:root{
      --green:#c85f34; --green-d:#a94e26; --green-soft:#f4e2d5;
      --mint:#eee5d1; --peach:#f3ddcd; --peach-2:#efd9c8;
      --ink:#22344f; --sub:#3d4a5d; --muted:#6d7789; --line:#e3dccb;
      --bg:#f5efe3; --soft:#ece2d0;
      --purple:#efe8fb; --purple-t:#7a52d1; --blue:#e6f0fb; --blue-t:#2f74c9;
      --amber:#fdf1df; --amber-t:#c9861f; --pink:#fbe6ef; --pink-t:#c94f86;
      --radius:14px;
      --display:"Fraunces", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
      --body:"Inter", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    }
    *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
    html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
    body{background:var(--bg);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--body);line-height:1.6;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}
    img{max-width:100%;display:block}
    a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
    button,input,textarea,select{font:inherit;color:inherit}
    ::selection{background:var(--green);color:#fff}
    :focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--green);outline-offset:2px}
    h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.012em;line-height:1.18}
    .wrap{width:min(1200px,calc(100% - 40px));margin-inline:auto}
    .sec{padding:70px 0}
    .eyebrow{color:var(--green);font-weight:700;font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px}
    .sec-title{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.2vw,2.3rem)}
    .sec-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:20px;margin-bottom:34px;flex-wrap:wrap}
    .sec-head p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px;max-width:520px}
    .link-green{color:var(--green);font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--green);padding-bottom:2px}

    /* buttons */
    .btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:var(--green);color:#fff;font-family:var(--display);
      font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:9px;cursor:pointer;border:1px solid var(--green);transition:.18s}
    .btn:hover{background:var(--green-d);border-color:var(--green-d)}
    .btn.ghost{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--line)}
    .btn.ghost:hover{background:var(--soft)}
    .btn.sm{padding:9px 16px;font-size:.85rem}

    /* tags */
    .tag{display:inline-block;background:var(--green-soft);color:var(--green-d);font-weight:600;font-size:.74rem;
      padding:5px 11px;border-radius:7px}
    .tag.p{background:var(--purple);color:var(--purple-t)} .tag.b{background:var(--blue);color:var(--blue-t)}
    .tag.a{background:var(--amber);color:var(--amber-t)} .tag.k{background:var(--pink);color:var(--pink-t)}
    .tag.g{background:var(--soft);color:var(--sub)}

    /* ---------- TOP BAR ---------- */
    .topbar{background:var(--ink);color:#b9bec6;font-size:.8rem}
    .topbar .wrap{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;min-height:40px;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
    .topbar a{color:#d7dbe1} .topbar a:hover{color:#fff}
    .topbar .r{display:flex;gap:20px}

    /* ---------- NAV ---------- */
    .nav{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
    .nav .wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;min-height:70px;gap:20px}
    .brand{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:1.5rem;letter-spacing:-.02em}
    .brand span{color:var(--green)}
    .nav-links{display:flex;gap:28px}
    .nav-links a{font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--sub)}
    .nav-links a:hover{color:var(--green)}
    .nav-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px}
    .nav-cta .login{font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem}
    .menu{display:none;width:44px;height:44px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:9px;background:#fff;font-size:1.2rem;cursor:pointer}
    .mmenu{display:none;background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:10px 20px 18px}
    .mmenu.open{display:grid;position:fixed;top:70px;left:0;right:0;z-index:49;max-height:calc(100dvh - 70px);overflow-y:auto;box-shadow:0 24px 34px -18px rgba(30,42,64,.35)}
    .mmenu a{padding:12px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--soft);font-weight:600}

