#with an upbeat 80's pop song

[leavemetoplaythesims]

she's lost an earring (and an earlobe) :(

before:

[chosoguapo]

signed mumu . . . . was working on this before the incident of 05/09/24. i don't have the heart to add more to this for now, but i do plan on expanding on rockstar!choso more in the future.

rockstar!choso who loves the surprisingly revealing pieces you wear for him once he back at his trailer from a show.

rockstar!choso who doesn’t like when other men are even an ounce close to you. naturally, your beauty unwillingly garners everyone to gaze upon you. while at a party choso steps away from you just for a mere moment to grab a drink at the bar. as he glances back at you to assure you are where he left you, he notices a man eyeing you like his next prey. knowing what the man's next move is, choso quickly makes his way over to you. just before the guy can do anything, choso swiftly curls one arm around your waist tightly. he pulled you in close to him as you paid no mind while dancing.

rockstar!choso always is sure to remind his fans who his special lover is. in his most heartfelt songs, there are lines where he calls out your name. either is subtly said in the background or openly included where everyone singing the lyric calls out your name.

rockstar!choso doesnt care for newer pop music, he’s more of a metalhead, jazz, and 80’s/90’s rnb music enjoyer. but he does know that you LOVE bubbly and upbeat music, so he puts up with listening to new music just for you.

[katanablue]

Y’all will never guess the song I was listening to when this idea popped into my head lmfao

Dancing with Mikey is one of those things that’s just a normal part of your routine with him and one that you’ll never ever get tired of, no matter how many times he takes you by the hand and pulls you to him.

It could be any song playing from either of your phones; jazz, country, rock, 80’s, alternative, pop, Mikey won’t hesitate to start dancing and take you along with him.

His favorite specifically is when you’re cooking together, needing something to occupy the time while you wait for something to boil or bake. Music already plays from your phone and it doesn’t take long for him to turn up the volume a bit more and latch onto your hands.

Your laughter gives him energy, fuels his soul and drives him to be a better mutant because God does he love the way your face lights up each and every time he starts making you dance with him. It’s even better when you initiate first, finding the perfect song to match the mood and tug him away from the kitchen counter as soon as he’s done with whatever he’s doing.

You’re not afraid to get silly with it and it’s something you absolutely adore about the other. Making up dance moves and screaming the lyrics, not caring if your neighbors or his brothers shout complaints because in the moment it doesn’t matter, too engrossed in making a memory with the love of your life.

You like that you don’t have a specific way of jiving to whatever song it is, sometimes he’ll have you slow dancing to an upbeat song and then the next you’ll be doing the robot to a powerful ballad. His favorites are the ones he can act out literally, overdramatizing them so he can make you do that full belly laugh while other times he’ll do the choreo he saw in a movie like ‘Grease’.

And in the end he’ll always thank you the exact same way: a kiss to the back of your hand, ‘thank you for the dance, (insert whatever nickname he’s feeling)’, and then another kiss directly to your lips.

Then you use the down time to calm down, going back to tending to your cooking and checking to see if anything needs to be turned or whipped.

And if the recipe calls for another wait time, he’s already queuing up the next couple of songs, counting down the seconds until he can have you in his arms once again.

[dutiful-wildcraft]

Task Force 141 Music Headcannons

Price

-He has some significant influences from 70s/80s heavy metal, mostly influenced from his mum who was a rebellious metalhead (and a feral KISS fan) herself, but toned down her partying when John was born. That didn't stop her from showing him the good stuff. 

-John’s earliest memories are of him and his mother going on roadtrips, radio blaring. His mom giving him little music “tests,” urging John to guess the artists of the song before they ended. Being so proud of him when he got them right.  His mom had a huge stereo system, an outrageously pricey thing compared to the rest of their meager home. It could play both CD’s and tapes and it was his mom’s pride and joy. 

-They had “cleaning” days where they would deep clean the house. Taking turns between swapping songs as they danced and dusted. A trend that extended well into his teenage years until he joined up.

-John would later pick up more thrash and progressive metal influences from his older CO’s and later by his own team. John is a radio kind of man, and other than the stuff he got from his mum he doesn't bother much with collecting, but he usually can find a radio station or two that plays what he likes. He still blares music when he cleans or works out.  

-John also dips into a bit of blues, folk and country.  He’s fond of the acoustic elements, it’s easy listening and some of them tell a good story.  

-Absolutely owned a “Frampton Comes Alive” CD. 

-Price was a bit petty about it at first, but the rest of the 141’s music tastes aren’t terrible…he still shoves the foam earplugs in on the truck ride home once Soap gets ahold of the aux cord. Though it gives him one hell of a laugh to see Soap cut a rug.  

-Gaz downloaded a huge playlist for the man and crammed it on his phone. Price was tickled pink over the selections, and now this is the only mix he fusses with, throwing it on shuffle and letting it play while he smokes and does his paperwork. 

-Man actually loves to dance, he doesn't just bop around like Soap does but he will take you by the hand and groove a bit with you. He loves to feel a warm body moving with his, letting the music move them together. This is actually how he woo’s ladies at the bar. A bit of liquid courage, and smooth song. He has someone giggling in his arms in no time. 

Soap

-His library is mostly made up of funk/groove metal, metalcore, pop, disco and electronic. He can party to really anything really, he just loves anything that is fast. Something that has a bounce to it.  There is never a wrong setting for this. Has nearly slipped and busted his head open having a one man mosh in the shower.  

-Used to have several piercings, his tongue and eyebrow namely, as well as a couple more pieces in his ears and nipples. They unfortunately had to go when he joined up. But he will still throw the earrings in when it's time to party. Some thicker captive bead earrings from where he had them stretched just the slightest. 

-He's actually pretty solid with a guitar. Doesn’t talk about it because it makes him feel like a douche. But he and his friends did have shitty garage band as teenagers. (Anyway..here's Wonderwall).

-Tries to keep it heavier when hangin with the boys but don't buy his tough guy bullshit, the next song is Madonna. His shuffle will give you whiplash. 

-He and Gaz vibe the most, both crowding into the front seats to put on a concert the whole ride. Having a jam session while they cook together or having heated arguments on whether something is a cover or not (Gaz is always right). 

Gaz

-The most eclectic out of all of them. Pretty similar to Soap, he tends to gravitate toward alt rock/indie, r&b, pop, and psychedelic. While he enjoys the upbeat electronic stuff that Soap enjoys, he prefers the groove. Something a bit slower and well…sexier.  

-He is actually pretty knowledgeable (special interest you could say) about music. The man is like an encyclopedia for music. Can name songs by the first 2 seconds alone. He is a menace on trivia nights for this reason. 

-Has started collecting records in his free time. He has favorites sure, but sometimes he'll just snag a few with interesting covers and give them a spin. He has found some gems this way…and also some straight *trash*. These songs have turned into memes between he and Soap.

