Lauren the Flute
@laurentheflute.bsky.social
Writes too many words & talks too much. Storyteller, writer, VGM flutist & singer, newbie beader, Twitch affiliate, Texan-Canadian. Leader of the Returners. Marketer by trade, artist at heart. 🏳️🌈
Twitch.tv/LaurentheFlute
Twitch.tv/LaurentheFlute
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Hello, new folks! Might as well introduce myself. I do a lot of things (though less so lately due to chronic illness flare) so you might know me from:
+ Video game music, including my band The Returners
+ Streaming games on Twitch
+ Writing (mostly fanfic these days)
+ Generally talking a lot
+ Video game music, including my band The Returners
+ Streaming games on Twitch
+ Writing (mostly fanfic these days)
+ Generally talking a lot
If you're not already here, you missed @stevenhigbee.bsky.social playing Corridors of Time on otamatone (amazing), but there's still some gorgeous ocarina ahead!
www.twitch.tv/vgmtogether
www.twitch.tv/vgmtogether
February 7, 2026 at 11:13 PM
If you're not already here, you missed @stevenhigbee.bsky.social playing Corridors of Time on otamatone (amazing), but there's still some gorgeous ocarina ahead!
www.twitch.tv/vgmtogether
www.twitch.tv/vgmtogether
Come cheer for @joeyz64.bsky.social who was TOO POWERFUL and destroyed an XLR cable but is back with more songs to support the folks of Minneapolis
www.twitch.tv/vgmtogether
www.twitch.tv/vgmtogether
February 7, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Come cheer for @joeyz64.bsky.social who was TOO POWERFUL and destroyed an XLR cable but is back with more songs to support the folks of Minneapolis
www.twitch.tv/vgmtogether
www.twitch.tv/vgmtogether
@nalaniproctor.bsky.social is SINGING while wearing a crocheted YOSHI head
amazin
www.twitch.tv/vgmtogether
amazin
www.twitch.tv/vgmtogether
February 7, 2026 at 9:21 PM
@nalaniproctor.bsky.social is SINGING while wearing a crocheted YOSHI head
amazin
www.twitch.tv/vgmtogether
amazin
www.twitch.tv/vgmtogether
The fundraising just unlocked a donation incentive which is PLAYING MARIMBA WHILE BLINDFOLDED so that's about to happen
You definitely want to tune in to watch @marimbamatt913.bsky.social in action playing some crazy mallet percussion (and dancing!!) while we raise funds for The Women's Foundation of Minnesota's Immigrant Rapid Response Fund!
www.twitch.tv/vgmtogether
www.twitch.tv/vgmtogether
February 7, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The fundraising just unlocked a donation incentive which is PLAYING MARIMBA WHILE BLINDFOLDED so that's about to happen
You definitely want to tune in to watch @marimbamatt913.bsky.social in action playing some crazy mallet percussion (and dancing!!) while we raise funds for The Women's Foundation of Minnesota's Immigrant Rapid Response Fund!
www.twitch.tv/vgmtogether
www.twitch.tv/vgmtogether
February 7, 2026 at 8:14 PM
You definitely want to tune in to watch @marimbamatt913.bsky.social in action playing some crazy mallet percussion (and dancing!!) while we raise funds for The Women's Foundation of Minnesota's Immigrant Rapid Response Fund!
www.twitch.tv/vgmtogether
www.twitch.tv/vgmtogether
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Thanks to the community's generosity, more than 35 unique donation rewards will be on offer: vgmtogether merch, album codes (including multi-packs), game codes, art commissions, and gift cards can be added to your donation as a thank-you gift while quantities last.
Unfortunately, BoZ will not be able to perform on Sunday - but lucky for us the amazing AarekMG will be entertaining us instead! Climb Out Together begins tomorrow at 3PM Eastern!
February 7, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Thanks to the community's generosity, more than 35 unique donation rewards will be on offer: vgmtogether merch, album codes (including multi-packs), game codes, art commissions, and gift cards can be added to your donation as a thank-you gift while quantities last.
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Guillotines are back in stock, btw! Got 8 of 'em, $20 on a stainless chain.
Check out my product! www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...
Check out my product! www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...
Becky's Choppy, Choppy, The Pendant | Peculiarity Shop
It's time we did something about *gestures*.18" chain. Components: Czech glass, base metal alloy, stainless steel. Some very minor variations in construction may apply. Lead/nickel free
www.peculiarityshop.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Guillotines are back in stock, btw! Got 8 of 'em, $20 on a stainless chain.
Check out my product! www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...
Check out my product! www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...
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this is why i'm not subscribing to your fucking substack.
“The global publishing platform Substack is generating revenue from newsletters that promote virulent Nazi ideology, white supremacy and antisemitism, a Guardian investigation has found…” www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters
Exclusive: Site takes a cut of subscriptions to content that promotes far-right ideology, white supremacy and antisemitism
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:11 PM
this is why i'm not subscribing to your fucking substack.
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Democratizing the arts looks like universal income, low-barrier grants for both emerging and working artists, well-funded municipal arts & recreation programs, vibrant third spaces, and a well-funded public school system with progressive curriculum.
Not a free pass for corporate-owned slop engines.
Not a free pass for corporate-owned slop engines.
Every instance of "AI democratizes the arts, you're classist and ableist and a gatekeeper for trying to stop it" is a slap in the face to the literally centuries of poor, disabled people making art on the margins and a crass lie in service of a machine that strips down and regurgitates dreams
February 7, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Democratizing the arts looks like universal income, low-barrier grants for both emerging and working artists, well-funded municipal arts & recreation programs, vibrant third spaces, and a well-funded public school system with progressive curriculum.