    /* ---------- HERO ---------- */
    .hero{background:var(--mint)}
    .hero .wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;padding:64px 0 70px}
    .hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,3.6rem);line-height:1.12}
    .hero .lead{color:var(--sub);font-size:1.05rem;margin:18px 0 26px;max-width:460px}
    .searchbar{background:#fff;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(30,42,64,.08);display:flex;
      align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:8px;max-width:540px;flex-wrap:wrap}
    .searchbar .seg{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 14px;color:var(--sub);font-size:.9rem;font-weight:500;flex:1;min-width:150px}
    .searchbar .seg + .seg{border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
    .searchbar .btn{border-radius:9px}
    .popular{margin-top:20px;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted)}
    .popular b{color:var(--sub);font-weight:600} .popular a{color:var(--sub)} .popular a:hover{color:var(--green)}
    .trusted{margin-top:30px}
    .trusted small{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;font-size:.78rem;margin-bottom:12px}
    .trusted-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:26px;flex-wrap:wrap}
    .trusted-row img{height:26px;width:auto;opacity:.7;filter:grayscale(1)}

    .hero-art{position:relative}
    .hero-photo{position:relative;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/4.4;
      background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%,#fbeede,transparent 62%)}
    .hero-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 20%}
    .float{position:absolute;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(30,42,64,.14);
      padding:12px 16px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-weight:700;font-size:.86rem}
    .float .dot{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1rem}
    .float.f1{top:16%;left:-6%} .float.f1 .dot{background:var(--amber)}
    .float.f2{bottom:20%;right:-6%;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px}
    .float .stack{display:flex}
    .float .stack img{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid #fff;object-fit:cover;margin-left:-8px}
    .float .stack img:first-child{margin-left:0}
    .float .more{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--green);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-left:-8px;border:2px solid #fff;font-size:.8rem}

    /* ---------- PROMO ---------- */
    .promo{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:26px}
    .promo-card{background:var(--peach);border-radius:16px;padding:34px 36px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;overflow:hidden}
    .promo-card:nth-child(2){background:var(--peach-2)}
    .promo-card h3{font-size:1.4rem;margin-bottom:8px}
    .promo-card p{color:var(--sub);font-size:.92rem;max-width:260px;margin-bottom:18px}
    .promo-ill{font-size:3.6rem;flex-shrink:0}

    /* ---------- CATEGORIES ---------- */
    .cat-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px}
    .cat{background:var(--soft);border:1px solid transparent;border-radius:14px;padding:26px 24px;transition:.18s}
    .cat:hover{background:#fff;border-color:var(--line);box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(30,42,64,.07);transform:translateY(-3px)}
    .cat .ic{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--green);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.4rem;margin-bottom:18px}
    .cat h3{font-size:1.1rem;margin-bottom:4px}
    .cat .cnt{color:var(--green);font-weight:700;font-size:.82rem;margin-bottom:10px}
    .cat p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.86rem}

    /* ---------- WORK / JOB CARDS ---------- */
    .job-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px}
    .job{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:24px;transition:.18s}
    .job:hover{box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(30,42,64,.09);border-color:#d7dbe1;transform:translateY(-2px)}
    .job-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px}
    .job-head{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center}
    .job-av{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:12px;object-fit:cover;flex-shrink:0}
    .job-av.txt{display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:1.2rem}
    .job h3{font-size:1.08rem}
    .job .by{color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem;margin-top:3px}
    .job .by b{color:var(--green);font-weight:600}
    .job-icons{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;color:var(--muted)}
    .job-icons .fav{cursor:pointer;font-size:1.1rem}
    .job-meta{display:flex;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;color:var(--muted);font-size:.84rem;margin:16px 0 14px}
    .job-meta span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
    .job-foot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--soft);flex-wrap:wrap}
    .job-tags{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}

    /* ---------- MUSIC POSTERS ---------- */
    .poster-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px}
    .poster{border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;aspect-ratio:3/4;box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(30,42,64,.08);display:block}
    .poster img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:.4s}
    .poster:hover img{transform:scale(1.05)}
    .poster .ov{position:absolute;inset:auto 0 0 0;padding:16px;background:linear-gradient(transparent,rgba(0,0,0,.82));color:#fff}
    .poster .ov h4{font-size:1rem} .poster .ov small{opacity:.85;font-size:.75rem}

