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[kucikitty]

“Beg For It.”

Photos Not Mine;

•| ⊱✿⊰ |• Pairings; Switch!(he’s trying)Han Jisung x F!Reader

•| ⊱✿⊰ |• Warnings; Slight smut. I’m talking like light teasing this shit is short. Mentions of cock. Definitely begging from both sides.

•| ⊱✿⊰ |• Word Count; no fuckin idea lol

•| ⊱✿⊰ |• Author’s Note; Just a short little Drabble I thought up in the moment. Nothing too long. Hope y’all enjoy anyway. I’m thinking about making a dbf!bangchan fic if anyone’s interested. (Don’t quote me on that though I’m a slow ass writer 🤓)

•| ⊱✿⊰ |• ALL MY CONTENT IS 18+ !! PLEASE DO NOT INTERACT IF YOU’RE A MINOR. YOU WILL BE BLOCKED.

•| ⊱✿⊰ |•

“Beg for it” He demands.

You look up at him with a scowl, your pride wouldn’t allow it.

A pout forms on his lips, his brows furrow. He knows you’re not just gonna beg, but he needs to hear it. He knows he’ll go crazy if he doesn’t.

“Please, please beg for it.” He leans in and smells your scent, intoxicated by you, “If you beg for it, I’ll do whatever you want me to. I promise to make you feel so good, please-“ His voice cracks.

He was losing his demeanor. You never wanted to beg a man ever, but the way he looked at you with his pout and doe eyes had you in a trance.

“How are you gonna ask me to beg you, yet you’re the one begging.”

A whimper escapes his lips, that’s it. He knows you’re not gonna beg him, he’s lost his chance. He pulls away but not before you grab onto his shirt, you then drop to your knees and give him what he wants.

“Jisung, I want your cock so bad, please fuck me. I’ll go crazy if you don’t.”

You’re clawing at his shirt while you speak and you swear you can see his knees buckle. You swore you wouldn’t be caught dead begging a man, yet here you are. Melting like puddy underneath his touch, you weren’t the only one though. He was under your spell just as much as you were under his.

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[myloveforhergoeson]

i have a lot of issues with how women in media are supposed to quell their emotions to be the bigger person after something astronomically terrible happens to them, or in lucy stone's case, she's treated as kendalls after thought once he gets back together with jo

they have a whole episode where she releases a song, something she worked long and hard on to process her emotions after she was quite nearly strung along by someone she thought she had a shot at a good healthy relationship with, and they beg her not to name him as the song's subject because it painted him in a bad light

had they ever considered why it painted him in a bad light?? like??? they all thought she wrote this shit about him for no reason???? in the like three second clip of the song we hear the lines are "you dumped me for her, you gave me your word, kissed me in an elevator, then you said see you later" HE DID ALL OF THOSE THINGS!!!!! ALL OF THOSE THINGS HAPPENED TO HER!!!!!!!!!!!!

why were they shitting on her so hard for writing the song as if they all weren't affected by the kucy drama... lord...

and then she had to be the bigger person after she ended up being the most hurt about the entire situation? why did they do that to her😭

[ithinkyouhealedmyheart]

Hey, maybe instead of fanfiction, ypu should turn Ghostwriter into a real book. Im unfamilir with ur oc and would rather see her in a different environment alltogether.

But also you should write kames fanfiction, or kucy, they just work so much better than what you have going on. I didnt come for ocs but btr doesnt have that many fics. I came for my blorbos. Not your creations. Ao3 is a fanfiction site. Write real fanfic.

Well, maybe I will turn Ghostwriter into a published work. I've been thinking ab it for months.

I'm lowkey tired of the "real fanfiction" thing. I went on the ao3 subreddit, and the majority believe this is like gatekeepy nonesense. I also just woke up and resistising cussing you out because that would make me look bad for you expressiong your opinion.

If i take anon away then people get intimidated to ask their nice things because everyone will see their blog.

There are original works on AO3.

[ear-worthy]

Great Pods: A Valuable Resource For Podcast Recommendations

This article is about one of the best podcast recommendation sites available to podcast fans. Now, Ear Worthy is a podcast review and recommendation publication? Why would I write an article about a competitor?

This article recommends Great Pods — a podcast recommendation site. You can read it on Substack and become a subscriber or bookmark its website. 

Great Pods explains its business case as follows: “Finding podcast recommendations can be difficult. Great Pods is making it easier with one Critic review at a time.”

Great Pods features weekly podcast recommendations from:

Critic Reviews and Ratings

Occasional Top Lists from various publications

Our journey as a podcast resource startup

Podcasts w/ reviews that were just added to the site

Coming Soon trailers

Captain Ron, the owner/manager of Great Pods, notes: “We are a team with over ten years of experience in the audio/podcast industry. Our ecosystem includes this newsletter and greatpods.co (if you don’t want to wait for the newsletter recs!)! We encourage you to take a look. Send us feedback and suggestions.”

He explains: “It’s a call back to the 1992 eponymous movie — Captain Ron — with Kurt Russell. Funny enough, I finally watched the cult classic in 2023 for my birthday. It’s been my karaoke name for a while.”

We asked Captain Ron about his earliest involvement in podcasts.

“It all started with KROQ radio in L.A., which created the Kevin & Bean morning shows into podcasts. I was excited that I could be anywhere and not have to be in LA to get the show. Around 2010, I went hands-on with my Bollywood and Bhangra college radio show at KUCI (UC Irvine) and started podcasting my live show for later consumption on MixCloud.”

Captain Ron continues: “Thus, the journey began. Regardless of how many books, podcasts, articles, or people you get educated with along the way, when you finally jump on the startup entrepreneurial journey, it is scary, exciting, and unknown territory for your heart and mind.”

When I asked Captain Ron about his background, he responded: “I was born and raised in LA County, went to USC (University of Southern of California) for undergrad. I was always interested and passionate about the intersection of entertainment, media, and tech.”

 “During my college radio stint at KUCI, I landed a job at TuneIn Radio in the Bay Area in the early 2010s. I got a chance to be an early employee, saw the infectious nature of a startup, and learned all things media tech. I spent eight years there before working at Himalaya Podcasts for a short time. Because the pandemic started, I eventually moved back home to LA and started Great Pods, which I continue to work on.”

He explains: “I had this itch to scratch. I wanted to do new, innovative things in my later years at TuneIn. It seemed like some part of the startup was lost, and so I went to Himalaya podcasts. During my break between TuneIn and Himalaya, it was my engineering friend who started asking questions about problems I was having that got ME to ask more questions about the problems.”

“Those questions finally led to: Why was it hard to decide and discover what podcasts to listen to? Not only me, but others were feeling the pain point of ‘What should I listen to?’ Then there was the question of what other industries I like currently do. Well, I like TV and movie reviews. I like Rotten Tomatoes as a media reviews aggregator. Did the Siskel & Ebert’s of the movie industry exist in the podcast space? That’s when I went looking for answers and ultimately looked to solve my own problem and make it a solution for all.”

Podcast discoverability is difficult by avid listeners for two basic reasons. First, there are thousands of podcasts to discover that remain unknown. Second, the sheer number of podcasts precludes any shared repository, although the Apple ecosystem may come closest to a unified and organized roadmap. That’s why services such as Great Pods, Bingeworthy, Into The Podverse, and EarBuds Podcast Collective offer free GPS settings to the best podcasts in each genre and some categories you may have never heard of. Did you know there is a podcast by a comedian who interviews people about the worst gifts they’ve ever received? What genre is that? Comedy? Regifting?

