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sebastiansmythenyc‌:

Oh I’m sorry I didn’t realize I had changed my name.

I did - just now. You don’t need to worry your pretty little face about it, though.

Now about this party. If I show up - do I get a drink on the house? Of the top shelf variety?

madmaxanders‌:

I just prefer singing over rapping, I can’t get into even the “good” stuff, really. But I know that’s a rare thing nowadays - I know plenty of people that turn off completely when they hear screaming.

To each their own. Speaking of screaming though...thoughts on Seb’s holiday party? Will you be making an appearance?

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madmaxanders‌:

Rap isn’t really my thing. Never really been able to get into it… Unless you count some nu-metal as rap.

It’s not for everyone - it can be a hit or miss. There are some artists out there who are lazy with it and just use beat fetishism companied with empty lyrics in order to make a quick buck. I have no respect or interest in them.

The good ones, like Kendrick Lamar (To Pimp a Butterfly era, not whatever he released recently), Aesop Rock, and Anderson .Paak don’t fall into that category - they’re creative and use rap as a way to articulate poetry.

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madmaxanders‌:

Don’t get me wrong - New York’s definitely grown on me. I’m probably making way more money than I could in California - SoCal Punk is much easier to find than NY Punk.

Cali does have quite the music scene. The first act I ever signed, in fact, was a rapper from L.A. He had a hot sound - Frank Ocean beats with a serious Cali flow. Known locally for his old school tracks mixes with drugging baselines. Definite Biggie influences there. Good times.

Welp. Now the nostalgia is hitting. Maybe a trip back to SoCal should be in the books for next year.

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madmaxanders‌:

I spent the first ten years of my life there. Fuckin’ beautiful - if my old bandmates didn’t talk me into coming here I would’ve gone back.

It’s definitely quite the vacation spot. My family loves to spend summer there - pretty sure my sister would move there in a seconds notice if given the chance. New York has its own charm, though. It’s big, it’s bustling...and I love the cold anonymity it sports.

I’m also a sucker for new york pizza. But that’s a different tangent.

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jesshevans‌:

That’s true. It’s Christmas, so who cares? The tiny mugs are kind of cute though. My mama has, like, an entire collection.

Exactly. The season for guilt free indulgence, for sure.

Your mother sounds adorable. I’m surprised any of those mugs have made it what with having 8 kids running around.

#jesshevans

madmaxanders‌:

Lame, that’s the word you’re looking for. I hate Ohio - I wish my family would’ve stayed in Santa Monica.

Hm. Now Christmas in Santa Monica...I’m all about that.

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sebastiansmythenyc‌:

Me? Sebastian Smythe? Lie? Never! I’m offended Ms Fabray.

Something tells me you’ll push through it, Sebthollomew.

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jesshevans‌:

Just one week tomorrow! Do you have those cute little eggnog mugs too?

I may have one or two tucked away somewhere. Purely for aesthetic purposes. Otherwise I take my eggnog in a nice hearty cup. Damn the calories.

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madmaxanders‌:

I’m gonna need a cold glass of whatever I can get my hands on if I’m gonna make it through this holiday season. Mom’s been begging me to come back to Ohio.

Christmas in Ohio. Sounds...thrilling? Cozy? Something like that. I was able to bypass a trip back home this holiday season - too much going on with work currently.

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madmaxanders‌:

If it doesn’t, that’ll be one sad batch of eggnog.

I’m a big fan of eggnog either way. And I’ve been known to get carried away with the sips of the brandy before it actually makes it into the eggnog. But I definitely agree with you.

Tis the season to be hammered, after all.

#madmaxanders

Less than 10 days before Christmas and chugging along with holiday plans. Meaning Quinn is making eggnog tonight and lots of it. Will the brandy actually make it into the mixture? It’s truly anyone’s guess.

#epstarter

sebastiansmythenyc‌:

I hate you.

Are we lying now?

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asherclarington‌:

Okay, that pun was fucking solid, and I’m here for it.

Oh, I love a good (and terrible) pun. Even better when they make my sister glare - which is more times than not.

#asherclarington

jesshevans‌:

This is true. It might’ve been more peaceful in a way too. Because it always ended up with all of us playing our music really, really loudly… I’ve got eight siblings.