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Katherine Ryan Ayres. Composer, producer, engraver, coma-maker. Printing sheet music @ Ayres Edition. Producer back catalog as "Kevin".
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Huh, I never introduced myself on here.
My name is Katherine! Once upon a time, I made lots of classical music and vaporwave. I now make music way slower than I used to, but the engine is still going! I also do music engraving and print sheet music.
Images are nice, so here are some album covers!
My name is Katherine! Once upon a time, I made lots of classical music and vaporwave. I now make music way slower than I used to, but the engine is still going! I also do music engraving and print sheet music.
Images are nice, so here are some album covers!
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This Trans Day of Remembrance, my heart hurts thinking of all the people we couldn't carry through to the other side of this moment in history.
Amidst all the fighting we've done for our community, amidst the unshakeable belief that we will win in the end, grief still takes hold.
Amidst all the fighting we've done for our community, amidst the unshakeable belief that we will win in the end, grief still takes hold.
November 21, 2025 at 1:37 AM
This Trans Day of Remembrance, my heart hurts thinking of all the people we couldn't carry through to the other side of this moment in history.
Amidst all the fighting we've done for our community, amidst the unshakeable belief that we will win in the end, grief still takes hold.
Amidst all the fighting we've done for our community, amidst the unshakeable belief that we will win in the end, grief still takes hold.
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Being a trans man really is an… exceptionally lonely existence, at times.
It’s not talked about often, but my experience with it is weirdly similar to my experience being mixed race…? Lemme elaborate:
When you’re mixed, there’s something you typically experience growing up, which is that neither
It’s not talked about often, but my experience with it is weirdly similar to my experience being mixed race…? Lemme elaborate:
When you’re mixed, there’s something you typically experience growing up, which is that neither
November 20, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Being a trans man really is an… exceptionally lonely existence, at times.
It’s not talked about often, but my experience with it is weirdly similar to my experience being mixed race…? Lemme elaborate:
When you’re mixed, there’s something you typically experience growing up, which is that neither
It’s not talked about often, but my experience with it is weirdly similar to my experience being mixed race…? Lemme elaborate:
When you’re mixed, there’s something you typically experience growing up, which is that neither
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no matter what the circumstances, democrats are always saving their energy for a mythical future situation where they will do something good
March 14, 2025 at 12:55 AM
no matter what the circumstances, democrats are always saving their energy for a mythical future situation where they will do something good
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Trans rights is a winning platform. Pro immigration is a winning platform. Taxing the rich is a winning platform. Affordable housing is a winning platform. Free childcare is a winning platform. Hating Andrew Cuomo is a winning platform. SOCIALISM IS A WINNING PLATFORM
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Trans rights is a winning platform. Pro immigration is a winning platform. Taxing the rich is a winning platform. Affordable housing is a winning platform. Free childcare is a winning platform. Hating Andrew Cuomo is a winning platform. SOCIALISM IS A WINNING PLATFORM
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Had to share this from twitter just because
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Had to share this from twitter just because
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There’s no reason ever again for any Democrat to suggest moderating on trans rights. There was never a moral reason but now there’s no political reason either.
Somebody tell Gavin Newsom and Pete Buttigieg. it’s joe-ver.
Somebody tell Gavin Newsom and Pete Buttigieg. it’s joe-ver.
November 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
There’s no reason ever again for any Democrat to suggest moderating on trans rights. There was never a moral reason but now there’s no political reason either.
Somebody tell Gavin Newsom and Pete Buttigieg. it’s joe-ver.
Somebody tell Gavin Newsom and Pete Buttigieg. it’s joe-ver.
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This needs more attention: Zohran SPLIT the straights with Cuomo. ALL of his margin was from LGBTQ+ voters. Every Dem who ever said “we should abandon the transes” needs this shoved down their fucking throat with a ramrod.
November 5, 2025 at 5:39 AM
This needs more attention: Zohran SPLIT the straights with Cuomo. ALL of his margin was from LGBTQ+ voters. Every Dem who ever said “we should abandon the transes” needs this shoved down their fucking throat with a ramrod.