When I asked Captain Ron, his personal favorite genre categories of podcasts, he answered: “True Crime Scams, Fiction (Sci-Fi to Drama), Comedy from Comedians (They are more seasoned for microphone entertainment), Business-Tech (since I’m building this website), and emotional podcasts. The emo podcasts surprise me with how well they are made. It’s happy-sad emotional deep dives like Dying For Sex, Where are you going? Bitter/Sweet that just feels raw and real. However, I jump around a lot since I am listening to a wide variety of podcasts each week for curation.”

Then I asked Captain Ron my most cliché question, and he hit it out of the park. “If you were going to be trapped on a desert island for one year, what three podcasts would you take with you to listen?”

Captain Ron: “This may change next year, but at the moment of writing this:”

Network: Tosh Show (Comedy) https://greatpods.co/podcast/tosh-show

Wiser Than Me w/ Julia Louis Dreyfus (Insightful elders) https://greatpods.co/podcast/wiser-than-me-with-julia-louis-dreyfus

And give me any journalist, Alex Monstrous investigation true-crime podcasts from Tortoise Media like Sweet Bobby https://greatpods.co/podcast/sweet-bobby 

Honorable mention: TBOY (The Best One Yet) Daily business news podcasts that are full of energy. https://greatpods.co/podcast/the-best-one-yet

Indie: Bitter/Sweet (Food-Society) https://greatpods.co/podcast/bitter-sweet

Podcast But Outside (Comedy) https://greatpods.co/podcast/podcast-but-outside

Culture Kids Podcast (Kids & Family) https://greatpods.co/podcast/culture-kids-podcast

Check out Great Pods to find ear-worthy and eye-catching podcasts. The Society of Podcasting Neurologists has classified Great Pods as an emotional support website and a brain-boosting website.

[raging-violets]

“You called me up and we talked til the morning”

You’re Not Alone [1/2]

Jacksons Tag: @dancerdramatic14

Forever Tag: @foxesandmagic

[mackjlee9]

Understandable. So, here are the characters that I might need help writing for. I mean, I might need help creating their scenarios.

Luca/Kucy

Asta

I change the William one to Bokuto

Armin

And Ibusaki Shun

I know that the picnic one is a little self-explanatory, but I don’t have a scenario for it. All I know is that they just go on a picnic at one point. 

Alright, let me work my brain...

Luca/Lucy, for Halloween they decided to have a movie marathon, but just watching movies on the couch was a little boring, so they made a fort with blankets and pillows, both of the scared to death and clinging to reader.

Asta, it could be small scenarios describing different types of hugs, kind of like their meaning while they're relationship advances and they turn from strangers, to friends, to lovers.

Bokuto, it was their graduation at Fukudorani, and of course, Bokuto was crying about not being able to see Akaashi every day, and since sakura blooms during that time of the year in Japan, maybe the wind blew and some sakura flew around along with some leaves that ended up attacking poor Bokuto, some ended up on his hair and reader picked them up/Or they were out on a date and Bokuto saw a pile of dried leaves and decided to jump on it, laughing like a little kid.

[aannaira]

I don’t even know if you still care about this but you’re kind of my go to for kucy/btr related things. And honestly, even besides her in Kendall she deserves to be utilized more as a character. We never got a full version of You Dumped Me for Her, or any other songs from her. Can you imagine if she had more songs? If she and the boys collaborated on a song together that was more rock inspired? What if her and Kendall wrote a song together? She could’ve helped him and the boys be more involved in the song writing process therefore helping them expand as artists. What she opened for BTR? She was an amazing character and she should’ve gotten better than what she did.

Hey Anon, thank you for your message!

I stopped following BTR a while ago (I even refused to watch the last episode to see Lucy and James together lol), but I couldn’t agree more. I feel like she was such an interesting character and she deserved so much more than she got, both with Kendall and without him. Let’s just ignore canon, my friend, shall we?

[timiicaa]

Change is a strong word for me,i just need self appreciation and work this thing called life life and just accept the positivity and love of friendship and im writing this now to myself knowing only one person might read but i dont wana forget all this thoughts i have now.

This is. maybe a day 1 for me and a new chance for. me, i don’t have a way to communicate with my parent for way too long time now,accepting it as soon as possible is better,that is my first goal,im important,i have ambitions im so ready for new experience every day and i just wana enjoy the beauty of everything around us only if can keep the positive mindset,i miss so many things from the past,every day i think about what could’ve been different and how i could have an amazing unique and increnible girl next to me right now,but thats life,i cant say its hard and unfair but its tough to handle but you gotta learn some things harsh way,i made some bad decisions,who am i foolin i made so many teeeerible decisions,but yea,i dont want to make stupid decisions anymore,i want to work myself so hard and make an amazing person of myself and i know that kids from the neighbourhood look up to me so much and i really dont ever want to disappoint myself anymore and just be strong powerfu person and everything will come slowly,there is no rush for everything,what could have been and what has been is behind me,faith is an amazing thing but i dont wana be stuck in it and hesitate..

Life is really wonderful thing,its insanely late (6:27) i came home 30 minutes ago,couldnt let a a best friend drive because he is drunk so hes currently sleeping on a sofa at my house but we had an amazing talk and amazing experience and i just freaking love that dude,he is by far the best friend i ever had and i really grow as a person next to him and i never want to freaking loose that guy from my life because hes so amazing and i know he will succeed in so much things and i want to support him in every doubt he has.

When my ex told me that this guy will be my best friend i laughed and just acted cocky because yea i was in phase when i only listened to myself,and im sick of it,im turning 21 in 3 days,i have so much possibilities,so much ambitions,so much hidden talents..

