first week of september!! fall is drawing near!!! there were some pretty cool tracks that dropped this week, two in particular that are on the shortlist for some of my favorites of the year. 2024 is drawing closer to the end, but this continues to shape up to be one of the best years for music in recent memory. In other words, NEW PHIL ELVERUM MOUNT EERIE ALBUM WOOOOOO WOOOOOOOOO YEAH YEA H YEAH YEAH!!!!!!!
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"Made Out of Memory" - Nilüfer Yanya
◇ released: Sept. 2, 2024
◇ featured on My Method Actor (not yet released)
◇ genres: indietronica, alt-pop
Starting to sound like a broken record, but this new Nilüfer Yanya single is very solid. We're only a few weeks out from My Method Actor, but it's shaping up to be one of the most promising releases of the year. I love the subtlety she implements into these songs. Everything is given just the right amount of attention. The guitars on this track are buried, but crawl to the surface at the most opportune moment. Her vocals are also gorgeous, as are her melodies. Really good cut here, can't wait to dive into the full record.
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"Broom of Wind" | "I Walk" - Mount Eerie
◇ released: Sept. 3, 2024
◇ featured on Night Palace (not yet released)
◇ genres: singer-songwriter, indie folk, slacker rock, post-rock
4 years after the biographical meditation of Microphones in 2020, the highly prolific singer-songwriter Phil Elverum is returning in November with a new record under the Mount Eerie name. This announcement was accompanied by these two brilliant singles, the brief jaunty "Broom of Wind" and the weird atmospheric "I Walk." As a massive fan of Elverum's work, these songs were exactly what I could've hoped for - especially the latter. Spacey yet organic atmospheric sounds held together very loosely. Everything feels free-flowing. The traditional rules of song-structuring are construed in subtle, yet effective ways. His lyricism, as always, is just amazing. He makes you feel so much, deep in your core, even when he's crooning what seem to be abstractions.
In the press-release for this record, Night Palace is referred to as a spiritual successor to The Glow Pt. 2 - arguably Phil's magnum opus and one of the greatest records of all time - it also states that "These are songs of re-surrendering to a state of wonder and abandoning the wrung-dry skepticism that this hard world can impose." It doesn't seem like a cheap way to get fans re-invested, he has no reason to do that. If you're a fan of Elverum's music, you're most likely locked in for whatever he has coming down the pipeline. This genuinely, like his previous record, feels like treading old ground with more experience this time around in order to reinvigorate the creative process. Anyway, I'll try to save my ramblings for when I can dive into the full record, but this is firmly my new most anticipated album of the year.
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"th1 [evnslower]" - Aphex Twin
◇ released: Sept. 4, 2024
◇ featured on Selected Ambient Works Volume II Expanded Edition (not yet released)
◇ genres: dark ambient, drone, space ambient
Another track from the Aphex Twin archives has been officially released leading up to the deluxe edition of Selected Ambient Works Volume II. More savvy Richard D. James heads will probably know much more about this track than I, maybe it was leaked through a big Soundcloud dump or found in a trashcan behind his house. Whatever the case, this is pretty great. Very ominous ambient piece that sounds like it would fit on the soundtrack to a horror film set in space. It feels claustrophobic in a way, unlike the previous single "#19" which felt very peaceful and optimistic. "th1 [evnslower]" puts you on edge, makes you feel like there might be something looming just around the corner.
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"Magic I Want U" | "How to Teleport" - Jane Remover
◇ released: Sept. 4, 2024
◇ genres: glitch pop, alternative r&b, breakbeat
Jane Remover is back again with another set of seemingly standalone tracks. Like the other two tracks that dropped a little bit ago, they're a bit of a departure from her last album - which is honestly a bit refreshing. I enjoyed that record a decent amount, but there's a bite to these songs that's irresistible. The star here is "Magic I Want U" with its hard-hitting production and tight melodies that just sound absolutely exhilarating. "How to Teleport" isn't bad either, it's got a ton of cool sounds. These new Jane Remover tracks are some of my favorites of hers and although these aren't attached to a new project, I really hope she pushes some of these ideas further in the future.
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"We Will Rock You (Megan Thee Stallion Version)" | "Neva Play" - Megan Thee Stallion
◇ released: Sept. 5, 2024 | Sept. 6, 2024
◇ genres: southern hip hop, trap, pop rap, drift phonk
Big week for Megan Thee Stallion fans it seems! First, with the bizarre collaboration with Queen for a remix of sports stadium staple "We Will Rock You" ... it's fine. A bit gaudy and awkward, but I don't hate it. The next day she released "Neva Play" with RM of BTS, which is a bit better, but not particularly amazing either. I think it's the beat more than anything. I don't want to hear Megan over a phonk beat in all honesty. Neither Megan's or RM's verse stood out to me either. Oh well!
