Cat Ivy

Musicologist and journalist friends: anyone out there whose research explores the intersection of gamelan ensembles and new music, particularly in North America and Europe? I have a paid opportunity I'm trying to help fill. Adorable puppy gif to boost visibility.

All anyone really wants is to feel acknowledged and seen. Just know I see you. 🤍✊🏾

@hileeana Are you ok???

Almost died yesterday and when I regained consciousness, I went off about not being able to afford an ambulance, why we need universal healthcare, and how cute my butt is 😭 my last words would have been m4a and fat ass

Today I 1. Solved a major computer issue thanks to @Apple customer service 2. Successfully talked about my feelings without invalidating myself 3. Felt 13 again thanks to @taylorswift13 Fearless re-release 4. Grey’s anatomy 5. Got my second vaccine shot It’s been a big day 🥲

It is very weird that anything exists.

We are so grateful for all the artists who have graced both our stages over the last 20 years, and for those who are helping us celebrate our 20th anniversary through sharing memories and songs...

I used to think documentary films were always just people telling the truth about stuff. But they are very commonly long, pretty opeds. Don't assume they are accurately portraying settled perspectives. If you give someone two straight hours, they can convince you of most things.

I don’t know if @taylorswift13 is giving any interviews about Fearless (Taylor’s Version) but man(!) I would love to hear what it was like to step back into these songs and this headspace 12 years later. What a fascinating exercise for an artist!

Thread where everyone replies with a music production trick - go!

Does anyone know of any good alternatives to decaf? I love my coffee so much but I’m looking to see if there are any alternatives to still have a small amount of caffeine without the acidity. Thanks in advance!

Things I should tell myself more often: •You are loved •Everything will be okay •It’s okay to feel all of your emotions •Look how far you’ve come •You are deserving of good and wonderful things

@ThatEricAlper In 2006, I found @taylorswift13 on MySpace and wanted to write songs & play guitar like her

My two modes: living in constant state of fear that I’ve said the wrong thing & feeling the need to word-vomit everywhere

Brb trying to get myself to normalize not being perfect at everything I do ✌️

@MaigaVidal Oh man I feel you. I’m purposely not producing anything I’ve written over the past two years because I felt like I’d do the same lol. Just start fresh and then when you’re feeling confident go back - so much easier on the heart & mind ❤️

@lmathellama 😋🤤 this is my love language... and also my risk factor for a sugar coma

Thank you!! 😅

So much respect for independent musicians. No job is easy for them. They're their own writers, booking agents, managers and promoters simultaneously. Not to mention, finding their sound and identity in the midst of all the noise and chaos around them! 👏

@MaigaVidal Take a few days off from it? That’s what I do