The Hiring Labyrinth: Navigating Algorithms, Fraud, and Exploitation in Today's Job Market /// Galion Press

The modern employment landscape has undergone a profound transformation, morphing into an algorithmic labyrinth that threatens the fundamental dynamics of labor markets and human dignity in the workplace. What began as a promising digital revolution in hiring practices has evolved into a sophisticated system of technological oppression, where platforms initially designed to connect talent with opportunity now serve primarily as data harvesting operations and attention merchants, as documented in Zuboff's seminal work on surveillance capitalism [1].

As the architecture of digital employment platforms has matured, it increasingly mirrors the addictive design principles of social media.

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Tacoma Psychedelic Society

The movement to decriminalize psychedelics in the United States has made significant strides in recent years, reflecting a growing recognition of their potential therapeutic benefits[8]. These benefits, which are supported by a reevaluation of existing legal frameworks, include their use in treating mental health conditions such as depression and PTSD, as well as their potential to catalyze personal and spiritual growth[5]. This shift is evident in various cities and states adopting measures to reduce or eliminate penalties associated with the possession and use of substances like psilocybin mushrooms[23].

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Tacoma Psychedelic Society Theme Song Submission

Attack Ships On Fire!
Milarepo Man
Explore the evocative energy of 'Attack Ships On Fire,' a theme song submission by Milareop Man—a collaboration between Brice Frillici and the unmentionable. The song invites listeners to transcend time and space, embracing cosmic duties and altered perceptions, all while celebrating the vibrant spirit of the Tacoma Psychedelic Society.

In the Shadows

of the sound

where the raindrops

comin' down

we're bendin'

time

and space

all over

this place

WE ARE THE

TACOMA

PSYCHE

DELIC

SOCIETY

Step into

the portal

and

become

immortal

For a moment

Or nine

Or forever time

We have a

duty

to the stars

and to walk on

the Mars

And make the

politicians

see tracers

instead of

bathrooms

in bars

WE ARE THE

TACOMA

PSYCHE

DELIC

SOCIETY

Attack Ships

on fire

off the shoulder

Of Orion

and sound waves

paint the place

in beings

that we

can't erase

WE RIDE!!!

And God Damn it

We're

Alive!

WE RIDE!!!

And Paul Stamets!

We're

Alive!

Compulsive Creative Madness

“The frenetic compulsion to create art, despite its apparent antagonism to self-preservation and logical societal utility, poses a profound psychological paradox. At its core lies an existential tension between survival imperatives, often grounded in evolutionary logic, and a creative instinct that appears to defy the rational calculus of resource expenditure. Art, mainly when pursued at the expense of financial stability, interpersonal cohesion, and even physical well-being, elicits an enduring question in the field of psychology: what drives the human organism to prioritize symbolic production over material survival?

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Subconscious Mystery Star Veils

I appreciate the multipurpose nature of dreams. Much like how we use different thinking processes for various tasks in our waking lives, our brains do something similar during sleep. There is no single purpose for dreaming; it’s simply one of the ways our bodies remain active and conscious even while asleep—a natural process that complements the times when we’re not dreaming, which allows our bodies to heal and restore energy for the next day. In this light, dreams might also serve as a cognitive sandbox—a realm where our neural circuits experiment with alternate scenarios and rehearse potential futures in a risk-free environment, thereby laying the groundwork for adaptive creativity.

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Terrifying AI David Lynch

Check out a terrifying track from Udio that I made. 'I' Made. 'We' made. 'It made when I turned it on.' Yes, this sounds like AI music! Something is intimidating, relentless, profound, intense, Viking, and overly focused about this sound even though it is supposed to be like a K-pop track.... but...new age cyber ghost? Like a robot surgeon, Aeon Flux Opus Anime Film Epic Big Screen Opening Credits Guggenheim Exhibit. This song is the equivalent to that movie Cube. If these were real people, they would undoubtedly be hitwomen/people. Or Meter Maids. We did collab hard and, over time, ended up with a handshake and good luck to you. And odd new experience making music with AI. It is like having a killer backup band that just plays what you tell it. It also provides its own creativity and endless well of musical brainstorming potential. Also, some sick performances and solos and hooks and kick-ins, etc. Cool.

