#the bats

[audhd-nightwing]

what happens when you piss the Bats off:

bruce: psychological warfare

dick: psychological warfare

jason: psychological and physical warfare

tim: psychological warfare

damian: psychological w-

[mikeluciraphgabe]

Part two (I kept forgetting to add the verification check so the ones with tim and jason that don’t have it ignore plz cuz I rlly don’t want to remake them🫶) (Cass and Damian don’t have Twitter btw) master-post

[rubydubydoo122]

Who feeds the bats (the animals on the cave ceiling, not the vigilantes lol) in the batcave? Damian, probably. But once he leaves... Or does nobody feed them since they probably hunt for themselves?

Well, the cave existed before batman turned it into his batcave, so I would assume they just hunted for themselves the entire time, but Damian would've definitely fed them, and Dick would be like "Don't do that, they might eat you" (which is exactly what Bruce told him when Dick tried to feed the bats)

[thestarwarslesbian]

Eda: Look at that idiot trying to lead a rebellion while wearing a bat mask. Raine: Blasphem-you. Eda: Eda: That's my idiot.

[romanticjunk]

Prison Blues

[damiengravehill]

Luther introducing his kids to Marjorie. He gave them all individual names too

[aprocessionofthoughts]

An Offer

part 3 of TFR ao3

The next morning Jazz wakes up to the smell of bacon. She frowns in confusion. Why would her parents be cooking?

Then she remembers. They’re in Gotham. Their parents left them behind. The kind librarian, Barbara, took them in. Jazz opens her eyes, sitting up and nudging Danny awake. He grumbles for a moment before freezing. Probably realizing like she did where exactly it is they are. 

“Morning, sleepyhead.”

“Morning.” Danny replied with his eyes still closed. 

Jazz sighed. “Come on. It smells like she’s getting breakfast made. And we still need to see about buying tickets.” “I could fly us.” Danny said through a yawn.

“Have you ever flown that far?” Danny didn’t respond.

“Do you even know in which direction Amity is?”

Danny huffed. “Fine. I just didn’t want you to have to spend your money.” he mumbled.

“Danny, look at me.” she waited till he did so. “Money isn’t important. What matters is making sure that we’re safe. So, if I have to spend some of my money buying us tickets home, then that is perfectly okay. Got it?” 

He didn’t really look reassured, but he nodded. Jazz didn’t push it.

“Come on. You wouldn’t want to eat a cold breakfast.”

—----

 Barbara had just finished setting the table when the kids walked in.

“Good morning! Did you guys sleep alright?”

“Yes, thank you.” The girl, Jazz said.

“Yeah, thanks.”

“It was no problem. I hope you guys are okay with eggs and bacon. If not, I’ve got cereal.

“This is good thanks.” Jazz said.

Barbara waited for them to start eating before speaking again.

“Where are you guys from?” 

“We’re from a small town in Illinois.” Jazz said.

“Are you both in school?”

“Yeah, Jazz is about to graduate, and I’m a sophomore.”

“Are you planning on going to college, Jazz?”

“I’m still looking at my options.”

“What about you, Danny, what do you do when you’re not in school?”

“I, umm… I just hang out with my friends.”

They talked for a bit longer before Barbara set down her fork.

“Look, Jazz, Danny, If your parents are… being difficult you could stay here.”

They both stiffened. “Our parents are fine. They’re just busy.” Jazz said.

“Still,”Barbara responded, “if they’re really busy I know people who could help you, places you could stay. I have a friend, who I think went through something similar. And I’d like to help, if you’ll let me.”

“Look, we’re fine.” Danny said.

“I understand.” Barbara sighed.

They sat in silence, fiddling with their silverware. Barbara tried to think of what to say next. If she insisted too much, they’d push her away. She needed to be patient, let them know that they could trust her.

“Thank you for the food and for letting us stay, but we need to purchase some bus tickets back home.” Jass finally said, setting her fork down.

“Of course. Let me take the dishes to the kitchen and then I’ll help you.”

“Thank you.”

“Yeah, thanks.”

Barbara smiled trying to keep the resignation of her face. 

—

Later after she’d cleaned up breakfast she went to the living room and pulled out her laptop.

“What town are you guys from?” she said while pulling up the bus travel website.

“There’s no bus stop at home, but I think there’s one in Wellsburg. It’s about an hour from home, but we can call a friend to pick us up from there.”

She nodded, clicked a few more buttons then handed over her computer. “Here, you can fill in the rest of the information and then I can print your tickets off.”

“Thanks.” Jazz said, then turned to look at her brother. “Can you get my credit card from my bag?”

“There's no need. I can pay.” Barbara said.