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TFW you burned a century’s worth of societal antibodies against socialism to kick girls out of your Halo lobby only for half the boys in it to become girls anyway.
I looked at Twitter. The global online right is in a state of profound despair over Mamdani's victory.
November 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
TFW you burned a century’s worth of societal antibodies against socialism to kick girls out of your Halo lobby only for half the boys in it to become girls anyway.
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Because it’s cis kids.
The NHS will quite casually give cis kids whatever treatment they need, even PBs👇
No trials. No concerns about side effects. No moral panic.
The NHS will quite casually give cis kids whatever treatment they need, even PBs👇
No trials. No concerns about side effects. No moral panic.
November 2, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Because it’s cis kids.
The NHS will quite casually give cis kids whatever treatment they need, even PBs👇
No trials. No concerns about side effects. No moral panic.
The NHS will quite casually give cis kids whatever treatment they need, even PBs👇
No trials. No concerns about side effects. No moral panic.
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I haven't seen people here mention this letter from the mayor of Illinois' 2nd-largest city (Aurora, 40+% Latino)
to the Aurora Police
following egregious attacks by immigration in Aurora and related protests
So here it is!
to the Aurora Police
following egregious attacks by immigration in Aurora and related protests
So here it is!
October 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I haven't seen people here mention this letter from the mayor of Illinois' 2nd-largest city (Aurora, 40+% Latino)
to the Aurora Police
following egregious attacks by immigration in Aurora and related protests
So here it is!
to the Aurora Police
following egregious attacks by immigration in Aurora and related protests
So here it is!
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UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
October 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
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David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)
October 9, 2025 at 4:42 AM
David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)
Sometimes I see a stranger who is so utterly straight, so utterly cis, so utterly unthinkingly and comfortably normal, I get a legit fear reaction
I'm sure that's not a sign of anything worrisome
I'm sure that's not a sign of anything worrisome
September 30, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Sometimes I see a stranger who is so utterly straight, so utterly cis, so utterly unthinkingly and comfortably normal, I get a legit fear reaction
I'm sure that's not a sign of anything worrisome
I'm sure that's not a sign of anything worrisome
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Hey, so, survivor of CSAM (child sexual abuse material) here—and a global survivor advocate, including policy work!
Fictional material is not illegal. That’s actually why deepfakes are such a big issue for survivors too.
That said, actual art should *not* be made illegal. Why? (Con’t)
Fictional material is not illegal. That’s actually why deepfakes are such a big issue for survivors too.
That said, actual art should *not* be made illegal. Why? (Con’t)
I must have missed the news where the author, writers, actors, and everyone involved in things like Game of Thrones, Euphoria, millions of other works etc. were all jailed
🤔🤔🤔
🤔🤔🤔
September 22, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Hey, so, survivor of CSAM (child sexual abuse material) here—and a global survivor advocate, including policy work!
Fictional material is not illegal. That’s actually why deepfakes are such a big issue for survivors too.
That said, actual art should *not* be made illegal. Why? (Con’t)
Fictional material is not illegal. That’s actually why deepfakes are such a big issue for survivors too.
That said, actual art should *not* be made illegal. Why? (Con’t)
After several attempts at disorganized self-study since high school, I think I've finally managed to scrounge up the motivation and discipline to actually study Japanese.
September 18, 2025 at 6:49 AM
After several attempts at disorganized self-study since high school, I think I've finally managed to scrounge up the motivation and discipline to actually study Japanese.
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there's no contradiction between "hating trans people" and "wanting to fuck trans people". have you guys heard what men think of women
September 17, 2025 at 2:45 AM
there's no contradiction between "hating trans people" and "wanting to fuck trans people". have you guys heard what men think of women
The social and legal climate fucking sucks for trans people in the US and gets worse every fucking day god fucking dammit I want to leave so bad.
September 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The social and legal climate fucking sucks for trans people in the US and gets worse every fucking day god fucking dammit I want to leave so bad.
