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Solid-State Sunlight @solidstatesunlight.bsky.social · 14d

Not exactly scalable, but I started to print my own.
~$200 for a cheap press, snagged some basic blank shirts off a bulk site (e.g. jiffy), and plugged a design into a DTF site (e.g. ninja transfers).
Based on feedback, quality and durability are excellent. Shipping is a pain, but manageable.

Solid-State Sunlight @solidstatesunlight.bsky.social · 14d

So many moving parts when releasing art.
Worked with some great humans on this year's tracks.
But now, It. Is. Done.
Last track was just staged on e-com sites (Bandcamp et al), and collaborators & promo guy have been paid.
I am tired, yet satisfied.
Crisp, chilly day to go stack firewood.
>breathe

OPM Submission Guidelines – Ether Diver

Solid-State Sunlight @solidstatesunlight.bsky.social · 16d

Can confirm, the 'Diver is legit!

Ether Diver @etherdiver.bsky.social · 16d

For those of you that somehow DON'T know, I do a weekly writeup of 5 independent musical artists. Short, dense reviews aimed at telling people what is cool & distinctive about your music! It's free (to artists & readers!) & very low obligation. Here's how to get covered (plz boost/tell yr friends).

OPM Submission Guidelines – Ether Diver

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Ether Diver @etherdiver.bsky.social · 16d

For those of you that somehow DON'T know, I do a weekly writeup of 5 independent musical artists. Short, dense reviews aimed at telling people what is cool & distinctive about your music! It's free (to artists & readers!) & very low obligation. Here's how to get covered (plz boost/tell yr friends).

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Solid-State Sunlight @solidstatesunlight.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks, LeGuin's Blade! Listeners savoring these dulcet tones of collapsing technocracy always puts a smile on my face. 😎

Neon Lotus CRIME.WAV, by Voidscan

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𝙑𝙊𝙄𝘿𝙎𝘾𝘼𝙉 @voidscanmusic.com · 16d

VOIDTOBER new music!

Grab my new synthwave song CRIME.WAV from the NEON LOTUS album coming next year.

and the rest of my discography (90% off) for only $3.70!!

#bandcampfriday #bandcamp #newmusicfriday #synthwave

2 track album

voidscan.bandcamp.com

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Ether Diver @etherdiver.bsky.social · 16d

A #BandcampFriday edition of Other People's Music! This week offers classic drum and bass, experimental noise soundscapes, rock unplugged, space music, & IDM/ambient. It's all quite good, and you can read it here:

www.etherdiver.com/2025/10/03/o...

#musicsky

OPM: Dreams and Violence – Ether Diver

EXPERIMENTAL ARTIST FROM NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA

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MEGAFAUNⒶ @xadaa.bsky.social · 16d

It's Bandcamp Friday, which means Bandcamp gives 100% of sales directly to artists. So, it's a good day to support your favourite indie bands.

themegafauna.bandcamp.com
vnrl.bandcamp.com
grummtrencher.bandcamp.com
syrupmooserecords.bandcamp.com

Would sure appreciate it ❤ 🙂

MEGAFAUNA

themegafauna.bandcamp.com

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Solid-State Sunlight @solidstatesunlight.bsky.social · 16d

Happy #BandcampFriday (Oct 3), one and all!
You know the drill, it's a perfect day to saunter over to Bandcamp to find the next #1 jam for your personal soundtrack.
Don't know where to start? I got you. Sparkly-fresh Solid-State Sunlight:
solid-statesunlight.bandcamp.com/album/haloge...
#MusicSky

Halogen Dusk, by Solid-State Sunlight

2 track album

solid-statesunlight.bandcamp.com

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Solid-State Sunlight @solidstatesunlight.bsky.social · 19d

Taking a down day to catch up on socials after a week well-spent at #ColdWaves XIII in Chicago last weekend.
Always a blast to hang out with the rivetingmusic.rocks hooligans. Met loads of cool people, did a bit of day-drinking, and even released a new track while there.
Can't wait for next year!

Smiling man with glasses and long hair sitting in music studio, flanked by stereo speakers

The Mechanics of Mysticism, by Ether Diver

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Ether Diver @etherdiver.bsky.social · 20d

Get some new music in your ears! Have a listen today, and your streams will help us push us over 500 streams for the month, and then we release a bunch of free codes! Currently at ~450 streams, so we're CLOSE!

etherdiver.bandcamp.com/album/the-me...

#musicsky #FreeBandcampCodes

12 track album

etherdiver.bandcamp.com

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Solid-State Sunlight @solidstatesunlight.bsky.social · 23d

Lyric video: youtu.be/75Hyn4QJXqs

Halogen Dusk lyric video - Solid-State Sunlight

YouTube video by Solid-State Sunlight

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Solid-State Sunlight @solidstatesunlight.bsky.social · 23d

This release is so fresh the synthesizer is still warm. New Solid-State Sunlight single, "Halogen Dusk" is now LIVE all over the place! Check it out on Bandcamp, Ampwall, or your streaming platform of choice: solid-statesunlight.bandcamp.com/music

#synthwave #solidstatesunlight #musicsky

artistic interpretation of a photo of flowers with a bee in foreground. Blue filter

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Solid-State Sunlight @solidstatesunlight.bsky.social · 24d

As an independent artist it sounds great, but it does require that we trust the station not to diss or misattribute the artists, or use the music to make commercials for scams. Seeing such a commitment on a station's website (or reaching out on here) goes a long way.

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Solid-State Sunlight @solidstatesunlight.bsky.social · 25d

Brace yourself, Coldwaves XIII
We ride at dawn.
Perhaps I will see some of you there?
#coldwaves #industrialmusic

Remixes Vol. 1 · Voidscan

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𝙑𝙊𝙄𝘿𝙎𝘾𝘼𝙉 @voidscanmusic.com · 26d

Remixes Vol. 1
10/7/25
only on @ampwall.com
pre-order (free)

#remix #glitchart #glitch #cyberpunkmusic

Remixes Vol. 1 - Voidscan, a 8 track album

ampwall.com

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Solid-State Sunlight @solidstatesunlight.bsky.social · 26d

Happy autumn, everyone! It's cool and rainy at the studio today. Glorious.
In band news, the next track (2 of 3) drops this Friday! This one is a silky synthwave snack. So dig out your aviator shades, park someplace quiet, and set a reminder to savor this Friday's dim, smoky vibe. #synthwave

dark blue sky with a murmuration of starling birds pictured in flight

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florgoth @florgoth.bsky.social · Sep 14

Hi there, love the enthusiasm! I already have you in this one. 👍

go.bsky.app/Bkp5Xs8

Solid-State Sunlight @solidstatesunlight.bsky.social · Sep 14

Let's gooo!
I searched the lists but didn't spot myself, so let's hop in.
(apologies if I'm already there and missed it. heh)

OPM: Rock Around the Solar System – Ether Diver

Solid-State Sunlight @solidstatesunlight.bsky.social · Sep 8

Random nonsense: I've learned more about LEDs and phosphor coatings while monitoring this band's broader internet presence than I ever imagined.
I was already a big nerd, but there are serious rabbit trails around the warren of artificial sunlight replacement.
e.g. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid_l...

Solid light - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

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Ether Diver @etherdiver.bsky.social · Sep 8

Back to work? Make the day a little more bearable with some music-- Other People's Music! This week offers warm & fuzzy IDM, brutal noise-industrial, a musical journey thru the solar system, emo-punk & mature, nuanced indie rock.

www.etherdiver.com/2025/09/05/o...

#musicsky