I’m just starting to develop a taste for it now it’s always been a little too poppy for my tastes.

D Tier: I Can Take It or Leave It

Black Metal - believe it or not, this was one of the first metal genres I listened to and enjoyed, but over time it just got really overshadowed. A lot of these D and E tier genres have 1 band that I really like, and so I do love Watain but never found another black metal band that could match them for me. Many of their albums have way better production than what the genre is known for though, and in general I tend to like bands with a black metal influence more than I like black metal itself. Neo Thrash - both this and New School Old School Death Metal are bands that sound just like the old stuff but were started only a few years ago. The thing is, I like these but haven’t delved much into them because there’s just so many metal bands between that and the old stuff that I tend to only spend time on whatever strikes me as unique or exceptional. 

Nu School OSDM - same as Neo Thrash. 

E Tier: I Don’t Really Care For It (But I Won’t Mind If Someone Else Puts It On)

Power Metal - I’ve tried to get into power metal but I just can’t. It’s not my thing.

Grindcore - I really like Insect Warfare but other than that, grindcore is another genre that just strikes me as kind of boring and repetitive on the whole.

F Tier: I Hate It

Midwest Emo - I’d heard the term before, didn’t know what it sounded like, looked it up, and I hate it. 

Emo Rap - this is a very new type of rap that sometimes has some guitar sounds and has vocal parts that sound like they could have come out of a pop punk song. It’s cool stuff musically but I just don’t like the way it sounds. 

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Clever Little Things — Part One — David Dobrik x Reader

A/N: hey guys so this one’s based off an awesome ask! I’m writing my asks a little slower at this time (and taking sometime away from Datalie until inspo comes back) to ensure better quality. I’m also turning this one into a series. Lemme know if you have any ideas of where you want this story to go. Anywho, thanks for taking the time to read, love ya!!

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Summary: You don’t like David, and he plans on changing that.

Anon Asked: Hey !! Love you're writing, nobody ever does my requests so hopefully u can break that pattern :-), can u do a david x reader where it's an enemies to lovers sort of thing, where he's really charming and smug to her and like a huge flirt and she kinda just rolls her eyes and tells him to fuck off (maybe it could be a series??) Thanks !!

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David fucking Dobrik.

Fuck that guy.

Yeah, you said it. Repeatedly and sometimes out loud. You couldn’t give a fuck about YouTube’s resident golden boy. You have lived in California far too long to be impressed with young, ridiculously wealthy men and their expensive cars. David seemed like a guy who fell face first into a vat of luck and wore humbleness like a cloak, hiding who he was underneath.

You were bound to run into him around Hollywood, your job as a freelance editor had you working with a ton of people in the industry he dominated. You had once preferred working in TV and film, but when a girl named Gabbie reached out to you, getting your info from a colleague, you were yanked into the YouTube world. Gabbie loved your work and had given your name out to all her influencer friends. The calls came rolling in.

Hey, it was a paycheck. These viral sensations actually made bank, and you were getting a more steady source of income from them than you did at any other job you’d worked in the city of angels. It even led to a pretty long contract job at a decent media group. Where you had to attend events and mingle and really learn about the world you were working in. It was mostly good.

But David, he fucking annoyed you. Whether it was hanging all over Instagram models for clout, or holding up the entrance line at a club to take paparazzi around his car, laughing and playing it up to an extreme, he fucking irked you. You had made the mistake of following him on Snapchat, one of his stories accidentally rolling over from a friends; he had two bleach blondes screaming about merch and then the camera flips around to his smug face telling you to swipe up. Yeah. Fucking. Right.

In your mind there were the Paul’s, Ricegum and David Dobrik: the premier fuckboys of YouTube.

So, there is no way you’re actually going to call Jason Nash about becoming his steady editor. You tell Gabbie as much over coffee.

“But, it’s a job, like long term and well paying... and he asked me about editors I knew the last time I saw him. Plus, if you last for a while, you can put that shit on your resume. And he’s great, like the coolest, chillest dude ever,” she’s explaining, trying to win you over. She had told you all about his kids and ex wife, how stressed he was. And that he could pay big money because he was racking in the revenue from his relationship with Trisha Paytas. Still, working for one of the vlog squad basically meant working for David, and you weren’t interested in that at all.

“Yeah, no. I’m sure he is, but the vlog squad? C’mon. Why would I do that to myself when you noped the fuck outta that mess years ago,” you tell her, sipping on your latte.

“Because I’m not an editor, (Y/N). It’s not like you have to hang out with them. You just hang around Jason and edit his shit. It’s not that complicated,” Gabbie says, looking at you like you’re dumb. You roll your eyes at her.

“Maybe I don’t want to be associated with David Dobrik and his loyal servants when their party comes crashing to the ground. You know it’s coming. He’s the next Shane Dawson expose for sure,” you ramble, “Like, Dobrik is the next Jake Paul. At least that’s what I get from his Snapchat’s, does he do anything but try to sell his shitty hoodies? And prank people until they cry?”

“Yeah. He gives people cars all the time.”

“PR move!” You yell, a little too loudly for nine in the morning at a coffee shop. Gabbie jumps a little and brings her hand to her mouth, shushing you. Ignoring her, you continue, “Yeah, it’s sooo genuine, Gabs. ‘Hey guys, I sent my friend to the hospital last week for a poorly thought out, unfunny stunt. This week I’m buying my assistant a car! No motive, no PR team screaming at me from the sidelines. Nope, I’m just a super awesome, humble guy who appreciates the people who obediently follow me around like a puppy so I can make content that’ll have 16 year olds everywhere buying my shitty merch!’ Gimme a break.”

“Holy fuck, I know you’re a cynic, but you have gone full pessimist lately,” Gabbie laughs at your impression, shaking her head. “They aren’t bad people, (Y/N). David isn’t either, he’s just young and rich and a little dumb. And Jason is probably the most down to earth one of them. Just think about it.”

“Ugh, fine. Fine, just no more talk about it. How’s your book coming?”

You change the subject, firm that the phone number she programmed into your phone will never get any use.

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Then Defy Media goes under and Clevver, the main source of your rent lately, is done. You are out a decent paying job and next months check, you are royally fucked. Staring at the number in your phone, bent over on your couch, your thumb hovers.

You need the job. You want work, being at home with nothing to do all day makes you stir crazy. But all your points listed out about this still stand.

Fuck it.

You type out a quick message to Jason about Gabbie and his need for an editor with a link to your reel. You press send before you can talk yourself out of it. Then, it’s a waiting game. You’re scouring the internet for job postings when you get a message in return.

Hey! I’m so glad you hit me up. I desperately need help and would love to have you as my editor. Your reel is great! Can you meet for coffee in like 2 hours? I’m behind already and we can talk logistics.

You’re shocked. He must be desperate if he’s hiring you sight unseen and already getting you to work. But it’s a saving grace and more than you could of wished for. You’ll get a paycheck sooner and not have to worry about eviction. You let him know that’s fine and arrange a place.

The meeting goes well, Jason is a cool dude who doesn’t seem as wound up as your usual content creators were. You agreed on a wage (like 35% higher than your last gig, fuck yeah) and got to understand Jason’s edit style and post dates.

What didn’t shock you about the job, but you were hoping you could circumvent, was that you would be working closely with Trisha and David, as Jason often traded footage with both of them. And unlike Jason, they both edited their own vlogs because they had either, fewer responsibilities in their lives (Trisha), or were anal about their edit and wanted to do them personally (David). Great, great, great.

A jobs, a job though. You’ve survived working with some shitty people in your time and honestly didn’t think you’d have any problem on your hands.

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There are problems though.

Yeah... there are a couple.

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The first is Trisha. Well, she wasn’t a huge problem, but an obstacle. She was super insecure (you knew this going in) and the first time she came over to Jason’s and you were chilling on the couch, finishing up a vlog, things got tense. She knew you were hired, but she hadn’t met you before. You’d introduced yourself and shook the woman’s hands, wearing your usual editor getup of jeans and a giant hoodie, no makeup, hair not really done up but presentable enough for the public and giant headphones, to tune out the world around you.

You think that helped you because Trisha made a comment about how you were at least not trying to look good for Jason. You laughed at that, and looked her straight in the eyes with meaning behind them, and maybe a little intimidating,

“You couldn’t pay me into retirement to sleep with Jason.”

She’s taken a back for a second and you both look over to the man. You say no offense softly as the man shrugs, but don’t apologize or try to take it back. Trisha just snorts and says she likes you, claws retracting and a calmness returning to the room. Jason looks like a bomb’s been defused and ever grateful for you.

Bullet dodged... hopefully.

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The next problem is David...

He’s actually the rest of the problems you have with your new job.

See, Trisha got over her bullshit pretty quickly and began texting you once a week for specific footage with Jason. She would describe them well and stay on the phone while you found and verified the clip, and then you’d send them to her. No muss, no fuss. She was an editor’s literal dream.

But, David fucking Dobrik was a nightmare.

Constantly texting you about clips from things that weren’t recorded, but he’s “sure they were because Jason was holding his camera like it was recording”, or waking you up in the middle of night to make sure you weren’t using a certain song for a montage or outro because he was going to use it in the next week.