im writing this long shit to u jebeni idiote,veceras si imao prilku mozda i “opalit” i znas da imas te potrebe w.e ali si donjeo jednu od najboljih odluka u zivotu i dobio najbolju osobu kao prijatelja ikad,zvucat ce ti ovo glupo kad dodes malo sebi ali za tog covjeka daj sve jer je isti kao ti i sabijat ce te onak sve prepreke u zivotu i znam da su sada starci nemormalno protiv tebe,jebiga stari na putu do zdravog i zeljenog zivota moras bit ustrajan u odlukama i katkad otici u sobu isplakat se pomislit svasta,znas da moras otici iz kuce prvom prilikom,ovdje vise ne pripadas,sori ali ove navike,njihova ocekivanja,shvacas da nekoristis njihovoj zajednici i neuklapas se vise tu,spusti se na zemlju nisi jos nista postigao,neobeshrabrujem te nego sam realan,nema zurbe za nista ali ima STOP ovdje na putu koji te zaustavi i da ti priliku da promislis,taj stop postuj,mora se dogodit i ispravan je,gledaj sto radis iz pogleda 3.osobe,promisli prije nego nesto napises ali onda stoj uz to sto si napisao i razumi,musko jesi,uvjeravao si se da su svi “fake prijatelji” zbog pusenja i otkrilo ee da jesu ali sad si stari u fazi kada zracis fakat jebenom vibrom u dobrom drustvu i random ljudi komuniciraju bas te zele poslusat i drusto je u banani skroz naselje je otislo kvragu ali nije kasno ni za tebe pa ni za nikog od njih..timone ti sjednes u kafic sam za stol dok ie njih 6 za drugim stolom i svi se okrenu prema tebi jer te postuje i prepoznaju tvoju dobru namjeru i vibru,otkrivaj,istrazuj,stvaraj,pocet ces donositi odluke i stvarati planove,organizirati ih,ispuniti u najkracem roku,sam znas kako je lako prihvatiti rutinu bila loša ili dobra,za tebe rutina vise ne postoji,ti si na avanturi zvanoj zivot,svaki dan se probudi i sjeti se svojih prijatelja,nemoras im nista napisat,samo se sjeti da su oni tu,vikni hitno je,oni se stari teleportiraju,svaki dan se sjeti da vjerujes u sebe,DA NISI SAM,nikad. nisi sam!nemoj nametati nesto drugom,znati ces kad te netko stvarno zeli poslusat i onda predlozi,kuzis ti majstore radis na sebi..punis 21 za 3 dana,slavis rodendan u iducu subotu,dosta si ljudi natuknuo da bih slavio u gradu,pipic ce doci iz zga iako ima sigurno za uciti i nije pri lovi,njemu si toliko predivan faktor u zivotu i znas i sam koliko mu pomazes i koliko nikad nesmijes dopustit da se osjeca usamljeno,gramnjak ce doci iz vojske,cabi koji je decko koji je dosta suzdrzan ali ga jako postujem nece otici 2 dana na vikend sa biciklistima iako mu je to zivot i strasan event,samo da dode u grad tada,znas da tu ima i ljudi koji ce doci tada a inace neidu nikako u grad niti slusaju tu glazbu pokusavas odrzat odnose sa dost ljudi non stop i stvarno ti to ide stari..ali najbitnija stvar u tom svemu si TI!uci od ljudi..prihvati da si pogrijesio..priznaj poraz ali uz to sve samo nemoj glavu da ikad spustis ili si jezik pregrizes od laznog obecanja...maknio si se od plj i sad ces se slozit financijski,mozda heart breaking za reci ali starcima stv smetas u kuci i moras moras moras se odselit onak prehitno jer za svoj roditelje si postao slika neceg negativnog i nemoram ti objasnjavat zasto,mozes biti siguran da nisi kriv ali nakon ovog kad slucajno naletis ponovno u tumblr i odvojis si vremena za proctitat,odi se otusiraj ,pojedi nesto,izadi na zrak prosetaj malo,prosetaj sam mozda ti se svidi,nazovi prijatelja pitaj ga kak je,izadi s njim,postuj ga,motiviraj ga,ohrabi,spasi,budi tu za njega kad nitko nije,zivot je predivan i jednostavan,sve je u mindsetu i prestajes se opravdavat sada,prvi korak u novi pocetak je biti svjestan da moras promjeniti nesto i krenuti odmah,imas sliku sebe sa 25,znas koliko si daleko od toga ali stari 25 je samo part 1 do kojeg ces doci sa ustrajnosti,drugaciji si osjetis i znas to,nisi najjaci fizicki,ali psihicki si strasan,toliko imas infomacija unutar te glave,osjecajan si strasno,da ti itko od kolega zna koliko znas lako zaplakat nebi povjerovali,sve sam ti rekao,sve znas,sve si dozivio,21. je tvoja 1. i tvoja prilika za predivan zivot ♥️

[kuciradio]

As 2018 is coming to an end it’s time to reflect on this amazing year for new music and artistry. KUCI is a diverse group of DJs and we are proud to represent all genres of music. I have finally put together our Top 10 albums of 2018 along with some honorable mentions towards the end accompanied by some lovely words written by our fellow DJs. We can’t wait for what 2019 brings for us and continue tuning in on kuci.org or 88.9 FM if you’re in the Orange County area. Have a safe and happy new year!

1. Mitski - Be The Cowboy

“Mitski Miyawaki’s powerhouse voice resonates with a haunting clarity on her stunning masterpiece Be the Cowboy. She creates entire worlds and characters out of pieces of herself, from paranoid, awkward women who yearn for traditionalism and some idealist version of what life or love should be (hello “Lonesome Love”), to cowgirls who can do it all on their own. From sorrowful to triumphant, Mitski colors the spaces in between from soul-bearing ballad “Geyser” to unforgettable dancing-alone-in-your-bedroom anthem “Nobody.” (Sophie Prettyman-Beauchamp)

“This album was so personal and raw and I also liked how the songs flowed well on this album.” (Heidi Barragan)

2. The Internet - Hive Mind

“I can't talk about this album without mentioning how mad I am at myself for missing the tour. Syd, Pat, Steve, Matt, and Chris, The Internet, are prominent figures of musical evolution; this speaks volumes and not just because they got their start with Odd Future, a hub of avid freeform artists. If you’re inclined to believe what I believe, Ego Death is a heartbreak album and Hive Mind is loaded with recovery anthems and passionate songs to share with your new partner who is not a rebound. Across the timeline, the sounds change from R&B and Hip-Hop to Funk and Soul; but what captures my attention the most, from Ego Death to Hive Mind, is the way a facade is casted aside. Hive Mind is just so sincere and therefore, perfectly fitting for being a part of my top three.” (Thorson Munoz)

“[This album] is a very funky album with heavy tones of R&B. The Internet does not disappoint with their funky sounds, which can be heard on “La Di Da”. Overall the album has powerful baselines, thanks to the amazing Steve Lacy, and groovy beats backed by Syd’s smooth vocals. It is hard to listen to this album and not dance along to it.” (Melissa Palma)

3. Kali Uchis - Isolation

“Colombian singer Kali Uchis’ long-awaited debut album is a high-production value journey into her uniquely sultry, dreamy world of R&B. The songstress’s silky voice pushes boundaries of various genres, from bossa-inspired intro “Body Language” to the Amy Winehouse-esque “Killer,” each track better and more of a banger than the last. Isolation features artists like The Internet guitarist Steve Lacy, British soul success Jorja Smith, and reggaeton icon Reykon. Uchis also recruited her friends Tyler, the Creator and legendary bassist Bootsy Collins for the hit single “After the Storm,” a follow-up to her and Tyler’s song “See You Again” from his 2017 album Flower Boy (supported by a stunningly whimsical music video by director Nadia Lee Cohen). The producer credits are just as stacked, including the likes of Thundercat, BROCKHAMPTON’s Romil Hemnani, Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, and Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn. Uchis proves herself as the new sound of pop, never veering from her originality that made her a Soundcloud sweetheart.” (Sophie Prettyman-Beauchamp)

4. Janelle Monae - Dirty Computer

“She’s such an intelligent creative weirdo and I LOVE HER. Not to mention her oozing femme POWER.” (Naseem Eskandari)

“About the moxie I mentioned earlier, this emotional rollercoaster has an abudnace of it and I cannot get enough! Cover to cover this album packs a punch, and as the visual companion--which brought me to tears--would suggest, this entire album is a celebration of deviant bodies and identities. This album contains the perfect ratio of soft and tender tracks and upbeat exciting ones so its no wonder why NPR named Dirty Computer their number one of 2018.” (Thorson Munoz)

5. Anderson .paak - Oxnard

“Sometimes artists, after huge successes, feel that they need to make music that sounds just like their previous work to gain the same traction, but really the true artists are the ones that stay honest and true to their creative ability - their sound moves through life with them.” (Naseem Eskandari)

