Rambling answer to an anonymous question about songwriting that I think maybe abstracts out to a lot of art-making

Quick acoustic instrumental run through Low’s “California”

Another music question! Cris asked about improvising

Another music question: a robot bastard asked me if you need to learn theory to be outstanding

Another music Q, about an instrument I can play but don’t like

Over lunch I did another music questions video, answering a question about my Jazz Fridays thing

Another question- about being a multidisciplinary artist, but I wound up extending it to encompass art and mental health

Ok! Pivoting to video, kind of! Shannon asked about minor chords. Here are my semi-informed thoughts

One question was left over from yesterday: about how to practice when you don’t have access to an instrument (cameo vocals from Aug)

Still working through the music questions; here’s one about midi drums

"Republican Gets Revenge on [Plumpie] After He Insulted Fiancée." Rafael's ugly wife™ must fight to keep her title. Archive: archive.ph/Nv1vK

Remembering Barry Atwater, born May 16, 1918 and passed away May 24, 1978. Full Post www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=... #TodayInNerdHistory #May16 #barryatwater #startrek #thetwilightzone #theouterlimits #thenightstalker #missionimpossible #theinvaders #GeneralHospital #OneStepBeyond #birthday

#BTTC - Duffy resorts to whataboutism to defend spending parts of 7 months on a roadtrip: @mariagf.bsky.social @vmhydrangea.bsky.social @spellbound1311.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social @johnd62.bsky.social @auberon.bsky.social @dababa2025.bsky.social @coko.bsky.social @kygrannyof12.bsky.social

How many times have we all wanted to smack that smirk off his face? 🤚 I’ll start: 7,890,452 times. Make that 7,890,453 times. #Pinks #ProudBlue

essa música do julian lage é linda, o vídeo também. peguei esse trechinho pra comentar: como é bonito ouvir alguém que sabe usar o silêncio pra criar com um instrumento

Frank Barat: The failure in Gaza is media-driven. Corporate news actively manufactures consent for Israel & censors Palestinian voices. Truth prevails despite shadow bans. 🎧 Watch: youtu.be/fzEy6Oe2haI #Gaza #MediaBias #FrankBarat #Censorship #Palestine

ICE agents are parading around America’s streets in the same gear I wore in combat overseas. It’s Commando Cosplay. And it’s bullshit. Federal agents should be targeting violent criminals, not murdering American civilians.

Left solo in this #2XKO Round Blitzcrank takes a bit of a beating, before they get the steam in gear! Then scoops & strikes their way to a Fury comeback! Feat STG|Tate × dekillsage #2XKO_Yasuo #2XKO_Blitzcrank #2XKO_Teemo #2XKO_Ahri #2XKOForever Full Set: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BsA... #Dope2XKO

Queensland's return to the Joh-era. 2 months after the Crisafulli govt removed the CCC recommended ban on property developer donations the money is pouring into the LNP. The ban is still in place for councils. Minister for everything, Jarrod Bleijie, says it's just "electoral fairness". #qldpol

Dexter’s Laboratory (Dexter vs. Santa’s Claws) - The Presents Network: Cartoon Network Physical Media: Dexter’s Laboratory: The Complete Series DVD Original Air Date: April 29, 1998 #nostalgia #retro #90s #cartoonnetwork #christmas

Isn't there something about pasta noises? 😏🤭

Lololol what is this all about? 😂

🔴 #ULTIMAHORA | Desenes de persones reben a l'Aeroport del Prat la vintena d'integrants de la Flotilla detinguts i deportats per Israel 🗣️ Ariadna Masmitjà, portaveu de la Global Sumud Flotilla

Good Morning 🌄 🌞 Every morning brings a new chance to bloom and shine 🌹💕 #RiseAndShine #nature #life #GoodMorningEveryone #NewDayNewStart #cat #PositiveVibesOnly #birds #MorningInspiration #BeautifulMoments #StayHappy #MotivationDaily #NatureMagic #PeacefulVibes #Happiness

Industrial farming stripped fulvic acid from the soil 60 years ago. Without it, minerals aren't bioavailable — to plants or to you. Fatigue, slow recovery, low immunity. Most people assume it's just how they feel. 👉 https://rakaposhiorganics.com/blogs/rakaposhi-organics/fulvic-acid-health-benefits

Saying criticism of the Supreme Court is getting “too personal” feels like a stretch. People are reacting to decisions. Big ones. Ones that change rights and expand power. That is not about personalities. That is about impact. Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTx8Uh9SJMw

The indigenous call the Philippine Eagle Haribon - a sacred being that represents the health of the land.

Today, Arizona joined a coalition of states at the Supreme Court to defend birthright citizenship. Here’s what’s at stake.

Happy Earth Day!🌎 As a Co-Chair of @houseseec.bsky.social, I know how important it is that we stop pollution and pass real solutions. That’s why this Earth Day, I’m working to pass the Energy Bills Relief Act.

Big corporations have way too much power in America today, and the President has doubled down on it by filling up their coffers and giving them a seat at the table in decisions of war and peace. This is an outrage, and in Congress I’m working to bring the power back where it belongs: We the People.