“Oh no, you already let us stay. We couldn’t possibly let you buy tickets as well. Jazz said, waving her off.

“Don’t worry about it. It’s just some bus tickets.”

Jazz hesitated before handing the computer back. 

Barbara smiled at her, trying to be reassuring. The siblings were glancing at each other and shuffling uncomfortably. She wouldn’t be surprised if they weren't used to people helping them. She just hoped they’d let her keep helping.

She looked back down at the computer. “You have two hours before you need to be at the station. Is there anything you’d like to do? I've got some board games.”

Jazz looked at Danny.

“Sure,” he shrugged, “why not.”

—

Barbara stared as the bus left then pulled out her phone and started trying to find more info on the kids. She’d seen their last name when she printed off the tickets so it shouldn’t be too hard to find the basics.

If she wanted them to be safe she’d have to try and find some proof of neglect. At least Jazz had accepted to put Barbara’s number in her phone. Barbara had reassured her that they could call her whenever, and that she’d always be willing to help them. She’d just have to hope that they’d be okay in the meantime.

[zoeyhorse]

the bats'll get you

[sxlver-raven]

Dick Grayson listens to Lana del Rey. He thinks Careless Whisper is a banger. Change my mind

[dustedmagazine]

Listed: The Spatulas — Part 1

The Spatulas churn out uneasy jangle pop straight from the garage — or, more literally, the storage unit where the band met to play and beat back their pandemic frustrations. Their sound is built on blunt yet psychedelic melodies, chopping guitar, and rhythms that lurch then steady themselves. Assembled in various forms over the last several years, the Oregon-based quartet released March Chant, their first EP,in December of 2023. Alex Johnson found it “raw and charming…a full band record [that pairs] the relief at venting your anger and the goofy waywardness of distracting yourself with a joyful noise.”

Miranda's List: A bunch of songs that seem to make me me...

Mope Grooves — Look At The Time, 2018

Catchiest song ever. My friend Stevie made a bunch of wonderful music in her lifetime and was a beautiful person. Everything she put out on her label, See My Friends Records is great, and she included many of my fellow Oregonians on Mope Grooves albums. Our previous Spats drummer, Kyle closes out this song "Look At The Time" with that wave of nostalgic synth sound.

Pip Proud — De Dum De Dum, 1967

The original recording of this Pip Proud album is golden all the way through. I listened to this alone on a sheep farm in Oregon in the middle of rainy winter in 2021 and it influenced my writing a lot.

Nico — One More Chance, 1983

Nico at her most gothic rock. I love this echoey version — makes me wanna dance! The beat is great. Ambient synth sounds abound; her vocals incredible as ever... The origins of The Drama of Exile, her fifth album — so full of drug-addled dysfunction!

Pearls Before Swine — Playmate, 1967

One Nation Underground is one of my most listened-to records; the grooves are worn. I used to cover the opener song, “Another Time” pre-Spats, with my Partners, Buddies and Pals. “Playmate” is the upbeat, second song on the album, a cover of an old children’s song, which I think is perfect for me. “(Oh Dear) Miss Morse,” is another hit on side A, on side B it's “Uncle John” and “Surrealistic Waltz.”

Grace Slick & The Great Society — Often As I May, 1966

This song propels you along. It sounds so beautiful, like a traditional folk song, yet a Slick original. Great fun to sing along with this gal.

Lou Reed — Waves of Fear, 1981

Robert Quine’s guitar hits the spot, and with Lou’s voice and guitar, those lyrics — so hard!

Yoko Ono & Plastic Ono Band — Why, 1970

The most adventurous and exciting song ever. Yoko’s primal screaming, with John’s guitar wailing, and Klaus, and Ringo clipping along... WHYYYYYY????? A brilliant reminder to LET IT OUT.

The Bats — Made Up in Blue, 1986

Beloved. Great bass. The song that I think put this Flying Nun band on the map, leading up to another special full album, Daddy’s Highway from 1987, the year I was born. The accompanying music video is a treasure!

Broadcast — I Found The F, 2005

We’re so lucky to have the album Tender Buttons, and the band Broadcast. The album was made while singer Trish Keenan’s father was dying of cancer, six years before she herself died of pneumonia from swine flu. Knowing this makes it all the more eerily personal and sweet-sounding for me. Both my parents were dead by the time I was 32, so I’m familiar with making art as a response to grief.

Don Cherry and Organic Music Theater — Om Shanti Om, 1976

This is the full live performance at RAI Studios in Rome, Italy, for television broadcast. Listen to the ~47-minute album Om Shanti Om as much needed meditation. Imagine also all Moki Cherry’s tapestries in full color, as featured in the Blank Forms book I was so engrossed in last summer.

