small post to prove that im still alive ofc but i also wanted to say that i made a new soundcloud account to spread my gospel across the web
everything except for the april fools tracks has been remastered and posted onto the account so it isnt just the same stuff as there is on here
go ahead and check it out lol
gonna start posting again soon
ive got a couple of irons in the fire rn that ive gotta pull out and wash
As part of ALL THE THINGS YOU CAN DREAM: PAN RANGER 5TH ANNIVERSARY LIVE, Wota Sans Frontieres is partnering with Charitystuck and @voftdubsofficial! Join us on June 13 and 14, support a great cause, and relive the magic of @broadway-stuck's performance at All The Things You Can Dream!
It’s been an incredible experiencing working with VOFT to make this happen and I’m so excited that we were able to pull this off for this year’s Charitystuck.
Whether you’re a Homestuck fan or just visiting, this event supports a great cause and features a lot of cool programming and artists. Let's break through what was raised last year!
You can watch the stream on VOFT's YouTube:
We make voices for your voiceless characters.
Come find us using the links below.
Hello everyone! We’ve been very busy backstage. We are currently temporarily pausing our auditions in preparation for our upcoming live performance at All The Things You Can Dream and involvement with Charitystuck, as well as, making some fresh new updates to our character audition process.
At this time, we will only be processing new applications for lyricists and mixers. The guidelines for applying can be found here.
If you’ve already sent an audition or would like to apply as a lyricist or mixer, please anticipate a slower than usual response time. We appreciate your patience.
Mark your calendars: Our auditions will be reopening with some fresh updates on June 19th!
Thank you for your continued support! We look forward to taking your auditions again next month.
I wanted to make an out-of-character post talking about the cover. There's gonna be a lot of images under the cut and yes, there's an AMA waiting for your questions in the replies of this post!
During the week I was writing this, it's hit way more views than I thought. Thank you all so much for watching this! If you haven't watched it yet, please come check it out:
MCLS was something that I wanted to do when I initially joined Broadwaystuck and slowly picked at until the start of this year. 3 weeks of active work. Blood, sweat, and tears. It ain't no Karkalicious and I don’t expect it to do numbers and there's some things I would futz with in hindsight but I am really proud of it!
I learned a lot and got really comfortable with digitally sketching my art in CSP!
One of the big things I wanted to accomplish with this is covering the things I thought were important about Jane Crocker as character. Jane has a lot to facets to her, she’s one of my favorite Homestuck characters!! Jane loves detective stories, she loves her friends, unfortunately she also loves capitalism but that’s her environment, she more often than not puts her feelings aside of others (to her detriment), she’s silly, she’s serious, she’s smart, she’s a Problem Sleuth fan (girl, me too), she’s a certified lover girl…
While I will eventually do a set of “evil Jane” things or specifically Epilogues/Beyond Canon things, I think that’s a different Jane Flavor. I love Jane in all her forms. This cover is all about my own personal favorite Jane Things.
Cosplay Segment
Yes, I did get in cosplay for a 2 second clip! I didn't expect people to be so excited about my God Tier Jane cosplay from NYCstuck both IRL and online. That post is doing some numbers. Thank you!
This also means I get to don her again on stage at Broadwaystuck's Next Live Performance with a proper stage costume. You should come up to see us!
Did you know? Broadwaystuck Jane has 2 stage costume variants designed by @mediasploshion: One with a skirt and one with pants. I drew the one with the skirt for the promo since it reads more "Magical Girl" to me, but the pants version appears in the MV.
Pop-Up Sprites
Lil' Seb
It was really important to me to include Lil' Seb. I love that thing so much. Easily the best character design in the webcomic. He has an uchiwa (kind of like a decorative fan used at idol shows) and a penlight. His uchiwa says “Janey daichuki”. Some baby talk "daisuki" for a little baby guy. Wotaku Seb... A little something from my usual idol performance and singing background over at @bakerysentai.
Go, Seb, go!!!!!!!
I’m working a full size 1:1 scale prop of him for Broadwaystuck-related things. He’s kind of just wonderful. It's also really important to me that he's absolutely, postively rotund. Another Seb for the road but this time from my sketches:
God Tier Jane
I wanted to create a key art piece that I could use throughout the music video. I think the winking variant is soooooo cute. Maybe I should make her into a sticker?
Crocker™ Branded™ Beam™
Is it really a M@GICAL CURE! LOVE SHOT! cover without doing a Miku Miku Beam frame?
