I miss ambiguity in film and TV, and not knowing every minute detail of what was happening. A good example (before they blew it in the final season) was LOST. The constant feeling of "what the hell is going on?" is what drew me back for every single episode.

Killzone: Liberation is really fun and I'm sad the franchise is all but dead. Even the official website now redirects to Playstation's website. I miss Killzone...

I'm curious how many people take other people's opinions on your work seriously. For me, I don't take much stock whether people love or hate what I do as long as I'm proud of it...which sounds good, but when you're your own worst critic it's actually terrible.

Thinking about that time my mom asked me unironically "do you guys get The YouTubes?"

I just remembered all these poetry/art promo thingies I made for my Facebook audience back when I considered myself more of a writer than a composer. I'll start sharing them here periodically, starting with this one which is relevant to my current state.

I always forget how great Parker Posey is in Josie and the Pussycats

Listening party for my new ambient album "Murmurs" begins in ~15 minutes. Be there or be...not there. episode81.bandcamp.com/live/murmurs...

Legendary Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu says he’s never used generative AI, and never will. "I think it still feels more rewarding to go through the hardships of creating something myself." automaton-media.com/en/news/fina...

Many of you will be surprised to know I'm in a #barbershop chorus, and I'm actually in Toledo right now for a competition. We're slated to go on at 10:12 EST. You can catch the livestream here: www.singjad.com/2025-fall-co...

Our current #Wwise 2024.1.8 game audio course overview for September 2025, new material added as new features added 😀! All courses routinely use middleware updated within last two months. More details at School.VideoGameAudio.com #gamedev

Hey ambient fans! My new album "Murmurs" comes out October 27th, and the listening party is at 10pm EST on the day of the release. I love these album release/listening parties because I can connect with friends and fans alike. It's been almost a year since my last one so this is important to me.

Thanks for the overwhelming response to my call for artists! Submissions are now closed; I have to sift through all these requests and there's only so much time in the world.

Looking for Unity devs for a survival horror game jam I'm working on...we have a writer, 3D artist, programmer, and a composer/writer (me) but we are looking for help on the 3D art/programming side to get stuff done before the deadline October 28th. DM if interested.

I don't understand why people like baled potatoes when every preperation I can think of is superior. Fried, potato pancakes, hasbrowns, scalloped, potato salad, gnocchi, au gratin, and of course, boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew.

Until I can get @fantano.bsky.social, @derrickgee.bsky.social, or the gang at @hearingthingsco.bsky.social to talk to me about my music, I am asking YOU to hit me with just three questions about my forthcoming EP (which I will send you for free if you ask)!

Imposter syndrome rears its hideous head. Too many things in my life to even think about composing and when I do everything I write goes straight in the trash. I have four different albums in different states of completion and it feels like they'll never be finished at this rate.

Released the soundtrack to a game I was working on until recently. Just a title, ambient exploration and end theme, but the bulk of my work was on SFX. It's stuck in development hell and hopefully we'll see a release eventually. episode81.bandcamp.com/album/unnatu...

If you get upset about being cut off at a bar/restaurant, there's probably a reason you were cut off.

Proud to be an American, but ashamed of my country. Happy 4th.

I'm tired, boss.

I've been away from piano for far too long, time to take some lessons again. I need structure. I am not good at self-teaching. Getting my favorite piano piece--Debussy's "La Cathedral Engloutie"--performance ready is my new goal.

Watching old Salt-N-Pepa music videos and I just remembered how badly I wanted a flat top when I was a kid and my mom had to break it to me that my hair won't do that. I think she just didn't want me to have a super fly hairstyle.

Working on two game jams right now, plus two other albums, plus my summer chorus performances coming up. I was going to take on another soundtrack but my wife said she misses me.

Why is every SNL actor Canadian?

Just watched The Last Jedi again for the first time in a couple years and it's still great. Haters can kriff off.

More scary sounds coming soon; I'm working on a new horror game jam soundtrack.

People who voted Trump put their knives in the dishwasher.

The soundtrack to Schwein Surgeon is now on Spotify and all other major streaming services open.spotify.com/album/36NCSc...

FINALLY, a new album. I've been working on this one for a while. Some ambient/drone to start your Mothers Day off right. episode81.bandcamp.com/album/beyond...

Looking for some epic sound design for your next project? Well look no further! You can check out my sound design demo below! Lets work together! youtu.be/YWTzms51rFQ?... #gamedev #soundesign #videogameaudio

This might be the longest hiatus I've ever taken from releasing anything new, but I'm enjoying life as a dad. I'll have something for you within the next month.

Release day! I am very proud to share 'Invictus' with the world! Bandcamp - tomponist.bandcamp.com/album/invictus Spotify - open.spotify.com/album/4p5xbE...

I lost a friend today. He was nearly 20 years old and we've been through a lot together. I've never cried so hard in my life. I am not okay. RIP Burke. You were the best.

New slushwave album on the horizon

Very close to deleting all social media except for Bluesky, but it makes it very difficult as an artist without being connected to everything all the time.

episode81.bandcamp.com/album/surviv... My Resident Evil/Silent Hill-inspired dark ambient "soundtrack" album is three years old today. Time flies.

I might go the way of Concerned Ape and learn to code just so I can write music for my own game.

Got some gameplay footage for my teams latest demo for our game ExoViral! Feel free to have a look! I had alot of fun writing music and doing some crazy creature sounds for this one! youtu.be/QpnuXKIPP78?... #indiedev #gamedemo #composer #videogame #game #soundesign

Every new patch, remake, and remaster of [insert mediocre Playstation IP] is practically an explicit, intentional middle finger to Bloodborne fans at this point.

Crazy how Katy Perry went from being the #1 female artist of all time to being basically completely irrelevant in less than a decade.

Give me back my chex piece, you heathens! We used to be a real country...

I love music. I want to support musicians' work. But I gotta tell you: If you post a Spotify link, I'm not clicking it. Not happening. #DeleteSpotify

Try not to fill the shopping cart with carbs, challenge level: impossible.

Schwein Surgeon just won 3rd place in the Meat Mania Horror Jam. I was elated just to work on this project; getting top 3 is an extra honor. episode81.bandcamp.com/album/schwei...

Releasing something soon in honor of Arni Gretar, better known as ambient/experimental artist Futuregrapher. You will be missed.