-Makes playlists as a love language.

-Always trusted as the trip DJ, takes his job very seriously and considers all his teams tastes to carefully weave a mix everyone can vibe too. 

-Sung in the church choir as a kid, absolutely hated every minute of it. He was always the star of the christmas cantatas until he quit going as a teen.

-He and his sisters would have knock down drag out fights over the sole CD player they had as kids. Genuinely can't stand boy bands due to his big sisters obsession with them at the time. (The shit was on repeat for months.)

Ghost

-absolutely uses the balaclava to hide a earbud when he's just doing paperwork in his office.

-It's his ritual after an op. Simon pops his earbuds in, leans his head back and rests. You don't talk to Simon during this time. He'll take them out when he's ready to talk. 

-He also keeps one in while on leave, focusing on his music in the grocery or doing mundane errands. But just one earbud, he keeps the other out to listen for anything sus.

-Simon's music is pretty precious to him, and something he's actually pretty protective of. He never listened to his music out loud, even kept it turned down low with his headphones to prevent any accidental overhearing. 

-He picked up a lot from his brother that he used as a springboard after that. Lyrics that gave him goosebumps, words for feelings he could never articulate. To him, there was music for anything. Anger, sadness, elation. 

-Simon Riley who's favorite past time was rooting through old used CD's with his big brother at old video rental shops.

-Tommy who would usher him into the bathroom, putting big clunky headphones over his ears to block the sounds of their father's abuse. Clicking play and mouthing a “Stay here” as he clicked the door shut behind him. 

-Simon Riley who scrawled his favorite lyrics onto the soles of old dingey converse. Colored them into the skin of his forearms in a mock up of the tattoos he would later get.

-And he would, Gaz finds them later, inky poetry weaved into the images along his arms, and on his collar. He subtly looks up the words later. Smiling as lyrics of old grungey 90s songs fill his screen. 

-Tool enjoyer, literally just plays the albums start to finish, he is actually really fond of the instrumentals

BONUS!! Alex

-very similar to Price though he leans away from some of the heavier stuff. He loves the easy yacht rock type vibes with some classic rock. As well as some 90s and outlaw country. 

-He is an absolute crooner when he’s drunk. He actually has a gorgeous singing voice, low and rich, reminiscent of Tracy Lawrence.

-He does know the dance to Copperhead Road, tried to teach Farah who does not have rhythm to save her life. 

Actual Playlists

Price Soap Gaz Ghost Alex

I'll be adding to all these mixes as time passes, I would love to hear what you have in mind too <3

[bonthefuckjourx]

Music Headcannons!!

The next chapter has a little something to do with music. 😉 It’ll be out in the next few hours!

Lucifer: Loves to listen to 80’s music, but also is impartial to musicals. He’s the person who got Charlie into musicals too. Tends to stick to the more popular songs/genres.

I was made for Lovin you- Kiss

Take a Chance on Me- ABBA

Hot Stuff- Donna Summer

The Phantom of the Opera- The Phantom of the Opera Musical

Hungry Eyes- Eric Carmen

Hurricane- Deathnote the Musical

Charlie: Takes after her Dad and loves musicals. Sapphic music or LGBT is the other half of what she listens to.

Little Miss Perfect- Write Out Loud

She Keeps Me Warm- Mary Lambert

Crush- Tessa Violet

Girls- Girl in Red

Seventeen- Heathers the Musical

Monster- Frozen the Musical

Apex Predator- Mean Girls the Musical

Popular- Wicked

Vaggie: Didn’t listen to music until Charlie showed her. Mainly listens to LGBT, but typically edger stuff. Loves rock and anything with a guitar in it really.

Bad Idea-Girl in Red

Just Like You- Three Days Grace

Sweater Weather- The neighborhood

Want Me- Baby Queen

Starts with One- Shiny Toy Guns

Angel Dust: Loves pop and mainly sticks to upbeat fast songs. What can he say he lives the fast life. At night however when he’s all alone he’s a total swiftie. Definitely cries himself to sleep sometimes.

Red Cup (I Fly Solo)- Cash Cash

Call Me By Your Name- Lil Nas X

Super Psycho Love- Simon Curtis

All Too Well (10 Minute Version)- Taylor Swift

Cardigan- Taylor Swift

You’re Losing Me (From the Vault)- Taylor Swift

Boys will be Bugs- Cavetown

Husk: Definitely a hopeless romantic. If Angel is ever listening to Taylor he’ll dance with him around the room. Loves to romance Angel as he never really had that before.

Lover- Taylor Swift

Mr. Loverman- Ricky Montgomery

Save Tonight- Eagle Eye Cherry

Set the Fire to the Third Bar- Snow Patrol

Golden Hour- JVKE

Line Without a Hook- Rickey Montgomery

Cherri: Loves Kesha and 2010’s pop music. Would definitely see her at a rave.

Die Young- Kesha

For Your Entertainment- Adam Lambert

You Know You Like It- Aluna George and DJ Snake

Timber- Pitbull (ft. Kesha)

Everywhere I Go- Hollywood Undead

Intoxicated- Martin Solveig

Y/N: You listen to a variety of music. Here’s some of your “current” favs:

Art Deco- Lana Del Rey

Nonsense- Sabrina Carpenter

Kiss the Go-Goat- Ghost

In The Middle- dodie

She’s the prettiest girl at the party and she can prove it with a solid right hook- Frank Iero

Work Song- Hozier

I Wanna Be Your Slave- Maneskin

The Summoning- Sleep Token

Losing My Religion- Frank Iero and the Future Violents

Hideaway- Kiesza

[celaenaeiln]

Genuine Question but is Dick’s love for ABBA a real thing or is it just fanon. Also, what music WOULD Dick listen to?

I don't think it's a canon-canon thing solely based on the fact that ABBA isn't specifically named but he most definitely listens and loves it based on his music preferences!

His music taste is a combination of 80's boy bands, pop rock, post-punk, acoustic pop, alternative rock, rock and roll, and pop.

I can't remember the issue but somewhere in the comics he talks about how he loves post-punk music. Post-punk is when artists took orthodox punk music and started to explore dynamics, dance beats, electronics, and to push the boundaries of the pop rock of the time. Source

It's slower than punk rock but more lyrically defined with meaningful messages about politics, world issues, etc as many artists were into.

Nightwing (2016) Annual #1

80's boy bands were considered upbeat pop which falls right in line with ABBA's music style.

Teen Titans: The Silver Age (Part 1)

He loves Rock and Roll too. Actually all of the OG Titans-Dick, Wally, Donna, Roy, and Garth do.

Titans Hunt Issue #2

Also a whole heck of these songs on his playlist are from filipino rock and pop bands which is super interesting. Introvoys (pop rock from 1980s), M.Y.M.P. (2000s acoustic pop band), Rivermaya (1990s alternative rock band), Chicosci (rock band from late 1990s), Ariel Rivera (romantic ballads), Nina (pop and R&B).