I was worried this was going to look a little incongruous next to the rest of my art since I cranked up the anime on this one. This little Crockertier Janey turned out suuuuuuper cute. Some days, drawing hands with references are easier than others. I'm glad the day I drew this (and also the key art right before this) was one of those days.
All Of The Other Sprites
I have nothing more I really wanna say about these other than they're so cute. Kid me really struggled with drawing Homestuck’s characters (especially the cherubs) so if they saw what I could do now, they’d be hype. Here's kind of a haphazard sheet of all the sprites I made:
Enjoy some jokes we made at Broadwaystuck HQ.
Key Illustrations
SO. I made a few illustrations.
Her friends that she cherishes and loves!
This is the first time I've drawn Jake, Dirk, Roxy, Callie Ohpeee, Lil' Seb, and funnily enough, AR/Lil' Hal. Fun fact: Broadwaystuck has a handful of IRL props (still in progress) and our Lil' Hal prop hangs out on my desk.
Roxy is so kitty. I love Roxy. I should draw more Roxy. Here! Have another Roxy:
Truthfully, the way she’s drawn is inspired by a very nice Roxy cosplayer I met at NYCstuck in the merch line that was just so Roxy, it was unreal. I was thinking: What does Roxy Lalonde look like? And then the memory from that weekend popped into my head. If you’re out there and saw this MV, thank you for existing.
PANEL REDRAW: Jane: Give Cera beagle puss
Get up, little Chuddie!! Joy has a habit of returning. This hurt to draw. I don’t like seeing Jane sad!!
I feel like I made Jane’s body type inconsistent throughout the MV but I did use pictures of myself for reference for some of these higher detail/not mushy little chibi drawings and I am a real person who’s body shape fluctuates.
No matter what, Jane is fat in some way in my mind's eye and it’s a popular take rock I’ll continue to die on.
Distressingly Handsome Jake English
This Jake was too handsome. I had to get up to pace around after drawing him. I don’t think he’d be this handsome for real (don’t get me wrong, he’s most certainly a nice boy though) but I do think this is how Jane sees him: Unrelentingly handsome.
Had to take him down a peg. I'd draw a beagle puss on him but really, it wouldn't be much of a change.
The Instrumental Portion Illustrations
I wanted to do some of my favorite Jane moments past and present. I could see it so clear in my head when listening to the song. I'm a long time HS fan-- Brand new to participating in fandom through Broadwaystuck but I've been a fan of Homestuck since 2011, existing in my own little corner. SO! IN order of appearance:
Detective Pony
Dirk and Jane's friendship means a lot to me. Kind of an underrated duo and their dynamic is very fun. They clearly love and care about each other (as do all the Alpha Kids about each other). They're a little bit the same kind of evil. Their friendship is why it was so important that Lil’ Seb got included- He’s kind of a manifestation of the kind of friendship they have as a gift Dirk gave to Jane… just like Detective Pony!
I recently reread sonnetstuck's completed Detective Pony and I still think the folding pages are one of the funniest things I've ever seen. You think Ultimate Dirk ever tried to explain what his deal is to Jane by pointing to that? (Though, I think Dirk would know better about Jane’s interests and point to Pickle Inspector from Problem Sleuth. Except Dirk's ass is not fondly regarding anything at all.)
I think if I ever do anything to the extent of MCLS for something with Dirk and Jane, I'll go off about this so much more.
Callie/Jade/Jane Friendship
One of my favorite parts of Act 6 is Jane, Calliope, and Jade recounting the story while in the void. The three of them are also an underrated trio. Also, back at Broadwaystuck HQ, me, Broadway Jade, and Broadway Callie are pretty much always hanging out and co-working so honestly? I had to include this, too.
It's a real shame to me that their friendship wasn't expanded upon! One of these days, I will draw all of their trollsonas together.
Did you know? I used to pronounce the word "Calliope" like "Callie-Oh-Pee" for years because of Homestuck, even in the context of the instrument or the muse or the Vtuber.
Namco High
Remember Namco High, Broadwaystuck Fan Reading This? Homestuck visual novels used to mean something. (Sorry.) This fed me when I was in middle/early high school school. I was super pleased until I found out I had to DLC so I lived vicariously through people's liveblogs. Even as an adult living in these times of inflated prices, $2 per character DLC is still my balking price.