“Anderson .Paak, to me, is responsible for every playlist I've ever built that revolves around driving in Los Angeles with the windows down, no matter the time of day. However, I don't drive a convertible, so instead I honored Venice and Malibu using my radio program, Detours. Not only am I excited to honor Oxnard as well, but Oxnard was built for driving; this is evident after listening to "Tints", the first release, and "Headlow". This album, just like Malibu, is masterful; the only difference is that Dr. Dre stepped out of the shadows and was a feature. Oxnard is beyond incredible and worthy of it's legendary features, Snoop Dog, Q-Tip, and Kadhja Bonet, to name a few. I'm really excited for what will likely be Anderson .Paak's next Grammy nomination.” (Thorson Munoz)

6. Blood Orange - Negro Swan

“AMAZING production, amazing narrative!!!!!!!” (Angel Cortez)

“Dev Hynes never fails to make master pieces of albums that narrate the experience of marginalized people in an oppressive and toxic environment. Hynes brings together artists as big as ASAP Rocky to smaller artists of equal talent such as Steve Lacey creating a beautiful medley of indie hip hop to soul and funk.  Coupled with interviews, Hynes is able to make this album a personal experience for the listener. For me it always feels as though he is singing to me personally, something that not many artists are able to do.” (Kelsey Villacorte)

7. Kevin Krauter - Toss Up

“Toss Up has to be my personal #1 favorite album of 2018 by Kevin Krauter who began making music apart from lo-fi dream pop band Hoops in 2015. Toss Up was released this past summer and was the perfect album to listen to during warm summer nights and has carried through to the end of the year as a comforting reminder of those warm times during these cold nights. It has that dreamy, nostalgic feeling, something that you would listen to as you’re reflecting on the tender moments of your life. Krauter mixes vaporwave-esque sounds with sweet ballads with no one song sounding like the other.” (Kelsey Villacorte)

8. MGMT - Little Dark Age

“MGMT's come-back album is focused, synthy, and fresh. Without abandoning the dark undertones present in their older albums, this album reflects the band's personal growth and resonates with fans, old and new. Tracks like TSLAMP and Little dark Age are some of my favorites!” (Angelica Sheen)

“MGMT has maintained their status as an alternative staple and has since transformed their sound into something more experimental since their debut album Oracular Spectacular. MGMT did not disappoint and gave us an album that went from the weird wii-fit/dystopian vibes of She Works Out To Much to 80s dance of Me and Michael to another sweet ballad titled Hand It Over which is super reminiscent of the ending/title song of their second album Congratulations. MGMT never fails to write well thought out lyrics that all almost feel like their own story. All in all, they did not disappoint and this is exactly the kind of MGMT album I was hoping for after a 5 year hiatus.” (Kelsey Villacorte)

9. Ian Sweet - Crush Crusher

“Jilian Medford refines IAN SWEET’s sound and practices self-care on sophomore album Crush Crusher, her most intimate release yet. Medford rediscovers her identity as she considers how much of herself she has forgotten while preoccupying herself with being a guardian to others (she warbles “The sun built me to shade everybody” on “Holographic Jesus”). Ever poetic while satisfyingly straightforward, she notes that “It’s been too long since I let myself cry about something that wasn’t even sad” on the pummeling single “Spit.” She coos, squeaks, and screams in perfect, dissonant harmony over her guitar’s cathartically melancholic reverb. IAN SWEET remains a perfect contradiction that only grows sweeter.” (Sophie Prettyman-Beauchamp)

10. Parquet Courts - Wide Awake!

“This band's genius shows through with every new release. Wide Awake throws all of their influences together and expels energetic funk beats with poignant, dark, and brutal lyrics that are especially political. The juxtaposition of these themes with upbeat and optimistic instrumentals speaks to their compositional talent, making it a fan favorite. AND THEY USE COWBELLS.” (Angelica Sheen)

Honorable Mentions:

Glenn Crytzer Orchestra, "Ain't it Grand?"

This album couldn't have been better aimed at me if the band had come and asked me what I wanted to hear.  A modern swing-style orchestra performing both classic tunes from the 1930s and modern pieces written in the big band style.  The ensemble playing is tight, the solos just exactly right, and the production quality a lot sharper than any of the original Duke Ellington recordings.  Top notch stuff. (Michael Payne)

The Vaccines - Combat Sports

"The Vaccines brought back the spirit and energy of their debut album but with a new twist when they released their 4th album early in 2018. Get pumped up with the "I Can't Quit" and "Nightclub" or settle down with  "Maybe (The Luck of the Draw)" or "Young American". The Vaccines perfectly embody the sound and snark of the '70s and '80s artists of which their influenced while still creating a modern feel of the 2010's. My personal favorite off the album "Out on the Street" definitely a treat live! Over all Combat Sports is an excellent album and what we needed in 2018." (Stacey Brizuela)

Cobra Man - Toxic Planet

“Los Angeles local duo Cobra Man blows it out of the water with their sophomore album that carries the heart and groove of something you'd hear out of '84. It is indeed one of the best albums of the year because it utilizes one of the most underrated instruments in the game, the saxophone.” (Spartacus Avina)

Nu Guinea "Nu Guinea"

Heaven & Earth by Kamasi Washington is an album that’s loud and bold in both sound and vocals. A lot of the album often creates an ethereal effect with the heavy instrumentals ascending into a grand peak, most notably heard on “Street Fighter Mas”. The vocals on the album accompany the instrumentals in their same form, loud and climaxing. Listening to this album is like a rollercoaster with its thrilling jazz sounds. (Melissa Palma)

Drug Church - Cheer

Mac Miller - Swimming

“The tragic beauty of this album speaks for itself. Mac was such a raw and very real individual and it reflects in his music the way that many others cannot replicate. May he rest in peace - I hope the next life will be better for him.” (Naseem Eskandari)

Thank you to all the amazing DJs who submitted their Top 10 list of 2018! I am super glad to have been part of an amazing and diverse radio station for this past year and this is only a small piece of what our DJs music tastes are like here. I hope everyone has an incredible and safe New Years Eve and a happy 2019 :)

-Kelsey Villacorte (Music Director)

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---✿❀Desperate Bangchan❀✿---

Photos not mine, I only edit them;

•| ⊱✿⊰ |• Pairing; Sub!Bangchan x Dom!GN!Reader

•| ⊱✿⊰ |• Warnings; smut, dirty talk, pet names, submissive bangchan, dominant reader, needy, swear words, slight oral - m!receiving (Just the tip lol)

•| ⊱✿⊰ |• Word Count; 1226

•| ⊱✿⊰ |• Author's Note; Hope you all enjoy! Just a quick little drabble I put together this morning~

!! •| ⊱✿⊰ |• !! My blog is 18+!! MINORS DO NOT INTERACT. AGE IN BIO OR PINNED! MINORS WILL BE BLOCKED!! Thank you~

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Bangchan is kneeled in front of you, ready and obedient for whatever you decide to do with him next. You reach out and your thumb dances across his bottom lip. The static buzzing with every touch you give him. He’s obsessed with you, he craves you. Always. You leave him wanting more every time. You go to pull your hand back but he’s quick. His fingers wrap around your wrist holding you in place, your thumb still resting on his plush pillowy lips. He kisses the tip slowly, sensually, dragging your thumb down. His bottom lip drags with it then flicks back into place. He blinks up at you, his doe eyes stare at yours with need. He holds your eyes in his as he wraps his lips around your thumb. The suction is light but it gets needier with every second that goes by. He wishes it was your clit instead but beggars can’t be choosers. He’ll take anything you give him, as long as he’s able to have anything of you he’s satisfied. 