And that was besides the ridiculous amount of times David was reminding you not to post certain things that were gonna premiere on his channel first. Like, yes, it’s fine to tell you. If it makes David feel better that you’re hearing it from him and not Jason, FINE. But to text you every post day, over a dozen times? It was a fucking joke and has been going on through week four of your new job. And you’d had enough. You’d mentioned it to Jason, but he’d just shrugged it off as David being David.

Well, fuck David.

You’d never even met the man in person at this point in time, but he was living up to every one of your terrible expectations. That’s when the 14th text comes in, as you’re exporting Jason’s latest vlog and just leaning back to relax on the older mans couch. That’s also when you snap, hitting the call button on the text and calling the douchebag.

“Hello? (Y/N)? Why are you callin-,” he starts after a few seconds of waiting for it to connect.

“Hey David! Nice talking to you finally and not just reading your utterly demeaning and demanding text messages!” You start in, just letting loose all the irritation he’s caused you over the last month. “Super appreciate the literally DOZENS of messages you leave me on post day, not to mention in the middle of the god damn night the rest of the week. I’m glad you understand what an invalid I am and how the constant texts actually do help me! It’s absolutely not a slight to my four year education and years of experience in my profession. Or the fact that I do heed your words the FIRST time I hear them, because it’s my literal job. A job I have that actually doesn’t revolve around you. Crazy, I know!” Your voice is just dripping with sarcasm at this point. In your brief pause you can hear a soft, amused breath from his end of the call. It doesn’t stop you at all.

“Anyway, I just wanted to call and let you know how productive you’re making me, and thank you! I really don’t know how I would function in my chosen career without your undying, unrelenting, un-asked for guidance. Hope the vlog that just posted meets your standards! Leave a comment if it doesn’t. Just please, please don’t text me about it.”

And you’re slamming the end button before he can respond. You look up and Jason is standing in the entrance way to his living room, jaw dropped. And all he can say after lifting it off the ground is,

“I didn’t know he was texting you in the middle of the night! Yeah... fuck him.”

You’re glad this ends with you both laughing and not you being fired.

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“Your editor’s got some mega fucking attitude, dude,” is the first thing David says to Jason, picking him up in the Tesla the next day. Jason just starts cackling at that.

“Yeah, whatever. Don’t text her in the middle of the night. Most people’s work schedule doesn’t extend to 3am, Dave. And I thought she had quite a few points. Like, she works for me. And she does in fact know how to skillfully edit my shitty vlogs,” Jason’s laughing this out and is glad to find David just as amused.

“I wasn’t expecting to get ripped a new asshole is all. I was in an Uber to some event and Natalie heard the whole thing,” David replied, kinda sheepishly.

“You’re just butt hurt that there’s someone in this world that doesn’t give a fuck who you are and is willing to talk shit to your face. And that now Natalie and I know someone put you in your place,” the older man retorts, pointing at him accusingly before going on, “I’m not reprimanding her for having enough of you. She’s doing great AND Trisha likes her. Fuck off dude. Just text her less.”

“What do you mean she doesn’t give a fuck who I am?” Of course this is the part of what Jason was saying that David focuses on.

Shaking his head, he explains, “Well, she knows who you are and is absolutely comfortable enough to basically call you a dick within the first month of being my editor. Also, Gabbie told me the first time we talked about her that (Y/N) hates working for the bigger creators on the platform, and that she thinks they’re all materialistic and out of touch assholes. So, you know, I thought she would be a perfect fit for me. I’m basically nobody. But you? There’s no love lost there from the beginning, but she’s obviously professional enough to keep from snapping on your ass for like a month. I don’t know, Dave. What? You want me to force her to care who you are?”

“No! That’s not what I meant. I guess I just figured-“

“Sorry, dude. Not everyone loves our golden boy. But she’s not a mean person. She’s never even mentioned it. This is what Gabs told me forever ago. Either way, she doesn’t have to be blown over by you to be my editor. Right?”

“No, yeah, right. I guess I didn’t think I was bothering her. I’d always hit you up the same amount.”

“Yeah, but we’re friends. She works for me. It’s different,” Jason’s explaining as David nods along, eyes on the road, thinking.

(Y/N) doesn’t like him? Everyone likes him! YouTube world or not, David was charming as shit. It perplexed him, stirring uneasiness in his chest. This was just going to be a challenge in his eyes now.

She doesn’t like him? That’s fine. She will though.

David guar-an-fucking-tees it.

——

David Dobrik sends you an apology Edible Arrangement. The good kind, all chocolate covered fruit.

There’s a card attached that says,

Jason’s last vlog def met my standards, so you obvy don’t need my help. I’ll stop being such a dick.

(See? I didn’t text you.)

-D

It makes you laugh fucking hard.

You find it a little endearing but also, yeah, you deserve an unhealthy Edible Arrangement. He probably has a contact at the fruit company for appeasing all the people he steps on to run his empire. You’re not special, but the thought is at least there. Whatever. He had stopped bombarding you with texts and had been much more polite in general, so you were more than fine with the whole situation now.

You had hoped this was the end of it.

——

It wasn’t.

——

[dprdabin]

Korea's Rising Rap Star DPR LIVE Looks Back on 2017 and Talks New Plans: Exclusive Video & Interview

With an onslaught of addictive bangers and visually-captivating videos in 2017, DPR LIVE has ascended from an elusive, underground rapper to one of the most talked about and celebrated new voices emerging in Korea's rapidly growing hip-hop scene.

Since gaining recognition through knockout bars and a scene-stealing performance on the critically acclaimed viral hit "Eung Freestyle," DPR LIVE―real name Hong Da Bin―has excelled thanks to his chart accolades and internet co-signs.

The 25-year-old spawned two impressive EPs via his explosive debut EP Coming to You Live from March 2017 and stellar follow-up Her in December, the latter peaking at No. 8 on Billboard's World Album chart, despite no big-name features. DPR LIVE also played to sold-out crowds in Korea and London last year, scored a promotional video campaign with Nike, and racked up millions of views on YouTube, all helping him garner a legion of excited fans all across the globe.

Yet what really sets the charismatic rapper apart as one of the more interesting come-ups in 2017 is the fact that he has achieved all this as a completely independent artist -- a rarity in Korea's highly-competitive music scene.

DPR LIVE and his crew Dream Perfect Regime -- a creative collective better known as DPR -- have relentlessly hustled with nothing but talent and determination, all in the name of keeping LIVE’s budding rap career authentic and true to the crew's message. Never bowing to industry standards, the collective's focus on positioning DPR LIVE onto the mainstream radar has already paid off in a big way: The crew received their first major monetary investment in late 201, which helped fund a new Seoul studio.

While DPR LIVE has already made accomplishments most of his indie peers can only dream of, the young talent is eyeing 2018 with higher aspirations. Gaining stateside traction for his witty flow flips between Korean and English and forward-thinking ear, LIVE earned a slot on this year's massively-anticipated, sixth annual "Korea Spotlight" showcase at SXSW 2018 among some of Korean music’s biggest names -- like R&B phenom Crush, rock sensation Hyukoh and powerhouse diva Lee Hi -- all taking place on March 16 at the Belmont in Austin, Tex.

Ahead of his debut U.S. show, DPR LIVE exclusively sat down with Billboard Koreafor his first-ever, in-depth artist interview at his new studio to share his personal struggles, creative vision and goals.

Watch DPR LIVE’s recap video and read full interview below.

What were some of the challenges you faced in the industry as an indie artist without an actual label?

Oh man, where do I even start? We had a shit-ton of challenges. First of all, financing everything on our own was the hardest thing we had to overcome. We started with zero capital. No investor, no fancy equipment, no nothing. That’s why we had to start as a visual team, but that was probably the smartest move we made, to think about it now. Not only did we get a chance to showcase our talent, but it also helped to connect with other musicians and entertainment labels. It was a good way of learning the ropes of the Korean music industry; how it worked, how we needed to evolve to get to the next level, etc.

For a good two years, DPR REM [creative director] and DPR IAN [visual director] busted their asses shooting materials for other artists in order to help fund any and all of our projects during that time. And the more I think about it now, the more I’m grateful for that, you know? Cause I know it takes a lot of trust and commitment. They were sacrificing a lot, and that’s what fueled me when I was making music. I knew I not only had to do it for myself, but more importantly, for my team.

The second biggest challenge, I guess, was the fact that we were completely clueless. [Laughs.] I didn’t even know what it meant to "mix songs," or how to get distribution for my music. It was all trial and error, because none of us had any prior experience. We had no money or any real knowledge as to how this [music industry] really works― all we had was just a whole lot of untamed passion and a dream. If one approach didn’t work, we would learn from it and move onto the next one. We learned a lot in those years. That experience is what helped us launch our own company. Now, we get to run our own show and do exactly what we want to do. No one tells us what to do, what to make or how to do it. If we like it as a team, then we do it. That kind of freedom is truly incredible. Our struggles brought us closer together and I’m proud that we have accomplished this as a team.

What is your and DPR’s greatest strength and weakness?