He seems to like music that has an intensity to it which makes sense because people who like rock music like it for its focus on personal expression and authenticity.

Going by his music choices, I'd say he most definitely also loves bands such as:

Nirvana

Mother Mother

Queen

Arctic Monkeys

AC/DC

Interpol

Imagine Dragons

Fall Out boy

The Cure

Coldplay

Radio Head

The Killers

Paramore

New Kids on the Block

Vampire Weekend

Twenty One Pilots

Guns N' Roses

The Beatles

Metallica

Bon Iver

The Offspring

Led Zepplin

[juszt-a-liddol-guy]

my take on the silly hedgies………

once again i throw a lazy sketch at yall!! oops!

….anyways i guess i should write abt my headcanons here or smth (that would make sense)

in general,

hedgehogs assigned female at birth grow less fur. their tummies/chests are typically bare as well as their arms, but there’s still a thin layer of velvety fur that blends into the thicker fur around the shoulders and the rest of the body. for beauty reasons, some cis afab hedgies will choose to shave the thin fur so it appears neatly styled. afab hedgies also have naturally occurring downwards-pointed quills that are typically shorter than their amab counterparts, ending around the shoulders or upper back. these can be easily styled into upwards-pointed quills should they choose to.

amab hedgehogs grow more fur and have puffy white chests. their arms and tummies are covered in the same type of fur as the rest of their bodies. as for their quills, they are naturally pointed up and are usually long. if styled downwards, their quills can reach the amab hedgie’s lower back or behind.

taking testosterone can make thicker fur grow on the arms and tummy/chest, among many other side effects. similarly, taking estrogen can thin out coarse fur.

moving on!!

for sonic:

-early to mid 20’s

-goes by he/it pronouns, afab, takes testosterone & has had top surgery

-has autism+adhd, and thanks to trauma from years of fighting — probably riddled with depression or ptsd

-he’s a bit of a clown! sonic likes to make its friends smile, and is really good at cheering others up through humor

-honestly, personality wise, i think of him as being the more mature version we see in the IDW comics or in sonic frontiers. super confident in itself, even if it’s almost guaranteed to be defeated. it will just keep pushing through. this trait can come off as reckless and self-endangering however, and he definitely sits through lectures about this behavior from his loved ones. he is a super high-masking person, and once the mask is on for the day, he finds it very hard to take it back off.

-while it is afraid of being in deeper water, it’s fine taking baths or being in showers and even enjoys reading about fictional creatures that originate from the ocean such as mermaids and sea monsters

-chocolate is just too sweet for him most of the time, but he enjoys a nice pastry or cheesecake

-loves jazzy pop music, alternative rock, 80s music, gentle melodies, and super upbeat EDM. wakes up everyday with a song already playing in its head and thinks of its brain like a radio station that can flip between channels

for shadow,

-older than sonic by a year and a half (not counting the 50 year coma lmao)

-goes by he/they pronouns, afab, used to take T (recently stopped, feels like he doesn’t need it anymore) & has had top surgery

-has autism, dyslexia, generalized anxiety & depression.

-left-handed

-very closed-off individual who finds it very difficult to make new friends. he appears as being very intimidating to people who aren’t familiar with him, especially on days when the flat affect is strong. they’re a pretty serious and literal guy most of the time, but they have their silly goofy moments when around people they really trust and when they’re in the mood for it. they don’t remember much from their past besides the big important parts, and he overthinks about the future a lot, to the point that he can start to cry (in private).

-shadow’s friend group is extremely tight— only sonic, rouge, and omega have been allowed to see underneath the barriers. even despite this, he has trouble opening up to them because he’s afraid of pushing them away or thinks the content he enjoys is too embarrassing to share (even though sonic would go ballistic and enjoy it too, and he knows this, but shadow’s first reaction is still to hide it).

-absolutely adores coffee and sweet things. they have a lot of sensory issues when it comes to vegetables, and normally stick with a diet of primarily pasta, chicken, beef, or rice.

-loves hard rock music, metal, alternative rap, EDM, j- & k-pop / rock, & music that emo teens back in the 2000’s really enjoyed (lol)

[a-moth-to-the-light]

Comeback Celebration: Giving Purplekiss An Album

Happy Purplekiss comeback to all of us! Though I've been a fan for a long time, I'm excited because this is my first comeback with Purplekiss officially on my list of favorite artists :)

if you want to see me talk about music that's actually by purplekiss: [my top ten purplekiss songs]

Okay, time for my made-up album!

Album Title: home.

As inspiration for the sound of this album, I'm thinking: liminal spaces & feelings of hollowness. I love the different ways Purplekiss invokes horror through pop music, and I think it would be cool to give them an album that expands on that idea! I'm not a huge visuals person, but I imagine the visual concept would be something like Red Velvet's "Psycho", that fragile, frilly kind of haunted. See also: Nicole Dollanganger, in general.

12 of the 13 tracks ended up being all-English songs, which wasn't intentional--I imagined this album to expand on their Korean discography, but it just happened that the songs I chose for this soundscape are mostly in English! (I actually think their English-language debut should be something more upbeat, in the vein of "Zombie".) In my made-up world, these songs would be translated & this would be a regular Korean release.

1. Soil -- Giriboy

Look, I just need an excuse to talk about Giriboy's album Novel ("Water" is so so good y'all, it's so so so so so so good). "Soil" is very rap-heavy, but there's a lot of space in the instrumental for vocal layering--so every member can add to the track! This is THE chill album opener, a little strange and unease-inducing, but overall pretty normal... right? I think it's a great starting point for my liminal-space sound to expand from.

2. goodnight n go -- Ariana Grande (TITLE TRACK)

Purplekiss makes, above all things, really solid pop music! "goodnight n go" has the same perfectly put-together feel as "Cast pearls before swine" and "Oh My Gosh", but it also has the spacey, empty atmospherics that I want for this album.

3. Atlantis - Extra Sped Up Version -- Seafret

This chorus is just REALLY awesome, so I think Purplekiss should sing it!

4. Easy -- Troye Sivan

I love this song; I love how it's hollow and echo-y, I love how it makes me feel submerged. I think this sound would really suit Purplekiss--it's a hazy sonic world to compliment their rough-around-the-edges vocal style, and there's plenty of space in the melody for the members to give us some really lovely riffs.

5. It'll All Work Out -- Phoebe Bridgers

I actually like the original Tom Petty version a lot more, but I think Bridgers' murky, downbeat take on "It'll All Work Out" fits this album's concept better!

