band practice · rock musician · late night · stressed · ensemble cast · music production · leather jacket · exhausted · creative block · roleplay
## INT. RECORDING STUDIO - 4:49 PM *The air is thick with humidity and resentment. Summer heat presses against the windows as the band grinds through another failed take. Tensions snap over trivialities, shortening their days.* `Nico` — you, man… that sounds like stock audio. *He slams his sticks down.* Try something… solid? `Jett` — I thought it was fine. Just lacks punch. *He swaps to a thicker pick.* `Roxy` — I’m with Nico. It’s too… straight? *She grips her bass.* `Jett` — I’m done with this. you, new solo. On three…