    /* ---------- PODCASTS ---------- */
    .pod-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px}
    .pod{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;transition:.18s}
    .pod:hover{box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(30,42,64,.09);transform:translateY(-3px)}
    .pod-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px}
    .pod-logo{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:contain;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:8px;flex-shrink:0;box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(30,42,64,.06)}
    .pod-head h3{font-size:1.3rem;margin-top:6px}
    .pod-head .tag{font-size:.68rem}
    .pod > p{color:var(--sub);font-size:.94rem;margin-top:-4px}
    .pod-eps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px}
    .pod-eps a{position:relative;display:block;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16/9;background:#000}
    .pod-eps img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:.35s}
    .pod-eps a:hover img{transform:scale(1.07)}
    .pod-eps a::after{content:"▶";position:absolute;inset:0;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-size:1.05rem;background:rgba(11,20,16,.34);opacity:0;transition:.2s}
    .pod-eps a:hover::after{opacity:1}
    .pod-foot{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;padding-top:4px}
    .pod-foot .yt{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem}
    .pod-foot .yt:hover{color:var(--green)}

    /* ---------- ABOUT ---------- */
    .about{background:var(--mint)}
    .about .wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:44px;align-items:center}
    .about-photo{border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/4.4;box-shadow:0 20px 44px rgba(30,42,64,.12)}
    .about-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
    .about p{color:var(--sub);margin-bottom:14px}
    .about .stat-row{display:flex;gap:32px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:22px}
    .about .stat-row strong{font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.7rem;color:var(--green);display:block}
    .about .stat-row span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem}

    /* ---------- SINGHVERSE ---------- */
    .sv-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px}
    .sv{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:28px 24px;transition:.18s}
    .sv:hover{box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(30,42,64,.08);transform:translateY(-3px)}
    .sv .ic{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--green-soft);color:var(--green);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:16px}
    .sv h3{font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:6px} .sv p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.86rem}

    /* ---------- PRESS ---------- */
    .press-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
    .award{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:26px}
    .award .badge{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--amber);color:var(--amber-t);font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:14px}
    .award h3{font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:6px} .award p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.86rem}

    /* ---------- CONTACT ---------- */
    .contact{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
    .contact .wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:48px}
    .contact h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,2.8rem)}
    .contact .lead{color:#b9bec6;margin:16px 0 24px;max-width:420px}
    .contact .clist a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #2a2c31;font-size:.9rem;color:#d7dbe1}
    .contact .clist a:hover{color:#fff}
    /* follow section */
    .follow{background:var(--mint);text-align:center}
    .follow-inner{max-width:840px;margin:0 auto}
    .follow .sec-title{margin-bottom:12px}
    .follow > .wrap > p, .follow-inner > p{color:var(--sub);max-width:560px;margin:0 auto 30px}
    .socials-follow{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;justify-content:center}
    .soc-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:48px;height:48px;padding:0;
      background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--ink);border-radius:12px;transition:.18s;
      box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(30,42,64,.05)}
    .soc-btn svg{width:20px;height:20px;fill:currentColor}
    .soc-btn:hover{background:var(--green);border-color:var(--green);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px)}
    .soc-btn .imdb{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:.8rem}
    .cform{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border-radius:16px;padding:30px;display:grid;gap:14px}
    .cform label{font-weight:600;font-size:.82rem;margin-bottom:6px;display:block}
    .cform input,.cform select,.cform textarea{width:100%;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:9px;padding:12px 14px;background:var(--soft)}
    .cform input:focus,.cform select:focus,.cform textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--green);background:#fff}
    .cform textarea{min-height:120px;resize:vertical}
    .form-msg{min-height:1em;color:var(--green);font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem}

    /* notable guests — bigger, auto-scrolling, with designations */
    .guests-wrap{margin-top:44px}
    .guests-wrap .eyebrow{text-align:center;display:block;margin-bottom:26px}
    .guest-viewport{overflow:hidden;width:100vw;margin-inline:calc(50% - 50vw);-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 3%,#000 97%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 3%,#000 97%,transparent)}
    .guest-strip{display:flex;gap:22px;width:max-content;padding:6px 0 6px;animation:guestscroll 85s linear infinite}
    .guest-viewport:hover .guest-strip{animation-play-state:paused}
    @keyframes guestscroll{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.guest-viewport{overflow-x:auto}.guest-strip{animation:none}}
    .guest{flex:0 0 auto;width:212px}
    .guest img{width:212px;height:300px;border-radius:14px;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 12%;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(30,42,64,.08)}
    .guest h4{font-size:1.02rem;margin-top:15px;line-height:1.2}
    .guest .role{color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem;margin-top:4px;line-height:1.35}

    /* music tracklist */
    .tracklist{margin-top:36px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
    .track{display:grid;grid-template-columns:66px 1fr auto;gap:16px;align-items:center;padding:15px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
    .track .yr{color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem}
    .track .nm{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700}
    .track .nm small{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-weight:400;font-size:.8rem;margin-top:2px;font-family:var(--body)}
    .track a{color:var(--green);font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;white-space:nowrap}

    /* singhverse web work */
    .webwork-viewport{overflow:hidden;margin-top:16px;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 3%,#000 97%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 3%,#000 97%,transparent)}
    .webwork{display:flex;gap:20px;width:max-content;padding:4px 0;animation:webscroll 48s linear infinite}
    .webwork-viewport:hover .webwork{animation-play-state:paused}
    .webwork a{flex:0 0 320px;display:block}
    .webwork img{width:100%;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid var(--line);aspect-ratio:16/10;object-fit:cover;object-position:top;box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(30,42,64,.06);transition:.2s}
    .webwork a:hover img{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 16px 30px rgba(30,42,64,.12)}
    .webwork span{display:block;margin-top:9px;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600}
    @keyframes webscroll{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
    @media (max-width:560px){.webwork a{flex:0 0 260px}}
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.webwork{animation:none}.webwork-viewport{overflow-x:auto}}

    /* journal CTA */
    .jcard{background:var(--green-soft);border-radius:18px;padding:38px 42px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:26px;flex-wrap:wrap}
    .jcard h3{font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:8px} .jcard p{color:var(--sub);max-width:520px}

    /* ask shyam band */
    .ask-band{background:var(--green);color:#fff;border-radius:22px;padding:clamp(34px,5vw,54px);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:30px;flex-wrap:wrap}
    .ask-band .eyebrow{color:#bff0d1}
    .ask-band h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.2vw,2.3rem);color:#fff}
    .ask-band p{color:#d9f4e4;margin-top:12px;max-width:480px}
    .ask-band .btn{background:#fff;color:var(--green);border-color:#fff}
    .ask-band .btn:hover{background:#eafaf0;border-color:#eafaf0}

    /* featured film */
    .feat{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:44px;align-items:start;margin-top:8px}
    .feat + .feat{margin-top:46px;padding-top:46px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
    .feat.rev{grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr}
    .feat.rev .feat-poster{order:2}
    .feat.rev .feat-info{order:1}
    .feat-poster{position:relative;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 22px 46px rgba(30,42,64,.16);aspect-ratio:5/7}
    .feat-poster img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
    .feat-poster .ph{width:100%;height:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:12px;text-align:center;padding:28px;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#22344f 0%,#2c3f5c 48%,#8a4526 128%);color:#fff}
    .feat-poster .ph .ph-k{font-family:var(--body);font-weight:700;font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.68)}
    .feat-poster .ph .ph-t{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,3.2rem);line-height:1;letter-spacing:.01em}
    .feat-poster .ph .ph-t::after{content:"";display:block;width:46px;height:3px;background:var(--green);margin:16px auto 0;border-radius:2px}
    .feat-poster .ph .ph-by{font-family:var(--body);font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.06em;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)}
    .badge{position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;background:var(--green);color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:.66rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:7px;z-index:2}
    .feat-title{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,2.5rem);margin:6px 0 18px}
    .feat-meta{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;padding:16px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:20px}
    .feat-meta small{display:block;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.64rem;letter-spacing:.05em;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:5px}
    .feat-meta span{font-weight:600;font-size:.86rem}
    .feat-info > p{color:var(--sub);margin-bottom:12px;font-size:.94rem}
    .feat-info .btn{margin-top:14px}
    .feat-awards{margin:18px 0 12px}
    .feat-awards ul{list-style:none;margin-top:10px}
    .feat-awards li{position:relative;padding:5px 0 5px 22px;color:var(--sub);font-size:.9rem}
    .feat-awards li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:11px;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--green)}

    /* brand film banner */
    .brandfilm{position:relative;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;margin-top:46px;min-height:560px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end}
    .brandfilm > img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
    .brandfilm::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to top right,rgba(9,20,15,.9) 0%,rgba(9,20,15,.35) 45%,rgba(9,20,15,0) 72%)}
    .brandfilm .badge{background:rgba(0,0,0,.55)}
    .brandfilm .play{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:68px;height:68px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);color:#111;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.3rem;z-index:3;transition:.18s}
    .brandfilm .play:hover{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08);background:#fff}
    .bf-info{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:36px;color:#fff;max-width:540px}
    .bf-info h3{font-size:1.9rem}
    .bf-info .bf-sub{color:#f0dccb;font-weight:600;margin:6px 0 10px;font-size:.95rem}
    .bf-info p{color:#d3d8de;font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:18px}

    /* ===== SinghVerse Media Universe ===== */
    .svu-head{max-width:780px;margin-bottom:44px}
    .svu-eyebrow{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;color:var(--green);font-weight:700;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:22px}
    .svu-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--green)}
    .svu-title{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.8vw,3.5rem);line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:-.02em}
    .svu-title em{font-style:italic;font-weight:500;color:var(--green)}
    .svu-lede{color:var(--sub);font-size:1.05rem;margin-top:16px;max-width:520px}

    .svu-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:26px}
    .svu-card{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(155deg,#fbf6ec,#f1e7d5);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;padding:34px 36px 30px;transition:.2s}
    .svu-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 24px 50px rgba(34,52,79,.10)}
    .svu-num{position:absolute;top:26px;right:26px;font-family:var(--display);font-style:italic;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--green);border:1px solid var(--green-soft);border-radius:20px;padding:2px 12px}
    .svu-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:32px}
    .svu-ic{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:15px;display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none}
    .svu-ic svg{width:24px;height:24px}
    .svu-kicker{font-family:var(--display);font-style:italic;font-size:1.15rem}
    .svu-card--film   .svu-ic{background:rgba(200,95,52,.12);color:var(--green)}   .svu-card--film   .svu-kicker{color:var(--green)}
    .svu-card--music  .svu-ic{background:rgba(201,134,31,.14);color:var(--amber-t)} .svu-card--music  .svu-kicker{color:var(--amber-t)}
    .svu-card--digital .svu-ic{background:rgba(61,74,93,.12);color:var(--sub)}      .svu-card--digital .svu-kicker{color:var(--sub)}
    .svu-card--studio .svu-ic{background:rgba(201,134,31,.14);color:var(--amber-t)} .svu-card--studio .svu-kicker{color:var(--amber-t)}
    .svu-name{font-size:clamp(1.55rem,2.6vw,2rem);margin-bottom:18px}
    .svu-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-bottom:20px}
    .svu-tags span{border:1px solid var(--line);background:rgba(255,255,255,.55);color:var(--sub);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:20px}
    .svu-desc{color:var(--sub);font-size:.98rem;max-width:440px;margin-bottom:26px}
    .svu-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
    .svu-enter{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--green);padding-bottom:3px;transition:.18s}
    .svu-enter:hover{color:var(--green)}
    .svu-yt{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:var(--green);color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;padding:9px 17px;border-radius:24px;transition:.18s}
    .svu-yt:hover{background:var(--green-d)}
    @media (max-width:820px){.svu-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

    /* music video cards */
    .mv-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
    .mv{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;transition:.18s;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
    .mv:hover{box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(30,42,64,.10);transform:translateY(-3px)}
    .mv-poster{display:block;aspect-ratio:5/7;overflow:hidden}
    .mv-poster img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:.4s}
    .mv:hover .mv-poster img{transform:scale(1.05)}
    .mv-body{padding:18px 20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;flex:1}
    .mv-body h3{font-size:1.1rem}
    .mv-by{color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem;margin:2px 0 16px}
    .mv-foot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-top:auto}
    .mv-views{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase}
    .mv-views b{font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.35rem;color:var(--ink);margin-right:3px}

    footer{background:#0f1012;color:#9aa0a8;padding:40px 0}
    .foot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:.85rem}
    .foot a{color:#cfd3d9} .foot a:hover{color:#fff}
    .foot .brand{color:#fff;font-size:1.2rem}

    @media (max-width:1000px){
      .nav-links{display:none} .menu{display:inline-grid;place-items:center}
      .hero .wrap,.about .wrap,.contact .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr}
      .hero-art{max-width:440px;margin-inline:auto}
      .cat-grid,.poster-grid,.sv-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
      .press-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
      .job-grid,.promo,.pod-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
      .feat,.feat.rev{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px} .feat-poster{max-width:340px}
      .feat.rev .feat-poster{order:0} .feat.rev .feat-info{order:0}
      .mv-grid,.webwork{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
    }
    @media (max-width:560px){
      .sec{padding:52px 0}
      .cat-grid,.poster-grid,.sv-grid,.feat-meta{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
      .promo-card{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;text-align:left}
      .topbar .l{display:none}
    }
  

/* ============ SHARED NAV DROPDOWNS + SUBPAGES ============ */
.nav-links{display:flex;gap:28px;align-items:center}
.nav-links > a, .has-drop > a{font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--sub)}
.nav-links > a:hover, .has-drop > a:hover{color:var(--green)}
.has-drop{position:relative}
.has-drop > a::after{content:"▾";font-size:.62em;margin-left:5px;color:var(--muted);vertical-align:1px}
.drop{position:absolute;top:100%;left:-12px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(30,42,64,.12);padding:8px;min-width:230px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;
  transform:translateY(8px);transition:.16s;z-index:60}
.has-drop:hover .drop{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0)}
.drop a{display:block;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:8px;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--sub)}
.drop a:hover{background:var(--soft);color:var(--green)}
.mmenu .sub{padding-left:16px;font-weight:500;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* page hero / breadcrumb */
.page-hero{background:var(--mint);padding:60px 0 54px}
.breadcrumb{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:14px}
.breadcrumb a{color:var(--muted)} .breadcrumb a:hover{color:var(--green)}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.4vw,3.1rem);line-height:1.12}
.page-hero .lead{color:var(--sub);max-width:640px;margin-top:16px;font-size:1.05rem}
.blog-hero-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:24px 40px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.blog-hero-text{flex:1 1 420px;min-width:0}
.blog-search{position:relative;width:min(360px,100%);flex:0 0 auto;margin:0 0 6px}
.blog-search-ic{position:absolute;left:17px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);color:var(--muted);pointer-events:none}
.blog-search input{width:100%;font-family:var(--body);font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink);background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:13px 20px 13px 46px;transition:.18s}
.blog-search input::placeholder{color:var(--muted)}
.blog-search input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--green);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--green-soft)}
.blog-noresult{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem;text-align:center;padding:34px 0}