6. Fire of Unknown Origin -- Blue Öyster Cult (PROMOTED B-SIDE)

A small break from the overall album aesthetic for some whimsical, upbeat 80's rock. I have a feeling this would be a huge hit for Purplekiss--it leans into the colorful, fun side of their discography, while also continuing with the tongue-in-cheek horror concept of songs like "Pretty Psycho" (these lyrics are perfect for their concept, truly). I would LOVE to see a choreography for this song, and the vocal lines in "Fire of Unknown Origin" are actually pretty slow, with plenty of space for the vocals of the Purplekiss members to shine through.

7. Sober -- P!nk

Wine-colored ballads are, I think, one of the defining traits of Purplekiss' musical style, and P!nk's "Sober" might just be my favorite example of that dusty maroon-ish feeling. I love the buzz of the guitar, I love the wailing strings; "Sober" is raw enough to fit in with Purplekiss' stripped-down ballads, but it's also dramatic enough to compliment the orchestral pop that's sprinkled throughout their discography.

8. DKLA -- Troye Sivan, Tkay Maidza

Oh hey, it's one of the few songs here with an actual rap section! Haunting production & a sharp beat perfectly suited to a cool choreo--this song is just begging to be a dark-concept kpop song. I think Purplekiss have the vocals to really warm this song up, too--it's about love, even if it's buried deep under pain, and I think the members could really bring that emotion closer to the surface, making their version a whole new kind of compelling.

9. Needed Me -- Rihanna

I love this instrumental so so so so so much, and I couldn't resist putting it alongside the Troye Sivan tracks I've included in this album, since they all have such creative ways of invoking desolation with their production. (And I hope this is obvious, but if this song is sung by non-Black artists, the n-word should be written out!)

10. Dreams -- Fleetwood Mac

A classic, and the queen of atmosphere. "Dreams" is wildly catchy, but also surprisingly hollow--it doesn't have a lot going on, and what is going on is this terribly exhausted kind of resignation. Though Stevie Nicks's voice is grittier than those of the Purplekiss ladies, they share these mournful, deep tones; I think a Stevie-fronted track is a perfect match for Purplekiss. (Also, I would LOVE to see them sell the hell out of that delightfully passive-aggressive "I keep my visions to myself...")

11. I'll Wait for You to Call -- Nicole Dollanganger

I knew I had to include a Nicole Dollanganger song in this tracklist, since her music captures exactly the kind of liminal-space horror I wanted for this album. This wisp of a track is meant to break your heart, before we move into some brighter, more hopeful end-of-album tracks.

12. Rager teenager! -- Troye Sivan

Yeah, here's another Troye Sivan song (it's the last one, I promise!). It's a little eerie and hollow, like "Easy" and "DKLA", but "Rager teenager!" is gentler and sweeter overall--its production feels like the kind of magic you hear about in bedtime stories, a fluffy-pink color that hopefully pulls the album together by calling back to "goodnight n go".

13. Crystal Ball -- P!nk (PRE-RELEASE)

Another wine-colored ballad! This is a bittersweet, but uplifting overall, addition to that more mournful side of Purplekiss' discography, and it has these gorgeous melodic lines that I would love to hear the members sing (see: "love just needs a witness, and a little forgiveness, and a halo of patience, and a less sporadic pace, and..."). I think this would be a great pre-release to show off their vocal colors, which are pretty unique for their generation, and a nice album closer, since it isn't quite as depressing as some of the other tracks.

[celerydragonfics]

tagged by @stilllostinthedaydream, thank you!

Rules: Pick a song for each letter of your URL

I will tag @sassybluee and @indigomini

forgive me for mixing up english and other languages inconsistently i wanted to shoehorn in things i liked however i could haha

(i didnt need to give descriptions but i found myself wanting to anyway)

Closer - oh my girl (love the fairytale fantasy vibes)

Eye of the universe - outer wilds (chill, solemn, campfire vibes. nostalgic hot chocolate song)

Let Me Let You Go - ONE OK ROCK (pop punk, regrets in love)

Exist - mob choir (emotional finale song of all time?)

Rysn - Stormlight Archive fan ost (curious, fantasy movie vibes)

Yellow - Kamiyama Yoh (dark, slightly grungy? still upbeat synth and guitars tho)

Danny Don't You Know? - NSP (heartfelt and stupid at the same time)

Red Wine Supernova - Chappel Roan (horny country pop vibes)

Adabana Necromancy - Franchouchou (retro brassy vibes, epic, would love to see this performed live, backing track and all)

Ganma - Lexi Liu (one of those depressing yet upbeat synthy songs)

One Black Night - Wonder Girls (80s synths, very pulse-y, a little sexy)

New River - The Oh Hellos (folk style song about how amazing the world is)

Frieren the Slayer - Evan Call (this one literally always gives me goosebumps. epic fantasy final boss vibes)

Itooshi Hito no Tame - Satou Akemi (more retro brassy vibes, also epic vibes imo especially at the start probably bc it was originally an OP)

Cheerleader - Porter Robinson (synthy, strong pulse, somehow sounds like if EDM and old school boy band combined)

Sunny - Yorushika (a song about letting it all out ;;)

so it seems like i generally like epic or retro/80's ish vibes haha

[snailsaxophone]

The type of music I think Penny, Nemona, and Arven would listen to

Source : trust me bro

Penny

oh god why did i start with penny

mela got her hooked on Green Day and MCR so i think that’s a good place to start

she’s also deep into the internet, so yk, tally hall, jack stauber, lemon demon, maybe will wood?

also lofi she’s literally the lofi girl in the lofi live streams

i think she’d listen to a lot of game soundtracks and some anime openings

overall she has good taste in music

i could also see her liking kpop, i don’t listen to kpop and it’s a scary place so i’ll leave it up to ur interpretation of which groups she likes

Nemona

This is also another hard one, but i could see her jamming to 70’s and 80’s disco funk

she would VIBE to ABBA. Cannot tell me otherwise

also upbeat 2010’s pop. for nostalgia.

as for newer music, she listens to lizzo and doja. lot of women-empowering music too

i could also see her listening to rap

she’s the rapper eminem was too afraid to diss

nemona va MC of RIP rap battle when????

so speaking of in-game musicians, she’d be a huge fan of Ryme not only because she’s a gym leader but her music is amazing

Arven

i see a lot of people saying arven wouldn’t really listen to music, but i disagree. in his official art from the art book you can see him humming in a lil sketch (i attached it cause i’ve barely seen anyone talk about it please can we talk about this 😭)

ive said this in a pervious headcanons, but arvens a whistle guys. there’s whistle guys, singing guys, and humming guys. arvens a whistle guy

ok so i think he’d like almost every type of music, but if favorite is classic rock

bohemian rhapsody is his favorite, he cries during the “mamaaa ooooooo” part (me too, me too)

he’s a big elton john, queen, billy joel, and david bowie fan

tho I can see him listening to almost every type of music, depends on his mood

for example, when it’s time to let out a good cry, he’s putting mitski on (the girlies that get it, get it 😔)

his favorite mitski songs are class of 2013 and townie

ok this was fun, if anyone has any other ideas if what these dumbasses would listen to let me know and i’ll add them! also might do one with team star

[makkinmusic]

The songs for your next night time drive

One of my favorite things I did when I had nothing in particular going on was to go on night drives with my friends. A quick text on the group chat: “Who’s free rn to drive?” and the floods of texts would pop up

“Yes.”

