#lucerants

I only watched the trailer to answer this ask ñalksdfj. Haterism ahead, sns :P

My main takeaway is that it's a pity Milly Alcock is going to play Kara in a film I don't want to watch. She's the only part that could tempt me because it's clear she'll be a great Kara!! But I'm not at all interested in the Gunnverse, and even less in the Gunn-collaborating-with-war-criminal-nepo-baby Tom King 'verse. Which I'm guessing will be an even bigger element in Supergirl, as the story is based on one of his comics.

And the thing is, I did enjoy Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow on first read. It hits some notes with her character I liked a lot, I can't deny that, but it now seems to be all some people want with Kara when there's so much more to her.

It's also one of those stories that when you learn a thing or two about the author's life, you start seeing very differently. And in many ways it was carried by Bilquis Evely's gorgeous art and... that trailer looked ugly as sin sns. Just... compare.

In many ways the trailer also telegraphed the film is going to be worse than the comic, mainly by adding that type of juvenile humour and edginess Gunn loves.

On top of that now it features fucking Lobo, who is one of the most annoying characters they could've added and a sex pest. And casting Jason Momoa for the part? I won't say it's the most racist shit Gunn has pulled, but it's certainly in the running!

Luuuuce my love!! <3 Thank you for this question, I've been thinking about a lot since you sent it. I think I've finally narrowed it down.

1 - Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party by Hayley Williams

This one surprised me, because I've never really liked much of Hayley's solo stuff before this. But I think this record's vulnerability and honesty about getting older and introspection really resonated with me. I like the blend of different genres - the way Hayley approached it more as a collection of songs than a traditional album let her experiment a lot and it resulted in some really good work. I like this record a lot more than I've liked anything from Paramore or Hayley's other solo work in a long, long time.

Standout tracks: EDAABP, Brotherly Hate, True Believer, Discovery Channel, Hard, and Parachute

2 - That's Showbiz Baby! by Jade

It was so exciting to see Jade's first solo record come to fruition. She was always my favorite in Little Mix. And I think she truly showed that her understanding and mastery of pop music is genius-level, at this point. This album blended so many genres and styles. It's just a really delightful listen, top to bottom - full of humor and self-deprecation, but also a lot of introspection. Her vocals are, naturally, so SO stellar. I cherish Little Mix, but I do think this album shows that Jade could - and should! - be a star in her own right. I'm really excited to hear the new bonus tracks!

Standout tracks: Angel of My Dreams, IT Girl, FUFN (Fuck You For Now), Unconditional, Headache, and Natural at Disaster

3 - Breach by Twenty One Pilots

I got to listen to this one from start-to-finish during a long drive. I wasn't really expecting such a close follow-up to Clancy - I like TOP a lot but I'm not really up on the lore - but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this record. I've been a big fan of Twenty One Pilots since "Car Radio" was a hit, and I've really enjoyed watching them grow as artists and a songwriting duo. This album showcases a lot of Josh's drum skills and still has the classic, esoteric-yet-specific imagery that makes Tyler's lyrics so compelling. I think Breach ranks overall towards the middle of my TOP rankings, but it was a really good record from 2025!

Standout tracks: RAWFEAR, The Contract, Drum Show, Center Mass, One Way, and Days Lie Dormant

4 - moisturizer by Wet Leg

I was so glad my good friend and mutual @cheeerfuloblivion recommended this band to me! For one, they're super fun in their live performances - they have great band chemistry and seem like they're having a blast playing music together. And their sound is so groovy, fun, and refreshing. The lead singer has a stellar voice, an unexpectedly impressive range. "Mangetout" is my favorite pump-up song from this year!

Standout tracks: mangetout, davina mccall, jennifer's body, 11:21, CPR, and catch these fists

5 - Everybody Scream by Florence + the Machine

A late arrival, but the Halloween release date was perfect - because this is a spooky, spiritual, feminine, raw album about magic and sex and heartbreak and ferocity and feminism and rage. It's a really good record for the season, and also just in general! I have to be in the right mood to listen to Florence, but I've found myself in the right mood for this record a lot! One of my favorite F+tM releases in a long time!

Standout tracks: One of the Greats, Perfume and Milk, Buckle, The Old Religion, Music by Men, and And Love

Here's some honorable mentions!

Cokeland County by Shauna Dean Cokeland

Smoochies by Ashnikko

Virgin by Lorde

This Movie Sucks by Durry

The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift

And, just for fun, and with no further explanation, here's a handful of albums that didn't come out in 2025 that I revisited and loved!

- I Made You Something by The Island of Misfit Toys

- The Thirteenth Step by A Perfect Circle

- The Great Impersonator by Halsey

- Good News for People Who Love Bad News by Modest Mouse

- The Tortured Poet's Department by Taylor Swift

Consider this a missing scene from season 7 episode 12, "The Stranger."