Our greatest strength is that whatever we do, it’s organic. We also know each other so well now to the point where we can easily align our thoughts in such a quick way that it allows us to get straight to work. There’s really no buffer period or queue. We have our own system that works efficiently for all of us. But on the other hand, we can improve and learn how to expand and grow our team. We’re known to be mysterious and unpredictable, and we like that because it keeps our fans in suspense and on edge, but it makes it harder for all of us to bring in new members, because we are such a tight-knit group. However, I’m confident we’ll get into the hang of things in due time.

Last year was great year for you. What are some of the most memorable moments?

2017 has been a life-changing year for me and my team. I released two albums, moved into a brand-new, dope studio, got to travel to some awesome places and work with some amazing people. I honestly couldn't have wished for more. Although all these moments were significantly memorable, I’d have to say getting our studio was probably the most memorable moment of 2017 for DPR. Might not sound like a big deal to some, but you have to understand, we used to hold meetings ranging from coffee shops to even local karaoke rooms on a regular basis just to get some privacy at times. Now that we have a place we can all call home, with separate recording, producing and meetings rooms; it’s surreal, to be honest. Really goes to show what can be achieved.  

Any mistakes or regrets?

No, I don’t have regrets. Everything I’ve experienced was for a specific purpose, and I really believe in that. Literally everything. Although, I had a fair share of upsets and disappointments, now that I look back on it, I'm starting to see how it all came together. Each experience was meant to happen at that exact moment so that we can draw a bigger picture. I'm a huge believer in the whole "everything happens for a reason" quote and so is my team. DPR was basically founded upon that motto. We all happened to meet by chance if you think about it. A bunch of kids, who grew up in all corners of the world, somehow met up in Seoul and eventually came together to do what we do now as DPR.

Your debut EP Coming to You Live boasts guest features from some of the top names in the industry. How did you get them to collaborate?

It was a mix of good timing and mutual respect, I guess. DPR was slowly getting recognized in the industry as an up-and-coming visual team and that really helped my musical career and credibility. While I was in the studio recording demos, IAN and REM were hustling on the video side and doing whatever they could do to spread our brand name. It also helped us earn some money to finance whatever we wanted to do in-house. [Laughs.] Also, being featured on "Eung Freestyle," which was also produced and directed by my team, gave us a good boost. It helped start a lot of conversations with artists in general.

Your recent release Her has also been successful. What did you want to resonate with this project?

Her is a more genre-specific compilation of songs than my first EP. I wanted to get more personal and intimate with my listeners on themes relating to love and relationships.

Where does your musical inspiration come from?

For me, inspiration comes in many angles. I’d say half of it comes from just an array of talented musicians and their music. The internet in itself is inspiring sometimes. On the other hand, a lot my inspiration comes from my experiences in life and the things I place value on.

Why and how did you start making music?

I started making music when I was stationed in the Korean army. I went relatively early for my age, and I had a lot of free time on my hands so I would start writing whenever I had the chance. That’s where my passion slowly grew. It was a good time for me to reflect on my future;  I had a lot of thoughts/things I wanted to say. That’s where I really picked up writing song lyrics.

What goals do you have for 2018?

I can probably make a huge list of what goals I want to hit in 2018, but ultimately, I really just want my team to stay healthy, committed and passionate. That’s not only for 2018, but that’s really a lifetime goal I have.

And what's the biggest drive that motivates you?

I just want to release quality music and materials.  I hope we [DPR] never get lazy or complacent, and continue to challenge each other so that we can continuously push boundaries. It’s not easy to impress people these days, but to rise above that, and to see that stamp of approval and recognition from people is where all my adrenaline rush comes from. It drives me and my team to go beyond.

Where do you see yourself in the next few years?

Hopefully in the next few years, I’ll not only be a better artist myself but I hope to see our team grow and continue to do more exciting things together. Whether it be a visual thing, or a music thing, or something completely different, I just want to see us all succeed together. That’s really the main point.

In the end, it's not really the legacy that I leave behind, but the impact we make as a team. There aren’t that many teams like us in Korea and for that reason, it’d be really dope if we could almost set a benchmark or an example for the next up-and-coming generation of creatives to think outside the box and really learn to DIY. In the end, that’s what we did and it's been the best decision we’ve made.

© Jessica Oak @ Billboard

[misadventuresofthatoregongirl]

A little background... I am 27 years old. I have a 9 year old. I have been with his father since I was 12 years old, I have never “dated” anyone else. I have seen others, but never been in a relationship with anyone else. in January 2019 my little brother (we were 4 years apart and very lose) was left for dead by police after he got in a car wreck and had a head injury. He had a pulse for 30 minutes yet was never taken to the hospital, that was 10 minutes away. A week later some rich yuppie blew their entire head off with a shotgun, 80 miles away from the hospital, had no pulse, but was air lifted to the hospital. I strongly feel my brother was left for dead due to the fact he had unpaid fines. Mostly due to no car insurance or “driving while suspended” over no car insurance. But I know only blacks matter in this country, not some mutt who is half native american half white. That has been made ABUNDUNTLY CLEAR. 

If you are one of those stupid cunts with the “driving is a privilege” bullshit mindset, (driving to work should not be a privilege should be a basic human right and “ride the bus” only big cities have busses and many people have to commute to larger cities in Oregon) when basic liability insurance is about $300 a month for people who are never on mommy and daddys insurance, please kindly fuck off. Housing in Oregon is insane, already, most people have half or more of their money going to rent if they can manage to get somewhere to rent to them at all, they should not have to have another 1/4th or more of their income going to basic liability insurance when they have never even had a ticket. I went through the same shit. Eventually police would just wait in the parking lot for me to leave work and just ticket me over and over, I was denied a hardship permit that is also such a scam. Pay a bunch of money for something you aren’t even guaranteed to get. I drove 1000 miles a week just to get to work, because I could not find work in the rural area I live in not could I afford the $1500 a month rent in the city that has jobs (that’s basically how much I made a month) it is what is is. I had no choice. 

Paying for car insurance crippled me financially. I was actually split up with his father at that time but had to come crawling back begging for money due to my $300 basic liability insurance. The tickets are not even on my record anymore, for driving with no insurance and driving while suspended but its still $260 a month. Absolutely sickening. I don’t have a fucking dime left over after i pay bills, and my boyfriend works and we STILL have no fucking money. Ever. We don’t get to go on vacations, we live in the shittiest neighborhood in the entire county, in a shit trailer, drive shitty cars, I assure you we have nothing nice. Nicest thing he had is probably his work boots which were paid for by his boss, working your ass off in Oregon does not pay off. “Get a better job” no shit sherlock, did it ever occur to you its difficult to not get fired from your job you are currently working, and still go to interviews? Employers be like “I know you have a job currently but can you drop everything and come in an hour?” Oh yeah, totally. And if you try and schedule it for a time maybe you won’t get fired its usually “Nevermind.” And the interview process is a begging a groveling process like you’re a god damn peasant. Why do I want this job? MONEY! Why else! Why does anyone want any job? I worked at a staffing agency for 4 years and I can not tell you how many people did well at those stupid cookie cutter questions but were shit workers. I wish places would just let you work a day or two and see. 

Then I got laid off as soon as stupid corona hit in March, they already fired my office manager and a sales person “over discounted bill rates”. Kinda like how the Dollar Tree stays in business because its cheap but more volume is sold (worked there before too that was horrible) so they have just as much profit if not more, as say Walgreens or something. With corporate clowns coming down and saying to clients basically pay the full rate or we are taking you to court, to 3/4 of the clients, sales tanked. They tried to blame corona but the sales were complete shit before that as soon as they fired the two people who had most of the sales, with discounted bill rates. I am still friends with someone who managed to not get fired. They said in a conference call this week they announced they would be lowering bill rates. *Face palm* now that you fired hundreds of people, you are lowering bill rates. How many lives did you ruin before coming to your senses? Companies here are just so fucking awful!

A few years ago I decided I wanted to move out of the country. However if you have a child, both parents have to sign a passport form unless you don’t have the father listed on the birth certificate. Norway in particular I like, its beautiful, free healthcare, minimum wage twice that of Oregon with cheaper rent and free healthcare, they also help with childcare. They claim they do in Oregon but your “copay” is usually so high you might as well just pay out of pocket and not deal with all the states controlling bullshit you have to deal with when you get state assistance. People like to say “Norway has higher taxes” please shut up and go look at Oregon’s income tax rate. One of the highest in the country. Expensive gas, INSANE housing, its just not possible to have a decent life here in Oregon. I love the ocean also. Norway is beautiful and comes in the top countries for quality of life every year, meanwhile USA is at the very bottom. 

Everyone called me paranoid all those years, I just had a bad feeling that something bad was going to happen also and I needed to get out while I still could. Next remark “how can you afford to get there if you are so broke?” Simple don’t pay my outrageous rent and insurance for 1 month problem solved. My child’s father finally agreed to sign the passport form now that its too late and Americans are banned from basically every country in the world, once the racism and virus bullshit started. Super awesome. He will never hear the end of that from me. Its been months and I still do not even have the passport. Even if I did I AM TRAPPED HERE!!!!!!!!!! I can not even go to fucking Canada!