“Downn.”

“Pick me up.”

I’d go get them and we’d go on various routes round our town; sometimes we’d drive over 30 minutes away from where we lived doing nothing but roll down the windows and listen to music as we made our way on the highways and the backroads. I highly recommend doing this as a form of therapy if you can. I also highly recommend listening to the songs I’ve put together for you to listen to or blast when you’re on your drive.

The Color Violet - Tory Lanez

This song meshes 80’s synth-pop and is meshed with modern-day R&B, which creates a very fresh, but nostalgic vibe. The song is upbeat, but almost complexed by an emotional aspect to the way the lyrics and music twist this tune. 

Location - Playboi Carti

I have to say that Playboi Carti’s entire debut album is such a great album to listen to on a nightdrive, but if I were to lock in on one single song, it would have to be this one. The melodious music with saxophone and calm drums creates an aesthetic rap feeling. The lyrics are not the main attraction of this song– or album in general– it’s more of the relaxed music in the background that creates a confident and nonchalant aesthetic to his songs. I would definitely listen to this song on full volume with my windows down and enjoy the music. 

Everyday - Ariana Grande

This song is kind of different from the other songs in the list because it doesn’t have the mystery and night time aspect that the other ones do. However, if you feel like screaming to Ariana and Future, this song is for you. Ariana Grande meshes R&B and pop into this song with amazing and loud vocals. Future comes in clutch with his great musical chemistry with Ariana’s lyrics. It’s something I listen to when I’m in a slump and kind of need to get a dance out. I highly recommend it. 

I Smoked Away my Brain - A$AP Rocky, Imogen Heap, Clams Casino

This song is one of the most ethereal songs I have heard in a long time. A$AP Rocky has been one of my favorite artists for a good amount of time, but a lot of his music I listen to in the background because I find it to be very calm and relaxed, but thins song, while being calm and relaxed, has a great sample from the song I’m God by Clams Casino which is a very mystical sound, kind of meshes with the nighttime. It’s very mysterious, but also sounds very free. A$AP Rocky originally released his song Demons, which covers the lyrical parts of this song, but some musical genius on the internet edited these two songs together, making it catch instant fame for a very good reason. This song sounds very magical and it's definitely something to elevate your night time drive experience. 

The Way Life Goes - Lil Uzi Vert, Oh Wonder

This song is one of my particular favorites by Lil Uzi Vert because of his melodic approach by featuring Oh Wonder’s song, Landslide. This made his music and lyrics sound more nostalgic, something I assume I’d listen to with the windows down when I’m reminiscing my past mistakes but knowing that time is the ultimate healer. I really appreciated Lil Uzi Vert’s versatility in taking up a kind of melodic approach to rap, which I feel like really makes listening to it feel more vibrant and different. This song makes me feel hopeful of the future and it hits even harder when I’m blasting this and singing it with my best friends.

I mainly chose these songs because they all fit the aesthetics of the night and the magical and mysterious feelings it cultivates, which I feel like the songs I chose replicate the feelings with their instrumentals and their lyrics. The next time you decide to go on a drive with yourself or your friend, add some of these songs to your cue!

[acstation206]

bought some goodies from Walmart the other day

Mutant Mayhem is easily peak TMNT for me, honestly super genius glad they got actual teenagers to play the turtles AND good for Seth Rogen for making sure the artists had a great experience working on it, haven’t seen the rest of the 2012 series and the 2007 movie or anything ROTTMNT yet tho someday might - the art style in that show looks solid. Asteroid City is the first Wes Anderson movie I’ve ever seen in theaters, it’s pastel color palette and atmosphere is such a beauty to look at, especially its unique framing device - the scene with Margot Robbie is really sweet and touching to me

I personally think ELO doesn’t get enough recognition outside of Mr. Blue Sky and mayyybe Livin’ Thing (no shade to those two songs btw). I guess I just wish their other songs are utilized in more movies cuz they’re honestly ahead of their time in a couple ways, like idk there’s just something so innovative, yet lively and organic about the way Moog and other electronic instruments are juxtaposed with a full blown orchestra in their music, especially for 70’s-80’s standards - I’m probably living under some rock or something but I genuinely can’t think of any other music artists that actually does this in that time period (or maybe I’m just a sucker for pop songs mixed with music orchestra in movies idk)

anyway the album was pretty neat 👍

to me, “Confusion” straight up sounds like something you’d hear on a TV special from the late 70s or 80s with their whole charming and upbeat vibes and everything, it’s so good - “Strange Magic” is a very nice allusion to how one feels when they’re with someone they have a crush on in contrast to all the times they’ve been alone by themselves and I think this is very well complemented with the unique composition of both orchestra and electronic into its dreamy tune

I could list other personal highlights but we’d probably be here all day - point is: go listen to ELO, they make really great music, peace out✌️

[married-2-the-music]

K-pop Discography Deep Dives: Girls Generation / SNSD (Part ONE)

Girls’ Generation debuted in 2007, with nine members: Taeyeon, Seohyun, Yoona, Yuri, Tiffany, Jessica (who left in 2014), Sunny, Sooyoung, and Hyoyeon, and soon became one of the most popular groups of the 2nd generation of k-pop with their catchy retro songs and down-to-earth image. Also, I’ll be using the names Girls Generation and SNSD (Sonoshidae, their Korean name) interchangeably through this.

Here are my credentials: So, I’m absolutely a fan of Girls’ Generation, although I’m in that weird space where I’m more than a casual one yet not quite a SONE (a full fan), but just like with Sunmi, I have a feeling that this deep dive will make me one. I’ve heard almost all of their title tracks, and a decent amount of b-sides, but since they have over 100 songs, I’m sure I’ll find some new ones to love too. I’m also a fan of both Taeyeon and Tiffany’s solo careers.

Their 2007 debut was Into The New World, and I honestly do not know what to say about this song. It was the reason I wanted to do this review in the first place, because in my opinion, it’s the best k-pop song of all time, and I’m not even a SONE. It’s upbeat and ultra-poppy, cheesy as hell, wonderfully hopeful, and has an instantly recognizable, soaring chorus that I can sing from memory (although not as well). I’ve probably seen this MV dozens of times, but I still chuckle at the dance break and can’t stop smiling at the take-off in the last bridge and how young they are, just barely older than I was when I became a k-pop fan. In the years after Into The New World was released, it’s become an important protest song in Korea, and to many now—myself included—it’s more than just what it was meant to be.

