"Let's play a game, to help some of the newcomers make connections: name 5-7 things that interest you but aren't in your profile, as tags so they are searchable. Then boost this post or repeat its instructions so others know to do the same."

#socialjustice #immigration #fae #popculturemagick #race #gender #sexuality #feminism #queer #romanticfriendships

and here's some fandommy ones:

#savagegarden #darrenhayes #harrypotter #homestuck #stevenuniverse #wicdiv #aqua

@creatrixtiara I haven't listened in 15 years, but aqua and savage garden were literaly the first two cd's i bought as a kid.i probably should but i think i probably need a couple of drinks before i can unironicaly enjoy them.
@purpleeatary saaame!! though cassettes, not CDs. I still love them very very earnestly. darren hayes is a hero of mine.
@creatrixtiara He fell out of view for me, but i should probably lend them all an ear again. the whole pwr bttm thing burned me pretty hard so i have been a little lyrically listless of late..

@purpleeatary yeah for sure!

darren's solo stuff is quite different from the SG stuff. He got really electronica and weird, which i love

@creatrixtiara Interesttinggg, where do you think i should start?

@purpleeatary Depends what you want!

Spin - first solo album, least authentic-sounding, he describes it as "trying to be Justin Timberlake before Justin Timberlake was Justin Timberlake". His weakest work IMO.

The Tension & The Spark - about his depression (esp with coming out). Dark, electronic, moody. Sounds like Depeche Mode in places. My fave of his.

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This Delicate Thing We've Made - double concept album about time travel, childhood, regret (inc a video album). Also weird and electronic but of a different vein to TT&TS. Lots of Fairlight.

We Are Smug - A semi-secret side project with him & another guy making alt-dance-pop fun. Sounds really queer. My 2nd fave.

Secret Codes & Battleships - much more pop, probably closest to SG's work. 99% about reeling from a bad breakup.

@creatrixtiara Tell you what his voice hasn't left me