Cicada Sirens
@cicadasirens.bsky.social
Indie horror game composer for hire <3
I turned 40 today. I guess I'm officially middle aged now? 39 was a pretty good year for me. I'm feeling optimistic about 40.
January 9, 2026 at 7:16 PM
I turned 40 today. I guess I'm officially middle aged now? 39 was a pretty good year for me. I'm feeling optimistic about 40.
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Don't forget; artists, writers, composers, anyone in game dev... you can also put a "no AI" clause in your work contracts! Protect yourself and the work you do while taking a stance.
"No fucking AI assets" - a reminder that many good publishers that will disqualify any prototype with genAI placeholders, and that using it is at your own peril. Hooded Horse happens to be one of the best publishers out there at the moment, so this is a big one.
kotaku.com/hooded-horse...
kotaku.com/hooded-horse...
This Publisher Is Banning AI Because Of Ethics: 'It's Cancerous'
Hooded Horse won't work with developers that use gen AI
kotaku.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Don't forget; artists, writers, composers, anyone in game dev... you can also put a "no AI" clause in your work contracts! Protect yourself and the work you do while taking a stance.
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cicadasirens.bandcamp.com/album/andy-f...
It puts me in a place. Real soundtrack music right here, film optional. That's the best when the music can stand on its own without the visual component (which is probably good, too) @cicadasirens.bsky.social
It puts me in a place. Real soundtrack music right here, film optional. That's the best when the music can stand on its own without the visual component (which is probably good, too) @cicadasirens.bsky.social
Andy Finds His Prompt Redux, by Cicada Sirens
8 track album
cicadasirens.bandcamp.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:19 AM
cicadasirens.bandcamp.com/album/andy-f...
It puts me in a place. Real soundtrack music right here, film optional. That's the best when the music can stand on its own without the visual component (which is probably good, too) @cicadasirens.bsky.social
It puts me in a place. Real soundtrack music right here, film optional. That's the best when the music can stand on its own without the visual component (which is probably good, too) @cicadasirens.bsky.social
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A beautiful album by SIGNALIS composer Cicada Sirens! 🎶
Happy New Year everyone! I just released a new version of my ost for my friend's short film Andy Finds His Prompt, which has also been reworked.
cicadasirens.bandcamp.com/album/andy-f...
cicadasirens.bandcamp.com/album/andy-f...
Andy Finds His Prompt Redux, by Cicada Sirens
8 track album
cicadasirens.bandcamp.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:48 PM
A beautiful album by SIGNALIS composer Cicada Sirens! 🎶
Happy New Year everyone! I just released a new version of my ost for my friend's short film Andy Finds His Prompt, which has also been reworked.
cicadasirens.bandcamp.com/album/andy-f...
cicadasirens.bandcamp.com/album/andy-f...
Andy Finds His Prompt Redux, by Cicada Sirens
8 track album
cicadasirens.bandcamp.com
January 1, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Happy New Year everyone! I just released a new version of my ost for my friend's short film Andy Finds His Prompt, which has also been reworked.
cicadasirens.bandcamp.com/album/andy-f...
cicadasirens.bandcamp.com/album/andy-f...
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If you're not trans, I don't think I can fully explain how important this is.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
If you're not trans, I don't think I can fully explain how important this is.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
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I say this with zero irony: if you are even tangentially a part of a retro video game community, it is your civic duty to push back against this company and shun anyone who doesn't. This is fascism tapping gently at the door and as soon as you let it in, it's going to invite its friends.
December 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I say this with zero irony: if you are even tangentially a part of a retro video game community, it is your civic duty to push back against this company and shun anyone who doesn't. This is fascism tapping gently at the door and as soon as you let it in, it's going to invite its friends.
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Listening to @cicadasirens.bsky.social albums to remain focused while writing.
a black and white drawing of a robot 's face with a red background
Alt: a black and white drawing of a robot 's face with a red background
media.tenor.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Listening to @cicadasirens.bsky.social albums to remain focused while writing.
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hello bsky! our game was taken down due to a false DMCA which completely killed our momentum at launch. our studio is in a very precarious position right now. please share and spread the word, steam has been little help to our situation.
noplayersonline.net/statement
noplayersonline.net/statement
December 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
hello bsky! our game was taken down due to a false DMCA which completely killed our momentum at launch. our studio is in a very precarious position right now. please share and spread the word, steam has been little help to our situation.
noplayersonline.net/statement
noplayersonline.net/statement
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✨happy birthday to the most special girl in the universe ✨
December 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
✨happy birthday to the most special girl in the universe ✨
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If you liked this key art, you'll love the game it was for! Check it out 💖
December 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
If you liked this key art, you'll love the game it was for! Check it out 💖
I met him at a con years ago and told him I thought he was cool in Nemesis (1992). He said "you're very kind" and laughed bit. My buddies and I chatted with him for a few minutes. He was incredibly nice the entire time.
December 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I met him at a con years ago and told him I thought he was cool in Nemesis (1992). He said "you're very kind" and laughed bit. My buddies and I chatted with him for a few minutes. He was incredibly nice the entire time.
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RIP a legend.
