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Tim Exile

@timexile.com

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Musical and technological adventurer. Survivor of bad things. Mostly optimistic, sometimes tired. Scapeshift, the generative groovebox that DOESN'T use AI is out now! https://linktr.ee/timexile

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Tim Exile @timexile.com · Nov 26

Scapeshift is a generative groovebox that DOESN'T use AI.

This has been my recovery project and the beginning of an exciting world of possibility which I hope to devote my efforts to going forward.

Available now on my new Patreon

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The Generative Groove Box That DOESN'T Use AI

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Tim Exile @timexile.com · 12h

The greatest peril of our time is how similar 🤞,☝️and🖕look vs how different their meanings are

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Tim Exile @timexile.com · 16h

My new resolution is to scarper from conversations I'm not into as snappily as podcasters take a break. Will probably just go and watch some adverts while I do too. Palette cleanser.

Tim Exile @timexile.com · 1d

For any guys on here who’ve lost their dad, go read BT (Brian Transeau) ‘s exquisite eulogy to his recently passed dad on Insta. What an inspiration that man is.

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Tim Exile @timexile.com · 1d

TIL the default font in gmail 'Sans Serif' literally doesn't exist in google docs. Is this on purpose to catch out sneaky template pasters?

Tim Exile @timexile.com · 2d

This is the way. Go to the ends of the earth to make your own distribution channels. So much more magic to be made that way.

Echolox haunts your RAM @echolox.com · 2d

I'm just a drop in the bucket but I just told my distributor to remove all my music from Spotify.

If any of my 24 monthly listeners happen to read this I'm happy to send Bandcamp download codes.

Music will continue to be released on Bandcamp or my upcoming video game.

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Justin Sullivan @3amnoise.net · 2d

Still, I’ve seen what small positive contributions can do. I want everyone to have that feeling that comes with making an impact, no matter how small. I also want people to know what it feels like when a community has their back.

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Justin Sullivan @3amnoise.net · 2d

Thanks for this thread! Particularly the message about positive action. I see people who’ve been so mad for so long, it’s hard to think in terms of pushing in the opposite direction. I’ve definitely been there!

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Tim Exile @timexile.com · 2d

And you might even become part of something bigger and more connected than you dreamed of. 10/9 lol

Tim Exile @timexile.com · 2d

So my action-bait for you, oh fellow Z-list culture person with small platform: shuffle yer bum off the top of the slide and don't be afraid to share actionable messages of hope with your audience. You will do no harm to your audience's trust and your livelihood... 9/9

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Tim Exile @timexile.com · 2d

Otherwise you spin people into a vortex of anxiety, depression and worst of all inaction. That is exactly how to kill off the movement towards real change.

Less rage-baiting, more action-baiting please. @zackpolanski.bsky.social really gets this. 8/9

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Tim Exile @timexile.com · 2d

Another reason I've never spoken out is that I see absolutely no point in rage-baiting, particularly the engagement-farming type. In my view, if you're provoking emotions, you HAVE to direct them towards positive action... 7/9

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Tim Exile @timexile.com · 2d

Saying things out loud is critically important for bringing about change. Even if everyone who hears you has exactly the same view, saying it out loud brings it alive and takes you one step closer to asking 'so what are we going to do about it?'. 6/9

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Tim Exile @timexile.com · 2d

My takeaway from overcoming inertia today is that if I have a "truth" I want to speak, chances are this truth is wanting to be spoken by most of my audience. They tune in as much because of vibe alignment (outlook) as tribe alignment (being synth nerds) and that goes deep. 5/9

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Tim Exile @timexile.com · 2d

A good friend of mine keeps reminding me that 'the person is the product' these days. For better or for worse, that's true. But when it comes to spreading messages about things you believe in, it's a superpower. 4/9

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Tim Exile @timexile.com · 2d

Mailing 27k people who want to know about synths and samplers with an overtly political message felt scary, but the reality was very much less so. I had one grumpy email. That's it - meanwhile I sent nearly 100 people the Green Party's way and still generated a few sales in my shop. 3/9

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Tim Exile @timexile.com · 2d

If you run a channel (YouTube, Insta, TikTok, wherever), you have to stay ruthlessly on message. This is a real challenge if you have other things you want to talk about. My channel is about music and tech with a teeny side one about cancer recovery etc. 2/9

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Tim Exile @timexile.com · 2d

A bit giddy about this ngl! Always wanted to be vocal about the things I believe in but never shuffled my bum off the top of the slide.

Well on my way down now though, so here are some thoughts on how Z-list culture people like me (and you?) can use our micro-platforms to make change happen. 1/9

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Tim Exile @timexile.com · 2d

Yesss! Told my 27k mailing list why I joined the Green Party this week. Encouraged them to join too and to use their platforms if they have one to spread the message. More power and hope to you sir!

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Tim Exile @timexile.com · 2d

The message is kinda comfy too

Tim Exile @timexile.com · 2d

That's all you get after prostate surgery lol

Tim Exile @timexile.com · 2d

Just fired a mailer out to 27k people about why I joined the Green Party. Feels good man.

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2d

Jenrick could have visited Handsworth to listen to residents – he chose to pass through and make a judgement based on the colour of their skin. Instead of getting to know our nation of neighbours, he chose racism.

The Tories, Reform and Labour want to divide us.

The Greens say enough is enough.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 3d

Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham

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Tim Exile @timexile.com · 2d

2024 - joined Bluesky
2025 - joined the Greens
2026 - switch networks to Orange?

Tim Exile @timexile.com · 3d

Heartbreaking news of a friend who looked like he was going to make it through cancer but didn't. All unravelled in a day. Yesterday.

I was lucky, he wasn't. Please please pease donate to their gofundme. I just gave again. I cannot imagine what it must be like for his family right now.

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Tim Exile @timexile.com · 3d

OMG seen

derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 4d

we need a word for a type of person who spends all their time working to live in a city so they can be near cool things, but they don't actually like going out

Tim Exile @timexile.com · 6d

He certainly is