You’re mesmerized. The pure ecstasy on his face over something so minimal is slowly driving you insane. You knew he was pussy whipped but you didn’t realize it was this bad. Truth be told it turned you on so much more. How far was he willing to go to be with you? Would he do anything you asked? A simple yes, he would. He’d walk to the ends of the earth, jump off a cliff, grovel on his knees if you asked him to. 

Whilst his tongue danced around your thumb you brought your free hand up and combed your fingers through the bangs laid on his forehead. The sensation caused him to purr, a low groan rumbling in his throat. His eyes held yours with desperation, he wanted more but he didn’t want to be selfish. It’s your pleasure before his, always. Although he couldn’t help the slight thrusts into the crowded air, he needed relief, bad. And you were right there to give it to him. 

You could see the strain on his face, it was devilish to witness. You almost wanted to leave him here, carnal for more. But with the way he was acting you didn’t know if you could. Because truth be told you were just as turned on as he is. There’s nothing more satisfying than having a man like him at your beck and call. You’re gonna have fun with this one, it was an opportunity you refused to pass up. 

You pulled back your thumb that was still in between his beautiful lips, his hold on your wrist getting tighter. He didn’t want to let go yet, it’s too soon. But with the sharp look you gave him he accepted defeat, he didn’t want to disappoint you. Especially when he was so close to having you, it’d ruin him. 

You smiled softly at his disheveled state. His messy hair, blown eyes and wet lips pulled apart and panting. 

“Such a good puppy for me, yeah?” You whisper. 

His eyes lit up at the pet name, he’d like whatever you decided to call him but there was something about the word puppy that drove him wild. The slew of bangs on his forehead bounced up and down when he nodded in response. Any praise from you was better than anything on this planet, he was determined to receive more. To be a good boy for you. 

You leaned down to his kneeled form, your face hovering above his, lips inches away. Just a little more and your lips would meet. The urge he must resist to lean forward and push his lips into yours was the hardest thing he’s had to do in a while. 

You smirk at his desperation, god he was so delicious, “Since you’re such a good puppy how ‘bout you sit on the edge of the bed for me, hm?” 

He didn’t have to be told twice, tripping over his feet as he stood up, he stumbled to the edge of the bed and sat obediently. His fingers splayed across the sheets, rubbing against the fabric, his nerves are on fire. 

You stand straight up once again, a smirk dances across your lips at his eagerness. Slowly making your way to him, you let your hips sway with every step. Your hard stare has him trapped, like Medusa has laid her cold eyes on him and turned him into stone, he was still. When you reach him you extend your hand out, he grabs it softly and kisses the back of it. You smile at his quick obedience. 

Suddenly you drop to your knees in front of him and push his thighs apart. You make your way in between his spread out form, your nails digging into his jeans as you squeeze his thick thighs. He stops breathing, stunned at your sudden decision. You’re in between his legs and he has no idea how to breathe. 

“Ah-“ A whimper escapes his lips when you lean down and press a kiss to his bulge. 

He’s so hard it hurts, his fingers dig into the sheets more, he wants it bad. You gleam at his sounds, you need to draw more out and you need it now. 

You nuzzle your face into his bulge, the rough fabric of his jeans scratching at your face but that’s the least of your concern. When you look up at him his head is thrown back. Hot harsh breaths coming out from his mouth, he doesn’t know how much longer he can last. Even with you just looking at him he can blow his load, you were addicting. 

Your slight giggle grabs his attention and he whips his head back down to look at you, although he wishes he hadn’t. Your chin is resting on his painfully hard bulge and your eyes full of sin, teasing him. And he wouldn’t have it any other way. 

You squeeze at his thighs again, “Since you’ve been such a good puppy I think I should reward you.” You lift your head up and make quick work at his belt, “I’m gonna shove your cock so far down my throat, the only thing you’re gonna think of is me.” 

You slide the belt out of the hoops and start unbuttoning his jeans, “The only name you’re gonna chant is mine.” His hips lift as you pull down his pants along with his underwear, his cock springs free, “I’m going to consume your entire being and you’re gonna love every second of it.” 

His bottom lip quivers when you wrap your hand around the base of his cock, “You already consume me, every day.” His voice shakes. 

You give his tip a soft kiss and he almost busts right then and there, “Is that so?” You ask. 

His bottom lip is pulled between his teeth, almost drawing blood. His breath is uneven, “Y-yes. No one else can make me feel like you do.” 

You wrap your lips around his tip and suck harshly, he cries out. The electrifying sensation only lasts a couple of seconds before you pull back, enjoying every second of his disheveled state. 

“Mm you got that right.” You moan out, “Now puppy, let me show you exactly why no one else can do what I can do.” 

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[myloveforhergoeson]

ash's december 2024 reading round up

find all the books and fics i read (or didn't read...) this month under the cut with a link to the synopsis and my reviews/ratings attached :)

this is just for fun! i'm not a professional, i just like to read <3

booklist:

Merry Ever After by Tessa Bailey (18+!)

review: ...mid as hell actually. and not technically a book, more of a novella, but the pacing was wayyy too quick regardless. i didn't really like either of the characters. i've been singing tessa's praises for the last year but honestly, her last few works have left me really disappointed :( don't even have the energy for a plot summary besides: single mom moves to a small town where the local single framer takes interest in her. maybe i just hate small-town romance. idk. skip this one

rating: 3/5 times i cringed at their "dirty talk"

2. Cruel Winter With You by Ali Hazelwood (18+!)

review: ali hazelwood.... save me.... save me ali hazelwood....... literally anything i pick up by her (i think i only have one or two books out of her complete works i haven't read...) is a certified banger okay? a second chance... former childhood friends... forced proximity... best friend's brother... billionaire.......holiday romance novella......... oh my lord. the brilliant way this story was split between the past and present was so well put together, giving just enough information to understand the present while not enough to reveal any information about the past until the story had run it's course... augh... it's so masterfully written GOD. and the characters, jaime and marc were so wonderful. even in the short length of the story i really cared for them both and the pacing of their story was so pleasant! def would recommend if anyone is looking for a quick holiday read next holiday season!

rating: 4/5 times i had to figure out the settings of my new kindle during this read

did not reach my goal of 24 books this year :( trying again this year!

fic list:

i want to start this section with a preface: as i am learning i'm struggling with a gigantic bout of writer's block atm, i've found myself reading less fic as a result. this doesn't mean i support yalls works any less. it's my resolution this year to read as much as i can - fic or otherwise - so please give me some grace as i learn to love fic again! so proud of you all and your works. that's being said, here is my sad short list from december

assorted works of @icegirl2772

It's a Wonderful Life - Big Time Secret Santa 2024

We Do (But Friends Don't)

my friend..... kucy ship of all time, for one. but i LOVE the way you wrote the two of them as adults so much! so much of their character traits from the show still made it in, despite them being older. the way you constructed their relationship backstory fit so well too!... augh.... also the idea that they all own mansions next to each other when they grow up sent me bc of course they do.... THE ENGAGEMENT ALSO??? THE SCREAM I SCRUMPT!!!!!! it TRULY IS A WONDERFUL LIFE......! so sweet of you to write this for pearl and got to share it with all of us as well :)) <3 and the new chapter of we do but friend's don't had me kicking my feet and twirling my hair around my finger......... god i love jaelyn so fucking much......

