Why Not Learn

Song is over 500 years old, real a classy way to insult your cousins. Well worth 3 weeks of decryption and two death traps, real fancy- Captn'

[Verse]
In shadows we thrive, our hearts ablaze
So Hot it can get you, lost in a maze
It can take you to, your grave
Our love is as intense, a Romulan heat

[Verse 2]
No waiting for love, we take what we crave
In the pulse of the night, we dance and rave

[Chorus]
De-De-Death from above, our party decree!
(Our love is a cosmic symphony! Wild and Free!)

[Bridge]
In shadows we thrive, we own the night
In our embrace, everything's right
To night we make a stand,
Join our Romulan party and take our ha-hand!

[Verse 3]
Our bodies pulse to the rhythm of the stars
Our love is as intense, a Romulan heat

Tonight we make a stand,  
Join our Romulan party and take our hand (take our hand!)

(Under emerald lights, we come alive!)

Tonight we make a stand,  
Join our Romulan party and take our hand (take our hand!)


In the depths of the night, our hearts ablaze
Our love is as intense, a Romulan heat
[Chorus]
De-De-Death from above, our party decree!

In our neon embrace, everything's right

[Chorus]
De-De-Death from above, our party decree!
Romulan Love, a wild is a cosmic symphony!

[Chorus]
De-De-Death from above, our party decree!
Under neon lights, we come alive!

[verse]
In shadows we thrive, we own the night
In our emerald embrace, everything's right

[Chorus]
De-De-Death from above, our party decree!
Romulan Love, a wild is a cosmic symphony! 

[verse]
In shadows we thrive, we own the night
In our jade embrace, everything's right

[vocal]
Our love is as intense, a Romulan heat
Tonight we make a stand,  
Join our Romulan party and take our hand (take our hand!)


Under neon lights, we come alive!
Under neon lights, we come alive!

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The Romulan Heat (Senatorial Opera)

IOL launches into a new epic series, as Jarrod returns to the show to talk about the first half of Leviathan Wakes!

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Episode 225: Leviathan Wakes Part 1

Jarrod is back and John joins the show to talk the last half of Leviathan Wakes (and a bit of season 1 of The Expanse)!

The Final Draft features beers from 12 West and Verboten.

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Episode 226: Leviathan Wakes Part 2

RELEASE

Escaping intergalactic kidnappers has never been quite so ridiculous.

When Lem and her faithful dog, Spock, retreat from the city for a few days of hiking in Algonquin Park, the last thing they expect is to be kidnapped by aliens. No, scratch that. The last thing they expect is to be kidnapped by a bunch of strangely adorable intergalactic bounty hunters aboard a ship called the Teapot.

After Lem falls in with an unlikely group of allies – including a talking horse, a sarcastic robot, an overly anxious giant parrot, and a cloud of sentient glitter gas – the gang must devise a cunning plan to escape their captors and make it back home safely.

But things won’t be as easy as they first seem. Lost in deep space and running out of fuel, this chaotic crew are faced with the daunting task of navigating an alien planet, breaking into a space station, and discovering the real reason they’re all there…

Packed with preposterous scenarios, quirky characters, and oodles of humour, The Left Hand of Dog tackles complex subjects such as gender, the need to belong, and the importance of honest communication. Perfect for fans of Charlie Jane Anders’ Victories Greater than Death – especially ones who enjoy endless references to Red Dwarf, Star Trek, and Doctor Who. This book will show you that the universe is a very strange place indeed.

The Left Hand of Dog (sample file)

There’s something in the dark … but is Lem’s imagination worse than reality?
Out in the vast emptiness of the galaxy, anything can happen. It’s a fact that Lem and her trusty companion Spock know all too well.
Sometimes, the things lurking in the darkness are all in your head. Then again, maybe there really is something out there.
With her talking dog and an infuriatingly literal AI by her side, Lem must rely on nothing but her strength and wits to help her. 
As a humorous homage to Arthur C Clarke’s classic A Walk in the Dark, this short adventure is a not-actually-scary sci-fi horror story that’s perfect for fans of Martha Wells and John Scalzi.

Jurassic Dark (sample)

Lem and her dog, Spock, have a late-night encounter with a stowaway.
’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the Teapot…
Not a creature was stirring, not even a lonely robot;
The stockings were hung in the mess hall with care
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.

The Night Before (sample)

A secret unicorn, a desperate family, and a cop dead set on hunting them down.
Lem and the rag-tag gang of galactic adventurers on the starship Teapot are set to become roadies for the galaxy’s hottest band – but an urgent call from Bexley’s family means the rock stars will have to wait.
Bexley’s soon-to-be-born sibling has a big secret: wings. On planet Hwin, skeledivergence is outlawed, so the Teapot crew swoop in to help the family escape.
But their planet won’t let them go that easily. Hunted across the galaxy by a fanatical and eerily familiar cop, the Teapotters must find a way to outwit their pursuer and secure a future for skeledivergent people everywhere.
Dive into the next adventure in this satirical space opera series. Artfully intertwining deep themes with tongue-in-cheek humour and intergalactic ridiculousness, Consider Pegasus is a must-read for fans of Ryka Aoki’s Light from Uncommon Stars or TJ Berry’s Space Unicorn Blues. 
Scroll up and grab your copy now!