@udiomusic

https://udio.com/songs/8A522wcBczExrAZPQmHDAh

Crystal Mountain Timberline Fountain by Brice Frillici

Crystal Mountain Timberline Fountain by Brice Frillici

Brice Frillici's 16th album, Crystal Mountain Timberline Fountain is a lo-fi experimental pop synth indie album. It was made while working up in the Crystal Mountain area of Washington.

"We were building a cabin deep in the woods. Lots of Elk roamed the site and we always had a bonfire burning to get rid of scrap wood. We worked in the snow and sleet. The location was nearly perfect and the commute seemed deadly at times but it kept me on my toes. A raging river flanked the mountain arterial road. The forest up there is thick, very deep, and intimidating. All things considered, this should have been a black metal album."

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They Live Song on Spotify

They Live Song on Spotify

The 1988 movie 'They Live' directed by John Carpenter, is a sic sci-fi film with vital social commentary and visual prowess about consumerism, capitalism, and conformity.

One could argue that 'They Live' was a precursor to 'The Matrix' in terms of its themes of reality, perception, and control. Both films deal with the idea of a false reality that is controlled by an unseen force and the struggle of the protagonists to uncover the truth and free themselves from that control.

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Galion - Stoner Viking Sea Metal Lullaby Album

Galion by Brice Frillici Raw Lo-Fi Experimental Mellow Melodic Black Drone Doom Stoner Viking Sea Metal Lullaby Album

“This time it is personal!”

‘Galion’ is a Dantean journey through the circles of human experience, guided by the relentless pulse of drone and the searing intensity of black metal both hard and soft. A monolith challenging and rewarding in equal measure. A light onto the darkest recesses of the human psyche. An opera. A concept album loosely based on Vengence. Explorative in style. Much more lyrically and spiritually personal that my latest instrumental based works.

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Frownland 2008

siiiiiiick

While researching for a Madison band podcast (a la Creature Custard), I came across this clip. Paul Grimstad's original score to Ronald Bronstein's 2007 debut film "Frownland" has been an inspiration since. Of course Ronnie has always been a huge influence on me.

I lived with Paul back in Madison, WI, with eight other degenerates. I played guitar in his indie band briefly. This experimental, spacey soundtrack is like some stuff I do as well. We had similar likes. We came from a similar midwestern underground weirdo region and era, and the sounds here feel telepathic to me.

New Band with Brice Frillici: Milarepo Man - Indie Rock Country Trip Black Metal Chaos in 2025

"Where there is nothing, there is the possibility of everything." Milarepa (c. 1052–1135 CE) was a renowned Tibetan yogi, poet, and saint, celebrated as one of Tibet's most famous spiritual figures. He is best known for his remarkable life story, which is a narrative of profound transformation and spiritual accomplishment. Milarepa's journey symbolizes the power of redemption and the potential for enlightenment through determination, devotion, and practice.

In Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven (1992), Like Milarepa, Munny's story is about grappling with remorse and seeking a kind of redemption, even as he is drawn back into the darkness he tried to escape. His final actions in the film reveal both the inevitability of his violent skillset and the burden of carrying that legacy—a modern take on the tension between transformation and the scars of the past. Unforgiven ultimately examines the complexity of morality, redemption, and the weight of one's choices, making Munny a fitting Western counterpart to these spiritual journeys.

My new band's designation, Milarepo Man, is based on these similar characters and their collective plights to re-ravel their hearts after catastrophic damage. Mostly just a highly mellow dramatic way to drunkenly slobberchortle out the words "Cultzeure Sssuggkkks" and that we all want to be off-grid homesteaders. Currently looking into it!

No, this band is not a solo project but a collaboration with a super-talented artist... the unmentionable. I'm still making my own stuff, as well. Tons. Beware of the Ides of March. Be aware.

In Deviance of the Void is Milarepo Man's third release for 2025. This Indie Pop Psyche weirdo aligns more with my solo works. I'm the lead singer again. Like King Missle, sometimes spoken word over a laid-back instrumental indie groove style. Yes, Jesus was way cool, John S. Hall. So are you. So is Sebadoh Dinosaur Jr. Pavement Low Yo La Tengo Slint Sparklehorse Modest Mouse Guided by Voices My Bloody Valentine Spiritualized The Flaming Lips The Polyphonic Spree. Genre homage. Genetically ingrained cover band music...with tics of phantasmic and uncanny originality! Lo-fi as usual. Delusional and contusional.

