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Scroll On

William Rogue - Scroll On

Sometimes you need someone to say: put down your phone and get outside. Enjoy your surroundings, enjoy nature. Wherever you are.

This is that sign. This album is made to accompany you on your walk outside.
Enjoy!

LANDSCHAP
LANDSCHAP is Dutch, live, synth based, ambient, deep house and elektronica alike Bicep, Four Tet, Max Cooper and Tycho.
www.landschapmusic.com/

Surroundings

LANDSCHAP - Surroundings

LANDSCHAP - Ur

Enjoy

LANDSCHAP - Enjoy

LANDSCHAP - And

Doomscrolling

LANDSCHAP - Doomscrolling

Have you ever felt like your cell phone is controlling your life, or that of someone you know? I’m sure you’ve asked yourself, “Why is it so addictive?” and then just scrolled once again. In this episode, dive into the new yet familiar world of TikTok as three Stanford students uncover the dangers of data collection, addiction, and algorithmic manipulation, shedding light on the impact of social media on privacy and mental well-being.

Data Diaries: Unpacking the TikTok Algorithm and Data Practices

Doomscrolling has taken away our generation's attention and motivation in everyday activities. Younger audiences are being exposed to the media too soon and it is having an affect on their mental health. On the other hand, there are many good things social media has given us. In this episode of Mind The Influence, we explore the affects of having apps like TikTok, and how easy it is to be sucked in. Is social media worth it?

Mind The Influence

🎧 Dive into the depths of the digital age with us!📱In this thought-provoking podcast, we explore the phenomenon of doom scrolling and its effects on our perceptions, emotions, and behaviors.

Join us as we unravel the layers of this digital dilemma, examining its psychological implications, societal repercussions, and strategies for mindful navigation. From the psychological studies of Reza Shabahang to the societal insights of Kathryn Buchanan, we delve into the impact of constant exposure to distressing content on our mental well-being and social connections.

But fear not! Amidst the challenges of the digital landscape, we offer strategies for combating doom scrolling. Discover the power of digital minimalism, intentional technology use, and mindful consumption as we reclaim control over our attention and well-being.

Tune in to "Descending into Doom" and embark on a journey of reflection, resilience, and digital empowerment. Together, let's navigate the complexities of the 21st century scrolling with mindfulness and purpose.

Listen now and join the conversation!

Descending Into Doom: Navigating 21st Century Scrolling

Guilty Pleasures - League of Legends, Eternal Return, Doomscrolling

Experimenting with a dobro that my wife gave me. Thanks honey! Made this swampy blues number with lyrics that reflect some of the mood after the election. Trying to limit the doomscrolling. 

Take Me Back 10-26-24 v2.5

checking for the signs

I thought I was into a long sonic hut / creative block, so it's a bit surprising that this song came together. It's basically a patchwork of disparate ideas.

The opening sample (and then background drone) is, believe it or not, from Meghan Trainor's "Made You Look" - specifically the section where her backing vocals sing "Gucci on". My intention was to make a whole song out of it. This idea never took off. I even downloaded PaulXStretch to mess with it but it sounded way too easy and uninteresting. But amongst all the fails I found a fun way to endlessly stretch minute portions of the sample using Reason's graintable synth and developed the technique a bit more here.

Few weeks go by, with me unwilling to fool around with the OP-1, or the guitar, or the piano, and feeling overwhelmed by all that can be done in a DAW, I remembered how expressive the opening songs from the Castlevania games were and started looking at YouTube videos about 8-bit sound synthesis. I was surprised to find out that, obviously, it was all basic waveforms and very basic modulation. So I experimented with recreating them with Reason's most basic synths and then realized it would go well with the endlessly stretched Megan Trainor sample. The "NES synth line" is probably my second recorded take of improvised playing in the 30 minutes I get when the kid is being put to bed.

Finally, the title popped into my mind while I was doomscrolling on the computer. I had an instant of awareness of how unaware I was, how distant from real life my mind was drifting - being there, but elsewhere.

This track was finished on September 11, 2024. Mastered in March 2025.