2. assorted works of @naquey/@ithinkyouhealedmyheart

Ghostwriter Extras: Swim

Ghostwriter Ch 18-22

swim...... aguh........... aside from the main point, i think this story showed such depth to ronnie's character that i haven't yet seen in ghostwriter! the way you write emotion is so raw and real, the descriptions of her every thought and feeling really informs her decisions and it's so fascinating to see the way her mind works. it's the same in the main story, of course, which i love so dearly as well! ronnie and kurt's trouble in paradise is driving me crazy!! and your descriptions as ronnie is going through that is so interesting!! so excited to catch up and see what the gang is all up to :3 <3

3. assorted works of @partiallypearl/@praetoravila

All Over Again Ch 10

and when i was ten, you were my best friend

listen, i think about the first scene with olive and lexi like literally on the daily. the "i'm giving myself permission to have different options" line lexi shares has quite honestly entered my list of little mantras i tell myself when the going gets tough.... so impactful and so important and so wonderful of lexi to share with olive. changed my entire worldview for a second and many times afterward i stg.... so ty for that! and the way you write logan and camille (even if it's hard to see for a lomille shipper such as i....) is honestly what i imagine those two are like when the going gets tough. they're both so emotional and you capture that so well! even if this is a fight they don't come back from (and i hope bc im a bigger lolive shipper...) it is so true to them IMO!! but olive is driving me crazy trying to help fix it.... girl that's the love of your life leave it alone!!!!!!!!!! last few lines had me reeling. logan you perfect stupid genius idiot........ <3333!!! :) AND OF COURSE MY CHRISTMAS GIFT..... friend i cannot thank you enough. i know that kames is not ship you love, but the way you captured the boy's relationship was masterfully written. despite not knowing much canon info about their lives in minnesota, i think you did a wonderful job at displaying the dynamic between james and kendall. i'm also a sucker for multiple interpretations - so be it a platonic or romantic interaction, it was still something personal and hard to share, but james shared anyway... augh.... god i'm obsessed with them.thank you so much for the gift. you are always so sweet and kind to me and ily mwah!!!!

4. assorted works of @fiyero0533/@fiyero3305

I Gotta Get New Friends

first of all, any kidfic kills me, but there is something so special about baby btr..... i also love the logan is from texas agenda sm. sometimes fanon should be canon but i digress! the dialogue was so realistic to kiddos and i love the way kendall was wanting to help logan, even as a stranger! natural born leader forever. i would love to read about the four of them conducting science experiments from logans book or from bill nye lmaoooo! and everyone meeting as lunch augh!! "are you going to get injured again?" "probably!" took me outtt. and the END AUGHHHH god i love those four so much. such a sweet gift im so thrilled you got to share :3

[bossenmeyer]

KUCI Public Affairs Host on Life, Prose and the Written Word

February 2, 2021

KUCI ‘Writers on Writing’ co-host Marrie Stone walks us through her life, KUCI radio since 2007 and the amazing world of literature. Every one of her shows is a surprise, a revelation and an act of love. Her focus is on craft, process and the business of writing every Wednesday morning from 9-10am. Hear about her process of putting a successful program together and some of her favorite shows...

Click on “Source: kuci.org” below to hear the entire 50-minute interview.

[johnwahhab]

Kids See Ghost at Camp Flog Gnaw 2018 Review/Experience

What’s up Y'all, so this is my first concert/festival review that I’ll be doing of many (I hope). This is going to be really informal for a minute until I get feedback about my writing style or simply become a better writer. I hope you enjoy.

First, let me talk about the atmosphere of the venue and concert. In 2017, Camp Flog Gnaw (CFG) was at Exposition Park in Los Angeles and the venue felt tight. A lot of the attractions and booths were bunched up together and to move from stage to stage you had to walk through what it seemed like an alleyway that didn’t have any scenery than metal gates. This year CFG got an upgrade in location (in my opinion), which was at the Dodgers Stadium parking lot. The back side of the parking lot offered a wide space which didn’t make me feel claustrophobic but also showed a sense of resourcefulness. There were porta potties by each stage, the food stands and the rides were placed in between the two stages so people were able to grab a drink, snack, or hop on a ride between the 45 minute wait time moving between sets. Also, as you moved from the Camp stage (main stage) to the Flog stage (second stage), you were greeted with a beautiful view of the LA skyline.

Quick disclaimer, if you didn’t read the title of this post I will only be talking about the Kids See Ghost (KSG) set because I didn’t go the first day of the festival and honestly just went this year to catch a glimpse of some Kanye West + Kid Cudi action. I was blessed and fortunate enough to go to CFG in 2017, as stated and was able to see most of the artists that were there the first day. Also, my sister hooked it up with some free tickets she won off the radio. Wild because I have never met anyone that has won those call-in to win radio segments. Shout out Jackie.

The whole day I was pretty antsy of getting the best possible spots to see KSG vividly, and hopefully see, with ease, Cudi smile. My group and I showed up around 4:30pm. After checking the merch lines and realizing we’d be waiting for a minute (approximately 2 hours), we said f*ck that and made the push to the Camp stage where KSG would be closing out the festival starting at 10pm. We got to the stage barely missing Taco but were able to catch Jorja Smith, Ms. Lauryn Hill, and Post Malone. All great sets. Between each set, we would move up while a sea of festival goers would leave to go to the Flog stage. During the wait between Post and KSG, the fire marshal made an announcement to the crowd asking the front portion of the crowd, where I ended up getting to, to take 3 steps back. This was impossible as the crowd was a standstill and packed up against the back security bar. I was stepping on people’s shoes (hopefully not J’s), people were stepping on my shoes (not J’s don’t worry), I couldn’t move my arms, a girl’s head was smashed into my back, and she said it was cool because I didn’t smell bad lmao (I took it as a compliment). The crowd of festival goers started chanting “f*ck you” at the marshal, but that didn’t change anything because he kept asking us to move back...

Now to Kids See Ghost! The stage was dark, smoke started to rise, and all of a sudden a glass box hanging from the top of the stage, which looked similar to Lorde’s tour set design (joke), appeared out of the dusk. 

The instrumental to Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1 began to play and Kid Cudi yelled at the top of his lungs, “Sing that shit, you know it!”, which fueled a mosh pit of Travis Scott caliber. Surprisingly the space around me opened up and I had some space to breathe. 

Here is the complete set list in order that KSG performed, I’ll try to talk about a couple in detail:

Father Stretch My Hands Pt.1

Feel the Love

Fire

4th Dimension

Freeee (Ghost Town, Pt.2)

Reborn

Kids See Ghost

Cudi Montage

Welcome to Heartbreak

Paranoid

Pursuit of Happiness (Nightmare)

Ghost Town

During Kanye’s spazzz out of Mike Patton sounds and gun snares on Feel the Love the crowd chanted along in the “Ba-ba-ba-ba Brrat-tat-da-da-da-da Ga-ga-ga-ga Brrr-ah-da-da, brrr-ah-da-da,” and it was the weirdest but most pleasing concert experience I’ve ever had. On one hand, everyone, including myself, were yelling nonsense at the top of our lungs, but on the other hand, everyone was enjoying themselves and we all had smiles on our faces (that sh*t was lit).

Kanye West asked the crowd to make a circle a damn 3 times during Freeee, and I don’t think anyone did. It was comedy, but this song was beautiful. Mr. West shouted that he loved Tyler, the Creator during the tune, and the rainbow visuals the two had in the background (pictured above) was more pleasing than most rave lights/visuals I’ve seen. Kanye, forgot some lyrics for Reborn, you know what, he kept “moving forward” and didn’t let that stop him. It’s just a classic Kanye move. What’s a Mr. West appearance without some forgotten lyrics. He also hit them exorcist type dance moves that got him trending during Kids See Ghost.

