hold onto your cafecito, edgard gets a glow-up ✨☕️
new content, secret perks, and how your clicks are fueling my next hit
tl;dr: new content schedule as part of the rebrand, juicy perks for paid subscribers, and a chance to fund my upcoming album. plus, current paid subscribers just hit the jackpot - same price, more benefits!
hola mis amores,
last week, i rebranded this blog faster than i change my mind about karaoke songs. honestly, it was something i was thinking about for a few days… and then i hyperfocused on it and decided to just do it live.
today, i'm here to spill the sofrito on what comes next. it involves accidental vip upgrades, content remixes, and maybe a dash of my signature chaos.
so i've spent the past few days knee-deep in what can only be described as a digital sancocho. basically, a messy, flavorful stew of ideas, feedback, and the occasional existential crisis. from this beautiful disaster emerges a blog that's more sabroso than ever.
think of it as "edgard: the director's cut" – now with extra queer content, hillcrest gossip, and a sprinkle of boricua magic.
paid subscriptions are back!
let's address the elephant in the room, shall we? to my incredible paid subscribers: breathe easy.
remember last week's wild ride? the one where i clicked my way into turning my original 7 paid subscribers into "founding members" and then panicked thinking i'd messed up subscription costs? well, turns out i was just being... classic edgard.
here's the deal: your subscriptions remain exactly as you chose them - no surprise charges, no accidental upgrades.
you're getting all those fancy founding member perks without any extra cost. consider it my way of saying "gracias" for believing in this beautiful mess from the start.
to recap: i tried to honor my original subscribers, fumbled with the tech, caused a minor heart attack (mostly my own), but in the end, no harm done. your wallets are safe, your access continues uninterrupted, and i've learned a valuable lesson about the dangers of late-night substack tinkering.
now that we've cleared that up, let's move on to the exciting stuff, shall we? because trust me, mi gente, we've got some great changes coming your way...
new content lineup: a feast for your queer souls
mondays: deep dives or personal essays, expect raw, unfiltered thoughts on everything from queer identity to the perfect mofongo recipe.
free subscribers: alternating access, one monday free, next monday teaser only
paid subscribers: full access to all articles
wednesdays: "one queer thing", midweek pick-me-up, anyone? we're talking news, music, and culture so queer and powerful that it is "at odds with everything around it". i'm basically merging "this week in queer chaos" and "one queer thing" into one. and yes, the playlist will continue.
free subscribers: full access
paid subscribers: full access
sundays: "ask this mess", full access your problems, my questionable advice. send in your dilemmas, and i'll respond.
free subscribers: teaser only
paid subscribers: full access
bonus content:
music: my original music, demos, and covers i record for your enjoyment!
free subscribers: covers of songs i love (and are in my range)
paid subscribers: covers + original songs & behind-the-scenes demos
poetry: verses straight from my heart, ranging from size but definitely not lacking in love
free subscribers: weekly haikus capturing fleeting moments
paid subscribers: haikus + longer poems exploring deeper themes
additional perks for paid subscribers:
early access: 24 hours early for all scheduled content
commenting: full access (limited for free subscribers)
archive access: full access (limited for free subscribers)
estimated value: even more priceless (free subscribers still get priceless content!)
this new structure ensures everyone gets a taste of edgard, while my fabulous paid subscribers enjoy the full, unfiltered chaos. remember, your support fuels not just this content, but also my upcoming album and this growing community.
the paid perks: why you should upgrade (besides funding my future grammy)
🎵 album funding: every subscription is a step closer to "to build and defend my happiness" becoming a reality. target release: october 2025. help me turn heartbreak into harmony (and maybe a platinum record?).
🎤 exclusive content: get first dibs on original music, demos, behind-the-scenes peeks, and poems too spicy for the free subscribers.
🔮 crystal ball access: paid subscribers get to vote on future content and may even inspire new songs. your drama could be my next hit single!
💌 personalized chaos: paid subscribers will occasionally receive voice messages, handwritten notes, or other surprises. i can't guarantee they'll make sense, but they'll be authentic!
what the cool kids are saying:
"you can read the whole article for free! (well, some of them) but if you pay for edgard’s esteemed publication, life is simply ✨better✨. no, i’m serious, their music isn’t even on spotify yet, you can be on the ground zero of an up and coming indie artist…" - beryl l., paid subscriber (and author of sustainaberyl)
"came for hillcrest gossip, stayed for the existential crises, excessive coffee references, and random genius." - sam l., paid subscriber
"i really liked that time that you put up your thirst traps, can we have more of that? a lot more." - jamie r., free subscriber (for now)
why this matters
this isn't just a blog – it's a movement. a messy, chaotic, genuine movement fueled by cafecito, queer joy, and the occasional identity crisis. your support isn't just funding my dreams; it's creating a space where we can all be our authentic, messy selves.
by subscribing, sharing, or even just lurking, you're part of something bigger. i want to build a community where it's okay to be a disaster, as long as you're a fabulous disaster.
ready to dive deeper into this beautiful chaos? whether you're a paid vip, a casual reader, or just here for the occasional train wreck, you're part of something extraordinary.
stay gloriously messy,
edgard
p.s. made it to the end? you're a champ! here's your prize - a fresh haiku:
chaos, wit entwined
love and mess dance together
edgard blooms anew
p.p.s. seriously, thank you for being here. your support is my lifeline, paid or not. here's to our next wild chapter!
omg i LOVE the haiku at the end as a little treat