I only recently got back around to playing it with the other members of Broadwaystuck with the archival versions of this. I’ll have to get back to you on how I feel about Jane’s route when I’m done now that my frontal lobe has developed.
Snapchats
Up until this past year, my experience of Homestuck ended with these. Unfortunately, since then, I have a habit of taking selfies like this.
If you got excited seeing this or Namco high referenced, you might need to check on your AARP card's renewal.
Meat, Chapter 14
Unfortunately, I like the epilogues (and general post-canon) a lot. Fun fact: I'm a fan of the Meat side over Candy. Always was a savory person.
It’s a fraught work with a lot of flaws but some of the concepts have a lot of potential in the hands of fans. When I read this chapter for this first time, I was trying to pass the time before a flight at the airport and fanning myself.
But honestly? Between you and me? I really wanted to illustrate her in the sexy dress. More people should illustrate scenes from the Epilogues.
Jasprosesprite^2
I've been warming up to this pairing. Jasprosesprite has the sauce but is so bad for Jane. She’s the type of cat-girl-hybrid-sprite that’ll never settle down. It's not my top ship for Jane by any measure.
But ooh... Those panels... I’m not immune... Shout out to women. Speaking of HS^2:BC- I didn't have time to include Swiss since Jane seems to be his exile. I think that's really cute! Again, there will always be another time for me to do something more focused on post-canon.
Thank you for the food each and every update, Beyond Canon Team.
Thank you for watching this and reading this post. Be free to ask me anything in the replies! I love talking about my art, about Homestuck, and about Jane specifically!
2ong2 two quiit your job two. 2ong2 two fuck off iirrelevantly iintwo the dream bubble2 forever two. lot2 of potentiial playlii2t2 you could buiild around thii2 one.
lyriic2 and crediit2 under the cut
nobody'2 2oldiier (originally Nobody's Soldier by Hozier)
lyrics by rozeyBloodlust
cover art by me
LYRICS
Running the code, ~ATH till I explode
To pull down apocalypse by the morning
No time to dream, honey and pure caffeine
Brain bursting at the seams without a warning
And I can hear voices yelling, to tell me the end is getting closer
Never been one to keep on running, so guess I gotta act a little bolder
If I have to
Choose between being a dead man or a helmsman
not gonna wait till I get older, think a little doom is in order
Choose between, being a matesprit or a warship
Honey, I’m taking no orders, I’m gonna be nobody’s soldier
Mind burns again, blood boils beneath the skin
Whatever I choose, we all lose in the long run
Gold on the walls, pours out like waterfalls
The game I was trying to play was the wrong one
And I still hear voices screaming, as my death creeps a little closer
And I know I can't keep on running, so guess I gotta act a little bolder
If I have to
Choose between being a dead man or a helmsman
not gonna wait to get older, think a little doom is in order
Choose between, being a matesprit or a warship
Honey, I’m taking no orders, I’m gonna be nobody’s soldier
Mm, Be a dead man walkin’
(Nobody’s soldier) or life in a metal coffin
(Nobody’s soldier) I’m gonna be
Nobody’s soldier
And I never got to
Choose between being the dead man or the helmsman
Guess I can't wait till I get older, to carve through the doom and the disorder
Choose between, being a killer and a coward
I am taking no more orders, cause I’m done being everybody’s soldier
SynthV References and Materials | @jace-darkheart (Starwalker-P)
BWS Jane Design | @mediasploshion
Detective Pony Book Cover Assets | sonnetstuck // detective-pony
Namco High Classroom BG | ShiftyLook
Jane and Jane's House Assets | Homestuck
Sleepy Jane Sprite Edit | @kayebabyjail
Fortnite Festival Footage | @broadway-dave
Original Song | M@GICAL CURE! LOVE SHOT! by SAWTOWNE (feat. Hatsune Miku)
Panel Redraws and References:
HS pg 4453 (Answer DiStri)
HS pg 4572 ([S] Prince of Heart: Rise Up)
HS pg 5686 (Jane: Give Cera beagle puss)
“Snapchats From Earth C” (11/11/2016)
HS^2:BC pg 998 (Note: Used as reference)
((This was something I wanted to do since I joined. I couldn't get it done in time for Jane's actual birthday but it's still her birthday week! This is imperfect but made with a lot of love for my girl. Thank you for watching.))