Song to be elsewhere

This is an EP about our hedonist society and everything against that.

CENTRELEK-005

No Hedonism EP

BUY THE EP HERE!

Vic Tailor - Doomscroll

Is the Media Making Us Sick? | Karel Cast 25-104

Is the media destroying your mental health? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode, Karel shares a personal message from a friend who’s had enough of the emotional rollercoaster brought on by news and social media. From the heartbreaking images in Gaza to the chaos of Trump and MAGA, it seems like everything is a crisis. And the curated “perfect lives” on social media? Just salt in the wound.

We dive into how the news cycle, endless bad headlines, and performative social posts are becoming a silent health crisis for millions. But how do we stay informed without losing our sanity? Can we break free from the manipulation?

Plus, Karel gives his take on how to reclaim your peace without disconnecting completely.

🔊 Uncensored. Unfiltered. Unhinged.
It’s The Karel Cast — streaming Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM PST on all major platforms and socials.

❤️ Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel
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Is the Media Making Us Sick? | Karel Cast 25-104

Strumming Guitar track (playing my Taylor 114ce)
Organ: (playing my midi keyboard) using Logic Pro Grand organ sound
Bass: PG Music Real track
Drums: Ez Drummer 3
MK1 Keyboard and piano  Ez Keys 2
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Every night at ten o’clock, before I go to bed 
I doomscroll on my phone, and I see stories that fill me with dread
I know I should put down my phone and read a book, but I can’t control the urge
Things get stuck in my brain that I really wish I could purge
It’s a fine line between staying informed and doomscrolling
And it’s so hard to put down that phone once you pick it up and start that ball rolling
There’s a constant stream of bad news that never goes stale
Why can’t the world be more like a fairy tale
Forever chemicals in the water, pollution in the air
Global temperatures rising, and the oil companies don’t care
Russians making nuclear threats and our leaders they just shrug
Some nights it feels like I’m in a hospital bed and they‘re about to pull the plug
It’s a fine line between staying informed and doomscrolling
And it’s so hard to put down that phone once you pick it up and start that ball rolling
There’s a constant stream of bad news that never goes stale
Why can’t the world be more like a fairy tale

Microplastics your body
It’s bad to sit too long in your in your chair 
They say you can go sterile if you wear tight underwear
There’s an object heading towards us from deep in outer space
They say it might be an alien spacecraft on its way to destroy the human race
Too much information in the palm of your hand
Can make you just want to bury your head in the sand
Sometimes you’ve got to accept there are things beyond your control
Whatever will be will be.  You play an insignificant role 
It’s a fine line between staying informed and doomscrolling
And it’s so hard to put down that phone once you pick it up and start that ball rolling
There’s a constant stream of bad news that never goes stale
Why can’t the world be more like a fairy tale

Acoustic guitar; folk; Americana; jam band influences; blues; rock; old time; bluegrass; grungey stuff. Even some electro and EDM vibes occasionally. I play a wide mix of music with a lot of different people.

Songs with a twinge of humor (and some a bit more serious).  
I do not use AI to create my songs. 
Recently I have had the urge to pick up my guitars (Taylor 114ce and Fender Squire) and I have been trying to use more guitar in my songs.  
My go to .vst plug ins are  EZkeys 2, EZ Bass and  EZ drummer 3) and my DAW is Logic Pro 11. 
I welcome your comments and enjoy listening to all the great music on SoundCloud. 
All songs are originals and copyrighted.

Interested in multiple shades of Techno. 🎵 
Against lack of authenticity. ☝ 
Owner of Centrista Elektronika. 📀

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Vic Tailor - No Hedonism EP (2025) [Centrista Elektronika] - OUT NOW!

Making sunny and dancable live music.
Our artists:
- The Artificial Dance Party (indie rock/synthpop)
- LANDSCHAP (ambient synth house)
- peperzout (happy, Dutch pop)
- LMMRS (ambient, prog-rock)

The best progressive talk right here, on demand. Always Progressive, Always On!

Hey ................ has there ever been a time when some of us were so far from some of us ?

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New tracks tagged #doomscrolling