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@theconemann.bsky.social
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An Electronic music producer and his traffic cone wearing blob friend/fellow producer who commute at the thin line between "reality" and "fiction". PFP: yours truly, banner by @that-raccoon.bsky.social

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What is Cone Lad? Who is Cone Lad? Why is Cone Lad? After six years of floating around as a mascot we've finally decided to clear things up once and for all (individual images on the diagram also posted individually for alt text purposes).
Meet Cone Lad! Basic facts: - Age: ??? - Gender: What gender? - Pronouns: He/They - Driver's license registered name: Greg - Notable traits: Introverted, creative, perceptive, empathetic, dry sense of humour Fun facts: - Primally communicates through silent gestures (think Gromit from Wallace and Gromit) - Composed of a putty like substance which can stretch up to improbable distances - The traffic cone on his head contains a pocket dimension which he spends much of his time in, its layout is akin to that of a music studio space and bedroom combined - His traffic cone is also much more durable than usual, he can hide in it like a turtle - Uses what appears to be a Korg Monologue upon first glimpse - Able to channel bizarre powers through his music equipment, these vary depending on the musical arrangements he throws out - His music also serves as an additional communication tool - Imitated the form of the first living being he properly encountered early in his existence - Requires Cone Mann to help channel some of his musical abilities into the real world - A multiverse traveller - Has a hyper awareness for different "art styles" and can imitate them if he's really drawn to them - Exists in a 2D art style primarily - He's been on many adventures - perhaps you'll be able to see some of them one day - He also owns what appears to be a Diaclone MC-06 Watch Robo upon a glimpse, said device actually gives him some degree of time travel when interfaced with his musical powers - Has explored the Cool Kid Cody universe before, his appearance was noticeably altered by its unique properties (you can find him in select scenes within CKC seasons 2 and 3) 2019 livestream sketch depiction by That Raccoon. This finalised design has the traffic cone merely placed on his head with headphones on it, and the eyes are no longer covered (although he's still a blob with stumpy legs). His body is also hue shifted to be a light blue. 2023 Cool Kid Cody God background character asset by 90% Denny. This redesign of Cone Lad gives him pink eyes, wings with loudspeakers on them, googly eyes on the traffic cone (an Everything, Everywhere All At Once reference) and glowing blue-green energy around his wings and traffic cone. Additionally, he's using this energy to lift what appears to be a keyboard like device, in this case the Korg Monologue. 2025 depiction by Cone Mann, digitally traced from a traditional sketch. This drawing is noticeably cruder and "off model" than the previous depictions.
theconemann.bsky.social
On Friday we just put out this new single, something to sooth battered souls from this past year with only the most "hopecore" Techno we could conjure up.
Automated Space Socialism, by Cone Mann and Cone Lad
2 track album
theconemann.bandcamp.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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nmesh.bsky.social
it's been 11 years - tiny mix tapes is fine, but the music industry has been hijacked and devastated by an evil corporate asshole - are you still a bad enough dude to rescue the music industry?

ɪɴꜱᴇʀᴛ ᴄᴏɪɴ.

'𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗣 𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗘!' ɪꜱ ᴏᴜᴛ ɴᴏᴡ:
🕹️: nmesh.bandcamp.com/album/return-to-warp-zone
November 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
theconemann.bsky.social
What is Cone Lad? Who is Cone Lad? Why is Cone Lad? After six years of floating around as a mascot we've finally decided to clear things up once and for all (individual images on the diagram also posted individually for alt text purposes).
Meet Cone Lad! Basic facts: - Age: ??? - Gender: What gender? - Pronouns: He/They - Driver's license registered name: Greg - Notable traits: Introverted, creative, perceptive, empathetic, dry sense of humour Fun facts: - Primally communicates through silent gestures (think Gromit from Wallace and Gromit) - Composed of a putty like substance which can stretch up to improbable distances - The traffic cone on his head contains a pocket dimension which he spends much of his time in, its layout is akin to that of a music studio space and bedroom combined - His traffic cone is also much more durable than usual, he can hide in it like a turtle - Uses what appears to be a Korg Monologue upon first glimpse - Able to channel bizarre powers through his music equipment, these vary depending on the musical arrangements he throws out - His music also serves as an additional communication tool - Imitated the form of the first living being he properly encountered early in his existence - Requires Cone Mann to help channel some of his musical abilities into the real world - A multiverse traveller - Has a hyper awareness for different "art styles" and can imitate them if he's really drawn to them - Exists in a 2D art style primarily - He's been on many adventures - perhaps you'll be able to see some of them one day - He also owns what appears to be a Diaclone MC-06 Watch Robo upon a glimpse, said device actually gives him some degree of time travel when interfaced with his musical powers - Has explored the Cool Kid Cody universe before, his appearance was noticeably altered by its unique properties (you can find him in select scenes within CKC seasons 2 and 3) 2019 livestream sketch depiction by That Raccoon. This finalised design has the traffic cone merely placed on his head with headphones on it, and the eyes are no longer covered (although he's still a blob with stumpy legs). His body is also hue shifted to be a light blue. 2023 Cool Kid Cody God background character asset by 90% Denny. This redesign of Cone Lad gives him pink eyes, wings with loudspeakers on them, googly eyes on the traffic cone (an Everything, Everywhere All At Once reference) and glowing blue-green energy around his wings and traffic cone. Additionally, he's using this energy to lift what appears to be a keyboard like device, in this case the Korg Monologue. 2025 depiction by Cone Mann, digitally traced from a traditional sketch. This drawing is noticeably cruder and "off model" than the previous depictions.
November 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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defunctland.bsky.social
So you made a robot stand up and talk... now what? In this over 4-hour journey, Kevin follows the promise of Disney's Living Character Initiative, an effort to populate Disney theme parks with free-roaming, interactive beings. It was touted as the future. How's it going? Watch here: bit.ly/49C6vng
Mickey hand and animatronic hand reaching toward one another
November 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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that-raccoon.bsky.social
borrowing @theconemann.bsky.social 's avatar for some little tests. I've been enjoying trying out acrylic markers :>
I need to get myself a cheap scanner so I can share more of my traditional work ;u;
a blue person wearing a traffic cone for a hat holding a round blue creature that has the same face as them but with no torso and small legs. the small creature is also wearing a traffic cone for a hat.
November 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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nmesh.bsky.social
ʙᴜꜱᴛ ᴏᴜᴛ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴊᴀᴍᴍʏ ᴘᴀᴄᴋ.
𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗣 𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗘! ʀᴇʟᴇᴀꜱᴇꜱ 11.28.25. 🕹️

ᴏꜰꜰɪᴄɪᴀʟ ᴛʀᴀɪʟᴇʀ ʙʏ ꜱᴍᴀꜱʜ ᴛᴠ
📹: youtube.com/watch?v=JjUfoWWNZEM
November 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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that-raccoon.bsky.social
Please go see GEAR in Kyoto if you're ever visiting! It's such a good live show ;u;
#gear #kyoto #illustration
November 9, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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that-raccoon.bsky.social
Going to be thinking for a while about this lady and her dog I met today having matching outfits. Apparently she had made them from scratch, such a powerful vibe.
A lady with grey hair walking her little dog. Both of them are wearing coats with the same multicoloured zigzag pattern. The dog is tugging on the lead in front of the lady.
November 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
theconemann.bsky.social
Well of course we're going to give this everything we've got.
In a conflict of interest move, the YT upload for "Oops, My System Crashed!" is depicted to be given a five star feedback rating on YouTube, and all of the assorted "please tell us more" options such as "Heartwarming" have been clicked. This is from Cone Mann's personal YT account by the way.
November 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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tfwiki.net
Our own Viv spent a day with some of Hasbro's representatives at this year's MCM Comic-Con!

tfwikicommunity.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/a...
A Stampede of Hooves & Tires: My Saturday with the Hasbro Team @ MCM Comic Con ’25
by viv Hasbro representatives periodically tour the convention circuit, revealing new product basically everywhere they go and providing hands-on experience with soon-to-be-released figures. For th…
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October 29, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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that-raccoon.bsky.social
More #digimon !
I had the sketch for this lying around for a while, finished Garurumon today :>
October 15, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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that-raccoon.bsky.social
Been chipping away at this piece for a little while. WereGarurumon is fun to draw :> #digimon
October 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
theconemann.bsky.social
Yesterday we put out the extended and remastered version of last year's album "Cone Musique The Album". Feel free to give it a listen.