Full warning: there is no way that I could view any song fairly after this strong a debut, but I do really like the song Girls Generation, and actually didn’t know that this was a cover until this deep dive, since I can only associate it with them. It’s very bubblegum from its first moment, heavier on the aegyo than its counterpart, but the song’s slower pre-chorus, SNSD’s great voices, and that smash of a chorus manage to prevent the cutesiness from being overwhelming.

From the 1st album, simply entitled Girls Generation, I enjoyed the springy, vintage (somewhat Christmasy?) vibes of Ooh La La, the lovely harmonizing in Complete and Tinkerbell, the elegant classical flourishes in the background of Kissing You, and the guitar and excellent vocals in Honey. Overall this album feels incredibly 2nd gen, and gave me waves of nostalgia.

Gee is probably one of Girls’ Generation’s most well-known songs, and it’s easy to see why. With simple but fun choreography, and a chorus that constantly walks the tightrope of being incessantly catchy and just a little grating, it’s a total earworm. It takes a lot to make me enjoy such a cutesy song, but I think it was the combination of nostalgia and humor or maybe just how much I wanted to dance, and enjoy this one I did. As an aside, I’d forgotten that Minho from SHINee makes a cameo in this video, so that was a nice surprise.

From the EP, Gee, I had two main hidden gems. Way To Go is very much the kind of inspiring, upbeat bubblegum that I love, and also feels very nostalgic. Dear Mom, as I expected, is more of a ballad, and reminds me a little of Chung Ha’s Goodnight My Princess, with a sweet, heartfelt message to the girls’ mothers that made me text mine and ask how she’s doing. (Love you, Mom!)

Genie (or in Korean, “Tell Me Your Wish”) is a song that I thought was released later into their careers, with the slightly more mature image it uses. While still very bubblegum, it’s more polished, with a 70’s / 80’s synth background that began SNSD’s long run of retro-inspired singles. This isn’t one of my favorites of theirs, probably because in the years since it’s come out so, so, so many more k-pop songs have used the same style and thus it doesn’t sound as unique as some of their other tracks. I do still like it though.

From the EP, Genie, I had a good time dancing to the electronic beats of Etude, and the hrd-hitting synths of Boyfriend. One Year Later is a collaboration between Jessica and Onew from SHINee, so I was drawn to it right away; it chooses an understated coffee-shop feel that eventually blossoms into a strong ballad that really suits the warmth of their voices, and serves as a great album closer.

Oh! goes back on the somewhat more mature image that Genie established, going for a cheerleader concept, but sticks with the retro pop, this time pulling from a much more 80’s video game synth. It’s very much emblematic of the era it’s from with the nearly cloying aegyo, but unlike with Gee, most of that is in the MV and less so in the song. I like this one too, more than Gee, but I don’t find myself repeating it that much; I think it needs more of a bridge.

Run Devil Run is the second single from this album, and was highly unusual for the time since “cutesy” girl groups did not do this kind of hard-hitting synth. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still very much a pop song, but today it would be considered “girl crush”, like TWICE’s later-career pivot with Fancy and I Can’t Stop Me. I was worried the first time I heard this one that it would have an anti-drop, but thankfully the vocalizing in the second half of the chorus assuaged my worries. I actually showed this song to a friend of mine who enjoyed it so much that she bought it! And now “you better run, run, run, run” is stuck in my head for the foreseeable future, which I suppose is my own fault, isn’t it?

From the repackage album, Run Devil Run, I had a lot to choose from as a hidden gem. I enjoyed the choppy hook of Echo, the runway-ready confidence in Show! Show! Show!, the full-speed-ahead chiptune in Stick Wit’ U, and of course Key from SHINee’s feature in the youthful Boys & Girls.

Hoot is next up, and besides Into The New World, is my favorite so far. For some reason, it’s not talked about much as one of SNSD’s best singles, which always boggles my mind, because it’s just so delightful. I mean, it’s a spoof of classic spy movies with a percussive 60’s retro beat and such good clothes! That vocalizing under the last chorus gets me singing along every time. I even had a poster of it on my wall in high school, and it was the first k-pop choreography that I learned (albeit, very badly; I looked like a dying chicken). My only gripe is that I have no idea why this song is called Hoot and not Shoot or Trouble, which both would’ve been better names, but I digress. From the EP, my hidden gem was the jazzy, ballroom dance inspired Snowy Wish.

The Boys, admittedly, is one of those songs that I appreciate more than I actually like. I respect that it’s a classic and an important moment for k-pop, but as one reviewer said, “it feels more like a spectacle than a song, but what a spectacle it is.” Though it’s very catchy and I do hum along whenever it comes up on my shuffle, I’ve just never been a fan of anti-drop choruses, and even when they’re done well (like here or in many BTS songs), I always find myself thinking how much more I would like the song if it was changed. It feels more like a 2NE1 song than an SNSD one, though they sell it pretty well and their vocals make it at least twice as enjoyable.

From the album, The Boys, I enjoyed the dancefloor beats of Telepathy, the interesting distortion and slowdowns in Trick, the roller disco of Vitamin, the classical flourishes in My J, and especially the jazzy super-spy influence in Top Secret, which was my hidden gem and feels like a natural successor to Hoot. I also enjoyed Mr. Taxi’s Korean version, but we’ll discuss that later.

I Got A Boy, like The Boys, is a song that I appreciate more than actually enjoy. Also like The Boys, it’s a song that popularized what’s now not uncommon in k-pop: the trend of songs that are a hodge-podge of genres and tempos, and admittedly, pulls it off. I’m not the biggest fan of the hip-hop segments, but the 1st chorus, the bridge, and the hook of “here comes trouble” are pretty great. I find myself caught off guard by the breakdown and switch up every time, even though I know it’s coming, which I know is the point, but it gives me a bit of whiplash, truth be told. This is more a me thing than an issue with the song, though, because it achieves exactly what it sets out to do.

From the album, though I liked both the choppiness of Talk Talk’s chorus and the guitar breakdown in Express 999, my hidden gem was absolutely the super catchy Dancing Queen. Though it’s named after the ABBA song, its very specific instrumental really reminds me of The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour.

Mr. Mr. is one of those songs that arrives, like many of SNSD’s best tracks, with a “let’s go!” and wastes no time going into its excellent chorus. It pulls from bonafide disco, and feels like the best combination between a ballroom dance in its slower moments and a club hit in its faster ones. Its bridge and last chorus’ high note is, and I don’t say this lightly, perfection, and I can never resist replaying it at least once (or mouthing along). From the EP, my hidden gem was the pathos-driven Goodbye, though I’m sure it connected more with me since this was Jessica’s last release with SNSD, and I’m sad to hear her and her great vocals go. It’s hard to make a ballad engaging, but this is a catchy, somewhat bittersweet one, which is a personal weakness of mine.

