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A driving pulse for those who navigate the world with a different kind of gravity. "Smile Like That" is out now. See you in the dark. open.spotify.com/album/3Ry8uUvE… #Moonrunner83 #Popwave #Retrowave #yycsynthwave

@Pirat_Nation And just how are they going to do this without a complete overhaul of the OS and a fresh flash of the OS? 🙃

Good news for Windows 11 gamers: Microsoft is quietly working on a major internal plan called “K2” to slash bloat, boost performance, and make the OS seriously competitive with SteamOS. >SteamOS is now the official benchmark, Microsoft wants Windows 11 to deliver identical (or better) gaming performance on the exact same hardware >Dramatically lower idle RAM usage and a much lighter overall OS footprint >Heavy cuts to AI clutter and pre-installed junk >Completely rebuilt Start menu, reportedly up to 60% faster >A ton of other under-the-hood tweaks (faster File Explorer, snappier UI, fewer background processes, etc.) The changes are probably due to make Windows look better on Project Helix and future handheld/Xbox PC hardware. It finally feels like Microsoft is listening people, can’t believe it

Fielder just keeps on hammering away in the forge. 🛠️

@AneurynPlays Of course my man. Never meant any criticism whatsoever. Just here to support a guy. <3

@moonrunner83 And more than anything: thank you for chatting with me today. I've actually been really sick today, so this has been a massive highlight.

I don't talk about politics. I want my platform to be about entertaining others and spreading positivity through gaming. However, today I found myself wanting to share a post about the BBCs recent anti-dog propaganda piece, but I was afraid to hit send. God help us.

@AneurynPlays Life is mostly a monumental struggle for all of us. But you're doing great my man. Keep it simple. Enjoy the little things. Each day. Small wins, ya know? They add up.

@moonrunner83 Just gotta keep on keeping on.

Excellent comments. And by no means was I seeking anyone else to "stay in their line" — I merely "attempt" to stay in mine. Not usually successfully. One's anxiety, fears, etc., all valid reason for output. If it provides additional motivation; even better. Freedom of thought, consciousness, and speech are paramount. Always.

@moonrunner83 ...to operate in their lane. I suffer from depression, I'm medicated for it, and sometimes I feel so lost in my own mind but feel like I'm not allowed to say anything because it's not my lane. Of course, as mentioned though, that's not the fear I felt about responding to the BBC.

Are you one of my supporters on @Bandcamp? Cool. I'm gonna release CHASING SHADOWS today (a week early) to pre-order purchasers. My little way of saying thanks for sending us a couple bucks, sorry for flubbing the last pre-order and releasing it a day after the official release, and...you just rock. Okay? Lemme finish my coffee and I'll jump on the comp and push your access. Love you guys. You know who you are. moonrunner83.bandcamp.com

@AneurynPlays *on cassette (noiiiice)

@AneurynPlays (Chad's Note: Less than 50 people seem to see my posts here anyways. Haha. So I mostly just post here for myself anyways. Like a voice memo. But one on cassette. And no one owns cassette players anymore.)

C:\Moonrunner83> boot juno-rant.exe 💾 Every year, I usually take a moment to note my disappointment with the #JUNOAwards. The JUNOs, however, are just the flashpoint and symptom of the much more depressing state of public art in Canada. Am I bitter and resentful? Not at all. I am genuinely happy for anyone who gets a kick out of the relentless onslaught of mainstream #CanCon Kraft Dinner content. The ongoing (and bizarre) praise for last night’s JUNO Awards highlights a persistent disconnect between the legacy music industry and the actual landscape of Canadian music. Government-funded showcases of domestic talent continue to elevate the exact same acts they championed twenty-five years ago. This stagnant institutional loop reinforces a tired global stigma that Canadian music lacks depth or innovation. The reality is entirely the opposite. Much like our tired legacy national media, Canadians simply tuned the JUNOs out a decade ago — or more. And this is really my point: I am not here to dismantle the JUNOs. Forget the JUNOs. Canada is chock-full of talent you will never hear on the CBC, who will never win a JUNO, and who will never be pushed by industry “insiders” who no longer hold the keys to anything. We are navigating an era defined by algorithmic saturation, the influx of AI-generated audio, and diminishing financial support for the arts. Despite these friction points, real Canadian musicians are quietly engineering the sound of right now. People are listening to them in the millions. They are working in indie studios, mastering tracks on laptops, and building dedicated audiences from the ground up — entirely by themselves, without relying on legacy gatekeepers. These creators bypass the outdated machinery of “Government Art.” They recognize that panels comprised of forgotten legacy figureheads, presiding over an industry that has moved on, offer zero value to the modern grind. Authentic momentum requires no institutional permission. True Canadian music lives in the late-night glow of independent setups, in the local clubs, and through the direct relationships forged with listeners. These artists skip the community backrubs and taxpayer subsidies. They simply make their art and serve their fans. Canada possesses an immense reservoir of innovative, world-class talent. You simply will not find it on a subsidized broadcast. We need to stop pretending these legacy events represent the vanguard, and instead focus our attention on the independent artists doing the actual work. 🇨🇦🎤 #JUNOS #CanadianMusic #IndependentArtist #Synthwave #CanCon #yycmusic #yegmusic

The #JUNO Awards aren't for everyday Canadians. Haven’t been for over a decade — they're for the crowd still waiting on the next season of Little House on the Prairie. Real Canadian music lives in indie studios, home setups, clubs, and laptops where actual artists are building the sound of right now. Time to stop pretending otherwise. Let's celebrate the creators out here doing the real work. 🇨🇦🎤

The 55th annual #JUNO Awards go live tonight, Canada’s biggest non‑profit celebration of our music industry. The JUNOs honour Canadian artists at every stage, from emerging talent to icons, and spotlight their achievements all year long. Who are you rooting for? 🎤✨

@KirkLubimov Government art at the Junos always gets the stage — and the funding. Real musicians? They skip the community backrubs, drop the track, and build their own audience the themselves. No taxpayer permission required. 🎸

Wtf is going on in Canada?! The NDP convention turned Canada into an international embarrassment, and now this is at the Junos 😮‍💨 What is even going on here?

“I have nothing against artists. I had a rock band myself. My problem is that if you need a government subsidy to make art, you’re no longer an artist—you’re a public employee.” — Javier Milei

And rightly so. There are some amazing musicians and artists in Canada. You likely just won’t find them at consolation gigs and at endless meaningless showcases with panels stacked with hasbeens and dinosaurs from an industry that is completely different from that of even five years ago.

LISTEN: 'Brutal' Tanya Tagaq tribute to Nelly Furtado at Junos draws online ridicule westernstandard.news/news/listen-br…

@ClydeDoSomethin Sadly, this is the sound of “Government Art”. Thankfully, Canada still has amazing, proven, and hard-working musicians with self-made international cred and who haven’t forfeiting every shred of dignity just to book a gig. Bizarre. Utterly bizarre.

All the talent has left Canada. What in the hell would you call this performance at the Juno awards?

@AneurynPlays Not out yet brother. But it's coming.

New song! Go listen! Do eet! DO EET NAUGH!!!