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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · 10d

I have a weird relationship with Death Metal, because while Im not terribly fond of the genre, but when a band is firing on all cylinders some of the most stunning music comes out of it. An Abstract Illusion's "Woe" is a breathtaking album, their new album releases next month and I'm hyped for it.

Woe, by An Abstract Illusion

7 track album

anabstractillusion.bandcamp.com

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · 13d

Tonight is 100% self indulgent mainstage tunes, 8pm EST, KNGI Network kngi.org/listen/

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · 14d

It's unlikely that its a single individual's fault that things shook out the way they did, I know mismanagement when I see it. Crunchyroll has never seen a cent from me, based on all the related events that is likely going to continue to be the case.

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · 14d

I've heard about all the issues, will be investigating but I can finally close this chapter. Amongst the negativity I do want to shout out the all individuals who contributed to this project, and to those who helped drag this across the finish line.

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · 15d

And don't forget that you can tune into the live stream anytime 24/7 for your #vgm fix

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · 15d

I'm actually really stoked on this month's episode of The Bonus Stages, the setlist includes a bunch of staples I used to include in live sets. I hope you'll join me this Thursday, September 25th at 8pm EST on the KNGI Network kngi.org/listen/

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · 15d

Me every time I watch an episode of American Experience or some other thing on PBS: "Ah dammit, of course, once again"

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · 27d

The new episode of The Bonus Stages is up. I really like how this episode came out, so if you enjoy #dancemusic or #vgm at al, or even if you don't, please check it out! kngi.org/the-bonus-st...

The Bonus Stages Episode 17 – Mish-Mash Mind

We still out here, its August's (late) episode of The Bonus Stages hosted by DJ LvL! Not a whole lot to say this week other than I've got two hours of the very best in dance and VGM, so tune in, turn ...

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · Sep 5

Live, with The Bonus Stages, right now, on the KNGI Network kngi.org/listen/

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · Sep 4

A new episode of The Bonus Stages will air tonight at 8pm EST over on the KNGI network, join me for two hours of the best in dance and videogame music #vgm kngi.org

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · Sep 2

Hey all, sorry for the radio silence, the next episode of The Bonus Stages will air this Thursday 04-Sep on KNGI, and remember you can tune in for 24/7 streaming VGM, and check out all previous episodes The Bonus Stages at www.kngi.org

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · Aug 23

Got a real special one in today, just snuck this one in before the international shipping situation goes to hell. ohhiroshima.bandcamp.com/album/in-sil...

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · Aug 21

Yuh, new records thejbconspiracy.bandcamp.com/album/beginn...

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · Aug 18

This next spin is scheduled for @onefallma.bsky.social! Stoked to have both Cut & Run and Spine First! on wax, check it out, band camp Friday is coming up! onefall.bandcamp.com/album/cut-run

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · Aug 13

From time to time I am reminded how how incredibly fortunate I was to have been able to see The Contortionist's "Language" performed in its entirety, such a special record.

DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · Aug 13

My gut tells me there's got to be earlier examples but this kids got a lot of fighting spirit to put that on Raoh.

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · Aug 9

Hey, I still host a show, The Bonus Stages, once a month on The KNGI Network. If you like VGM and/or dance music, you should check it out, plus all the cool other shows on kngi.org

The Bonus Stages Episode 16 – Cold Filtered

Hello and welcome once again to The Bonus Stages, you're monthly dose of the best in VGM and Dance Music, hosted by DJ LvL. This month we've got a little chill and not so chill house music for your e...

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · Aug 9

Music rules

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · Jul 21

I mean, yes, absolutely, but that would require bamco committing to a new Klonoa game first. As much as I appreciated the remaster, please bamco, we're hungry out here.

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · Jul 16

I don't remember how I came across the BPM ks originally but it's why I started following your work so I hope you get that chance too as well, I backed the first two ks and would definitely back a third issue.

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · Jul 12

The new Sonic & Chill from @petefrogs.bsky.social is fantastic, while the first S&C is very good I've always been a house guy, so this album hits all the right spots. Definitely going to spin a few cuts on this month's The Bonus Stages. vgm.fm/sonicchill2

Sonic & Chill 2

The Sonic & Chill legacy continues in a synth-driven house tribute from Pete Frogs! Featuring 10 tunes from the blue hedgehog’s Genesis era.

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · Jun 30

I'm not certain there's anything left in the people who do this that can be called human, I can't begin to comprehend how one turns into something so monstrous.

DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · Jun 30

In no particular order:

OH THE HUMANITY! - Ground to Dust

SOM - Let the Light In

Willi Carlisle - Winged Victory

Vector U - Echoes of Time

I'm still trying to figure out how I feel about the new Rivers of Nihil album but worth a mention. Also yeah, Tsunami Sea but I didn't want to repeat lol

Ground To Dust, by OH THE HUMANITY!

11 track album

ohthehumanitymass.bandcamp.com

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DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · Jun 22

In my lifetime they have never created anything. They are not capable of creating anything now, and at no point in the future will they have the ability create anything. They carry only the capacity to injure, harm, and destroy.

DJ_LvL @djlvl.bsky.social · Jun 19

Hey all, June's episode of The Bonus Stages will unfortunately be postponed, I'll see y'all again in July. You can check out all past episodes of TBS as well as lots of other great programming, as well as a 24/7 vgm stream, anytime on KNGI.org #vgm

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