We’re ending with Mr. Mr. for this week because as mentioned, Jessica didn’t renew her contract after the seven years were up, and thus this makes for a natural stopping point. Next time, we’ll be doing a boy group supplemental and part two of this Girls Generation deep dive. Tschüss!

[theorysvault]

[ ₊ TOP 10 . ﾟ ── ﹟ ✶ ◌ best kpop songs ever . ]

₊ ﹟ . ﾟ while this is a list of the best kpop songs ever realsed, ill warn you that this list has more female artists than male. as this is my opinion so dont take this list to heart if you’re offended or hurt! additionally, im compiling the best kpop songs not throughout all of kpop history, but in the past 10 years!!

₊ ﹟ . ﾟ honorary mentions: 4 walls by f(x), bad boy by red velvet, one shot two shot by boa, rum pum pum pum by f(x), spring day by bts, i feel you by wonder girls, puzzle moon gwsn, hype boy by newjeans, catallena by orange caramel, un village by baekhyun, tt by twice, whistle by blackpink, energetic by wanna one, better by boa.

# ✶ ✺ . 𓂅 NUMBER 10 ! Ditto by NewJeans 𓄹

You might argue that other Newjeans songs should’ve taken this place but I’d say this was the turning point for the group. Never before had they leaned so heavily into the UK garage sound and this song was a massive hit. Of course it was slightly overshadowed by their follow-up single, “OMG,” but this song is captivating and makes you feel nostalgic with its production.

The of synths, snare drums, catchy hooks, and retro vocal melodies of ‘Ditto’ is something to admire. This combination easily qualifies this song as one of best sounding Kpop songs of this decade.

Additionally, ‘Ditto’ catapulted a phenomenon throughout Kpop that just started. Now their sound is not original, UK garage originated in the late 80’s and newer artists like Pinkpantheress had gained notoriety for it before Newjeans, but they came in guns blazing to the Kpop music scene. Imitations and inspirations are everywhere concerning Newjeans’ aesthetic, sound, artistic identity. Regardless of the issues about plagiarism and the integrity of Ador, this song and Newjeans will go down in Kpop history as a time people wished they witnessed in real time.

# ✶ ✺ . 𓂅 NUMBER 9 ! View by Shinee 𓄹

While this may seem like a boring Euro-dance and pop song, it stays as one of the best 2010’s songs and especially by a boy group in my opinion. It is an impeccable summer anthem that manages to serve as both a time capsule for 2015 and a track that remains replayable to this day.

It blends deep house and techno to an extent as well, that is catchy and danceable. Providing a refreshing alternative when it was released, emphasizing melody and rhythm over sheer intensity. And in the history of Kpop, it introduced these sounds to the mainstream and helped broaden the musical landscape of releases to come.

# ✶ ✺ . 𓂅 NUMBER 8 ! The 7th Sense by NCT U 𓄹

‘The 7th Sense’ is stylish, moody, sexy, and dreamy all at once. Its energy is something hard to describe other than sticky. Your ears are glued to every part of the song as if it’s about to sip at any moment. It relaxes and softens, then becomes more aggressive with its tone, keeping you on your toes.

While maybe to some ears this song sounds like a product of its time, and something that won’t hold much longevity, I very much disagree. It’s a confusing and delicious track that probably can’t ever be recaptured. This was fresh and additive when it came out and hasn’t lost those qualities since.

And it didn’t change the game like the previous songs, it highlighted the enginuity that could only come from the Kpop industry (even while its inspirations from the West are so prominent). It’s unfortunate and fortunate that we didn’t get a hundred ‘The 7th Sense’ copycats after NCT U’s debut.

# ✶ ✺ . 𓂅 NUMBER 7 ! Girl Front by Odd Eye Circle 𓄹

‘Girl Front’ is probably one of the best pop bangers ever! While Odd Eye Circle were not revolutionary with their sound and vibe when releasing this track, it is definitely one the best-executed pop tracks I’ve ever heard. With their electronic influences, energetic and upbeat vocals, and stuttering keyboard sounds make this seem like a punch in your face with sugar.

Moreover, this song captures what makes Kpop so enthralling in the first place with its soundscape so rich and dynamic, it remains fresh with every listen. Even though this is not officially a LOONA release, it raised the group’s popularity and set the precedent regarding the memorable artistic vision for the group.

And while LOONA and were not the trendsetters that they could have been, their near-perfect discography and style will stand as one of the pinnacles of Kpop, along with this wonderful song. Even if I wasn’t a LOONA fan, I wish for nothing but the best for the girls as they so desperatly deserve it!

# ✶ ✺ . 𓂅 NUMBER 6 ! Red Light by f(x) 𓄹

This stands out in F(x)’s discography for its bold, slightly abrasive, complex production. Mushing together EDM, trap, pop, and house with its pounding beats and synths definitely makes it a song you won’t forget whether you like the song or not.

F(x) were not pioneers of experimental music in Kpop when looking at their contemporaries like Girls Generation with “I Got A Boy,” they seemed to continually perfect the concept since their debut. And this track stands as one of their best among their very critically acclaimed and highly praised catalog.

With “Red Light” specifically being a standout from their usual pop formula regarding the structure and vibe, F(x) currently stands as one of the most under-appreciated, talented, and innovative artists to ever be seen.

# ✶ ✺ . 𓂅 NUMBER 5 ! MOVE by Taemin 𓄹

TALK ABOUT THE KING OF GROOVE HIMSELF MR. LEE TAE-MIN! This song oozes sexiness and refinement. It’s classy, sensual, groovy, and funky. These mixtures of sounds and concept that can only be pulled off to perfection by Taemin.

“MOVE” has this addictive bass, hard-hitting synths, and R&B melodies that blend perfectly, and never does one element overpower the other. When groups and soloists aim to do a sexy or mature concept, this is one of the benchmarks.

It’s unapologetic and not shy about its androgyny. And Taemin’s ability to embody the feminine and masculine sides of this song makes this song not just a hit, but a cultural statement. While this exploration of sexuality is only a fraction of what Taemin would later release, it remains an inspiration to the different ways of expressing sexuality, gender, and the ways in which boundaries can be pushed in Kpop.

# ✶ ✺ . 𓂅 NUMBER 4 ! The Rain by Ladies Code 𓄹

This song is unjustly underrated and unappreciated. It shines with its R&B, Jazz, and piano sounds combined with haunting and beautiful vocals. Despite its mellow tempo and vibe, it captures the listener with its funky chorus and rise in tension throughout the song.

Most send-off albums and songs are poorly executed and half-assed, however ‘STRANGER’ is anything but. It’s deep, dreamlike, and moody. This song especially conveys a vibe unique and ethereal and stays a hidden, but very well made gem in Kpop.

