Fielded is obsessed with scammers and unhinged Japanese cyberpunk
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Lindsay Powell, who releases records under the name Fielded, has spent most of her career subverting expectations and genre conventions. According to their Bandcamp page, Fielded started as an experimental noise project before growing into something closer to R&B. But from moment one, her take o
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A hi-fi listening room with a DJ setup and speakers, where a DJ in headphones is playing Fielded's music to a mesmerized audience of listeners who are all in a state of disbelief and confusion.
Caption: Turns out, Fielded's latest album is a guide to spotting scammers
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Based on the original story on theverge.com.
Editor's note
Fielded's journey from experimental noise to a unique blend of R&B, with a side of anti-scam activism, showcases how artists can use their platforms to tackle real-world issues while staying true to their creative vision. By weaving together diverse influences and passions, Fielded highlights the power of community and collaboration in the face of digital dangers.
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Panel 1
Fielded (Lindsay Powell) is a musician who has evolved from experimental noise to something resembling R&B. She is known for subverting expectations and genre conventions. Recently, she has become known for her vocal opposition to scammers and her love for Japanese cyberpunk culture. The irony lies in Fielded's transformation from a boundary-pushing experimental artist to someone who is deeply concerned with internet fraud and cyberpunk aesthetics. It's funny how an artist who thrives on breaking rules and conventions is now an avid hunter of scammers and a fan of cyberpunk culture. The highlight is when Fielded, in her studio, listens to a new wave of cyberpunk-inspired experimental music while also checking her emails for potential scam attempts. Her dual focus on creativity and security is the absurd irony.
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*Setting: A cluttered music studio filled with synthesizers, turntables, and speakers. Fielded sits at a vintage mixing board, headphones on her head, intensely focused on a laptop screen.* Fielded (to herself)
Fielded: Just gotta finish this new track and send it off to the label.
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*Fielded takes off her headphones and glances at her laptop, checking emails and scrolling through a list of suspicious activity alerts.* Fielded (sighs)
Fielded: Another day, another scammer trying to pretend they're a fan.
Panel 4
*Fielded goes back to her mixing board, headphones on again, but she’s also holding her phone in one hand, checking scam alerts. She looks back and forth between her phone and laptop with a bemused smile.* Fielded (to herself) *End of Script*
Fielded: You can’t make experimental music AND catch scammers, but here I am, doing both.
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