What is the Timbers 'meta' when things aren't going well? An identity needs to be formed. "The cohesiveness on the counterattack is not there through the first eight games." Full PORvMIN review: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

We continue our celebration of Women’s History Month recognizing Crystal Hanley, Local 1595-Winnipeg, MB. #WomensHistoryMonth

Every month is #BlackHistoryMonth. The legacy continues. Shirley Chisholm, the fearless pioneer who inspired generations from politics to entertainment and beyond. She stood resilient against discrimination and breaking barriers that reshaped our society. #SpeakTruthToPower #ShirleyChisholm

"We are in a battle for the right to think freely," said Jelani Cobb on the red carpet at the 2026 #PENGala. But, he told us, informed participation in democracy remains possible because "the undertaking of journalism remains vibrant."

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❤️ Iran

ABS overturned in #Royals at #Rangers (Bot 1). Salvador Perez challenged the ball call on Stephen Kolek's pitch to Brandon Nimmo. Ball -> Called Strike. HP: Bruce Dreckman | Upheld 45.5% (35/77). Result: Brandon Nimmo called out on strikes.

💥🤘🏻 Occupied Vuhlehirsk, Donetsk Oblast.

A man, now dubbed the 'Moose Flipper', rescued a moose after it got stuck on a highway median in Newfoundland. Watch more video: https://ow.ly/UwQn50YVJB7

🧠 ❤️ 'Mae iechyd fy ymennydd yn rhywbeth sydd yn bwysig iawn i mi.' Mae cyn-chwaraewr rygbi proffesiynol o Wynedd wedi cychwyn her o redeg 200 marathon mewn 100 o ddiwrnodau i gefnogi elusennau anafiadau i’r ymennydd.

Security Scare At The White House Correspondents' Dinner With President Trump Vice President JD Vance escorted out by Secret Service followed by agents surrounding President Donald Trump after an incident at White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026. (Video:Andrew Harnik/Getty)

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Master Tetia, huh? 🤩 #WitchHatAtelier @sarahwiedenheft.com @madeleinemorris.actor @hereliesanjali.bsky.social @joshuawaters.bsky.social @brynapprill.bsky.social

🚨 Trump’s team won’t rule out ARRESTING Supreme Court Justices. This isn’t law and order — it’s dictatorship. I’m running for Congress to defend our courts and our democracy. We will fight — and we will win. #SaveDemocracy #VoteBlue

Breaking: We just opened egg #7 in our Epstein Files Egg Hunt and exposed Alexander Acosta's involvement in letting Epstein off with a slap on the wrist as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida! Source #EpsteinFiles #JeffreyEpstein #JusticeForVictims #TrumpCoverup #MAGAcorrupt

Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZyi... The F5 Project, which is facing controversy over its handling of finances, is a mature organization that ought to be making better decisions.

So proud of Liz for winning the Daytona 500.

Divider A 10-year old has more guts than my Rep. Tom Kean Jr Let’s get Congress FIGHTERS like @varela4nj.bsky.social, #SueAltman, ex-ARMY Physician @hamawyfornj.bsky.social & ex-NAVY pilot @rebeccabennettforcongress.com 🎥 @statuscoupnews.bsky.social #ResistanceUnited #DV1 #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory

@ladyjulia1997.bsky.social Okay, habe es verstanden, kein Comic mehr. Nur noch in echt und Farbe. Habe nochmal für alle einen Fakecheck hinterlegt. Wer es noch nicht kennt... Das verschlossene Schwein mit dem ... Schwanz darf man hier bitte nicht falsch verstehen: Ringel 👉 Nein Eher ein 🍤.

Do you have 10th June marked on your calendar? Book your space now to attend our ASL & Technology Conference in person or online. bit.ly/4eDrKaI

On this day in 1999, Sami’s execution was underway. Lucas’s interruption helped make this scene an instant classic! #DAYS #DOOL #Lumi

The Messy Affair Over What's Fair at the Great American State Fair @stephaniemiller.bsky.social Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/33590901

#سلاح_عجیب_دیده_شده_در_ایران - کارشناسان هنوز مطمئن نیستند فیلم_غیرعادی_از_درگیری_در_ایران_باعث_سردرگمی_شده_است_و_نشان_میدهد_موشکها_به_شیوه_ای_رفتار_میکنند_که_با_هیچ_چیز_معمولی_که_قبلا_دیده_شده_مطابقت_ندارد. به_نظر_میرسد_اشیاء_در_هوا_از_هم_جدا_میشوند msn.com/en-gb/money/... #myth #scifi #jordan

🌙🎶 R&B THURSDAYS AT HUSH 🎶🌙 Smooth sounds, cocktails, hookah & Queens nightlife energy all in one place 🍸💨🔥 NYC’s top DJs setting the vibe all night 🎧✨ 📍 Maspeth Queens https://hushloungegarden.com #HushLoungeGarden #RNBThursdays #QueensNightlife

Watch as bees unite their efforts to tackle the cap of a honey bottle. Nature's teamwork is truly remarkable and sweet!

Spider-Noir S01 E05: Betrayal #ɴᴏᴡꜱᴛʀᴇᴀᴍɪɴɢ 📺

😲Not something you see every day ... "Several staff members were injured when the nose gear of a Boeing BA.N 787 jetliner unexpectedly collapsed at a gate at Frankfurt airport on Thursday (June 4), its operator Lufthansa said."

The Man with the Golden Controller. Pre-orders are live today for the 007 First Light Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller: play.st/489wv7X