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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

my first single as Rubber Gecko is on all platforms, but also free to stream/download from bandcamp: rubbergecko.bandcamp.com/track/save-a... and here’s a sneak peek of the next track i’m finishing once i’m back in the studio—a funky little folk-hip hop-fusion tune! ♡

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

hey everyone! little update on my hiatus, on the state of being a musician in 2026, and what’s next. thanks so much for the continued support—see y’all in October (and beyond) ♡

Hey everyone, just wanted to give a quick update on what I’ve been up to and what’s planned for the future!

I’ve been enjoying my hiatus from producing music as Coffee Date as well as spending time away from social media. Instead, I’ve been able to take this time to compose music, write stories, and spend time with my loved ones. It’s been such a wonderful, and much needed, break. Thank you all so much for your support.

When I announced the hiatus a few months ago, I also shared that I would be releasing one more album as Coffee Date while I’m on break. That album is fully finished and mastered, and slated for release this October. Each song is a heartfelt reflection of my experience with these pieces of music and the games they’re from, and I’m very excited for this album’s release.

I wanted to take a second to talk about one of my other reasons for taking a break. While working on this last album, AI began to aggressively take over the music space, and I had to think about where I fit in the music industry because of my stance on AI. I personally have always been strongly against the usage of AI. Not only are there environmental and ethical reasons that I am against it, but I also believe it takes away the artist’s control in their creative projects, their unique voice as an artist, and the joy derived from the act of creating art. I can assure that no AI has been used in any aspect of the music I make, and never will. My collaborators and I put a lot of hard work and love into each and every track, and using AI takes away the human connection of working together, and the enjoyment that the listeners get from hearing those projects come together.

That being said, making music is how I make a living, so I will still continue to release music while I’m on hiatus from Coffee Date. Earlier this year I soft-launched an original, independent lofi project called Rubber Gecko, and I plan on releasing more music soon under that name. I already have a few singles and a full-length album in progress, so if you’ve enjoyed my work as Coffee Date, this project should be right up your alley—I hope you’ll look forward to it!

I know that my fellow artists are having a hard time with how the music industry is transitioning, but if we continue to come together as people and focus on our experiences and relationships with each other, I’m certain that we will all find a way through these developments. I’m excited to share what’s next, and thank you for always supporting!

Evelyn

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

happy MAR10 day! 🍄⭐️ my new album MARIO TAPE is here! 🥳 featuring 10 tracks from the super mario series, songs both old and new ❤️ stream anywhere 🎶 vgm.fm/mariotape 💿 out now @gamechops.com 🎨 art by me

Album artwork for Mario Tape. On a planet in Good Egg Galaxy from Super Mario Galaxy, the Coffee Date mascot sits under a tree. She is dressed in a red shirt and hat with blue overalls. Her eyes are closed contentedly as she holds a tape player (labeled JUMPMAN).

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

something super is on the way ⭐️🍄

A cropped stylized cartoon illustration. In a close-up, a gloved hand holds a cassette player. Red text on the player reads JUMPMAN.

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

♡ new music! ♡ here's a look at my new collab with Sleeping Phoenix, "Route 201" (from pokémon diamond/pearl) ♡ stream the full track wherever you listen to music! ♡ ffm.to/route201

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

in honor of clair obscur: expedition 33 sweeping the game awards, here's a little sneak peek of something i've been cooking up ♡

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

♡ announcement ♡ y'all have been asking for this one... Stardew & Chill 2 will be coming to vinyl in 2026! ♡ pre-orders are open now on @gamechops.com 's online store here: gamechops.shop/products/sta... artwork by @artbyriana.bsky.social

A mockup of the front of the sleeve and vinyl record for the vinyl release of Stardew & Chill 2. The front of the sleeve depicts a serene farm landscape, with a mug of coffee on a stump in the foreground and a field and farmhouse in the background. The vinyl disc itself is a mottled light blue-green color.

A mockup of the back of the sleeve for the vinyl release of Stardew & Chill 2. The artwork on the back of the sleeve depicts a blue chicken with eyes closed contentedly, and a plate of cookies on a tree stump. The background features vast mountains and colorful trees. The left side of the image includes the tracklisting and personnel credits over a light blue, semi-opaque color block.

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

here's a little bit of one of my favorite tracks from the new zelda album, "Sheikah Tower" ♡ these minimalistic themes are always so much fun to re-interpret and expand on ♡ check out this one (and the full album!) wherever you listen to music: vgm.fm/hyrulecafe3

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

♡ HYRULE CAFÉ 3 ♡ my new zelda album is here, jam-packed with chill vibes and good energy ♡ vgm.fm/hyrulecafe3 out now @gamechops.com art @artbyriana.bsky.social (🎶 "Tal Tal Heights" featuring the amazing @sheaviolin.bsky.social )

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

hyrule café 3 releases TOMORROW @gamechops ♡ so excited for y'all to hear this album! here's a sneak peak of the first track, "hyrule field" (from ocarina of time)! i had so much fun arranging this one ♡ hope y'all love it! ♡ pre-save on spotify here! open.spotify.com/prerelease/1...

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

♡ THE GREAT SEA ♡ (with @djcutman.com ) from the legend of zelda: the wind waker debuted at MAGstock earlier this year, the first look at my upcoming album Hyrule Café 3 ♡ out now @gamechops.com stream everywhere vgm.fm/greatsea

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

MAGStock 2025 @magfest.org was an absolute dream ♡ thank you so much to everyone who hung out for my and @djcutman.com 's sets! it was so wonderful to meet you all 🥹 can't wait to do it again!! ✨

A selfie of Dj Cutman (right) and Coffee Date (left). Cutman is wearing his helmet and armor, and Coffee Date holds an electric violin upright.

