Stimulus Functions Music
@stimulusfunctions.bsky.social
Punk band -> Free software developer -> Modular synth musician. He/Him. Richmond Synth Collective. I do not like what’s happening. Richmond music zealot.
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RSC Demo Compilation Vol 2, by Richmond Synth Collective
34 track album
richmondsynthcollective.bandcamp.com
The Richmond Synth Collective released our second annual demo album on Bandcamp. 34 tracks, by 34 Richmond electronic musicians, covering a wide range of genres and styles! richmondsynthcollective.bandcamp.com/album/rsc-de...
Anyone voting to fund ICE is just straight up voting to fund fascism.
January 22, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Anyone voting to fund ICE is just straight up voting to fund fascism.
Microsoft contracts with DHS and ICE.
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
Big tech boss tells delegates at Davos that broader global use is essential if technology is to deliver lasting growth
www.irishtimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Microsoft contracts with DHS and ICE.
Time to rewatch Star Trek TOS “patterns of force”.
January 21, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Time to rewatch Star Trek TOS “patterns of force”.
Before LLMs my coworkers who hallucinated and gave wrong answers could at least sell me some drugs.
January 21, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Before LLMs my coworkers who hallucinated and gave wrong answers could at least sell me some drugs.
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After a Senate subcommittee recommended reporting/referring my bill SB4 for universal free school breakfast by a 5-0 vote last week, a House of Delegates subcommittee just voted 10-0 to do the same for Del. @ebpforva.bsky.social’s companion bill HB96. Great start to session for feeding hungry kids!
January 20, 2026 at 1:02 PM
After a Senate subcommittee recommended reporting/referring my bill SB4 for universal free school breakfast by a 5-0 vote last week, a House of Delegates subcommittee just voted 10-0 to do the same for Del. @ebpforva.bsky.social’s companion bill HB96. Great start to session for feeding hungry kids!
To friends struggling to create: the US is in the middle of extreme psychological warfare. Thoughts that your art doesn’t matter are not your thoughts. Your expression is essential. It’s ok to rest though. Every time you find your way back to creating is a victory and you are growing and learning.
January 18, 2026 at 11:23 PM
To friends struggling to create: the US is in the middle of extreme psychological warfare. Thoughts that your art doesn’t matter are not your thoughts. Your expression is essential. It’s ok to rest though. Every time you find your way back to creating is a victory and you are growing and learning.
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How about some good news from Richmond, Va? As of 9:00AM Saturday January 16th @wrir973fm.bsky.social is broadcasting from our new building in Shockoe Bottom!
January 18, 2026 at 3:04 PM
How about some good news from Richmond, Va? As of 9:00AM Saturday January 16th @wrir973fm.bsky.social is broadcasting from our new building in Shockoe Bottom!
Trying to summon the mental energy to do a bunch of MIDI configuration today
January 18, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Trying to summon the mental energy to do a bunch of MIDI configuration today
Hanging out in my second living room with @kateyrk.bsky.social
January 18, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Hanging out in my second living room with @kateyrk.bsky.social
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I’m very interested to see if/when we get a retraction of Miyares “guidance” that both uva and vcu health used to deny health care for trans kids in Virginia.
January 17, 2026 at 1:03 AM
I’m very interested to see if/when we get a retraction of Miyares “guidance” that both uva and vcu health used to deny health care for trans kids in Virginia.
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DAY OF REMINDER THAT I AM DJING IN RICHMOND, VA NOW WITH A CHEEKY GRAPHIC I BEMUSED MYSELF BY MAKING!
January 16, 2026 at 1:33 PM
DAY OF REMINDER THAT I AM DJING IN RICHMOND, VA NOW WITH A CHEEKY GRAPHIC I BEMUSED MYSELF BY MAKING!
Hell yeah
January 16, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Hell yeah
Needed this
January 16, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Needed this
@thediscocat.bsky.social Saw you played at Morty's the other night the day after, ugh!
January 11, 2026 at 10:26 PM
@thediscocat.bsky.social Saw you played at Morty's the other night the day after, ugh!
8 years ago I tried to get people to stop using Github (Microsoft) because of their contracts with ICE. Now, as ICE agents openly murdered Renee Good and agents shoot two people in Portland, so many of you open source devs are still out there using Github and Copilot. medium.com/@noazurefora...