I’m not gonna say Kid Cudi carried Kanye’s dead weight during the performance but he hit line for line. The man was flawless. His Pursuit of Happiness performance was heart-warming, and it was great seeing Mr. Cudi smiling up in the glass box. Even his high pitch vocals on Ghost Town were on point.

I made it out with minimal bruises, and it made it all more worthwhile being there with great company whom sang note for note with me. 

TL;DR

I couldn’t sum up the performance better than Reddit user, n30fir3, who commented, “I loved it although [Kanye] looked out of shape, forgot some lyrics and it looked like they turned [Kanye’s] mic on late a couple times, seeing him smile with Cudi and do all of his crazy dance moves made me smile so much I love these two both so much.” 

If you made it this far thank you for reading. I know this was amateur af so if you have any advice or comments please send me an email at johnwahhab@kuci.org. I promise I’ll get better, and I will try my best to make it shorter next post. Tune into KUCI 88.9FM on Wednesdays 2am-4am... you can stream on kuci.org/listen

[humanhost]

DEDICATED AND SOFT RESTING

Over the past three years it’s been a tradition here for a year end rundown of HH activities to be posted up just about now. This will happen in a few lines, but it’s always good to question the routine kinda things that we all do.

 Time gets enough of our attention as it is every day, every hour, every moment whether you’re at the beginning of the year, or the end of it, in the middle, whatever. To constantly acknowledge its power (or even its weakness) would make us feel obsessive. How many times do you hear folks worrying about getting old? Or dying? Or showing up late to something? Or waking up? Or “getting enough hours” of this, that, or the other thing? The looming presence of time will never disappear. That’s actually a good thing for an infinite number of reasons. But, unless perhaps there’s some kind of magical time-spirit being who is really interesting and fun to hangout with, why pay extra special attention to something that has about as much personality as your average everyday grain of sand?

On the other hand time possesses the amazing, beautiful super power of invisibility, and it seems to be incapable of feeling any pain. You can’t say that about whole lot of other things, invisible or otherwise. So yeah, it seems like the jury’s still out. So what the heck, we might as well have ourselves a good old fashioned time blastin’ fun-o-rama-lama

~ 

For roughly 3 months out of 2018 Human Host was on the road. This was the largest amount of gigs we ever played at any time within the last decade (’08-’18). Being a traveling artist can be a strange and sometimes awkward endeavor, but as far as HH’s 2018 tours are concerned it was pretty smooth sailing all year long. There’s a big reason for this: people - good people who work in many capacities to support independent/original artists because they genuinely *love* doing that. A ton of venues, promoters, talent buyers, and show bookers of all shapes and sizes helped make ‘18 one of HH’s most productive years ever and we thank *all* of these folks & venues massively. 

But tours aren’t always succesful strictly because of people in the “business”, or even due to the support of folks working in the art-centric underground, or any of the other more typical proffesionals who you can imagine are responsible for getting great gigs together. There are tons of other people who often wear a thousand hats, or simply work behind the scenes to make great art come to life in contexts that are far more complicated/multi-faceted than that of the average concert promoter. Below are the names of a whole giant ton of great people whose help, moral support, and kindness made Human Host’s 2018 adventures unforgettable and extra special in every way possible:

Nathan Dowell, Alex Dowell, the entire Dowell family of Birmingham, Al., and David Richardson of Hamilton, Md.

Doug Hammond of Los Angeles (TGAUC forever!)

Lorraine DeGraffenreidt/UCB and Richard McClaughlin from the KMAN 92.5 Tapes label of Glendale, Ca.

Cory Davolos/T.E.A.M. & Joy Eichert of Columbus, Oh. (next time HH gets the ice cream tab, seriously!)

Devon Till/T.E.A.M. of Jacksonville, Fla.

Jacob Markus and the whole crew from The Southside House & the band From Worlds Alike of Smyrna, Tn.

Sarah Brandes & Matt Reilly and family of Los Angeles

Mac Burns of Los Angeles

Kaitlyn/Illegal Shirts & Perseus The Cat, and the RAT PPL collective of L.A.

Jarod Walker/In Case Of Emergency Press of Bloomington, In.

Nick Riddle and family of Raleigh, N.C.

Chris Bishop/garagehangover.com from upstate NY

Destination Coffee Bar and Bistro of Hemet, Ca.

Ruthy who was with us on the Greyhound bus going from Jackson, Ms. to Monroe, Louisiana.

Son from La Plata, Ia. who was with us on the Amtrak train up until Chicago

Regina from Chicago who traveled with us on the Amtrak train to D.C.

The El Pollo Loco location near the UCB Theatre on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood

Landon Deaton of Milwaukee, Wi.

Alex of Nightmare In Wonderland from Monroe, NY

David & Radcliffe of Hill Boys, and Joe Vick of New Brunswick, NJ

The Dump community center/spiritual hub of Brooklyn, NY

Amy Beth & Argyle Zandolis of Elmsford, NY

Darren Mabbee and Russell Dolan of Jersey City, NJ

Jared Fischer & Michelle Silvester of Brooklyn, NY

Billy & Maria from The Poconos

Alberta & Jim from The Poconos

Wayne Llewellyn of Roanoke, Va.

Jason Donells of Austin, Tx.

Jack Elliot-Higgins from St. Louis, Mo.

Cody & Kimmie from The Philistines of Kansas City, Mo

Chris MacGarvey of Athens, Ga. 

Eric Rosario of Bubble Wand from Baltimore

Dee Crittenden of Joy Lane/Alien Witch from Orlando, Fla.

Jill Lloyd Flanagan of Forced Into Femininity from Chicago

...yow! That’s alotta awesome people, and (cant stress this enuff here) most of those mentioned weren’t directly involved with booking any shows. To anyone that might feel forgotten here, HH sincerely apologizes. They say it takes a village to raise a child. Well, it takes friggin telepathic megopolis to keep the healing meta embers of weirdness a’smoulderin for cosmic glory.

~

In addition to all the touring, 2018 saw HH release a new full length record, create recordings with a slew of side projects (including the newest album from T.E.A.M., a group who has only become active after a nearly 25 year hiatus), and some Human Host members even sat in for a few open jam sessions in New Jersey and Ronaoke, Va. Some new Human Host writing projects were completed, and there was even a combination HH music/spoken word performance which was recorded live in the L.A. suburbs out at the University Of California’s Irvine campus (which the school’s radio station KUCI-FM has archived; more info on this is coming soon).

The Host also became the subject for an excellent piece entitled ‘Strange Symbiosis’ which was run by suburban L.A.’s Ventura County Reporter. In this piece writer Karen Lindell brings the Human Host experience to life in a new way which highlights the core political and philosophical concepts of our purpose. You can read the article here:

https://www.vcreporter.com/2018/12/strange-symbiosis-experimental-pop-outfit-human-host-goes-off-the-beaten-path-in-ventura-and-ojai/

~

O.k., Time Cult, time’s up 

HH needs a rest (a real big one). As we enjoy the sleep of brief ages, 2019 awaits with even more goodies in store. We’re puttin ‘18 out to pasture in style, so please stay tuned.