I decided ok, I will try and move to Montana/Idaho/North Dakota or something. Give up my ocean in attempts to get the hell away from all this mask and the non existent “racism” bullshit. Go somewhere with a lower cost of living, more jobs with higher wages. I absolutely can not stand wearing the face masks. There is no evidence they work, just go look at Sweden. Or the states I just named which have no mask laws. Also a lot of rural areas in Oregon do not wear them seems like the entire populations would have been sick or dead. I am not looking to argue with scared little sheep over this. Before you say “I hope your grandparents die” because I don’t wear them, something that I have seen many people say to myself and anyone else without a mask, my grandparents have said many times they would rather be dead than be completely isolated over some bullshit virus with a higher survival rate than the flu. Plus the media has lied so much, how can you believe a word they say? Seriously? They are all left winged biased. I am not even a conservative and I can see it. But people just eat the shit up. That 26 year old who they claimed died in Oregon from coronavirus, turns out did not even have the virus the CDC medical examiner said. So you choose for yourself what to believe. 

I did get a job in Montana very easily. In six fucking months in Oregon I had maybe 5 phone calls for a job, all minimum wage no benefit shit jobs. I did 2 years of business and law classes, 4 years of heavy payroll and accounting for work so its not like I have absolutely no experience in anything worth a fuck. Plus 8 years total of customer service or more I have been working since I was 18 with gaps here and there between jobs. But with my boyfriend and son back in Oregon, 900 miles away, it was really difficult. I had never been alone like that or even stayed a night away from my child. Never in 9 years. First of all staying in some shitty hotel... I hate hotels in general I like my little nest, as shitty as my house may be, even at a nice hotel I would rather sleep in my own shitty bed. I lasted 2 weeks, only having $100  week leftover for food and other bills spending $400 a week at the cheapest motel I could find, before I gave up. I could not save money for a deposit or loan and my boyfriend has absolutely no credit so he could not get approved for a loan or rental either. He also had absolutely no one to watch our child back in Oregon with everything being closed so he could not work during that time and almost lost the job he had. Done landscaping for 11 years and still only makes $2 above minimum wage because companies treat employees like such shit in Oregon. I was so close, had a decent pay (way more than I ever made in Oregon even though Montana has a lower minimum wage) with benefits, but it was impossible to move into a rental. My credit is good enough for a loan, but I could not save money for a down payment staying in a hotel. Plus I was so lonely and miserable. Now winter is coming and we will not be able to go back and forth in that snow in little cars anyways.

If we would have succeeded, I would have gotten us into a rental and then quit as soon as he got a job because we never have anyone to watch our child and the cost of living is so much lower we would not HAVE to both work like we do here in Oregon. Especially now. Seriously, what the fuck do they expect people with kids to do? Schools are closed and even if they weren’t there is no way in hell I would send my kid wearing a mask all day. SO bad for you! They have to wear them all day “except at lunch” ok so might as well just take the damn things off the entire day. These rules don’t even make sense how do people not see that? Or in a restaurant you have to wear them if you walk to the bathroom but not at the table what logic is that? How do people not see through this bullshit? And children are gross they touch everything masks are going to do shit at schools. Notice the schools that did open, masks or no masks still had a shitload of cases. Single parents are especially screwed in particular. I guess if you could somehow both find employers willing to work with your schedule (good luck with that) you could constantly work opposite shifts as your partner/spouse and never seen them and work. 

Anyways, jobs for him paid more up there too, rent is fucking half of what it is in Oregon. Their average rent is the price of “low income housing” in Oregon. But we just could not do it. I tried. I tried so hard. I even learned Norwegian jeg snakker norsk und ich spreche auch Deutsch because Austria was another country I was interested in. You can try and try and try here, but unless you get lucky, or your parents help you, I do not know how people do it. All the old people I know here don’t have enough money to live off either after working 50 years. Its so sad.

I am no perfect person either. I am pretty bitchy, I have horrible anxiety I quit public school at age 12 and finished online, yes I have a high school diploma. I actually did all my high school schooling in 2 years after skipping 3 years of school with no problem. I never even really went to middle school and still managed. I am not stupid. I just have a hard time doing things I am absolutely miserable doing.

I will go into more detail, year by year on what a shitshow it is to live in the USA but in particular Oregon. The entire west Coast really. I hate it here and I just want out but I have tried everything. 

[wayfaringtrainers]

Zichi played Pokémon Sword

And he is still royally pissed off!

When the drama and controversy came out regarding Pokémon Sword/Shield, I was more and more put off by it until I decided that no, I was gonna wait until I could get a second-hand copy for it...

And then people began talking about how much they loved it and how much fun they were having with it... No second-hand copies were appearing yet, so I caved to peer pressure like the little bitch I am and bought a copy.

I regret that so much. I don’t like this game, I very much loathe it.

I was planning on doing this semi-review ever since I started the game, so obviously there will be “plot” spoilers ahead for you guys. But anyway, here goes.

Let’s start with the very few things I like about this game, start on a positive note, at the very least.

Technical Records

I actually liked this concept. In the UK, we’re currently going through the “Vinyl Nostalgia Phase” as my dad calls it. The callback of ancient TMs being turned into TRs was pretty cool, and I am very glad that they made TRs infinitely collectable through Raids. My biggest grievances with old-school TMs was the limited supply you got: usually the best TMs you only ever got once, so only one Pokémon could ever learn some of the most useful and game-defining moves available. This makes a lot more moves available...

However it would be nice if I didn’t have to open Serebii every time I was looking for a specific TR, and then pray that specific pokemon from that specific den appears. If they weren’t so dependant on luck, they’d be a lot better.

(Most) New Pokemon

Wooloo for life.

But seriously, I absolutely love a lot of the designs for new Pokémon, which is rare for me, I’m usually critical and uncertain about new Pokémon. But these new Pokémon I actually really like. Corviknight is as cool as I thought, Coalossal is awesome, and although I was ambivalent about him at first, Sirfetch’d has really grown on me.

Buuuuut we’re just gonna skip over the fossil Pokémon. Because I dislike them for a variety of reasons.

However, I reckon that that’s it for things I like about the new games, so now we’re just going to get into the meat of the problems and the things that just piss me off.

Cut Content.

I don’t really have to explain any further, let’s be honest. It’s not just Dexit, it’s the cut moves that piss me off, along with the axe to Mega Evolution and Z-Crystals. I don’t really need to say much else, do I?

Raids and Gigantamax

At first, I kinda enjoyed my time with raids, I spent a load of time raiding with @pinekaboo​ and enjoying the feeling of teaming up to take down a titanic Pokémon... But after the first few days it just felt like a chore. If I wanted a particular TR, a particular Pokémon, a particular this that or other, then I would be spending hours looking up information on Serebii, trying to narrow down where to find it and then either getting the wrong Pokémon or having to spend time grinding Watts for Wish Stones or fighting in other dens to reset all the active dens. So much effort just for the god damn body slam TR.

Gigantamax meanwhile, is just... The most frustratingly pointless thing possible. Not only is it locked to post-game with some limited-time exceptions, it’s apparently banned in competitive tournaments?

Why even fucking bother with it then? I spent hours trying to find a G-Max Kingler, only to learn it’s Post-Game only. And then I spent hours trying to find/catch a GMax Butterfree, only to learn a normal Butterfree is technically better. It’s pathetic.

Apparently I’m not allowed to be angry about Gigantamax bc I’m wrong, like always.

Team Yell

Sorry guys, but Team Yell is just a poor man’s Team Skull, but even less threatening.

“Oh you like this? It’s Post-Game”

This is the second biggest Pet Peeve of mine regarding the game. I spent hours looking for a Ralts before learning that all those “15% chance spawn rates” are in foggy weather, which comes in the post-game, leaving me stuck with a 2% chance. Those “Nature Candies” are locked until post-game and apparently need an obnoxious amount of BP to unlock.

What’s particularly gregarious is the fact there’s a BP trader in that town where the dragon gym leader is met pretty early on... And you can’t get any BP until end-game.

Shut the fuck up about Leon.

I don’t care about Leon. He himself is not that annoying, but every time I hear “oh Leon’s so amazing” I wanna punch something. I’m pretty sure it’s intended to make the player feel awesome for taking him down, but it just feels like pointless pandering. Like we get it, Leon’s great. Shut the fuck up about how awesome he and his fucking Charizard is.

Charizard

Yup. Charizard gets its own spot here.

The Pokémon Company has sucked Charizard’s dick enough, I say. It got 2 Mega Evolutions and a Gigantamax, and it’s the champion’s star Pokémon, and it’s hyped up to be the best thing ever.

It was only vaguely challenging to me because I decided sweeping it with Steam Engine Coalossal would be boring. So I took it down with my Gallade.

Yes, Gallade has a type disadvantage. I didn’t really care.

Empty Team slots

The only person in this entire game to have a full team has been Leon. Every gym fight I found myself depositing Pokémon just to have a fair fight.

Plot and Pacing (or lack of it).

You’ve seen me rant about this before, but I’m going to rant about it some more.

So I really don’t like over-levelling in any level-based game, because then the game feels trivial and unchallenging. But Pokémon Sword’s level curve makes no fucking sense. Sometimes I’d be training 10 Pokémon and still be over-levelled, then I’d go back to a normal team of 6 and find myself nearly getting steamrolled by Pokémon 5 levels higher than me. Towards the end of the game I found myself wondering whether I was the “right level” or not. I’d have to choose my team, save, go up against a gym leader and then reset to use XP candies on my pokemon after deliberately under-levelling them.