Not a free pass for corporate-owned slop engines.
Not a free pass for corporate-owned slop engines.
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The cutest girl and the strongest boy
February 7, 2026 at 1:32 PM
The cutest girl and the strongest boy
I recorded a set for this, but you should tune in today AND tomorrow if you can - a great group of musical performers, raising funds for a great cause
Together we can make a difference even if we feel powerless as individuals
Help us help folks in Minneapolis! And enjoy some music!
Together we can make a difference even if we feel powerless as individuals
Help us help folks in Minneapolis! And enjoy some music!
Unfortunately, BoZ will not be able to perform on Sunday - but lucky for us the amazing AarekMG will be entertaining us instead! Climb Out Together begins tomorrow at 3PM Eastern!
February 7, 2026 at 2:42 PM
I recorded a set for this, but you should tune in today AND tomorrow if you can - a great group of musical performers, raising funds for a great cause
Together we can make a difference even if we feel powerless as individuals
Help us help folks in Minneapolis! And enjoy some music!
Together we can make a difference even if we feel powerless as individuals
Help us help folks in Minneapolis! And enjoy some music!
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LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK
Democratizing the arts looks like universal income, low-barrier grants for both emerging and working artists, well-funded municipal arts & recreation programs, vibrant third spaces, and a well-funded public school system with progressive curriculum.
Not a free pass for corporate-owned slop engines.
Not a free pass for corporate-owned slop engines.
Every instance of "AI democratizes the arts, you're classist and ableist and a gatekeeper for trying to stop it" is a slap in the face to the literally centuries of poor, disabled people making art on the margins and a crass lie in service of a machine that strips down and regurgitates dreams
February 7, 2026 at 5:01 AM
LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK
Cat (she is purring)
February 7, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Cat (she is purring)
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Guile... Guinan... Guilenan
February 6, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Guile... Guinan... Guilenan
Man, fuck these assholes! Fuck their self-righteous, self-important narrow definition of who counts as a person!
The world is full of good people who care for each other! Even for strangers! We work together and that's why we'll win!
We're going to kick their asses even if they keep cheating!
The world is full of good people who care for each other! Even for strangers! We work together and that's why we'll win!
We're going to kick their asses even if they keep cheating!
February 6, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Man, fuck these assholes! Fuck their self-righteous, self-important narrow definition of who counts as a person!
The world is full of good people who care for each other! Even for strangers! We work together and that's why we'll win!
We're going to kick their asses even if they keep cheating!
The world is full of good people who care for each other! Even for strangers! We work together and that's why we'll win!
We're going to kick their asses even if they keep cheating!
Do I draw a sexy Aerith for Valentine's Day instead of my usual Locke and Celes?
("Usual" but I haven't really done much art in a few years)
("Usual" but I haven't really done much art in a few years)
February 6, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Do I draw a sexy Aerith for Valentine's Day instead of my usual Locke and Celes?
("Usual" but I haven't really done much art in a few years)
("Usual" but I haven't really done much art in a few years)
Yesterday I was a butterfly
(Dressed up a bit to record a video for a charity concert this weekend!)
(Dressed up a bit to record a video for a charity concert this weekend!)
February 6, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Yesterday I was a butterfly
(Dressed up a bit to record a video for a charity concert this weekend!)
(Dressed up a bit to record a video for a charity concert this weekend!)
There's some really bad shit happening and it really fucking sucks! I do believe things will get better eventually because a lot of people are working very hard on helping things get better, but boy does it suck along the way
February 6, 2026 at 7:36 AM
There's some really bad shit happening and it really fucking sucks! I do believe things will get better eventually because a lot of people are working very hard on helping things get better, but boy does it suck along the way
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One must imagine Sisyphus rolling the boulder down into Plato's cave and everyone running Indiana Jones style
February 6, 2026 at 3:22 AM
One must imagine Sisyphus rolling the boulder down into Plato's cave and everyone running Indiana Jones style
My hair isn't *good* but it is *less bad* and sometimes that's the best option we have available to us, and *some* improvement is better than *no* improvement
(this is not just about hair)
(this is not just about hair)
February 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
My hair isn't *good* but it is *less bad* and sometimes that's the best option we have available to us, and *some* improvement is better than *no* improvement
(this is not just about hair)
(this is not just about hair)
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February 4, 2026 at 4:12 PM
I was super bummed about all my hair continuing to fall out so I cut it super short again and I feel less miserable about it. If you can't have the situation you actually want (my hair back, in this case), there's often an acceptable alternative that is possible. Good reminder.
February 5, 2026 at 5:34 AM
I was super bummed about all my hair continuing to fall out so I cut it super short again and I feel less miserable about it. If you can't have the situation you actually want (my hair back, in this case), there's often an acceptable alternative that is possible. Good reminder.
So, so, so true. That plus the pretty dress scene plus all the hilarious asides and character moments and just, yeah, this movie was made for 13-year-old girls and I LOVED it
If you want to know what 13 yo girls love… it’s the part in Ever After where she can take anything she “can carry”.
February 5, 2026 at 5:30 AM
So, so, so true. That plus the pretty dress scene plus all the hilarious asides and character moments and just, yeah, this movie was made for 13-year-old girls and I LOVED it
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Thaws your heart a bit
February 5, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Thaws your heart a bit