[audhd-nightwing]

[mikeluciraphgabe]

Batman Twitter AU Masterpost

Warning: first couple aren’t the best but they get better/funnier as I get used to doing it

part-one The start

part-two Tim left alone

part-three bully Jason

part-four Duke makes new pfps

part-five Bruce and Oliver did WHAT

part-six beach and heroes

part-seven FMK gone wrong

part-eight movies and kidnappings

part-nine Father’s Day/bully duck

part-ten Bruce/Insert your fav

part-eleven DAMIAN

part-twelve Jason is a Swiftie

part-thirteen girl math with Steph

part-fourteen Damian love Jon

part-fifteen Let Duke be crazy 2k24 and Bruce kidnapped

part-sixteen Bully Bruce - again

[nick-sleepyman]

Love him but he’s actually not my fav robin

[thestarwarslesbian]

Time for an Owl House OC.

May I introduce, Ms. Thunder Whispers!

Name: Thunder Whispers

Pronouns: She/her

Age: 18

Family: Raine Whispers (Nini, I've seen it quite a few fics), Eda Clawthorne (Mother), Amber, Katya and Derwin (Siblings).

Place of residence: The BATs hideout with the rest of the BATs and Raine.

Type of magic: Bard

Coven: None.

Job: Bard magic teacher at Hexside

Best Friend: Katya

This is Thunder's palicman!

Name:Alto

Carved by: Thunder and Raine.

My AU with Thunder!

Thunder is the child of Raine Whispers and Eda Clawthorne. Raine breaks up with Eda. About a week later they find out they are pregant with Eda's child. The baby is a blessing from the titan as the titan liked Raine and didn't want them to be alone. Raine pushes back joining the bard coven until their child is born. But Raine found out about the corruption and decided that thye would still join but rebel at the same time. Whren Thunder is born, Raine then starts teaching at the coven.

When Thunder was 5 her and Raine create her Palisman. They carve the peacock and name him Alto. Alto and Fiddlesticks get along very well.

A few years later, Raine adopts Amber (15), Katya (18) and Derwin(19). They all meet a 16 year old Thunder and adore her. Thunder pracisces bard magic but decides she doesn't want to join the bard coven. The children go to Raine with the idea of the BATs. Raine agrees to be the leader while Thunder makes the plans and is their main startagist.

At the age of 17, they graduate and Bump asks her to teach Bard magic at the school. Thunder agrees and decides not to join a coven. Raine is very proud. When Luz joined the bard track she decides to speak to her teacher. Luz tell's Thunder that she looks like the good witch Azura. Luz also sid ementions that she looks like Eda a bit, esspecily the eyes. Now Thunder knows Eda is her mama, Raine didn't want to keep that a secret from her.

Eda doesn't meet Thunder until they CATs rescue her and Luz. Luz would be in shock that her bard teacher is part of a rebellion. Eda is in major shock that the girl looks like both her and Raine. Eda pulls Raine aside and asks about Thunder. Raine explains and says they even sent Eda letters. Eda would be mad at herself becuase she burned the letters.

Thunder fights with the kids and get's chucked in the human realm. Thunder decides to write a paper on how music can mainpulate others. They end up acciently getting a phD. Thunder and Hunter get close and finds out that Hunter is Transfem amd likes to go by Luna (I love that AU and wanted to combine it). Everything else in season 3 happened the same but Thunder is their.

When it is all over, Raine, Thunder and the BATs move into the owl house and Thunder starts to call Eda, Mama.

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And that's all I got so far.

What do you think?

[bandcampsnoop]

10/9/23.

Nearly 9 years into this blog and I can't believe that The Wedding Present (Leeds, UK) hasn't gotten their own post. There are many bands that have pulled off a 40 year career, but only a few that can still sound this good after all that time - The Bats and Yo La Tengo immediately come to mind.

David Gedge has really worked and reworked ideas. "24 Songs" is yet another example of a band that was as much a singles band as an album band. Hard to believe that Hit Parade 1 & 2 are 30 years old, but "24 Songs" hearkens back to that. The only difference I can tell is that they don't seem to do as many covers - "Felicity" by Orange Juice, "Box Elder MO" by Pavement and "Cattle and Cane" by The Go-Betweens immediately come to mind [EDIT: The last LP side does have a wonderful cover of "White Riot" by The Clash]. If you want to hear an outstanding cover of "My Favourite Dress" listen to "My Favourite Mess" by Thatcher on Acid.

This is a 3 LP behemoth and I've been enjoying every single song. Happy Happy Birthday To Me released the LP version of "24 Songs".

[tohandmlbgayshipsmybeloved]

These three secretly write Raeda fanfic I swear it’s canon.