I can’t wait for my life to be all about music again. But I promised some really important people in my life who helped raise me and equip me that if something royally fxcked up happens and the little guys suffer, I’m going to use all I have to set things right.

To the RetroSynth artists who approached us at @absynth.space

Synthwave really is the Scientology of all music scenes. I’m glad that I’ve been out of it for a while. But JFC.

More details here www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2...

Play stupid games. Win stupid prizes.

That’s never a good reason to aid, shield, defend predatory music labels especially when a LOT of your fellow artists have already come forward corroborating the allegations. You’d be in the wrong side of all this. I will do everything in my power to make sure that becomes your artist legacy.

Sharing the allegations against the #synthwave label Retrosynth here. I’m doing this to facilitate the artists / victims’ stories that corroborate with the allegations. The original post got nuked on a larger group as some mods are RSR artists. www.facebook.com/share/p/18wb...

Oh look, another predatory label, extracting attention and revenue from small artists without holding up their end of the bargain, to put it lightly... If you are in that particular scene, definitively give this a read! 🧵

Absynth will no longer be covering and reviewing any artist under the Retrosynth roster until their executives properly address these allegations to the public.

Sharing the allegations against the #synthwave label Retrosynth here. I’m doing this to facilitate the artists / victims’ stories that corroborate with the allegations. The original post got nuked on a larger group as some mods are RSR artists. www.facebook.com/share/p/18wb...

Seriously

People don’t know who they’re F-ing with at times and the Find Out stage is always fun.

Goths hanging out at a cemetery. So cliché 🪦💀🖤🥀

This is how this week has been btw. It’s nice to be part of all three scenes so I can gauge a good compare-and-contrast.

Maybe it’s just how I was raised or a faulty wiring in my brain, but when serious concerns or types of abuse affecting others get raised to me personally, I’m not the type that would stand by idly. I’d endeavor to get to the truth even if others try to obstruct it, laugh at me or paint me a villain.

Life is too short to live with no integrity.

This is awesomeness! The music video @deadlykawaii.bsky.social and I directed and produced for @majesticphoenix.bsky.social “Revelation” has been selected to be part of Indie Short Fest. We haven’t been in the film fest circuit in a few years, so it’s nice to be back! youtu.be/kAUJLddOSTo?...

When you’re nostalgic about your childhood 🥹 (“The Favorite” by Omar Rayyan, 2010)

I’m the Sheepstealer of the family.

Not an easy filming day. I really felt Mercury Retrograde today and that was frustrating. How we managed to pull everything off was a pure miracle. If Creation demands it, no retrograde could ever get on its way. More filming tomorrow.

OK, I've done my best to summarize the situation I hope this is helpful for people who maybe didn't have a grasp on the whole situation Feel free to read, regarding the Amanda Kauffman situation and the Ashenheart break-up. steve.ampwall.com/news/ashenhe...

Just got caught up with what was happening with the Metalsky community. That all seemed really hard to address, but I’m glad you guys did. I was in line to do a collab, and this just saved me a lot of grief. As for Amanda, I enjoyed some of the interactions, but I hope she gets the help she needs.

I love Rush. I first discovered them in the late-90s via my dad, who was a fan since the 70s, & I cried when Neil Peart passed. I find the most resonant albums for me aren't necessarily their most popular ones. I think my all-time favourite is 1989's "Presto." It's sublime. youtu.be/MJY7iRn937I?...

I should really go out more. Incredible night at the EDGES and Espíritu Escalera show here in A Coruña and caught up with my favorite beautiful people. 🖤🖤 #acoruña #galicia #darkwave #postpunk

Me not dying the strands of grey hair sprouting all over in hopes that they would someday look Targaryen-chic and dragon worthy. 🩶🥹🐉

Opening portals so I can dream a little bit more and let my nervous system rest. You are welcome to join. Photos from “Holy Water” film production.

My biggest problem with AI aside from the slopification and the ethical issues — the more I see it flood my feeds and internet experience, the more and more I want to recede back and no longer participate in the world. Like I want to gatekeep myself, my work and who I am. (1/2)

I really enjoyed Masters of the Universe. I support the copious use of chromatic prism and anamorphic light flare effects.

Starry nights Starry nights Come and hold me Holding on until the light of day ✨ youtu.be/QImNyGGkMrg?...

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I don’t want to watch the new House of The Dragon if dragons are gonna die. Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope. 😭

Mother Nature is the greatest artist ever 💕🌊 #goldenhour

The only Berghain I care about getting into is the song Rosalía did with Björk.

Muscle memory slowly reactivating 🫠

The summer solstice is also National Aboriginal Day in Canada, celebrating First Peoples, Metis, and Inuit communities and contributions, both historical and modern. If this year is proof of anything, it is the need to provide justice and solidarity. #FolkloreSunday

I didn’t make the rules! Vamos, España!! 🇪🇸

Every time Spain scores a goal, you should listen to a @czarinaofficial.com song... youtu.be/Sk-VCBT7X14?...

“Don’t be afraid to punch your bullies in the face especially right in the fulcrum where it would hurt the most.” - My dad Happy Father’s Day to all the awesome dads (and fur dads)!

Summer is here. Just a friendly reminder to leave out some fresh, cold water for the cute little creatures in your garden or yard. Not all of them have easy access to water, and a small bowl can make a big difference on a hot day.

I feel like my proggy pieces are the actual meat of the project. They don’t get pushed as much because they’re not the most synthpop / darkwave sounding. But they’re the most fun to compose, produce and perform, and brings out the inner nerd. czarinaofficial.bandcamp.com/track/alchemy

I could really use an emotional support unicorn. “The Virgin and The Unicorn” by Domenichino, 1602

What’s up y’all, hope everyone is having good week! Friyay House vibes at tha Cathouse are ready to roll!😎💅🏽 Come on down, chill & vibe! 5PM PST or 5:15ish 🤭😹✨✌🏽 #DJ #House #Music #TheHouseNetwork www.twitch.tv/djcrystallove

Since I’m not touring, I decided to work on a pre-recorded live performance that’s probably the most ambitious one yet so far. It’s going to be more of a conceptual live project than the usual. It’s not going to be easy, so we’ll see. If it all goes well, it will air next month.

The music genre I actually belong in. 🖤 “The Griffin” by Martin Schongauer, 15th Century

We often celebrate people a little too late.

I’m devastated to hear about Daveigh Chase. “Spirited Away” is one of my favorite movies ever, and her voice for Chihiro has been echoing in my head for about 25 years now. Also being the voice of Lilo, as well as the bringer of nightmares in her role in “The Ring”. Truly legendary. RIP, Daveigh 🙏🏼😞

GenAI Simps are like "AI allows anyone to see their every idea become reality!" But, sometimes, the process of actually creating art is the process through which you discover your original idea was stupid and you formulate a better one. The world doesn't need everyone's worst ideas made manifest.