Matthew Taranto

July '25 Update: A Tasty Sample of My Next Project!

Added 2025-07-31 18:53:38 +0000 UTC

Happy summer, my delightful Patrons! It's been a while but I hope you’ve found a way to stay cool. I certainly have:

Yep, I’ve been hanging about the kitchen a lot lately in preparation of my next project. It’s been a blast since I’ve always enjoyed cooking, and it’s a collaboration with some other talented folks. I’m handling the art!

More info to come soon but some of you may be able to take an educated guess at what it is...

The BitF: Ultimate Edition mega-book just got another Kickstarter update but long story short, they're manufacturing the books and we should be all set for its November release date. Books are tough, man. But I just keep makin' 'em.

So besides fulfilling the BitF KS, I'm actually handling two projects. Flapjerk up there is part of one of them, and the other has been super-secret. But now...I'm ready to offer a sneak peek!

WOW! INCREDIBLE

What else is happening? Oh yeah, Switch 2! I've been having a blast with MK World and DK Bananza. Game-Key Cards are a blight though, get outta here with that. My mind still occasionally goes to BitMusical and what new developments could make good songs: DK's redesign? Kirby racing again? Or maybe the in-fighting in the Mario Kart community about the preferred way to play:

(excerpt from next NF Magazine comic. Personally, I love the changes)

In personal developments, after years of being a pianist/cantor for services, weddings and funerals, I'm now officially a Music Director at my local church! I'm eager to step it up but the odds of hearing Ode to Minions during a Mass are still pretty slim.

That's all for now. As Summer wraps up, remember to keep cool but watch out for school...

-Matthew