Happy 4/13 everyone!! May all the Johns/Junes/and Janes have a very happy birthday and enjoy all of us being a little froggy.
Let's play the music, light the lights, dress up right and enjoy a fun day today!
lyrics made by gigglingGummybear
along with @kyleehenke who also did the mixing!
and the adorable cover art was done by entomicAnomaly
lyrics are under the cut
Why are there so many songs about Homestuck
And why they’re all on Broadway?
Maybe it's fun here, to see them all up there
Just singing and dancing away
So we've been told that it's cringe or a waste
I don't care now, it's my dream
Someday I'll find it
The rainbow connection
The stage hands, the singers, and me
Who said that every song
Would be karkalicious
Just stuck on repeat world wide
But each note, to melody
And lyric to song
Inspired and starry-eyed
It sounds amazing, with glorious phrasing
A chorus of pals and a beat
I think I’ve found it
The rainbow connection
The stage hands, the singers, and me
All singing perfect harmony
This moment feeling just like magic
I’ve gazed onto the stage
My eyes filled with wonder
Their hands stretched out reaching to me
Music sounds sweeter
when we sing together
I join them all up here see
I’ve felt it too many times to ignore it
It’s something that I’m supposed to be
I know I’ve found it
The rainbow connection
The stage hands, the singers, and me
Yes, you did read that correctly. Our next performer reveal for All The Things You Can Dream is @broadway-stuck!
「”2012 called, they want their grey paint back :/“
Broadwaystuck is back from the depths thanks to pan rangers crazy ability to pull performers out of hell and into the spotlight! BWS is a lively group of performers that is new to the idol world but a staple of Homestuck fan-music from the early 2010s. This next generation is very excited to debut some new performers!」
The following Broadwaystuck members will be appearing at this show:
A lot of hard work went into getting Broadwaystuck for my 5th Anni show and I'm very proud of it the work we've done so far. Joining the project as Jane gave me my spark back for music and without them, All The Things You Can Dream would have been the final Pan Ranger show instead of a celebration of 5 years, looking into a bright future. I'm so excited to have them.
Art: ArachnidzTIZM - @8vrizkaserket8
You can grab tickets for All The Things You Can Dream here!
hello friends! i sUppose yoU coUld say that ive been strUck with a sUdden stroke of brilliance. and as sUch, i have decided to go a bit of a different roUte for this particUlar song.
forgive me if my voice soUnds a little different in this one... i mUst admit, i am feeling a little... horse ^u^
wwe lovve the classics for a reason. This classic just happens to be about my darkest hour. Enjoy.
Original song by @phemiec
vvoice and piano arrangement by @broadway-vriska
art by @broadway-equius
woke up this morning to find my closet entirely filled with the exact same red dress
like im talking same material, same sewing pattern, same shimmer
every single dress was a carbon copy of each other
honestly im more impressed than peeved
but i have no idea where the hell all of my other clothes went
and rn its the coldest its been in weeks so im kinda not happy about that
dw tho i think i may have found the prick that did this
speaking of pricks
jade helped out immensely with this track
couldnt have done it without her in more ways than one
real trooper this girl
felt like that one guy in every class project sitting back while i watch her go to town on this
like she really started doggin on it
have you gotten the joke yet
ok good
lyrics below the huge squiggle
[verse 1]
i can hear the ringing through the morning but im too delirious to wake up
in the shower thinkin how to get some money, guess i got relationships to shake up
look across the street, i see you cross over in traffic
helicopters and low wage jobs
desperate for a hit of nicotine, i hate the feeling when i take a day off
et on my sneakers, carti on my speakers, im livin here for the night
cooking up a heater, tryna be a hero, and i got my shoes untied
[chorus]
(one, two, three, four)
been running in slow motion
and i wonder if well make it
its been so long
that sometimes i lose my hope but
hope its all not for nothing
hope i gave it all for something
[verse 2]
i can see the city falling underneath the shadows near the metro bus that stays parked
blinded by the flashing lights, the red and blue aint nothing nice, so when you see em, stay far
im nowhere close to peakin, not the one for speakin, turnin up from time to time
i just had to reach it, started to believe that i could get myself untied
[chorus]
(one, two, three, four)
been running in slow motion
and i wonder if well make it
its been so long
that sometimes i lose my hope but
hope its all not for nothing
hope i gave it all for something
[outro]
day after day
day after day
day after day
day after day
day after day
day after day
day after day
day after day