And then suddenly Leon’s lowest level is 62 after the previous trainer’s highest was 57. There wasn’t that much inbetween, game devs.

And I’ve just ranted about the pacing guys. I haven’t even begun with the plot.

To be perfectly honest? The whole “plot” with Rose? The game would be 100 times better if they just cut out Rose and Marco Cosmos. If Team Yell is a poor man’s Skull, then Marco Cosmos is a poorer man’s Aether Foundation.

So many times we get hints and implication that there is something going on behind the scenes, but every time we get to do nothing. We just get to hear about how great-and-mighty Leon will handle everything, so why don’t you just worry about your gym challenge?

The game spends so long focusing on the gym challenge, that I think the game would be better if it focused exclusively on that. At least then perhaps we’d have one full story instead of two half-assed stories.

Or hell, maybe if the Marco Cosmos story was exclusively post-game, that would be preferable. But as it stands, it’s just two or three vague cutscenes that something’s going on and then suddenly chucking a load of plot at the last fucking minute.

I have no interest in Rose’s energy crisis woes. I have no investment in his discussions about the future and the energy crisis we may face. None of that is interesting to me because I have had no time to get invested. The closest to investment I can possibly get is learning what is happening.

Hell, for all my love for Gen 6 and how it re-invigorated my love for Pokémon, I consider Team Flare one of the weaker villains in terms of story... and yet I was 100% more interested in them then in whatever Rose is doing and his reasons for doing it.

In conclusion, Pokémon Sword has -at its best- felt like a rushed, hashed hobjob of a game. It feels like the devs were short in staff and pressed for time, and forced to cut a lot of content in a desperate bid to make it in time for the Pokémon Company’s grand franchise plan and/or the Christmas market. They’re trying to rely heavily on the market opened by the Pokémon Go community (anyone noticed how Dynamax Dens have a feel similar to raid battles in Pokémon Go?) rather than delivering a game they can be proud in.

Inevitably, Pokemon Sharp Sword and Sturdy Shield will arrive on the markets -because these days we don’t get an Crystal/Emerald/Platinum- and I am legitimately considering skipping them over. 

The “core games” are the backbone of the franchise. I doubt they will cause the franchise to die, but it would certainly be crippled if sales drop, but I don’t think I can continue with them anymore. My trust in the Pokémon Company is the lowest it’s ever been. I doubt the company’s choice in direction, I doubt the decisions they’ve made in business, industrial and commercial affairs. I do not believe they can provide me with the quality I’ve come to expect of them anymore and I don’t believe I can continue supporting them.

Honestly, this lack of faith in the franchise, it’s putting me in a strange place. I love this Pokémon RP blog I’ve built up, I love the muses I’ve created, the adventures I’ve written and the friends I’ve made through this blog and I’ve never really wanted them to end. But for the first time since nearly the start of the decade, when I first decided to try out this blog under the name pokemontrainerzefri, I’ve begun to wonder if it won’t be my depression and insecurities that kill it, but a loss of interest...

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It elevates your feet and boosts your top body right into a placement that assists remove tension from the reduced back. Costco does publish all of its rates online, making it simple for clients to contrast while purchasing. And also after taking a look in all that they need to provide, there's a good chance that you'll really feel the same way. The bed relocates soooo quietly and efficiently - also a substantial marketing factor - as well as does not move once I stop relocate. The remote is so awesome! I love the ""lock"" feature!! The frame's strong as well as hefty and well made. And also who can criticize them? Lots of versions have a chilly, professional feeling that just doesn't help the majority of buyers today. They'll fit seamlessly into your bedroom without disrupting your design. 

If distributors are taking part vendors, they should accept task. You can bookmark this page for very easy gain access to. Clients also like Costco's liberal return plan. That's average for full protection however far low-grade for prorated protection, which normally expands around two decades. That kind of attention expenses cash, as well as commonly leads to higher product costs for customers. A practical table-top owner for the remote is included to maintain comfort within your reach. Additionally, keep in mind that flexible beds are frequently covered by Medicare and various other medical insurance strategies. Revitalizing air flow integrated with the air conditioning residential properties of gel improved foams ensures you will rest pleasantly night after night. Although it does fit, it is a really limited fit and just barely useful. Pillow-tilt expression Enhance your convenience with the enhancement of cushion tilt, which adjusts to sustain your head while you check out, function, or see TELEVISION in bed. This is the brand's medium-firm version, as well as it's made to offer assistance for a variety of sleepers. 

Transform under-bed illumination on and off using your remote or the application. Give yourself the deluxe of limitless adjustability each evening with the all-new Absent-mindedness 8Q iSeries Adjustable Base. That can help individuals keep a better level of independence. Combine your Blissful Nights Adjustable Bed with an Blissful Nights cushion for more stress alleviation and also soothing convenience. Health and wellness Advantages-- We evaluated the features and consumer records of wellness advantages. If you determine to purchase one more option rather, just ask the seller if your cushion and Leggett and Platt adjustable bed structure work. This write-up examines the leading Leggett and Platt adjustable bed frame brands across a number of vital categories, like consumer scores as well as wellness advantages, and afterwards rates them from ideal to worst. Typically, we located customer scores to be about 4. Lately, we checked out at the most effective bed mattress of 2018. And these specialized structures don't need to have a "medical" or "hospital" really feel to them. 

Furthermore, latest models additionally have multiple USB ports and under bed lighting which are truly cool functions have on your bed. Capacitive-touch remote The Blissful Nights Adjustable Bed comes with the industry's first capacitive-touch remote control. The majority of additionally function within wood structures or with headboards and footboards, helping them mix perfectly into a client's bed room decoration. I struggle with fibromyalgia and also together with the widespread chronic pain - sleeping disorders! It hasn't completely cured the sleep problems yet I don't remember the last time I in fact slept through the evening as well as rather than awakening at 4am as well as 3am every evening. I acquired a full size that had to be brought upstairs on a HIGH lengthy stairs, going around 3 sharp obstacle-laden turns, down a lengthy hall, and also they didn't when complain. Put simply, consumers wish to obtain what they are anticipating based upon cases made by a brand name or by a display room salesman. 5/5, as well as Tempurpedic's offerings also got 4's for resilience and also wellness advantages. Cost, specifically on the mattress-adjustable packages, can be found in on the high side. For many, they stand for the peak in bed room comfort. 

Progressively, individuals are likewise favoring flexible beds with designs that resemble comfortable residence furnishings, not something you would certainly locate in a medical facility. Customer Rankings-- We assessed third-party reviews via manufacturer and also store internet sites, blog, and also various other review resources. This was the leading ranking brand name in general. Providers and medical professionals have to meet stringent criteria to remain and sign up registered in Medicare. Both of the bases have a series of functions and efficiency requirements. This new modern technology converts glowing temperature into infrared energy as well as shows it back to promote far better blood circulation, elevated oxygen levels and also enhanced cell vigor. Those with quality assurance certifications like UL listing as well as ISO-9001 certification rated greater. 

While the cooling homes of gel memory foam are well pertained to, we have taken this attribute a step further with our unique Gel Fusion ™ modern technology. In the past, flexible beds were found practically exclusively in position like health centers. 3 out of 5 throughout every one of their designs.) In either case, it's essential to see to it the mattress you choose work with the adjustable bed model that you inevitably end up buying. (We have had it regarding a month). Axel Blossom, Hofish, Leggett and Platt, Reverie are examples of prominent flexible beds in Germany. Application regulates Application controls are currently consisted of for both Apple as well as Android tools, bringing the Blissful Nights Adjustable Bed to a brand-new degree of feature. 

MicroHook ™ retention system Our all-new MicroHook ™ retention system keeps your bed mattress from slipping as the base expresses, eliminating the requirement for a cushion retainer bar at the foot of your bed and also giving your space a sleeker, more modern-day appearance. My cats love the amazing under-bed lights. Not all flexible versions are the same. Each brand supplies various attributes that influence value as well as quality, so it is essential to find out about your alternatives. Delivery people were courteous, pleasant, on time, and also really reliable. We provide an assortment of base options, allowing you to pick one most suited for your lifestyle. The remote offers numerous attributes consisting of programmable settings as well as a snore button. We took a look at five main dimensions in our rating system: client reviews, toughness attributes, price, health-related attributes, and also service warranty.

Normally, beds that use a broader series of positioning features often tended to rank higher here. There's no chance this framework will certainly bend or move or proceed the flooring. Unlike standard frameworks, Leggett and Platt adjustable bed frames can be elevated or decreased. Right here's a 30-second recap of the top 3 choices we evaluated if you're simply looking for the ideal of the ideal. With its sleek appearances as well as capability, the Leggett and Platt adjustable movement power base from Rize is certainly a keeper. What makes up the heftier price? Tempurpedic is popular as a result of their considerable advertising. Excess heat is guided far from your body, down and out of the cushion with the breathable mesh textile perimeter in the channel and also the cover aired vent foam spring support base. Client ratings balanced 4. The initial year covers components and labor as well as the next 2 years cover parts only. 7/5, with over 100 third-party validated evaluations. The frame alone evaluates around 300 # as well as those men are STRONG! They set it up, took away the plastic and also cardboard, and also made certain it worked, too. Service warranty-- We compared service warranty length, with better focus positioned on complete insurance coverage terms.