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“What is he playing at?” Raven muttered as she paced across the room, over and over, straining her leg brace. After the Bardoans brought the two of them to one of their cells, she felt restless, still not quite crashing from the raise of adrenaline of such a long day.

Echo, in contrast, had immediately sat upon the mat laid on the ground, muscles taut, not moving an inch.

“He’s not playing,” Echo said. “All these years, I… I wasted so much time trying to…”

Hi! Better late than never ñladskjfasfl.

Behold, a short ficlet featuring brooding Clarke (plus some suicidal ideation + drug use).

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When Clarke had first thought she was facing a life of eternal, imposed loneliness, with only a dog that could hardly be called companion, she could’ve screamed in pure anguish. She would have gladly succumbed to madness were not for to reasons: the firm, stubborn believe that she didn’t deserve this, and the refusal to give the satisfaction to the soulless entity hiding behind the mirage of Lexa’s face. A combination that made her despondent.

Still, there was no doubt in her mind that however long she lasted, it would’ve all ended with Clarke swallowing a bullet. And yet, more and more often, despite all the company she could’ve wanted, she found herself spoiled for solitude.

It's nearly the end of spotify wrapped recording!!! Do you have any predictions for your top 5 artists and which songs could make it into your top 10? 👀👀

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I do believe we're in the final week, if not the final few days!!! It's the most wonderful time of the year!!!

Okay for my top five artists, I'm pretty sure it will look something like this:

Halsey (of course)

Billie Eilish

Taylor Swift

Twenty One Pilots

Olivia Rodrigo

And in terms of songs... a little tougher, there weren't too many songs that fully ruled my life this year. But probably something like:

Blue by Billie Eilish

The Black Dog by Taylor Swift

Next Semester by Twenty One Pilots

Femininomenon by Chappell Roan

we can't be friends by Ariana Grande

Daughter by Beyonce

Fourth of July by Fall Out Boy

i would throw my vape in a cornfield for you by Flight Patterns

Yours to Keep by The Dead South

all-american bitch by Olivia Rodrigo

Never too many!! Thank you, Luce <3

6. "Hollywood Baby" by 100 gecs

11. "Marrow" by Thao, & The Get Down Stay Down

27. "Blacksnake" by Charming Disaster

38. "Pressed to Death" by illuminati hotties

40. "18+" by Scene Queen

51. "vampire" by Olivia Rodrigo

62. "Pass the Knife" by No/Me

75. "The Tradition" by Halsey

84. "notre dame" by Paris Paloma

This is such a great idea, Luce <3

I will admit that I cheated a tiiiny little bit by looking over my monthly playlists from the last year, because I have a bad memory, haha

I know there's going to be a lot of Kesha on there because I loved Gag Order so much. I'm betting "Peace & Quiet," "Eat the Acid" and/or "The Drama" could all land in the top 5. (I actually won't be surprised if most of my top ten is Gag Order, haha.)

But there are a handful of others that are contenders, too. I listened to a lot of Sour by Olivia Rodrigo as well, so I wouldn't be surprised to see "All-American Bitch" or "Get Him Back!" ranking high.

Some random ones from early in the year that I was super into but might not have broken through the pop girlie album releases:

"Lipstick on the Glass" by Wolf Alice

"Simulation Swarm" by Big Thief

"Got It Out the Mud" by Fat Tony

"Marrow" by Thao, Thao and The Get Down Stay Down

"Moving in Place" by Shauna Dean Cokeland

Okay including the album tracks, that's more of a Top 9 lol, but I'm hedging my bets!

Me either!! I got lucky and caught it on Spotify. I am SO STOKED. I love Kesha so much, she's truly a very underrated artist and I don't think she gets nearly enough credit for her voice or her songwriting.

I love love love Eat the Acid! The repetition of "you don't wanna be changed like it changed me" and the spirituality of the rest of the lyrics, and the way the song kind of drones but also builds - I'm really into it. I also think it's interesting the song is called "Eat the Acid" and not "Don't Eat the Acid" lol, since ostensibly she's being like "this was a harrowing experience of growth and I don't recommend it." But at the same time, she's clearly embracing the darkness and the ugliness and the pain, and knows the change is for the better.

Given everything Kesha has been through, I think she's well overdue for more introspective, darker themes. I love that Rainbow and High Road were ultimately about overcoming sadness and finding the brighter side of life, but I'm also very glad she's getting the chance to unpack some of that trauma and not be beholden to a "let's make rainbows out of rain" kind of mentality.

I like "Fine Line" for a lot of the same reasons. The production reminds me more of what Kesha has done previously, especially on her last two albums - kind of a stripped down ballad sound that I think works really well for her voice.