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

♡ big announcement! ♡ so excited to share that i'll be making my live performance debut at @magfest.org MAGstock 2025, joined by the amazing @djcutman.com ! more info+schedule coming soon; hope to see y'all there ♡

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

here's a little bit from the opening track of Stardew & Chill 2, "it's a big world outside" ♡ for this album i really wanted to lean into organic, acoustic instrumentation, and for this song in particular, i wanted to adapt it for live strings. so happy with how it turned out ✨

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

♡ STARDEW & CHILL 2 ♡ it's such a pleasure to present this album on the third anniversary of the original Stardew & Chill—hope you all love it ♡ out now 🌟 @gamechops.com streaming everywhere 🌱 vgm.fm/stardew2 album artwork 🖼️ @artbyriana.bsky.social

Album artwork for Stardew & Chill 2. A blue chicken rests in a pasture by a stump, its eyes closed contentedly. Atop the stump sits a plate of cookies and a steaming mug of coffee. In the background stands a farmhouse, and beside it, a stone well and a field of strawberries.

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

here's a little look at "grandpa's theme"! ♡ during production on this album i finally got a viola, and knew it would be perfect for this track ♡ out now everywhere! vgm.fm/grandpastheme pre-save the album on spotify: open.spotify.com/prerelease/3...

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

♡ grandpa's theme ♡ the first look at my upcoming album, STARDEW & CHILL 2 (releasing 5/20)! stream anywhere ♡ vgm.fm/grandpastheme pre-save the album ♡ open.spotify.com/prerelease/3...

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

after almost three years since the release of Stardew & Chill, i'm so happy to finally announce Stardew & Chill 2 will be releasing on the original album's third anniversary, May 19th, 2025 ♡ first single releases on April 21st; pre-save the album on spotify here: open.spotify.com/prerelease/3...

A Nintendo Switch set on top of the vinyl jacket for Stardew & Chill. The screen shows a screenshot from Stardew Valley. The screenshot is of an in-game letter reading, "Coffee Date- Wait for my return on the dawn of your third year. - Grandpa".

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

sneak peek from my instagram story 🌟🎻 so happy i got to give the viola a little love on this one ✨

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

made a couple of clips to highlight some tracks on Poké Tape 4 ♡ first up is Lavender Town! 👻💜 the original is so haunting, and for my version, i really wanted to lean into the melancholy side. i reharmonized the chords, added wispy vocals, and played electric violin for extra emotion & texture ♡

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

poké tape 4 is out now! ♡ for my take on @gamechops.com 's poké tape series, i wanted to highlight all the themes that are most dear to me personally ♡ hope y'all enjoy! stream everywhere ♡ vgm.fm/poketape4 artwork by @jramseyi.bsky.social

Album artwork for Poké Tape 4. Light streams in through a window framed by ivy and houseplants and onto a desk, upon which an Eevee rests. Eevee is curled up comfortably beside a cup of coffee, a pair of headphones, cassette tapes, and a tape player.

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

sneak peek of some strings that i recorded today ❄️🎻

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

♡ GOTTA CATCH 'EM ALL! ♡ from pokémon indigo league i have so much nostalgia for this tune ♡ featuring piano, electric guitar, violins, and a fun hip hop beat! out now ♡ @gamechops.com stream anywhere ♡ vgm.fm/catchemall

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

surprise! ♡ my next album has been revealed! my take on @gamechops.com 's Poké Tape series will be releasing in january ♡ pre-save on spotify (and catch a sneak peek at the tracklist!) here: open.spotify.com/prerelease/2...

The Spotify landing page for pre-saving Poké Tape 4. There is a countdown, showing 38 days until release. The album artwork depicts an Eevee curled up on a desk by a window framed by houseplants. Beside the Eevee, there is a tape player with headphones and a steaming glass mug of coffee.

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

my spotify wrapped message ♡ thank you all for making my music a part of your 2024 ♡ (and especially to the 2k listeners who had me as their number 1 artist 🥹😭) additionally, thank you to the wonderful team @gamechops.bsky.social for their support with every step of the way! see you all in 2025 ♡

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

hello to all the new followers ♡ thanks for following — i'll be sharing plenty of updates and more over here! here's a clip from a little while ago, a sneak peek of what's currently in production! 🎻

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

happy halloween ♡ here's a little sneak peek of my next project!

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 19/10/2024

joined the viola club today 🎻 can't wait to use it in the new music i'm working on! ♡ (violin on the right for scale, feat. my '70s basement carpet lol)

A viola (left) and violin (right) beside each other against speckled red carpet

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 23/09/2023

(3/3 🧵) if you made it this far, thank you for reading! this album really has been such a dream come true — thank you again from the bottom of my heart for listening, sharing, and supporting what i do ♡

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Coffee Date @coffeedatelofi.bsky.social · 19/09/2023

♡ HYRULE CAFÉ ♡ my biggest project yet — 22 tracks, five featured artists, six remasters, one sweet little acoustic intro, and a whole lot of heartwarming zelda lofi ♡ out now @gamechops.bsky.social ♡ stream anywhere ♡ vgm.fm/cafe

Link and Zelda are enjoying coffees in a café, their eyes closed and faces content. Beside them is a bouquet of Silent Princess and Safflina flowers, with a Korok poking out between the leaves. An ocarina sits on the table; in the background, there is a shelf with jars of potions and milk, as well as a miniature goddess statue and Triforce. A Korok peeks out from behind.

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