Combine your Blissful Nights Adjustable Bed with an Blissful Nights cushion for further pressure relief and relaxing comfort. If you determine to acquire an additional choice rather, just ask the store if your bed mattress and adjustable bed framework are compatible. In enhancement, most recent designs likewise have several USB ports as well as under bed lighting which are really cool attributes have on your bed. Either means, it's important to make certain the bed mattress you choose works on the Leggett and Platt adjustable bed design that you eventually finish up investing in. Unlike conventional frameworks, Leggett and Platt adjustable bed frameworks can be elevated or lowered.

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Modern Combat 5: eSports FPS is a popular first-person shooting game for your android devices. This is a series of Modern Combat which is inspired by Call of Duty saga! This game is developed by Gameloft. This latest MOD version has unlimited features. It has GOD Mode, unlocked infinite, special weapons, max life, and many special features. You can play this game in online or offline mode. You need to create a strong shooting team for battle. Just Download this game and ENJOY!

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Prabhakar Singh: The game is awesome. amazing maps and adventurous campaign missions. for Multiplayer matches, it can be improved more. I’d love if they introduce a new option in setting controls, i.e rearranging the tapping points for the trigger, grenade, Crouch, etc on the screen. Thank you…

Sarah Abdullah: Awesome Game! Like this is an awesome game! My 7-year-old brother loves this game and also askes me to always play it on my phone. The downside is that I feel like this game should be for everyone! Besides this problem… Awesome Game!

Ardel Balaoro: I really love this game. for me everything is perfect the graphics, control so easy and nice story. I just want to ask a favor please allow this game to play in an offline mode. please…

Devin Smith: great game good graphics but when the last update came out today it had a flaw…. on April 19, 2019, when the new update came out when I want to go play multiplayer it won’t let me it says that my connection was lost but I didn’t have bad internet at the time.

Stalfos19: Gameplay is fun. A good variety of weapons and armors. The controls are good but the controller support needs work. This game recently came to Nintendo Switch. is the Battle Royale coming to the Switch as well?

Ayush Bhatt: The game is the best game I’ve ever played The graphics are very good. But the chapters required so many stars to open. This made the game difficult for me. Also, I became bored playing the same levels again and again for collecting stars. Thus, for this reason, I gave 4 stars instead of 5 stars.

Renga nathan S: This game is awesome and I am very excited while playing this game. This game has good graphics in weapon detail. And the other graphics also very good. This game more weapons so it increased the rate of playing. No fix in this game, but very hard to get a blueprint of a weapon so plz make it easy It will increase your rate of plays. Another good work is multi-player have increased the game in the first TPS. Thank you.

Basheer vi: Best Shooting Game. I love to play this game please make it offline soon. My Island has a low speed of internet. So make it offline it will help more gamers to play like me. I don’t want it fully offline but you need to add offline story mode too. And also online multiplayer for fastest network users. Thank you.😍😍😍😍

Charles Parr: I have been playing this game since 2013. Its a great game with awesome graphics. With that being said, I am very disappointed with this latest update. The app keeps disconnecting and when I do manage to keep a stable connection I can’t play multiplayer because it is stuck at 64% downloading map data. I hope the developers fix this soon. I have a lot of money invested in armors, weapons, etc!

kalo tamanikaiyaroi: Bbest graphical game so far. The 3/4d is amazing. The multiplayer freezes sometimes. Control needs a combo mode, knife is not available to new players and support staff should be buyable with in game cash, gold, and coins. The game sometimes freezes at the end of a match mostly multiplayer. Campaign mode the game always verify files and starts download all over, even when opening the app. Boosted mode is most of the time freezing in-game, after and when count down to start. Almost like PS4 on mobile.

Tboy Brima: The game is fun. Unlocking weapons is satisfying and they give a nice amount of free credits. The controls are very wonky. Too difficult to aim even when I use a gamepad. Sensitivity is on either side of the spectrum of being too low or too high. Higher tier weapons are very overpowered. Developers need to finetune the controls and gameplay.

Harsh Kumar: graphics of the game are awesome!! and player abilities too. I think the game needs improvement in the multiplayer battlefield where support feature should show the air strike for the team which has done it. Another thing is that the rocket launcher should also show the rocket movement and explosion. lastly hats off! to the game creators and their great work.

Mohit Kothari: One of the best FPS games that I have played to date. Graphics and Controls are also good but I’m facing an issue in the middle of the game. I have completed 6 chapters perfectly but the games is unable to unlock chapter 7. Please reply if you guys have any solution.

Arun Sarkar: It’s a very perfect game for me, well game. But I have a problem, that many players accidentally buys some things in one click which they don’t need just like me. Please add an option so that at least 2/3 of it(The contents used to buy that thing) be given back to players within at least 10mins. Please do it please, my only request. Plzzzzz

Unique Guy: the game graphics is incredible for me…this is the best mobile graphics game I played in my whole life but this game is short..means one game takes only 2 minutes to complete a mission..so the makers of the game can look into this matter so they can beat the record of pubg..last but not the least the makers can also put a map on this game..otherwise the graphics and the concept is really nice…

Adam DuHame: This is the best fps I can find on my Chromebook that has plug and play controller support. Mechanics are decent although there does tend to be a bit of lag during intense battle and scope aiming is a bit choppy. Relies on microtransactions which give me a vague feeling of dystopian corporate hell, like I’m playing an advertisement. I wish there was an option to just pay full price for a title and then get emersed in it without it trying to stell my stuff. All that said – still pretty fun.

Ensabahnur514: It’s a good game, great gameplay but multiplayer is a nightmare for new players and it shows way too many ads it constantly asks you do you want to watch a video for free credits or do you want to buy a supply drop, and then after a while it just automatically shows you videos without any reward. Campaign is fun though but I would suggest playing through it before going to multiplayer so you don’t get absolutely crushed. Overall it’s an okay game but it needs to be balanced out in multiplayer.

A Google user: The best game for lovers of shooting and survival games. It’s even better than PUBG and Freefire. The multiplayer mode is best but I don’t like the Battle Royal. It can be even more realistic and better.

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Features and magnificence of the LX100 + latest 1 inch sensor (or even the most recent 20mp M43) = one thing I'd in all probability buy, since I've come to dislike lugging an ILC around once I'm not particularly on a photograph trip. For those who shoot a lot of videos and require 4K resolutions, the RX100 IV is undoubtedly the mannequin for you. The electronic viewfinder is class-main, while the display screen's tilting mechanism can also be useful for a variety of different angles - it is only a disgrace it is not contact-sensitive. Nonetheless, this digital camera supplies above-average photo high quality in a small body due to its 1-inch 20.1 million-pixel CMOS sensor and four-magnification optical zoom. With a simple tilt, users can now easily access key options resembling Good Auto, film, and program mode. Ask a photographer what kind of digital camera gives you the very best photographs and they'll likely suggest a big, costly SLR—but for many casual shooters they're simply too cumbersome for day-to-day use. Until recently, it was straightforward to define compacts as low cost cameras, with small sensors and, consequently, with a low picture quality, especially with poor gentle, best compact digital camera however at this time it is not like that anymore. In brief, Canon's ELPH 330 HS is an ideal alternative for anyone looking for a strong, moveable digicam without having to interrupt the financial institution. When utilizing Bluetooth 2.zero, the CL65 will robotically resize the digital image to finest fit the decision of the host display screen it will be displayed on. Though the subject is considered one of an excellent debate, skilled photographers are likely to agree that a DSLR digital camera maintain its worth longer than some extent and shoot. Nauticam, Ikelite, Sea & Sea and Aquatica are only a few manufacturers that providing sturdy and protected housings on your camera. Whatever the glass, the M3 managed to capture beautiful photographs for probably the most half, even in low-gentle situations. I wish to journey very a lot and take photos of my trips. Samsung combines tremendous-shiny pictures with easy sharing in the new SENSIBLE DIGITAL CAMERA EX2F. For a tool that's attempting to capture all of life's moments, this might truly result in a whole lot of missed shots. Its most burst pace of two.5 frames per second is fairly gradual, even by cheap compact digital camera requirements, so it will battle to catch the action at, say, your kids' weekend video games. The EX2F additionally incorporates full handbook management in addition to Aperture and Shutter Precedence modes. Prime lenses do not zoom at all, however at all times produce higher high quality photographs. Travel images requires capturing photos in a wide range of circumstances and generally unexpectedly. A reasonably priced underwater housing is on the market from Canon, Fantasea makes an alternate rated to 60m, and Nauticam a specialist housing rated to 100m which allows the usage of non-obligatory underwater lenses. Not that we think that'll be essentially the most used feature of this digicam. The camera's footprint makes it too cumbersome to slide in a pocket, as we had been in a position to do with the Sony RX100 , though the flip-out AMOLED display is definitely a welcome addition. Gallery: Sony RX100 Mark II pattern photographs 22 Photographs. The colour proper out of the digital camera in Lightroom seems fantastic and the image quality is among the many greatest for a Micro 4/three sensor digital camera.

