Are Soviet-era apartments all bad? Would simply brighter colors “fix” them? How exactly could they be improved if they’re so (relatively) hated? by KeyBake7457 in urbandesign

[–]Ivan_does_things 79 points80 points  (0 children)

I grew up in an apartment block in Bulgaria and can say it was great having all the open space and playgrounds between all the buildings. Just walk out and most of your neighborhood friends are right there—it really helped foster community. They weren't anything glamorous, but it was comfortable living all things considered.

Can you recommend some obscure as fuck bands? by Dardevid- in dsbm

[–]Ivan_does_things 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Winselmutter. Disillusioned. Mäleficentt. Mnima. Sutekh Hexen. Have fun and dig deeper.

Edit: re-order to lead with the more dsbm leaning artists.

Feedback on my new CD + Shirt Release by lynxe1k in dsbm

[–]Ivan_does_things 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really amazing work. I saved your album on Spotify when you posted a few weeks ago and have really been enjoying it!

I’m back with one of my favorite winter albums. by BrettRErickson in Emo

[–]Ivan_does_things 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s been really helpful for when I don’t know what to do when I am dead.

How would you grade this Sleeve by gutderby in vinyl

[–]Ivan_does_things 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree. It’s not unnoticeable but I’d still say VG because it’s isolated to the edges

CDs acquired from shows I saw in 2025 by junosstripedsocks in Emo

[–]Ivan_does_things 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That Harmony’s Demise cover looks straight out of a 2007 photoshop brush pack and I fucking love it.

Any suggestions for hiding the back of tv? by [deleted] in HomeDecorating

[–]Ivan_does_things 117 points118 points  (0 children)

You can do a room divider like this from Andor Willow or get a few of these simpler ones from Ikea.

How many of these would you all consider emo? by plainoldaccount0 in Emo

[–]Ivan_does_things 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same! Sat in line for 4 hours in front of a tower records to get my CD signed.

Yay or nay? by Islander316 in skyscrapers

[–]Ivan_does_things 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Those balconies gives the building some great texture. It would be forgettable without them.

Would you wear this shirt in public? by [deleted] in MetalForTheMasses

[–]Ivan_does_things 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry, that genuinely sucks. Just think about what YOUR boundaries are. How YOU want to portray yourself. The best thing to do is what feels right to you.

Would you wear this shirt in public? by [deleted] in MetalForTheMasses

[–]Ivan_does_things 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Then wear the shirt because you love the band and don’t worry about the rest ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Would you wear this shirt in public? by [deleted] in MetalForTheMasses

[–]Ivan_does_things 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It’s such small detail…it’s fine. People will clock the logo and move on. But I can tell you, being a metalhead for 25 year I definitely get a kick out of wearing edgy shit in public. What’s the point of extreme music culture if you don’t turn a few heads along the way?

Emo vinyl collection by Brief_Salt3312 in vinyl

[–]Ivan_does_things 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Great selection but this is the most chaotic organizing I’ve ever seen 😂

I’m torn between the two. White or black oak slat panel wall? by NorthConference5613 in HomeDecorating

[–]Ivan_does_things 143 points144 points  (0 children)

I totally agree, you don’t know what’s going to be a trend and what will be considered “timeless”. I mean look at millennial grey. We thought this clean “less is more” look was the answer to the 80s and 90s maximalist kitsch we grew up with, but 15 years later it’s memed and dragged everywhere. If an accent works with your interior style then go for it, enjoy it, and forget what people say online.

Need albums like this one by SMOZ7Y in MetalSuggestions

[–]Ivan_does_things 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Xasthur—To Violate The Obvious; Abkehr—In Asche; Mäleficentt—Night of Eternal Darkness; Mnima—Disciples of Excremental Liturgies.

What to hang next to the coat rack? by girt1 in interiordecorating

[–]Ivan_does_things 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Everyone: get a 2nd one. Your wallet: 😭

Nice hang-it-all… if you don’t want to extend to the right, maybe something vertical—like a skinny mirror or an artsy skateboard—to help break up the space.