            YOURS IN PEACE, MYSTERY, AND LOVE,

  Gurgle Bliirrg, Talb Chrang, Z’mabattadanergustre, and the whole gang out there pseudo-spelunking through the inverted cave of trampoline lava-clava a.k.a. ))) Human Host ((( 

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Nick Valensi’s New Skin: A Conversation with CRX

For nearly 20 years, Nick Valensi has been the lead guitarist of The Strokes; a band that (at times unfairly so) has been seen as the last bastion of Rock music. More than any other band that has emerged from the early 2000’s, The Strokes have been under a microscope for nearly every decision each band member has made. From rumblings of inter-band feuds over songwriting processes to the emergence of solo projects from most of its members, the New York five-piece seems to exist in a constant media fervor. Throughout it all, Nick Valensi has remained enigmatic in his free time outside of Strokes projects. While he has written for artists as popular as Sia and Regina Spektor, he has largely shied away from the spotlight any bonafide side project would emit. That is, until now. With the release of CRX’s debut record New Skin, Valensi has shown himself to be a more than capable frontman. The album is riddled with the guitar work that helped make The Strokes so electrifying, and hooks that’ll remain firmly lodged in your head for weeks at a time. Perhaps more than any other side project to emerge from the different members of The Strokes, it just sounds fun. Nick was kind enough to discuss the recording process and tour with KUCI, and below is a transcript of our conversation, as well as photos taken by Shay Mehr from their recent show at the Constellation Room

Stephan (SM): Thanks again for sitting down and taking the time to chat, I really do appreciate it.

Nick Valensi (NV): My pleasure.

SM: So I wanted to start to talk about the tour you've been doing [for CRX]; for the past few years with The Strokes, you've only been playing one off major dates at festivals. Was it a big adjustment going from the huge stages to the small clubs and theaters the past couple weeks?

NV: Yeah it's a change of pace for sure, but a welcome one. It's kind of what I was looking forward to putting CRX together; getting up and doing different kinds of shows than the ones for The Strokes. We're on tour across the country right now and playing a lot of small clubs. You know, a lot of them when we walk in and load our stuff I just get the feeling of 'This is exactly what I want to be doing.' So it's been pretty cool for me.

SM: Another difference between CRX and your other projects is that for the first time you're the frontman. Was it hard to find your voice in regards to singing? Were there a lot of moments of singing in the mirror or shower trying to feel it out?

NV: (Laughs) Um, yeah! To be honest, not so much singing in the mirror, but singing a lot into my laptop and trying different stuff out. I guess I wanted to take the time to... figure out the sound but also feel comfortable with it. Because at first I had that thing that most people get who don't have the experience of singing or public speaking. You get that thing where you hear your voice back over on a recording and it sounds annoying to you and you're like 'Ugh is that how I sound?' Everyone kinda gets that. So I had to overcome that and also just making subtle little changes in how I was approaching it. It took me a sec... I feel way more comfortable with it now, especially after touring.

SM: I can definitely relate to that. There's plenty of people here [at KUCI] that will hear their voice over a recording and feel uncomfortable.

NV: Yeah it's a funny thing there's a part of overcoming that and doing whatever technically you need to do to sound the way you feel more comfortable with, but there's another psychological aspect that you need to overcome.

SM: Moving on to the recording and writing, from what I've read in many aspects this project was sort of a way for you to get back on the road since The Strokes didn't tour too much for Comedown Machine. Was there a certain song when you were writing or recording when you realized this was the start of a new full blown project?

NV: No, to be honest with you. Initially the project was a thing where it was just going to be a vehicle to put a band together and book some shows or book a tour and get in front of audiences. But it became something different to me over the course of it, and now I'm realizing it's a really awesome thing for me to have; an outlet creatively that's different from The Strokes. And it makes coming back to The Strokes for me a lot more enjoyable, and a lot more constructive I think. But to be honest with you with the songwriting and the songs, I demoed a bunch of songs — probably like 8 or 10 — and I was still not 100% sure if it was something I was going to pursue. I thought that maybe the songs would go somewhere else or maybe I would offer them to somebody else. It wasn't until I reached out to some friends and slowly started putting the band together and have these guys help me finish songs and start collaborating putting lyrics together. Also when I reached out to Josh Homme [Lead singer/writer

of Queens of the Stone Age, producer for New Skin]. Once he heard the demos he loved them. It was a huge confidence booster for me that made me realize 'This is going to work, I want to pursue this.'

SM: I think one of the best parts of the album is the sound it has; it's sort of if you gave The Cars "Appetite for Destruction" [the Guns n' Roses album] and told them to listen to it for ten straight days. It has this --

NV: Oh man (laughs)

SM: Honestly! It has these heavy riffs but these power pop sheen that I really admire a lot. During the demo and recording process was that a sound you actively tried to pursue or was that something you and Josh hashed out in the recording studio and settled on?

NV: Well that sound was kind of there in the demos, and there was Josh's role... initially he loved the demos so much and there were a lot of elements [from the demos] that he wanted to keep. Our first conversation was really about there were certain songs that he'd pick. Like maybe one song there would be a guitar that he really loved, or another song there'd be a vocal or a drum track. One of the first things we did was that we went through all the demos and pick what we were going to keep. On the album actually there's a lot of stuff; maybe 25-35% that's actually from the demos. And Josh was really good a picking and choosing what to keep. And then there were other songs that we just recorded from scratch and the stuff we worked on from the demos was totally up to him. I was kinda at a place where I'd been with the songs for a year practicing them and I was really close to the whole thing and didn't know... I guess I just lost respect with where it was going and where to take it. Josh really came in and saved the day with that. I don't know if I would've been able to do it without him.

SM: It can be really helpful to get a different set of ears on it or to have friends give their opinion on things. When you're alone with material so long you can almost forget how it sounded originally.

NV: It’s important to get the perspective of someone you trust. That was it for me. It was that I trusted [Josh] and really respected what he had done prior. I'm a huge fan of all his bands, all the things he's produced, his songwriting choices. It was cool to have that.

SM: Do you see CRX as a continuous thing? Julian has often stated how he loves The Voidz and would like to keep that in tandem with The Strokes, Albert has had solo work for awhile, Nikolai has Summer Moon starting now. Do you see CRX as a refresher between Strokes projects?

NV: Absolutely. I wanna keep this thing going for sure. I've kinda come to a place to realize that it's good for all of the guys in The Strokes to have side projects and have creative outlets outside of the main band and that it's good for me to have this thing that I can pick up and take out on the road whenever I want. It makes everything better for The Strokes. But I'm definitely thinking about a second CRX already and we're kinda working on some things. I'm having so much fun with it.

SM: You’ve had a long, very successful career. What does it mean for you to be an artist and do you feel like you've accomplished that?

NV: It’s just fun to make stuff. I think that's what being an artist is; making something out of nothing. In terms of hitting achievements or reaching a benchmark it's always fun to create stuff and hope other people will enjoy it. I don't look at it as some sort of goal I'm trying to achieve. It's just baby steps towards making something fun and putting it out into the world and making another one. I don't know I'm sorry I'm giving you such a lame answer (laughs).

SM: Well I think I wouldn't be the only one in saying that you've made some pretty fun stuff over the years and that we hope you continue doing it for a long time.

NV: Aw shucks (laughs).

Nick Valensi is currently on tour as CRX through the end of the year. They will be at The Constellation Room in Santa Ana on December 5th, The Teagram Ballroom in Los Angeles on December 6th, and The Casbah in San Diego on December 7th. For more tour dates head to crxmusic.com