Laelia - Furcationland 2026 Dead Dog - Hyperpop, Club, Nightcore

As a rule, an opener should never, ever play tracks by someone later in the set order, *especially* if that artist is performing an entire hour of their own original material. This night I broke that rule in the most perfect way possible when I opened the Dead Dog at Furcationland 2026 with The Joy of Freedom by A-Saph, who was performing third on the roster. My complete failure to notice this oversight made for one of the most magical moments of the convention, which saw poor A-Saph desperately trying to figure out how their music could possibly be playing out over the main speakers, only to realize it's me. And thanks to my dumb doggy fursuit head, I couldn't understand the commotion around me and threw my hands up in confusion. It was a perfect and ridiculous moment that kicked off an incredible night of music. The cover shot comes from the end of the set, where I decided Tuna Display's hyperpop baroque rondo needed a conductor.