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Exciting New Female Pop Music Artists

The Way Brand New Female Pop Music Artists Are Creating A Brand New Pop Era

The pop music industry is taking on new female pop music artists that are and forming the world of pop in a whole new way. It's time to have a look at how the new female audio artists are shaping the business, as well as the pop ladies who are breaking those boundaries.

As the years went by, music has taken a new course. You may observe the shift in music televisions and you can listen to it on the radio. Artists like Lady Gaga, Ke$ha, and Beyonce are only some of the new female music artists who are taking the music world by storm and at precisely the same time shaping the entire pop culture around their manner of sound. They are establishing a new route for pop and they're leading young future brand new female pop audio artists in the process. To tell the truth, they may be the last possibility that the pop genre has.

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We all know that the music industry is one of the biggest and the most immune businesses there are in the world. They have mastered the strategies of creating music, documenting it, and distributing it to the masses. They tell us what's popular, unlike a few years ago when new female music artists - and guys alike - were actually famous for their hard work and talents. If the radio station couldn't afford fresh new pop music, then they seemed for local and unsigned artists' songs - most of those being the most alluring pop music girls out there today - both female soloists, and bands alike.

These days, the music industry is striving hard to keep what they had built, and in precisely the same time they are struggling to fight piracy. Since the styles of music change during the years, the sector has also suffered its own ups and downs, and today, the expense of music production and production has decreased as well as the expense of distribution and promotion.

Pop Music Ladies - A Bit Of History

In the last couple of decades a great deal of new genres have grown, and the industry has known them "micro-genres". Lots of them are combination's of existing music styles. As an instance, the brand new genre ska is described as a fast punk with some Jamaican inspiration. Other micro-genres consist of Nu-metal, which combined hip-hop and hardcore into a song.

The rise and fame of those micro-genres was the start of the way the Internet changed the music industry. These days, it's extremely difficult to stereotype listeners, because you no longer needed to be portion of a single genre-you can now listen to both kinds and much more. Children who listen to metal and hardcore may also listen to house music any time they want. The Internet has also made it possible for everyone to discover new songs with only a click of a mouse.

Today it is clear that the industry is taking on a new wave of female pop music artists and talents who focus more on their appearance rather than their music. They've taken control of the pop culture and they now decide what is "sexy" and what isn't. A decade ago, it wasn't like this.

New Female Pop Music Artists Leading The Way

Pop stars such as Lady Gaga, Ke$ha, and Beyonce are letting other new female pop songs artists have a run for their money. They've created numerous songs that have made its way through the top charts. Although they dress In an odd way, their lovers know that this is a new era - one to be possessed my pop music girls, and this is the newest pop culture.

However, other than just paving the way for prospective new female music artists to the new era of pop culture, these musicians are showing the audio industry that one thing never changes-artists still write in their own experiences in life. Their songs still have that substance, and they still like to add personal stories and experiences as inspiration for their own songs. This makes their music even more close to the hearts of their fans because they can relate to exactly what their favourite artists sing about.

You Are Right To Wish More Original New Female Music Artists!

But one thing is always right and most significant- me and you as the fans. All of the artists indicate, the fans know what they want. Despite what many record labels and music directors may make of this change that you as fans are asking of these, there is no debate that YOU as a fan are correct to love originality, uniqueness and personality in fresh female pop music musicians, and the guys of pop equally.

Pop music is audio that is actually contemporary music. Today whatever music you hear, songs that's moving with the times, all it's pop music. Fifty five years before, the music which was contemporary in that age was also pop along with the dads of pop, Bob Dylan etc dwelt. But now's music can also be called pop, so pop is actually a genre of contemporary music throughout all ages, which can be flexible enough to change its shape from one to another and still maintain some integrity.

That means you can have rock, jazz, blues, R&B, dancing numbers and many other genres influencing this one particular genre of music. Sometimes even elements of country and folk music was found to be within pop. The basic trick that pop music undertakes to keep its prevalence is utilize melody that would stay in the minds of individuals. They do not use catchy tunes but tunes and rhythm which compels you to remember it. Also, the songs are barely full of lots of music, there's 1 speed which goes through the whole song and does not change. But this is an element which has attracted much criticism around the tune. Critics often say that soda is too simple and therefore maybe worthless.

Nevertheless, popular music is characterized by what people love in general and what they have full access to. It is a social representation, a social category of its own and it is not just another kind of music. It's a music that's intended to be heard again and again. This happens with me always, Matthias Matt Zemlin whenever I hear any pop song for the first time I don't really enjoy it since it seems to be too simple. But as I listen again and it kind of grows on me and I am hardly able to get rid of it. Now pop is simply popular music and once it grows on you, you barely think of any other music.

The very best thing about pop up is the fact that it is a massive music industry. The production and sale of pop is by far more than any other form of music. The rhythm, the simplicity, the beats, everything combine to produce the magic that we call popup. Mostly, all the best selling tunes are such of the pop genre and quite seldom does other Genres make it on the top of the top ten listing.

With time nevertheless pop songs has changed a whole lot. With the coming of the various recording devices that can now create a variety of forms of sounds pop has entered a new era. These recording devices and also the ability to modify the tonal quality of listeners has really set pop aside from the several different kinds of musical genres such as jazz etc..

Pop music is the most amazing and favorite genre of music. This genre is very famous and is acclaimed world wide. It is the music style of contemporary times and has led to a wonderful revolution in the world of music. It's the wonderful category of music that has broken various barriers of traditional and traditional music. This music is outside the formal schooling in music or typical music styles. The only real reason of the immense achievement of this sort of music is the way it can muse and amuse people.

The audio is created with a goal to attract and appeal the masses. Anyone and everyone is able to enjoy this music with no expert and connoisseur of songs. It focuses more on entertainment than the artistic and expert conceptualizations. This music does not highlight on the some particular music form. But, it only provides the artist freedom to experiment with the several types of music and express them in their particular styles.

The genre is immensely famous amongst the kids and the teens. Its design is now the favourite of the masses due to its flexibility. People are able to easily comprehend it and relate to it. Pop tunes are written with sheer objective of entertaining the viewer. This music genre can't be typified or categorized according to one's style. This exquisite style includes of different moods and it's sheer expression of the artist's imagination that matters the most.

Pop Music is gaining popularity since 1950's that this fantastic music style has overshadowed all of its contemporaries. Played with the typical musical instruments like Guitar, Drum and electronic keyboards, the audio is all about higher spiritedness and fun. These music rings are extremely famous and individuals throughout the globe admire them. The orchestra and the singers together comprise the pop ring.

Many popular artistes of the music genre have ruled the music world. Its fans keenly await the launch of the records from their favourite artistes. The Beetles has been one of the very popular music bands in the world. They have mastered the music charts and people have loved their music crazily. Through the years the singers, song writers and the artists played a vital part in the growth and growth of the genre. Everyone loves to listen to this incredible music genre.

We are the World, Careless Whisper and Footloose are some of the very rocking strikes of the 1980s. It was the age where the genre gained its greatest position. In 1990s, the audio gained new heights with feminine artistes coming up with awesome pop music movies and songs. There were some magnificent female singles released that outclassed the male performances. Vogue, The energy of Love, Hold and the Hero are the few outstanding numbers.

Madonna, Shania Twain etc were some of the most revered pop stars of the last ten years. Elton John came up with a few of the most astonishing Pop classics that gave the audio immense popularity. Michael Jackson gained the best fan following with his distinctive design and amazing pop numbers.

In the current times, the pop songs has dominated the music world. No other genre Is popular and admired by the people. With youthful pop stars coming with advanced and attractive numbers, this music is all set to attain new heights. Britney Spears is one of the hottest pop icons of the new generation. Her mortal music movies like Oops! I did it Again, I'm a Slave For You etc have made her the most desirable Pop icon amongst the teenagers. Beyonce Knowles' Crazy in Love, White Flag along with other strikes have also rocked the music fans the world over.

Jennifer Lopez, Boy Zone, Spice Girls along with other pop stars have given excellent amusement to the people across the world. Shakira has set a new fad with her personal style with the smashing strikes like Hips Don't bend and Whenever, Wherever.

Hip hop based pop music movie made waves, with great hits like Hot in Herre, Don't Phunk With my Heart, India Club and Chocolate Shop. Latin Pop additionally became significantly popular with all the wonderful hit by Enrique - Hero. The Ketchup Song was also a great hit in 2002. Pop music has enthralled people throughout the globe. Everyone should listen to pop songs to get good entertainment and rejuvenation

Though we should be seeing great new male artists popping up here and there, and boyband fans will always remain boyband lovers, from where I am looking, female music artists are destined for both topping charts and pushing the boundaries of pop music this season!

Have a look at the scene to get female music artists right now - the likes of Taylor swift, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga, all solo guys, completely eclipsing any type or male behave, and bringing some of the edgiest and punchiest fresh pop songs around.

But who to watch for sexy new tunes?

A number of other gifted female pop audio artists are all set to take the stage in 2010 - you will have heard vibrant and fun tracks from Ke$ha, whilst the well known first ladies of pop are dominating individuals playlists once more.

Can anyone really tell me they did not like Beyonce's completely new image, and how feisty alter-ego Sasha Fierce really came through in her songs?