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Dies: ‘Mortal Kombat, ‘Last Emperor’ & ‘Man In The High Castle’ Actor Was 75
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the actor best known for his roles in the Mortal Kombat films, The Last Emperor and The Man in the High Castle, has died.
deadline.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:48 AM
RIP a legend.
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🍄 LIVE AND DRINK 💧
Just about 12 hours left to nominate us for some Steam Awards, all of which we're eligible for due to releasing less than a year ago
Just about 12 hours left to nominate us for some Steam Awards, all of which we're eligible for due to releasing less than a year ago
December 1, 2025 at 5:57 AM
🍄 LIVE AND DRINK 💧
Just about 12 hours left to nominate us for some Steam Awards, all of which we're eligible for due to releasing less than a year ago
Just about 12 hours left to nominate us for some Steam Awards, all of which we're eligible for due to releasing less than a year ago
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We are live on Kickstarter!
Creature Capture Cards launches on Kickstarter tomorrow at 11:00 AM CST! I'm extremely nervous, please check it out and wish me luck! 😁
www.kickstarter.com/projects/521...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/521...
November 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We are live on Kickstarter!
Giving Caves of Qud a chance immediately changed the kind of games I like. It got me into NetHack and a ton of the old ASCII roguelikes from the 80s and 90s. They're almost the only thing I play now.
November 25, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Giving Caves of Qud a chance immediately changed the kind of games I like. It got me into NetHack and a ton of the old ASCII roguelikes from the 80s and 90s. They're almost the only thing I play now.
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The Steam Awards are open for nominations now, if anyone wants to nominate Heartworm for anything it would be cool and appreciated! Soundtrack, story rich, visual style, steam deck, etc. - anything could help us get some exposure. Thanks!
store.steampowered.com/steamawards/...
store.steampowered.com/steamawards/...
Nominate Games for the Steam Awards
Nominations for the Steam Awards are open until December 1st @ 10am Pacific
store.steampowered.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Steam Awards are open for nominations now, if anyone wants to nominate Heartworm for anything it would be cool and appreciated! Soundtrack, story rich, visual style, steam deck, etc. - anything could help us get some exposure. Thanks!
store.steampowered.com/steamawards/...
store.steampowered.com/steamawards/...
It's wild to me that such an awful problem could be mostly be solved by either being kind and understanding or just minding your own fucking business.
Trans friends, stay safe out there! Everyone else, get your shit together and help put a stop to this.
Trans friends, stay safe out there! Everyone else, get your shit together and help put a stop to this.
Today is the Trans Day of Rememberance.
We are still losing so many innocent souls to murder and suicide. Sadly, in this climate of genocidal hostility cultivated by public figures and governments alike, it isn't surprising.
We must fight back. For the fallen. And for those still with us. #TDOR
We are still losing so many innocent souls to murder and suicide. Sadly, in this climate of genocidal hostility cultivated by public figures and governments alike, it isn't surprising.
We must fight back. For the fallen. And for those still with us. #TDOR
November 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
It's wild to me that such an awful problem could be mostly be solved by either being kind and understanding or just minding your own fucking business.
Trans friends, stay safe out there! Everyone else, get your shit together and help put a stop to this.
Trans friends, stay safe out there! Everyone else, get your shit together and help put a stop to this.
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Today is the Trans Day of Rememberance.
We are still losing so many innocent souls to murder and suicide. Sadly, in this climate of genocidal hostility cultivated by public figures and governments alike, it isn't surprising.
We must fight back. For the fallen. And for those still with us. #TDOR
We are still losing so many innocent souls to murder and suicide. Sadly, in this climate of genocidal hostility cultivated by public figures and governments alike, it isn't surprising.
We must fight back. For the fallen. And for those still with us. #TDOR
November 20, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Today is the Trans Day of Rememberance.
We are still losing so many innocent souls to murder and suicide. Sadly, in this climate of genocidal hostility cultivated by public figures and governments alike, it isn't surprising.
We must fight back. For the fallen. And for those still with us. #TDOR
We are still losing so many innocent souls to murder and suicide. Sadly, in this climate of genocidal hostility cultivated by public figures and governments alike, it isn't surprising.
We must fight back. For the fallen. And for those still with us. #TDOR
the theater had Inferno vibes tonight
November 20, 2025 at 9:29 AM
the theater had Inferno vibes tonight
Saw Angel's Egg for the first time tonight.
November 20, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Saw Angel's Egg for the first time tonight.
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Demonschool is OUT NOW!
It's time to dive into a critically-acclaimed new-style tactics RPG, where motion equals action!
Available on PC, Mac, Linux, Steam Deck (Verified), Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox!
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
It's time to dive into a critically-acclaimed new-style tactics RPG, where motion equals action!
Available on PC, Mac, Linux, Steam Deck (Verified), Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox!
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
November 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Demonschool is OUT NOW!
It's time to dive into a critically-acclaimed new-style tactics RPG, where motion equals action!
Available on PC, Mac, Linux, Steam Deck (Verified), Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox!
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
It's time to dive into a critically-acclaimed new-style tactics RPG, where motion equals action!
Available on PC, Mac, Linux, Steam Deck (Verified), Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox!
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
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