My 2nd EP, Augment, is now out! Take a listen at https://www.newgrounds.com/album/434840/augment-ep

Hello everyone,

I want to thank you all for supporting me recently and as i finally get my life together.

After teasing the EP back in September, i finally finished my tracks and have fully published all 9.

If you listen, i thank you very much. I hope you enjoy my work as much as i enjoyed making it.

I'm not sure what's next in my chapter, but i hope to continue making tracks for this amazing community.

Happy Valentine's day, remember you are loved and that you matter.

Sincerely,

Defect

Augment EP

My best work, all bundled with a nice little bow.

Valentine's Day 2025

Hello friends! Just thought I'd share more thoughts on the situation.

First; I'd like to mention that on Thursday last week, i got into university!

This is a huge weight off my shoulders and i feel amazing.

After much thought, i pinpointed why i wasn't enjoying making tracks anymore: pressure.

I wanted every track to best the previous in every single way, polished and perfect as possible.

But that's not why i enjoy music. I enjoy the beats, the melodies, the crazy sounds i can use.

The creation process was 3/4 polishing and effects and only 1/4 of what i actually enjoy.

I know you guys don't particularly enjoy these "crazy" tracks (such as the ones in my Hyphemia EP) but they're the one's i actually had a good time creating. As much as the payoff for my tracks like Waves upon Moonrise and Ultimatum were well received (which I'm extremely grateful for), i just can't bring myself to make these types of tracks. They're amazing but holy shit, they're SUCH a pain to make!

So I've started working on something new. Something different.

It won't be out for a while but when it is I'll be sure to let you know.

Thank you to all who read this, i appreciate it highly.

Know that you are loved, and you matter.

Sincerely, DefectiveSmile

It has unfortunately come time for me to hang up the headset.

I have always enjoyed making music, and over the last few years i met some absolutely amazing people in this community.

Recently, i haven't had that inspiration to create music digitally.

After my most recent track "Yeux" i have been racking my brain for ideas and creativity, but between work, school and my future ahead i haven't truly been able to.

Due to my busy schedule and rise of expectation of quality, i have decided to suspend my digital media creation for the near future. I plan to continue to pursue my classical practices (Viola, Piano, etc).

I will come back one day, and it'll be with an absolute banger of a track.

Thank you everyone who has supported me over the last few years.

With love, DefectiveSmile

I HAVE JUST BEEN ACCEPTED INTO THE FINAL ROUND OF NGUAC!!!! WOOWOOO!!!

I joined this competition not expecting to go anywhere but I'm so happy I can keep going!!!! I don't expect to win (at all) but this just means a lot!!!!!

WAVES UPON MOONLIGHT HAS BEEN FRONTPAGED THANK YOU SO MUCHHHH :D

While i'm working on my NGUAC track i've come across around 40 unfinished tracks that are like 80% done.

They're all similar style so when NGUAC ends i'll touch all of them up and put em' together.

As for my NGUAC knockout entry, i have finished the main points of the piece! It's very ambient, similar to the theory style in Heatwave. I really hope it turns out well!

I love you all buhbye

P.S. Airport moment