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art IS the sucking at it. its every fuckup and bad piece. you cant remove that and still have art
August 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
art IS the sucking at it. its every fuckup and bad piece. you cant remove that and still have art
I always taught this to my music students and I tell people who accuse me of being talented that all I have over them is having been an obsessive little kid who would rather play piano than develop social skills. I never grew out of my obsession with music - that "talent" is just effort over time.
I'll say it once and I'll say it again. If you think artists are just "naturally talented", you're deeply wrong. The only difference between you and us is that we kept trying when it didn't come out like we hoped.
You can always make art yourself. There's no bad time to start, you can start now.
You can always make art yourself. There's no bad time to start, you can start now.
August 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I always taught this to my music students and I tell people who accuse me of being talented that all I have over them is having been an obsessive little kid who would rather play piano than develop social skills. I never grew out of my obsession with music - that "talent" is just effort over time.
I realized yesterday that on account of a medical emergency (not mine) that happened on a flight home from Europe, I have actually been to Reykjavik, which is further north.
N: Ketchikan
S: Honolulu
One day I hope will find a way to go to Utqiagvik. Seems cold though. And maybe I'll make it to New Zealand at some point in my life.
S: Honolulu
One day I hope will find a way to go to Utqiagvik. Seems cold though. And maybe I'll make it to New Zealand at some point in my life.
N: bergen, norway
S: melbourne
if i've been to india multiple times, sometimes flying in over the pacific and sometimes over the atlantic, and visited the same house in chennai on both trips, does that count as successfully visiting all lines of longitude, or do i have to touch the ground
S: melbourne
if i've been to india multiple times, sometimes flying in over the pacific and sometimes over the atlantic, and visited the same house in chennai on both trips, does that count as successfully visiting all lines of longitude, or do i have to touch the ground
August 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I realized yesterday that on account of a medical emergency (not mine) that happened on a flight home from Europe, I have actually been to Reykjavik, which is further north.
N: Ketchikan
S: Honolulu
One day I hope will find a way to go to Utqiagvik. Seems cold though. And maybe I'll make it to New Zealand at some point in my life.
S: Honolulu
One day I hope will find a way to go to Utqiagvik. Seems cold though. And maybe I'll make it to New Zealand at some point in my life.
N: bergen, norway
S: melbourne
if i've been to india multiple times, sometimes flying in over the pacific and sometimes over the atlantic, and visited the same house in chennai on both trips, does that count as successfully visiting all lines of longitude, or do i have to touch the ground
S: melbourne
if i've been to india multiple times, sometimes flying in over the pacific and sometimes over the atlantic, and visited the same house in chennai on both trips, does that count as successfully visiting all lines of longitude, or do i have to touch the ground
furthest i've been
N: ardnamurchan peninsular in scotland
S: marrakesh
E: athens
W: seattle
i am a homebody!
N: ardnamurchan peninsular in scotland
S: marrakesh
E: athens
W: seattle
i am a homebody!
August 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
N: Ketchikan
S: Honolulu
One day I hope will find a way to go to Utqiagvik. Seems cold though. And maybe I'll make it to New Zealand at some point in my life.
S: Honolulu
One day I hope will find a way to go to Utqiagvik. Seems cold though. And maybe I'll make it to New Zealand at some point in my life.
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Hey! This ACLU petition to stop payment processors like Visa and Mastercard from censoring content across the internet is getting SO close to the signature goal!!! action.aclu.org/petition/mas... If you live in the USA, please take a moment to sign!
Mastercard: Sex Work is Work. End Your Unjust Policy.
Mastercard's new policy unfairly targets the adult content industry, making sex workers more vulnerable, especially Black trans women. It must be stopped.
action.aclu.org
July 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Hey! This ACLU petition to stop payment processors like Visa and Mastercard from censoring content across the internet is getting SO close to the signature goal!!! action.aclu.org/petition/mas... If you live in the USA, please take a moment to sign!