I love when Tom Morello speaks. I hate when he plays and performs. I apologize in advance to those with bad taste in music. But the man is smart. He’s politically on point almost always.

It’s cute when liberals still think “vote with your dollars” means anything. Demand is manufactured. This is supply side economics now. He’s on the air because it’s advantageous to Disney for reasons not obvious to us plebs yet. Not nearly enough people could live without Lilo and Stitch a day

Sometimes I picture my exes on a couch at 8:30pm on a weeknight watching reality tv while their husbands are drinking beer somewhere while I’m taking apart and fixing this old reel to reel machine in my studio. Not sure if that makes me or them the losers here..

The pumpkin patch in my backyard is yielding wonderful carving pumpkins. It stretched beyond my fence and is crossing the sidewalk to the street now

I’m deep into recording. Learned to never promise a release date but things are getting done. I know it’s been almost 3 years but that’s what happens when artists grow up and have families. We have 2 of 7 tracks recorded so far.

And these are just 3 of the pumpkins I have growing in my yard this year. Almost ripe

2 of 7 tracks for the new LP are recorded. It comes out when it comes out and it’ll be on Subvert this time along with the back catalog.

Not sure if anyone has pointed this out yet but sending the army to Chicago (and elsewhere) is about voter intimidation during the midterms and maybe the generals. Deporting and harassing anyone darker than lily white is just a nice side effect for these losers.

I wish the kids really knew Sonic Youth. Not enough Sonic Youth love out there right now

Mothman means recording.

How long does everyone else work on a single song? I’ve been recording the same one for a week now and wondering if that’s ever normal for anyone else

The moth man watches over the session. Brings it luck. Good vibes. Guides the chord progressions

This pocket calculator does better beats than gear that took me 3 years to pay off. Shit bro, I got ripped off

They’re popping up fast now. It’s summer, actually been recording. New Darph record might really happen this year

Recording fireworks in the moonlight next to my sunflowers. Perfect evening

Have you been to dystopianepoch.com yet? When even the mainstream news sources make the world sound fascist you know things are bad

For the last couple of years I was following a rigid traditional songwriting and recording structure. Now that I’m just playing with sounds again things are really starting to flow. I do hope to find time to release 2023/2024’s EPs but it’s a pain to dig through old computers for that stuff

I’m told my latest work in progress sounds industrial like NIN. Not sure if it’ll end up being a Darph or a Moss release but it’s definitely experimental so far.

After 6 years and 11 records I don’t think a 3 year break is bad. I’m not blocked, I just really need to mix and release what I finished last year. Must clear out space in noggin to hold new ideas

If you lived through 2001-2008 you can go back to sleep. America is just putting on reruns

Who is using Native Instruments synths like… openly? They’re like if PlaySkool pianos were spyware as far as I’m concerned

Dave Matthews released Everyday which includes the song “I Did It” almost exactly six months prior to 9/11. I think he did it. We got the wrong guy.

Being stunted doesn’t mean you don’t get old. Your tastes age like milk, you’re cringe to the kids, and adults think you’re annoying

Everything is stupid.

This is a fun way to keep up with the new dystopia dystopianepoch.com

It’s not that I don’t have any new music to release. It’s just that I haven’t had the guts to put it out the last two summers. Maybe this year is the year I catch up with 2 unreleased and one new redkrd

It’s true. I’ll keep what’s on Bandcamp there for now but all new releases will be on Subvert. Every artist should check out what they’re doing over at @subvert.fm

Working under two projects can be confusing. I’m just one guy. So here’s a cheat sheet: The Darph does experimental ambient grunge rock. The themes are usually political or pop culture based. @midorimoss.art is a singer/songwriter with pop and grunge influence, and writes songs about life

Fate. July 1989. Cool as shit.

Modernity sucks man Been playing with some songs that I’m not sure are best suited for Moss or Darph yet so follow us both (@midorimoss.art)

Now that wired audio is coming to AirPods Max I think they’re fine for mixing. I wouldn’t use them exclusively but definitely for Spatial Audio if I wanted that. I mean, smoke ‘em if you got ‘em, right?

Announce nothing, show up unexpected. This is how you avoid looking like a fool for 3 years straight. If only I could send a courier back in time to let me know

This upgrade means way lower latency recording and hopefully a good decade worth of music from this new machine. Maybe I’ll give a little review if it turns into a game changer for my productions

Modern indie is to me the spiritual successor to grunge. Not since the 90s have we had such an authentic, unique sound and most of it is driven by women musicians this time. The 20 year musical dry spell is over I think.

Does this not make sense or did no one see or remember Independence Day 2?

Anyone like to read? Been writing a book. Could use an editor. Will not use AI, only a person can do it.

The thing about Independence Day 2 that doesn’t make sense is that they put the big laser on the moon. So if I were an alien invading, I’d just attack earth from the other side of the earth.

Logic on the iPad is real easy to get started with but there’s a ton of little settings that’ll trip you right up. Just exported my first song and half the tracks aren’t routed to the main output for no reason so it sounds like random slices of a song mixed together

I am the Operator now. Let’s see if we can finish what’s been started here. Shooting for FAWM

Wow, it’s been almost 3 years since my last release now. Oh well, I’m enjoying life. Hopefully you all enjoy whatever I put out whenever it comes out. I’m working on an electronic thing right now. Really different than my usual stuff

FAWM begins today. It’s gonna be a difficult one this year as I try to write a book and push out a record at once.

I’m not saying it’s likely but tomorrow may be the last time we witness the inauguration of a new, legitimate president for a long time. It’s firmly within the realm of possibility now. No longer hyperbole.

It’s not too late to participate in JAMuary where you jam on (primarily) electronic instruments and put out songs. It’s halfway through but there’s enough time to put together a little EP. Apparently there’s an official(?) site? www.jonathanmann.net/jamuary

I’m paying more to let people stream my music than I get paid from the streams. On all streaming services. And that’s alright. I’m just hoping someone enjoys my music regardless of the economics.

Hell boi the Christmas loaf

Hey Bluesky - I’m The Darph. I make experimental ambient music like you’ve never heard before. Check my bio for links. I also have a more indie-rock style project with @moss.secondstoryrecords.com under the label @secondstoryrecords.com …PIN!

The synths are set up. The tape decks, 4 tracks, and reel to reel is ready. - I don’t know how I’ll be recording any guitar (if I do at all) - I’m avoiding computers but may have to make an exception for an iPad. At least it’s in the spirit of the “portable”/simple vibe I’m going for

Always envied these synth guys who can improv like that. I’m over here sequencing and arranging each little bit then performing it later. You gotta be an octopus to be able to run that many machines at once live