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darkroastdan.bsky.social
Producer/Keyboardist for @TechnoMageMusic.bsky.social ■ Former Host of Chiptune Night ■ Retro Enthusiast ■ Father ■ Husband ■ He/Him ■ [email protected]
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Me: What would you do if you could fly? 5-yr-old: I would fly to @garynumanofficial.bsky.social so I could meet him 🖤🖤🖤 Such good taste 👌 #magelings #minimages #dadlife #parenting #synth

Curiosity question for the folks on bluesky: How are you finding accounts you'd like to follow? I am seeing an influx of follows here and on @technomagemusic.bsky.social from people I don't know (yet). Would love to hear what led to our paths crossing!

My heart is so full. On our way to school, my son spent the entire drive asking me about Castlevania lore and listening to the soundtracks

Recent score at the local record shop! #goth #gothrock #postpunk

If you're a recent follower but we don't know each other, hello! I'm Dan (he/him), I like coffee, chiptune, retro games, Magic: The Gathering, crafting, songwriting, and general nerd shit. Let's chat!

Hey, friends. Just checking in. How are you holding up?

This should go without saying, but given the circumstances, I feel it needs stating: If you voted for Tr*mp, I don't want to associate with you. Please unfollow and block me.

Always 💖 Don't make me tap the sign

My son just stuck a pair of carrots into his hummus and declared "I'm playing video games" while twiddling the carrots like joysticks #parenting #dadlife #minimages #magelings

So what's everyone working on these days? 👀 #gamedev #musician #vgm #chiptune #nerdcore #synthwave #metal

Hey, BS. If you followed me recently, I assume we mutually hold the following beliefs: 1. Musk is a twat 2. GenAI does more harm than good 3. Consent matters If I don't know you already, I'd love to hear from you! If you don't know me well, I'm a Dan (he/him). I love coffee, MtG, games, and music.

My oldest (4.5yr, not reading yet but good with basic math) has taken an interest in playing D&D with his dad and I need story ideas for a micro-campaign! Hit me with your ideas! #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #tabletop #dadlife #parenting

Conversation with my son: "What kind of doughnut holes do you want?" "Chocolate." "And if they don't have that, what's your 2nd choice?" "Laser--I mean cinnamon." #dadlife #parenting #minimages #magelings

#Chiptune friends: I am considering giving away a modded #Gameboy on a somewhat regular basis as part of a raffle. Proceeds would be donated to a community-selected charity. Does this sound like something you would support and/or participate in? Comments and input are very welcome.

Anyone in the market for a VGA out board for DMG? I've got two I don't need! #chiptune #chipmusic #Gameboy #DMG #DMG01

It's a joyous thing to share my love of games with my own flesh and blood. Here's my son enjoying his freshly revamped Gameboy! #retrogaming #vgm #chiptune

To those who haven't picked up ChipT4T, get on it! Adelaide from Game Genie Sokolov spearheaded this fantastic effort and proceeds are going to causes supporting mental health resources for LGBTQ+ youth: chipt4t.bandcamp.com/album/chipt4t Also: volume 2 is in the pipeline!

If you're thinking of buying music this month, I'm calling on you to consciously support black creators. The folks at MAG Fest put together this amazing list of black chiptune artists—start here! bhmchiptunes.carrd.co

Hey chiptune folks! Remember ChipT4T, the super rad trans + nonbinary compilation album that Game Genie Sokolov pulled together? Well, it's getting a volume 2 and it needs applicants! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Count me in!

3 years ago, I hosted a chiptune radio show. Here's the holiday special! It has a pixel art yule log and over an hour of holiday themed chipmusic. Enjoy and happy holidays! youtu.be/Ysh8i9MOog8?...

I was graciously asked to co-curate this super rad compilation album created by a swathe of awesome LGBTQ+ chip/adjacent artists. Go check it out and support it! Proceeds are all donated to causes aiding LGBTQ+ youth chipt4t.bandcamp.com/album/chipt4t

Chipfam: There's a very rad compilation on the horizon and it's chock full of awesome. Each song was written by a member of the LGBTQ+ community and proceeds will help fund causes in support of trans and non-binary youth. Mark your calendars! facebook.com/events/s/let...

Happy Halloween!

So awesome to hear!

Hey, bluesky! I'm Dan and I use he/him pronouns. I make synth-metal as @technomagemusic.bsky.social and am wrapping up my next album! I used to host a chiptune + chip-adjacent show/podcast called Chiptune Night (yes, I plan to continue it). I'm also a proud daddo and love coffee. Let's chat!