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"For Sure" - Ethel Cain
◇ released: Sept. 5, 2024
◇ featured on American Football (Covers) (not yet released)
◇ genres: slowcore, dream pop, post-rock
Following Iron and Wine's indie folk reimagining of "Never Meant," Ethel Cain is the next to contribute to the new American Football covers album with her version of "For Sure." I definitely appreciate what she does with this one. The slow-burning, super lush sound just lulls you into a trance all the way until the big climax in the middle. I didn't have high hopes for this covers project - although I'm mostly just butthurt because I thought American Football were teasing NEW music instead of an anniversary celebration of their first LP, but I digress. This is a really great cover and I'm a bit more excited to hear what the rest of this project has in store.
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"Unt" - Pinhead Gunpower
◇ released: Sept. 5, 2024
◇ featured on Unt (not yet released)
◇ genres: punk rock, pop punk, power pop
Green Day side-project Pinhead Gunpowder are back with their first new song in 16 years. It's a bit of a snoozefest to be honest. Billie Joe Armstrong has settled into his ways as a vocalist and everything he sings has this level of cleanness to it which is a bit unbecoming of a punk record. It sounds a bit rougher than what you would expect from Green Day proper, but it still just feels a bit toothless. Not doing much for me instrumentally either.
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"The Emptiness Machine" - Linkin Park
◇ released: Sept. 5, 2024
◇ featured on From Zero (not yet released)
◇ genres: alternative rock, alternative metal, post-hardcore
Linkin Park are returning years after the unfortunate passing of former frontman Chester Bennington, but this time with a new vocalist Emily Armstrong - who definitely doesn't have ANY baggage whatsoever! Truth be told, I've never been a big Linkin Park fan and unfortunately that remains to be the case with this new single. It just feels way too drenched in dramatics to the point where it feels a bit sterile to me. Armstrong's verses were fine, albeit a bit generic. Yeah, I just don't think this is for me. To longtime fans of the band, I hope you guys like this!
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"Ego" - Halsey
◇ released: Sept. 6, 2024
◇ featured on The Great Impersonator (not yet released)
◇ genres: pop rock, alternative rock, pop punk, power pop
Halsey is releasing her new fifth studio album soon, which will feature all of her singles over the past few months as well as this new one "Ego." I don't dislike this song or anything, but I'm not seeing the picture she's painting here. I guess these new songs have been eclectic, but I fail to see how they'll coincide on a full-length project together. This is definitely a departure from the nostalgic alt-rock of "Lonely Is the Muse," instead leaning more into poppier sounds. Her songwriting is very personal and intense across these songs, but I worry that these constant flip-flopping between sounds will obscure that. We shall see.
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"ELEMENTS" - wolfears
◇ released: Sept. 6, 2024
◇ genres: post-punk, funk, afrobeat
This groovy new single from wolfears is really cool. There's this palpable anxiety to it that amps up the excitement so much, everything is in constant motion. The grooves are prickly, never giving you the opportunity to settle into them. Their vocals sound like they're reciting mantras and chants which adds to the uneasiness. It's a good feeling of unease though. Her musicianship is pretty impeccable on this cut too as she handles every bit of instrumentation here. I could've been fooled into thinking this was the work of a full band. "ELEMENTS" is a really solid track and if you're a fan of either the Talking Heads or Fela Kuti - hopefully you're fans of both - give this a listen!
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"Ruby Rosary" - A$AP Rocky feat. J. Cole
◇ released: Sept. 6, 2024
◇ featured on DON'T BE DUMB (not yet released)
◇ genres: jazz rap, east coast hip hop, cloud rap
A$AP Rocky has released the third single leading up to his new record DON'T BE DUMB. This is a really good track, I'm loving the jazz rap production a lot. Rocky's verses continue to wow me during this rollout, more than they have in some time. They're not the most impressive, but they're undeniably smooth as hell. He's bringing some confidence into this one. Even J. Cole's verse wasn't that bad, he needed a verse that was at the very least good after "Grippy" and his rough MIGHT DELETE LATER tape. Yeah, I'm loving this. This is shaping up to be a really promising project, hopefully we get a concrete release date in the coming weeks.
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thanks for reading :3
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PART 1 - Fire Force AU
First of all i would love to start with a little Story i have in my mind for a long time now. Its about Fire Force. More specifically. My Own Character Kuroru and Captain Obi. But this Story will be a bit diffrent. Its defenitly NSFW! Its about a time way before Obi were a Firefighter. It may not be a very good one either cause its Kind of sadistic and has pretty Classic Genderroles. It may even fall into Omegaverse at some point.
So i would be very happy if you will read it ^^
Even more if you would like it. But the World i Imagine is a bit diffrent from the Manga/Anime.
Diffrent cause there is a second "Race" that lives hidden in the World of Fire Force. I'd like to give them the Name Arden. They are Hybrids of Humans and Animals. And Yeah maybe you can already guess it? Obi is one of them. But let me explain!
In the old times before the Cataclysm. Humans wanted to make a kind of super Human. Humans with animalistic instincts. So they experimented. Thats how Arden became real. Humans with animalistic features. Some of them looked like normal Humans. But they cpuls speak with Animals and had their instincts. Others looked more like Furries. Others lookes more balanced. But they were seen like monsters. Monsters that were made by Humans. They believed they would get stronger and would want to rule the world. But it never got far cause the great Cataclysm came and the world burned down.