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Milarepa (c. 1052–1135 CE) was a renowned Tibetan yogi, poet, and saint, celebrated as one of Tibet's most famous spiritual figures. He is best known for his remarkable life story, which is a narrative of profound transformation and spiritual accomplishment. Milarepa's journey symbolizes the power of redemption and the potential for enlightenment through determination, devotion, and practice.

My new band, Milarepo Man, is based on this character. This band is not a solo project but a collaboration with a super-talented artist... the unmentionable. I'm still making my own stuff, as well. Beware of the Ides of March. Be aware.

As the producer of Milarepo Man, I'm involved in every aspect: arranging, performing, cover art, and bringing the music to life. Sometimes on vocals, keys, guitars, or solos—constantly shaping the sound. After years of working on my own, this partnership has been a revelation, blending musical strengths into something grounded in classic influences but with my spin, of course.

It is cool to work with someone else providing studio backup/lead instrumentation as well as some sick BM vocals on It Say Laughs. In early 2025, we're releasing three albums.

It Say Laughs is a powerful black metal record. This is not the mellow Black Metal of my 2023 Halloween release, Stone Moon Demon. No. This is actual Hard dark death, with killer hooks. Somewhat atmospheric blackgaze symphonic dungeon doom Black Metal vibes with the classic Gollum croakscream, and a raw, cathartic energy. The laughing monster challenges us to laugh in the face of chaos, to flow like water, to melt into the painting, and to embrace destruction as transformation. Feels deeply and finds clarity during onslaught. Die with it.

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Samorozpadu Zamysleni translates roughly to "Reflections on Self-Disintegration" or "Contemplations of Self-Decay." This Country Trip album explores themes of introspection, impermanence, and the slow unraveling of identity and structure. And culture. It captures the feeling of wandering through desolate landscapes—both internal and external—while contemplating the beauty and melancholy of fragility. A blend of raw emotion and stark realism, the album is also loosely based on a lost love. The cover references Billy Joel's Glass Houses album. A similarly emotionally charged 1980 beaut.

As the producer of Milarepo Man, I'm involved in every aspect: arranging, performing, cover art, and bringing the music to life. Sometimes, on vocals, keys, guitars, or solos—constantly shaping the sound. After years of working on my own, this partnership has been a revelation, blending musical strengths into something grounded in classic influences but with my spin, of course.

It is cool to work with someone else providing studio backup/lead instrumentation, like on Milarepo Man's Samorozpadu Zamysleni. Capture all this with a solid Ween's 12 golden country hits backup band, thanks to the unmentionable. And with some trippy futuristic extra that defines some of my more recent solo works. A familiar blanket of harmonic humanly algorithmic predictional patina seamlessly morphed with an otherwise straight-man country vibe. Mix a bit of Indie Irish folk a la Neutral Milk Hotel.

Milarepo Man draws direct inspiration from the ethos of Repo Man (1984), Alex Cox's punk-infused cult classic that rejects conformity, consumerism, and societal norms. Like the film, the band critiques the hollow commodification of individuality, reflecting the alienation and disconnection of a world where generic branding and societal expectations dominate. Infused with a raw, DIY ethos, Milarepo Man thrives on the same chaotic, unapologetic subversion that defines Repo Man—a celebration of the bizarre, the marginalized, and the absurd. The band name itself echoes the film's rebellious spirit, playing with layers of meaning while embracing disillusionment and questioning authority at every turn.

Necessary Distance from the Witch

Sekdek is not a flirtation with the demonic, nor is it a modern dalliance with evil or an alliance with some Illuminati-like cabal accused of saturating pop music with cultic paganism, witchy theatrics, and eerie spell-casting occultism. It also distances itself from the troubling, tribally sanctioned mass hypnotic rituals or overly sexualized manipulations that have become disturbingly common in the modern pop, thrusting, gyrating, pole-dancing context of Super Bowl media.

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Elettrodomestico - ED Album Review Prose

[Ed][1] snuck up on me. Last night, I was listening to my friend's radio show Dirty Laundry with Flow J, aka Steward of the Grateful Dead House in Haight-Ashbury, aka Torchbearer of the Brotherhood of the Blaze, and also a collaborative musician involved in the overall scene package. Apparently broadcast from the top of an evergreen, which seems dangerous to me, which heightens my respect for such a show. I grew up watching Lee Majors in The Fall Guy TV series (1981).

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