Due to fraught circumstances, we've decided not to release the album on Itch (dot) Io, we're still figuring out what the future of selling on that platform will be.
Cone Musique The Album Deluxe, by Cone Mann & Cone Lad
16 track album
theconemann.bandcamp.com
October 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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nmesh.bsky.social
i chopped and screwed one of my favorite tracks from the 90's 💦 - soundcloud wasn't having it (flagged immediately), so hopefully bandcamp is a little more tolerable - free download, and codes are on the way.

🔞: nmesh.bandcamp.com/album/temptations-nmesh-dub-style

ꜱᴍᴏᴋᴇ'ᴇᴍ ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ɢᴏᴛ'ᴇᴍ. 🚬
October 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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90percentdenny.bsky.social
#drawtober day 2! :D

(full blurb is on tumblr but to summarize): i thought it'd be cool if double was unaffected by real world physics (in this case zero-gravity). it sorta just looks like he's floating lol. either way i had fun working in some mini ui designs we'd been developing! :b #PILOTONE
in a colorful hexagonal cabin of a one-person spacecraft, there are two characters: one is floating in zero-g, bracing herself with a handle attached to the ship's console. the other is sitting on the ceiling of the ship, affected by some unseen gravity.
October 3, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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90percentdenny.bsky.social
HAPPY DRAWTOBER!!
i usually draw something pa/ckc related but since we're fixated on a new project, i thought it'd be nice to just draw pilotone related stuff whilst yapping about it (which i'm doing over on tumblr cuz text limits).

today's drawtober is "PILOT". see you tomorrow! :)
three different angles of a pink-haired, blue-skinned woman. the drawing is labeled "pilot". the background is a psychedelic pattern of pink and blue.
October 2, 2025 at 8:18 AM
theconemann.bsky.social
Presented without comment:
One Very Important Thought
YouTube video by Boards of Canada - Topic
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September 20, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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that-raccoon.bsky.social
Rest in peace Otis
#fatbearweek #Otis480 #illustration #bear
September 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
theconemann.bsky.social
Available now!
Finest Hits 2020-2024, by Cone Mann and Cone Lad
16 track album
theconemann.bandcamp.com
September 5, 2025 at 8:52 AM
theconemann.bsky.social
30 minute's notice, get in here pls.
Finest Hits 2020-2024 - a look back on "the hits" from Cone
Listening Party from Cone.
theconemann.bandcamp.com
September 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
theconemann.bsky.social
The second of two "EPs" for our Finest Hits compilation was released, including the tracks "BIG ROOM FUNCTIONAL BUSINESS AMBIENT YOU LOVE TO SEE IT", a remix of said track, and the previously unreleased track "UK Fanky". Also here's a link to a listening party for the whole compilation.
Finest Hits 2020-2024 - a look back on "the hits" from Cone
Listening Party from Cone.
theconemann.bandcamp.com
August 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM
theconemann.bsky.social
Normally, we wouldn't have a horse in the recent events surrounding card companies, the right wing group who targeted them, and in term the gaming storefronts targeted by the card companies, but as we recently started to sell our music on Itch (dot) IO as a secondary platform here's some thoughts:
August 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
theconemann.bsky.social
Apparently our tracks uploaded to YT can get featured in automated playlists thanks to some of the sneaking tagging we've done - this one's for "House Music", but I'm scrolling and all I can find is Jungle and Breakbeat Hardcore. Huh?
Tracks from Cone Mann and Cone Lad's "Urban Centres / Lost Footing" single featured in an automated playlist on YouTube. Worth nothing that this automated playlist is listed as "House music" when the tracks featured in the screenshot (to give two examples, "Obsession" by DJ Vibes and "Euphoria" (Nino's Dream Remix) by The House Crew - ironic) fall under the genres of Jungle and Breakbeat Hardcore instead.
August 4, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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fullsauce.bsky.social
Vinny Reacts To Cursed Bits With IRL Chat + Q&A ► youtu.be/eBmZ2vYueSI
August 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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that-raccoon.bsky.social
happy Odaiba day! #digimon #tyrannomon
August 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM