🌧️ if you've got a spare moment, i'd love your help in getting artist access to take commissions on VGen!
my submission for the current #VGenChallenge is available at bit.ly/jonasmario, you'll just need to choose a total of 2 options to be able to submit your vote 🫧
april fool's day is fine and all, but it's funny and a bit frustrating how i feel i have to clarify that anything i say/do today isn't a joke.
with that in mind, i have a new song in the #VGenChallenge! it's a vaporwave cover of the Wing Cap theme from Mario 64, and your vote would mean the world!
Image of a seagull flying over the sea, with colors edited to be vibrant blue and purple in vaporwave style. Text: Powerful Mario (vaporwave version) by Jonas
New song out tomorrow for the #VGenChallenge!
today's the day! the day of water! it's water day!
if we reach $100 raised by end of the day, i'll plan a live music stream where i perform chat-requested covers
if we reach $50, i'll open up a raffle for 1 minute of custom BGM from me to one lucky winner
tune in to see what else is planned!
fear is the sleep killer
Abzu
Submerged
Subnautica
Wavetale
Chillquarium (Demo)
Loddlenaut (Demo)
Water Womb World
Axolotl Swim
Motarium
Voice of the Ocean
Freddi Fish & the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds
Tiny Aquarium
Ikachan
Spongebob: Battle for Bikini Bottom
Ecco the Dolphin
Super Mario Sunshine
Wind Waker
A wheel of all games listed in the reply to the main post, with an additional option: "Water's Choice"
here's the wheel i'll be spinning tomorrow, roughly every 30 minutes or with each donation of $1 or more towards digdeep.org!
$10 donations choose a game directly
stream starts at 10am PT, and ends at 5:30pm (or later if certain milestones are reached)
listing the games on the wheel as a reply:
when i was younger, i had a tumblr called something along the lines of "neil cicierega i would kiss you on the mouth". this is true of me.
Image presenting the same information in the body of this post's text, in a more graphical format. Background is a photograph of a seagull flying over the ocean.
Water Day Fundraiser Schedule (3/22)
Benefiting digdeep.org
10am - Wheel of Water Games
??? - Secret Guest Appears
3pm - Educational Block
5:30pm - Stream Ends (Unless it doesn't)
🌧️Donations unlock:🌧️
Live Music Stream
Custom BGM Raffle
Model Transformation
Interactive Chat Game
Extended Stream End
An image showing the underside of a whale's tail breaching the water, along with an illustration of of my water drop character. Text: twitch.tv/jonasiswater Water Day Fundraiser Stream Sunday, March 22nd 10am PST Playing water-based games all day! Benefitting DigDeep www.digdeep.org
i'm planning an extra-long stream for Water Day on sunday, and will also have donation incentives and milestone goals as we try to raise some money for digdeep.org
i'll be posting more specifics in the coming days, but i'd love to see you stop by while i play as many water-based games as i can!
If you are ever worried about your analytics bc Twitch is related to your income, it might mean it’s a good time to diversify your income streams! If you are worried about analytics for any other reason, I highly recommend developing metrics of success that are internal, not external 🧵 (1/8)
and the narrator says: "it really was A Happy Birthday"
did you ever just too sleepy to sleep?
despite everything, it's still me fuckers!
hey, fuck yeah, i'm still alive
One more:
My friend & bandmate @awawawa.world released her extremely good solo album last month. There's so much I could say, and maybe one day that'll be another post.
For now, seriously, listen to this and buy it if you have the means. It's incredible.
awawawaworld.bandcamp.com/album/its-fi...
Lastly, I was reminded recently of this album my dad made shortly before (and just after) I was born. Some really great synthy melodies and vibes to be found here, and I'm not just saying that because it was inspired by my very own birth.
lefreakshow.bandcamp.com/album/unchar...
@anjimile.bsky.social 's "Giver Taker" has been one of my favorite albums since I first heard it in 2020. Some of the most gorgeous songwriting and production you're gonna find.
And he has a new album coming out in a week!!
anjimile.bandcamp.com/album/giver-...
@everydaylouie.bsky.social is another favorite of mine, and has a huge variety of genres and styles on his bandcamp. This album is a personal favorite of mine but it's definitely worth perusing to see what speaks to you.
And looks like his stuff is also PWYW!
louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/big-st...
Aubryn has quickly become one of my new favorite artists over the last year. She has a lot of stuff on her bandcamp that I encourage you to peruse, but this is one of newer releases that I can particularly recommend!
aubrynmusic.bandcamp.com/track/future...
I've been super busy so I don't have any big plans or new releases for it, but Bandcamp Friday has come again! All my music will be pay-what-you-want until midnight, so it's a great day to support me there (or grab it for free).
More info in my bio, and a few recs for other artists below 🧵:
happy bandcamp friday everybody!! good day to buy my new album if u haven’t 0:)
Images of a dancing water drop, and a large emote of the same character holding out a pink rose Text: Jonas needs your vote! VGenChallenge closes March 7th! bit.ly/jonasrose
only a few days left to help me get artist access through the #VGenChallenge!
i'd love to start taking commissions through the platform and reach more people this year, so every vote will help me out a ton!
if you do, make sure to choose a second song too so you can submit your vote.
got a couple commissions in the pan right now that I'm super excited about! one of them has me really stretching my piano arrangement skills and it feels wonderful. can't say too much more about it right now but you may hear it eventually.
voting is open to the public (you'll just need to make a VGen account if you don't have one), but it closes on Saturday
Please consider tossing me a vote and sharing my post so I can reach more people and take on more commissions this year!
Born too late to explore the world, born just in time to see the blood moon (but it's foggy)
please check out my new song, and if you're up for it, vote to help me starting taking commissions through VGen!
it's water archipelago time! come on in, the water's fine!