Consider Pegasus (sample)

This time, the universe puts the cat in catastrophe…
Lem is adapting to her new home aboard a strange spaceship in an even stranger universe, where the misfit crew of the Teapot have more than enough trouble on their hands running their interplanetary charter service. But when they accept an urgent assignment, they have just one week to save a race of cat-people from certain destruction. 
Stuck with a disaster-platypus of a project manager and a population seemingly determined to thwart their own rescue, the Teapotters face the impossible job of herding cats and evacuating the planet before it’s blown to smithereens.
Can Lem and the gang avert disaster and save this race of infuriating cat-people? 
Perfect for fans of wacky and imaginative sci-fi stories, this satirical space opera is a ridiculous adventure that will delight readers of John Scalzi’s take on Fuzzy Nation or TJ Berry’s Space Unicorn Blues.
Get it now!

Judgement Dave (sample)

Drew and Jarrod head into the second volume of The Expanse, talking the first half of Caliban's War.

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Episode 228: Caliban's War Part 1

The BookViral Review:
“Fire Fury Frontier” by Amanda Rose is the first book in the “Fire Fury Saga,” a compelling science fiction series that captures the imagination with its intricate world-building, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes. The story begins in a post-apocalyptic setting, where humanity’s home world is destroyed due to the consequences of global warming and corporate greed. The survivors now reside on a massive spaceship, the Saisei, as they search for a new planet to call home.
The narrative unfolds with a diverse set of characters who each play pivotal roles in the survival of their people. The story starts with humanity adrift in space, struggling to maintain order and resources on the Saisei. The backdrop of a lost home planet, along with the search for a new one, creates a sense of urgency and tension that permeates the entire book.
One of the strengths of “Fire Fury Frontier” is its detailed and well-crafted plot as Rose seamlessly weaves together multiple storylines and she excels in character development, providing readers with a cast that is engaging and relatable without resorting to the genres typical stereotypes.
Hiroshi, a dedicated teacher, strives to instil the lessons of the past in his students, emphasizing the importance of avoiding the mistakes that led to their current predicament. Suki, a 17-year-old girl born on the Saisei, represents the younger generation’s curiosity and resilience. Her journey of self-discovery and the powers she possesses is compelling and adds intriguing depth to the story.
Raiden and Freya, military pilots with a strong bond, bring a sense of camaraderie and determination to the narrative. Their dynamic is a highlight, showcasing how personal relationships can thrive even in the most trying circumstances. General Takeo Yamamoto and Norita, the Empress, embody the leadership struggles and the weight of responsibility in ensuring the survival of their people.
Amidst the tension of survival, humanity’s first contact with Bastion marks a significant turning point and is the most enthralling element of the book. As the Saisei ventures deeper into uncharted space, they encounter a wormhole which leads them to Bastion, an advanced and seemingly benevolent civilization. This contact is marked by awe, suspicion, and hope and here Rose masterfully builds the tension leading up to the contact, detailing preparations and the various perspectives on what this encounter could mean for their future. The scenes are rich with technical details about communication protocols and the ancient technology upon which Bastion depends with Rose demonstrating a real aptitude for creating believable and immersive sci-fi settings.
Rose’s writing is engaging and descriptive, bringing the vastness of space and the intricacies of life aboard the Saisei to vivid life. Her ability to create tension and maintain a fast-paced narrative keeps readers invested from start to finish. The dialogue is natural and contributes to the development of characters and the unfolding of the plot.
“Fire Fury Frontier” is a remarkable start to the “Fire Fury Saga,” promising an epic journey filled with adventure, danger, and hope. Rose’s talent for storytelling and her ability to address relevant themes through a science fiction lens make this book a must-read for fans of the genre. As the characters navigate their perilous existence and strive for a better future, readers are left eagerly anticipating the next instalment in the series. ​It is an unreservedly recommended Golden Quill read!
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Book Viral Review of Fire Fury Frontier

Crust Cuts

Aura Star (2024 Mix)

Lauren joins the party as John, Jarrod, and Drew go over the second half of Abaddon's Gate. 

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Episode 234: Abaddon's Gate Part 2

This music pack contains 10 perfectly loopable tracks of ambient piano/guitar music. These songs are ethereal, atmospheric and enigmatic, making them perfect for exploration games, puzzles, dramatic adventures and more.

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Space Horizons

Space Music Pack : Horizons

Zillion 3FX 26.10.2024 - Extended at Home

Dropping bass weight to uplift 🫶

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Male signer/songwriter/producer : Ninjedo and female singer/songwriter/producer : Tranceferia, friends since childhood, come together to formFashion Police^five hundred and seventy third House*. Since first lockdown, the creation (on average) of about 2 to 8 songs a week with very few breaks through a unique process resembling poetic musical scrabble along with classic standard recording has become a one of a kind process.

I mix and mash various clips and loops together to make things that sound interesting to me; perhaps dreaming of ideas for video games that will never be. I like odd and powerful sounds; things that seem almost too silly or noisy, but not quite. I also dabble in audio theory and synthesis. And I like square waves but I would never surf one.

Born on a Dying Star, bringing music to the masses.

New tracks tagged #space opera