# ✶ ✺ . 𓂅 NUMBER 3 ! Supernova by aespa 𓄹

Aespa continued to be a symbol of different and boundary-pushing music with their title tracks since “Next Level,” often polarizing people with their sudden beat switches and intricate production. However, with “Supernova” they really mastered their craft as it sums up what makes Aespa so compelling.

It sounds pleasant, punchy, and grand with its perfect sound design, laced perfectly with “Planet Rocks” by Dem Jointz & KENZIE (also heard in “Twerkulator” by City Girls) which is something only Aespa could make work with this song. And it’s not too obscure that it’s all that daring, but it executes every tone, vibe, and sound so well that it easily deserves to be this high on this list.

# ✶ ✺ . 𓂅 NUMBER 2 ! Automatic by Red Velvet 𓄹

The most underrated song off Red Velvet’s discography simply because this is one of the best song this decade and no one is talking about it. “Automatic” is painted with a compelling baseline, R&B and pop sound, relaxing but seductive tone, and a catchy chorus that holds even after ten years since its release.

Everything about this track if overflowing with perfection and elegance. It was a refreshing change of pace from their debut “Happiness,” instead delivering a sophisticated, stylish, and timeless classic. Red Velvet, before “Bad Boy” or “Kingdom Come,” truly cemented themselves as the queens of R&B and with making some of the best quality music in Kpop history with this song.

# ✶ ✺ . 𓂅 NUMBER 1 ! Free Somebody by LUNA 𓄹

WHEN I THINK ABOUT POP I THINK ABOUT THIS SONG!!! It is so infectious and bright and encapsulates everything addictive about pop music: catchy hooks, powerful but not overbearing vocals, instant danceability, and LSD-infused tempo.

It sort of reminds of me “Rush” by Troye Sivan because that is another song that makes me feel like I’m on some type of high. And in that way, it is a classic and could be realsed right now, or even five years from now it’d still hit! “Free Somebody” explores electro-house and it SLAPSSS!!!

Even when there might moments where the tempo slows down, you’re just on a sugar high roller coaster till the 3 minutes are finished. So much charisma, quality, and power in is packed into this three minute and twenty second song that this can never be forgotten or truly replicated in Kpop.

[sunangelos]

Today I was thinking abt what music the foxes listen to and came up with this (totally biased) comprehensive list:

Neil: Never listened to music out of his own volition before coming to Palmetto, as he listens more to music around him he still never develops a preferred genre. Once he downloads a music app he exclusively listens to playlists sent to him by the foxes, because they took the time out of their day to think of a list of songs Neil would like so he Automatically Loves Them

Andrew: Grew up listening to a lot of 90’s and early 2000’s music courtesy of the older kids he fostered with. Continues to listen to 90’s alternative and rock, BIG fan of Radiohead and Elliott Smith

Kevin: Only listens to classical music bc this boy never relaxes. Also history podcasts. That’s it.

Aaron: Probably like the white boy who’s weirdly obsessed with rap music. Secretly loves kpop, especially the rap heavy stuff but will listen to BTS and BLACKPINK (Katelyn definitely had something to do with this)

Nicky: Walking gay stereotype, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Rupaul, Charlie XCX, anything pop. Also likes German folk music courtesy of his time spent there

Matt: 80’s dad rock. No further questions.

Dan: I def picture her being a fan of anything and everything, mainly likes things that are upbeat and that she can vibe to

Allison: Billboard Top 100 queen but loves angry girl music like Fiona Apple, Bikini Kill, Hole, etc

Renee: Resident indie girlie, Mitski, Phoebe Bridgers, Hozier, and so on

[northwest-cryptid]

A. Thank you for your kind words on this, it's always cool to see people be normal about music instead of insisting I listen to bad stuff.

B. I see that you were unaware of Vaporwave as a music genre so I'm gonna overshare for a moment because I'm autistic about this and I hope that's okay.

Basically as I understand it, and I won't be doing a fully history deep dive but; Vaporwave popped up around 12 years ago with THIS video:

It's arguably a remix, but it was made via a sample of Chris Deburgh's Lady in Red, you can actually hear the exact sample here at 2:40:

The song was essentially slowed down and given a sort of reverby-ethereal vibe to the whole thing. Something I overall enjoyed but found a bit too repetitive for me in the original Nobody Here video.

This sort of "Reverbed Ethereal Vibe" carries through a lot of Vaporwave music such as this:

This one lacks any lyrics at all focusing heavily on melody and I honestly think it's a lot better for it in my opinion because I'm less likely to recognize the repeating than I am with literally two words lol.

Of course, it would be wrong not to mention MACINTOSH PLUS, who basically popularized Vaporwave with FLORAL SHOPPE - 02 リサフランク420 - 現代のコンピュー which you've likely heard before even if you don't recognize the name:

And now is where it branches off into a ton of different micro sub-genres, you have a ton popping up but the one that caught my eye specifically was Future Funk. A sort of focus on the capitalistic boom of the 80's where new tech was all the rage, and brands meant everything. Except with a sort of fun and lively vibe rather than dystopian capitalistic hell. Future Funk also makes use of a lot of anime aesthetics and city pop / J-pop influences.

The big Future Funk influence of the era was SAINT PEPSI, Pepsi was sort of the artist that people looked to in order to say "sure I like Future Funk, at least the GOOD STUFF that isn't like all that cringe shit, I only listen to SAINT PEPSI because he makes GOOD music." Which is :| but the music slaps. Like if Vaporwave is too slow for you, or you're in the mood for something a little more upbeat, here ya go!

Right out the gate we can hear so much more energy here. This was sort of set as the norm for Future Funk, but for a lot of artists it strayed too far from it's Vaporwave roots and some took to making music somewhere in the middle, still upbeat and lively but with more of that classic ethereal feel to it.

To this day I will use this hour long beautiful mix of upbeat future funk classics whenever I'm cleaning the house or driving anywhere or doing anything that really requires me to just have energy.

This SLAPS and I know it by heart because I'm dumb and I've listened to it significantly too much. I think what really makes it for me is that it's not just a playlist video, it's a proper DJ mix seamlessly moving from one song to the next.

ANYWAYS, yea Vaporwave has a ton of sub genres and stuff to look into if anyone has any interest in it. I admittedly got hardcore into Future Funk but there's almost always something for everyone when it comes to Vaporwave.

You've got artists like Blank Banshee, Manapool, VAPERROR, MACINTOSH PLUS, SAINT PEPSI, ΛDRIΛNWΛVE, Vantage, Future Girlfriend 音楽 , 悲しい Android - Apartment , ミカヅキBIGWAVE

There's a ton, including indie artists like Strawberry Station (who's actually a really nice guy, we've spoken on occasion and it was nice to learn he's a chill dude.)