Madonna has once again taken the pop world by storm, increasing the attention on female pop music musicians by pairing forces together with the infamous Britney - who's thought to be releasing some new material this March!

So - you've been seeing and listening to the proof for some time today - lady pop music artists are the ones to keep your eye if you want to be the first to hear brand-new pop music.

But if you're a true pop fan, and want to encourage the ladies in climbing up the music charts, why don't you go a bit further to make sure you're the first person in the know about who's the next female music artists in the top will probably be before they get there - utilize what's infront of you, the net!

How do I get my hands on their albums first?

A simple Google search for fresh female pop audio artists, or even a browse around Myspace is all that's required for you to discover, listen to - and also contact - exciting brand new up and coming talent in the pop market.

This is a great way to do it, and also my personal favourite - only because when your buddies are listening to their tunes on the radio, you'll have already had a few personal chats with the new favourite female. Trust me, it's a good feeling!

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<h1>Shoot Camera For Under $400</h1>

Cameras › Camera Finder › Point & Shoot Camera Price Record. Underwater customized white steadiness color has consistently been the perfect point and shoot camera reviews in the trade for years, with Panasonic solely with the ability to catch up more just lately. On this respect, the Z3C won't be everyone's cup of tea, with its laborious, critical strains being a far cry from the sexy curves of HTC's One series , to name only one instance.

This is the benefit of compact zoom cameras such because the Canon - the same range lens on a dSLR can be monumental and really heavy. Finally, the COOLPIX comes bundled with cutting-edge Wi-FI and GPS capabilities, making it simple and convenient to transfer pictures and helpful knowledge across gadgets.

From what I've read, the Mark 1 G1X is likely to be just a little gradual in focusing, gradual in continuous taking pictures mode and has restricted shut-focusing capability however that large sensor is an enormous plus level for producing top quality images. Along with offering powerful inventive and connectivity functions, the PowerShot N contains a 2.8-inch capacitive, tilt-touch panel LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY, permitting customers to seize inventive photos at distinctive angles.

Internally, it distinguishes itself for the different firmware by Leica. Even in case you over- or below-exposed, it's often possible to avoid wasting a shot due to the additional latitude. The LX10 can focus precisely in low gentle, and its image stabilization allows for low shutter speeds to reduce picture noise.

Our level & shoot digicam finalists in this evaluation provide great extensive-angle lens solutions by the unique manufacturer or a excessive-quality third-party answer. The digicam may be shot at 4K 24p from the complete sensor width, but we suspect most users will want to shoot the 30p option which has smoother motion.

To remain relevant and entice people to make use of a dedicated compact digital camera quite than their smartphones, Sony packed all their greatest options into the RX100 models with out holding something again. Best compact cameras 2017: The perfect point and shoot cameras available to buy as we speak.

Nonetheless, although this will likely sport a classic look, its capabilities are nothing but trendy and superior. We feature an outstanding array of high brand name cameras - from basic digital pocket fashions to skilled digital SLR's - all at very competitive prices.

The OM-D E-M1 Mark II has so many superb features it is tough to pick out only a few for dialogue. If you're in search of something more flexible then the Panasonic LX100 (further up the web page) might be the route to go down, not that both models are distinctly comparable.

Cheap care, not capturing in moist or dusty climate, and correct storage will protect most cameras just tremendous. In terms of travel lenses for the a7R II, Sony just lately released a very spectacular 24-70mm f/2.8 (the previous 24-70mm lens is first rate however has an f/4 maximum aperture).

The Canon PowerShot G5 X has the identical sensor as our prime pick and contains a zoom lens that reaches 100mm (versus 72mm), plus a totally articulated rear screen and an OLED viewfinder. I am actually very please with the camera - the zoom is superb, the shutter is fast, it does very well in low-mild situations - I've not often need the flash.

In case you ignore the depth for comparability purposes, the G1X is 10% larger in width x peak. The simplistic PL90 touts a 12.2 megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD round again and a VGA (640 x 480) movie mode with 30fps and 15fps choices. The CL65 makes use of GPS expertise to robotically geo-tag digital photographs, recording the latitude and longitude of the place on the planet every photo is taken.

This Canon is full of nice options: 20.1-MP CMOS sensor, built-in Bluetooth and WiFi, video mode (it even has a time-lapse possibility). Compact cameras offer you powerful performance and professional quality, together with many different awesome features in a conveniently compact body.

With such an enormous zoom, it's a necessity to have effective constructed-in picture stabilisation - one thing that the Fujifilm FinePix S9200 excels at with its lens shift IS know-how. It's a very small digicam, which will easily slip into your pocket or bag, which implies you may actually take it wherever.

Regardless of the taking pictures circumstances, the EX2F delivers top-caliber picture high quality, because of various features. And Nikon gave this model a three.zero-inch contact screen LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY, which is going to help starting photographers be taught to make use of this camera more rapidly.

Having spent a good period of time with the new Xperia Z3 Compact, I can simply advocate it as the most effective small Android smartphone. So, if you have boatloads of money to burn and you have your coronary heart set on the most effective of the perfect, that is not reason sufficient to spring for Sony's spectacular engineering feat.

Even should you're not yet in a position to take pleasure in such video, capturing in 4K has its benefits. The 2.8-inch, 461k-dot capacitive touchscreen is mounted at a slight angle, making it attainable to take overhead and decrease-angle pictures just by rotating the complete digicam.

The Panasonic LX100 is like the company's LX15 (above) on steroids. Since these cameras are supposed for newbie level photographers that don't have any knowledge about pictures, due to this fact, these cameras need to be very easy to function for everybody.

Our contenders here use 1-inch sensors that have nearly four occasions the imaging area of those found in an iPhone, a gap that was remarkable just some years in the past. The PowerShot G16 digital camera builds upon the success of the PowerShot G15 by using a few of Canon's most progressive technologies.

Sony entered the premium compact market in 2012 with their RX100 model and, through the years, have launched four extra models: RX100 II, RX100 III, RX100 IV and the RX100 V. It is CES week , and as such, high time for Samsung to flood the planet with point-and-shoot cameras to cater to our each whim, temper and worth point.

The Sony a6500 is the one other digicam within the APS-C vary, mirrorless or SLR to present the Nikon D500 , our prime pick for crop sensor SLR, a run for its cash. Features and magnificence of the LX100 + latest 1 inch sensor (or even the most recent 20mp M43) = one thing I'd in all probability buy, since I've come to dislike lugging an ILC around once I'm not particularly on a photograph trip.

For those who shoot a lot of videos and require 4K resolutions, the RX100 IV is undoubtedly the mannequin for you. The electronic viewfinder is class-main, while the display screen's tilting mechanism can also be useful for a variety of different angles - it is only a disgrace it is not contact-sensitive.

Nonetheless, this digital camera supplies above-average photo high quality in a small body due to its 1-inch 20.1 million-pixel CMOS sensor and four-magnification optical zoom. With a simple tilt, users can now easily access key options resembling Good Auto, film, and program mode.

Ask a photographer what kind of digital camera gives you the very best photographs and they'll likely suggest a big, costly SLR—but for many casual shooters they're simply too cumbersome for day-to-day use. Until recently, it was straightforward to define compacts as low cost cameras, with small sensors and, consequently, with a low picture quality, especially with poor gentle, however at this time it is not like that anymore.

In brief, Canon's ELPH 330 HS is an ideal alternative for anyone looking for a strong, moveable digicam without having to interrupt the financial institution. When utilizing Bluetooth 2.zero, the CL65 will robotically resize the digital image to finest fit the decision of the host display screen it will be displayed on.

Though the subject is considered one of an excellent debate, skilled photographers are likely to agree that a DSLR digital camera maintain its worth longer than some extent and shoot. Nauticam, Ikelite, Sea & Sea and Aquatica are only a few manufacturers that providing sturdy and protected housings on your camera.

Whatever the glass, the M3 managed to capture beautiful photographs for probably the most half, even in low-gentle situations. I wish to journey very a lot and take photos of my trips. Samsung combines tremendous-shiny pictures with easy sharing in the new SENSIBLE DIGITAL CAMERA EX2F.

For a tool that's attempting to capture all of life's moments, this might truly result in a whole lot of missed shots. Its most burst pace of two.5 frames per second is fairly gradual, even by cheap compact digital camera requirements, so it will battle to catch the action at, say, your kids' weekend video games.

The EX2F additionally incorporates full handbook management in addition to Aperture and Shutter Precedence modes. Prime lenses do not zoom at all, however at all times produce higher high quality photographs. Travel images requires capturing photos in a wide range of circumstances and generally unexpectedly.

A reasonably priced underwater housing is on the market from Canon, Fantasea makes an alternate rated to 60m, and Nauticam a specialist housing rated to 100m which allows the usage of non-obligatory underwater lenses. Not that we think that'll be essentially the most used feature of this digicam.

The camera's footprint makes it too cumbersome to slide in a pocket, as we had been in a position to do with the Sony RX100 , though the flip-out AMOLED display is definitely a welcome addition. Gallery: Sony RX100 Mark II pattern photographs 22 Photographs. The colour proper out of the digital camera in Lightroom seems fantastic and the image quality is among the many greatest for a Micro 4/three sensor digital camera.