Microsoft Powers ICE: Why doesn’t Microsoft want to talk about its contracts with Immigration and…
Executive Summary
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January 9, 2026 at 10:58 AM
8 years ago I tried to get people to stop using Github (Microsoft) because of their contracts with ICE. Now, as ICE agents openly murdered Renee Good and agents shoot two people in Portland, so many of you open source devs are still out there using Github and Copilot. medium.com/@noazurefora...
The Richmond Synth Collective released our second annual demo album on Bandcamp. 34 tracks, by 34 Richmond electronic musicians, covering a wide range of genres and styles! richmondsynthcollective.bandcamp.com/album/rsc-de...
RSC Demo Compilation Vol 2, by Richmond Synth Collective
34 track album
richmondsynthcollective.bandcamp.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:24 PM
The Richmond Synth Collective released our second annual demo album on Bandcamp. 34 tracks, by 34 Richmond electronic musicians, covering a wide range of genres and styles! richmondsynthcollective.bandcamp.com/album/rsc-de...
Ok I guess I'll try hanging out here again a little bit. Hi.
January 3, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Ok I guess I'll try hanging out here again a little bit. Hi.
Haven't been on social media much lately - going to try to at least get more consistent with sharing some music. Here's some from the other night, as I was working to get set up to record - www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUJ2... . Any of my Richmond music friends still around? Also hi #synthsky .
2025 10 12 Practice Session
YouTube video by Stimulus Functions
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October 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Haven't been on social media much lately - going to try to at least get more consistent with sharing some music. Here's some from the other night, as I was working to get set up to record - www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUJ2... . Any of my Richmond music friends still around? Also hi #synthsky .
Any friends going to be at The Camel tonight to see Night Idea? Say hi, I'll be there!
September 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Any friends going to be at The Camel tonight to see Night Idea? Say hi, I'll be there!
Gracie is not sure what she thinks about plants making music.
September 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Gracie is not sure what she thinks about plants making music.
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you wanna help an artist-led creative space, a BLACK artist led creative space, get off to a great start? pull up for this.
If you’re in Richmond or nearby, pull up on us. @sillygenius.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 12:19 AM
you wanna help an artist-led creative space, a BLACK artist led creative space, get off to a great start? pull up for this.
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Minimal ambient, 3 notes slammed against a 4 note sustained guitar riff, slowed and looped with angels #8647 #deadfascists #ambient #dark willowlaun.bandcamp.com/album/iii?t=8
III, by willowlaun
10 track album
willowlaun.bandcamp.com
August 21, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Minimal ambient, 3 notes slammed against a 4 note sustained guitar riff, slowed and looped with angels #8647 #deadfascists #ambient #dark willowlaun.bandcamp.com/album/iii?t=8
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Hip-hop & electronica headline the live music calendar, but that’s just the beginning. Richmond's line-up also boasts metal, punk, emo, and even Afrobeat cumbia so start planning your itinerary now. Here’s @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with your guide to shows you must see August 13 - August 19!
RVA Shows You Must See This Week: August 20 - August 26 - The Auricular
FEATURED SHOW Saturday, August 23, 7 PM Chandler, Lex Bratcher, Billy Marchiafava, O-Z, music by TuffLuckKid & Fellaair @ The Broadberry – $22.26 (order tickets HERE) It’s been a minute, …
www.theauricular.com
August 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Hip-hop & electronica headline the live music calendar, but that’s just the beginning. Richmond's line-up also boasts metal, punk, emo, and even Afrobeat cumbia so start planning your itinerary now. Here’s @annihilatethisweek.bsky.social with your guide to shows you must see August 13 - August 19!
Had a great time playing at Gallery 5 with other members of the Richmond Synth Collective last Sunday. We've got our monthly meetup happening Saturday, August 23rd at Reveler from 3 to 5pm - come on out and meet some fun, creative people! www.revelerexperiences.com/event/richmo...
August 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Had a great time playing at Gallery 5 with other members of the Richmond Synth Collective last Sunday. We've got our monthly meetup happening Saturday, August 23rd at Reveler from 3 to 5pm - come on out and meet some fun, creative people! www.revelerexperiences.com/event/richmo...
I've been lazy about posting lately, so here, have a short clip from my set at the Richmond Synth Collective Showcase at Gallery 5 from August 17th! #synthsky
August 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I've been lazy about posting lately, so here, have a short clip from my set at the Richmond Synth Collective Showcase at Gallery 5 from August 17th! #synthsky