What not many people knew. Some Arden survived! And they got hidden away from the eyes of the world while the world of Fire Force became like we know it on the top.
But Arden didnt had a easy life. It was always important to hide who and what they are. Some needed to hide their animallike bodyparts. Others had it way easier and just needed to hide the fact that their instincts are more animalistic.
I think we got a picture now ~
Obi is one of the more unlucky ones at that part. He is a Wolf-Arden. He was born with Wolfears on top of his head and a Tail. He was more of the obvious ones as a kid. But as his parents died and human relatives took him in (Yes there were mixed at this time with humans that knew of their existence) they decided it was best for him to lose his animalistic parts that could show what he was. So they cut of his tail and ears. They tried to erase the fact what he was put of him completely. And so he grew up as a strong men that we all know, he kind of forgot himself what he was sometimes.
His hight and Hair makes it easy to hide that he has bit of his ears left over on top of his head. Just like it is with the littlebit left of his tail that he hides in his pants.
What do you think so far?
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Allegiances
A complete list and short description of every cat in all three clans at the beginning of chapter 1 of Owlstrikes Faith
(Open at your own risk, this is quite long. As in about 70 cats long.)
CanyonClan
Leader
Cougarstar - Impressive tan tom with small ears and three legs
Deputy
Fadingblaze - Senior she-cat with a dark red tail
Medicine cat
Wrencliff - Brown she-cat with a white chest
Dandeliontail - Young pale fluffy tabby
Warriors
Ashdapple - Dark gray tom with dark speckles
Vulturehush - Senior lean black tom, missing most of one ear
Hoppinghare - Swift light brown tom
Apprentice, Daypaw
Rockyfoot - Strong colorpoint she-cat
Winterhare - Bold colorpoint tom
Smokefeather - Powerful gray tabby tom
Apprentice, Lynxpaw
Cactushaze - Small tan tom with brown speckles
Apprentice, Limepaw
Hawkface - Athletic dark brown tabby tom
Apprentice, Owlpaw
Cicadafern - Small dark gray she-cat, fringed with white
Apprentice, Pinyonpaw
Grasswind - Pale yellow she-cat with long flowing fur
Apprentices
Owlpaw - Stocky brown colorpoint tom
Daypaw - Sleek light brown colorpoint she-cat
Pinyonpaw - Dark gray tabby tom
Lynxpaw - Sturdy fawn colored tabby she-cat
Limepaw - Gray tom
Elders
Wolfear - Stumpy black tabby tom
Lizardbelly - Heavily scarred pale yellow she-cat
SandstoneClan
Leader
Brokenstar - Sleek blue-gray spotted tabby she-cat
Deputy
Quailfeather - Robust brown she-cat, dappled with white
Medicine cat
Newtbrook - Reddish brown she-cat with long fur and white speckles
Apprentice, Mintpaw
Warriors
Tallskink - Lean grey spotted tom
Apprentice, Sandpaw
Raincliff - Blue tabby tom
Scorpionbush - Sturdy mostly-black tortoiseshell tom
Apprentice, Jackalpaw
Snowspeckle - Small light grey spotted she-cat
Gracklebelly - Black she-cat with white stomach and paws
Apprentice, Cottonpaw
Sunmask - Slender red colorpoint tom
Apprentice, Brightpaw
Canyonleap - Red colorpoint she-cat
Mudburrow - Athletic brown she-cat with white speckles
Shortslip - Reddish brown tabby she-cat with a nub tail and small ears
Apprentices
Sandpaw - Long furred pale she-cat
Jackalpaw - Skinny tan tom
Brightpaw - Reddish brown tabby she-cat
Cottonpaw - Fluffy creme tabby she-cat
Mintpaw - Tall tortoiseshell she-cat
Elders
Sheepberry - Mostly orange tortoiseshell she-cat
Wrenfoot - Brown she-cat with splotches of white and one blind eye
Batjaw - Heavily scarred colorpoint tom
ArchClan
Leader
Runningstar - Senior reddish brown tabby tom
Deputy
Whiptailwind - Brown tabby tom with a long tail
Apprentice, Wildpaw
Medicine cat
Shalewing - Blue tom with long proportions and large ears
Warriors
Redfang - Red tabby tom with unusually long teeth and scars around his mouth
Sharpspine - Gray-blue tabby tom
Poolsprout - Agile pale greyish-brown she-cat
Spidernose - Dark grey tom with a white muzzle
Chollaleap - Agile fawn tom
Longsight - Tall dark blue tom
Agavespike - Fawn she-cat with torn ears
Coldnight - White she-cat with a light gray back
Apprentices:
Yewpaw - Reddish brown she-cat with a white muzzle
Sweetpaw - Slender creme she-cat
Porcupinepaw - Black tom with white spots
Rampaw - Grayish brown tom
Wildpaw - Pale tan tom
Queens
Pumicepatch - Dark grey dusted she-cat with a white muzzle and paws
Elders
Deerfang - Dusty brown tom
Chuckwallafoot - Grey tom with a rust colored back and light speckles
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