/* prose */
.prose{max-width:760px}
.prose p{color:var(--sub);margin-bottom:16px;font-size:1.03rem}
.prose h3{font-size:1.45rem;margin:30px 0 12px}
.prose ul{margin:0 0 16px 20px;color:var(--sub)}
.prose li{margin-bottom:8px}

/* two-column about */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:48px;align-items:start}
.split .media{border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/4.6;box-shadow:0 20px 44px rgba(30,42,64,.12);position:sticky;top:96px}
.split .media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 18%}

/* timeline */
.tl{border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:8px}
.tl-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:130px 1fr;gap:22px;padding:18px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.tl-item .yr{color:var(--green);font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem}
.tl-item p{color:var(--sub);font-size:.95rem}
.tl-item strong{display:block;margin-bottom:2px}

/* value cards */
.val-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.val{background:var(--soft);border-radius:14px;padding:28px 26px}
.val .ic{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--green-soft);color:var(--green);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:16px}
.val h3{font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:8px} .val p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem}

/* blog cards */
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.blog-card{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;transition:.18s;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.blog-card:hover{box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(30,42,64,.09);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.blog-card .thumb{aspect-ratio:16/9;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mint),#dcece2);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:2.2rem}
.blog-card .b-body{padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;flex:1}
.blog-card .cat{color:var(--green);font-weight:700;font-size:.72rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em}
.blog-card h3{font-size:1.12rem;line-height:1.3}
.blog-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem;flex:1}
.blog-card .thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.blog-card .thumb.photo{aspect-ratio:16/10}
.blog-card .thumb.cover{aspect-ratio:16/10;min-height:150px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:22px;background:#22344f}
.blog-card .thumb.img-cover{position:relative}
.blog-card .thumb.img-cover img{position:absolute;inset:0}
.blog-card .thumb.img-cover::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,.05),rgba(0,0,0,.6))}
.blog-card .thumb.img-cover .cover-t{position:relative;z-index:1}
.blog-card .cover-t{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1.22;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:#fff;text-shadow:0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.22)}
.blog-card .c0{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#c85f34,#e3a06f)}
.blog-card .c1{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#22344f,#48607d)}
.blog-card .c2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#c9861f,#e6bd72)}
.blog-card .c3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3a6b4f,#79a98a)}
.blog-card .c4{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#6c4bbf,#a98fe0)}
.blog-card .c5{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2f74c9,#79aee2)}
.blog-card .c6{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#c14f80,#e19bb6)}
.blog-card .c7{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#8a5a3c,#bd906c)}
.blog-card .b-foot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;gap:12px;margin-top:8px}
.blog-card .rd{color:var(--green);font-weight:700;font-size:.82rem}
.blog-card .rd-date{color:var(--muted);font-weight:500;font-size:.78rem;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0}

/* contact page */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr .9fr;gap:38px;align-items:start}
.contact-form-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:38px 36px;box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(30,42,64,.06)}
#contactForm{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;margin-top:18px}
#contactForm label{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px;font-weight:600;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--sub)}
.field-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px}
#contactForm input,#contactForm select,#contactForm textarea{font:inherit;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);background:var(--bg);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;padding:12px 14px;transition:.18s}
#contactForm input::placeholder,#contactForm textarea::placeholder{color:var(--muted)}
#contactForm input:focus,#contactForm select:focus,#contactForm textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--green);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--green-soft)}
#contactForm textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:120px}
#contactForm .btn{align-self:flex-start;margin-top:4px}
.form-note{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:400}
.form-note a{color:var(--green);font-weight:600}
.contact-side{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px}
.ci-card{display:flex;gap:15px;align-items:flex-start;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:20px 22px;transition:.18s}
.ci-card:hover{box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(30,42,64,.08);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.ci-ic{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--green-soft);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.2rem;flex:none}
.ci-card h3{font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:3px}
.ci-card .m{color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem;line-height:1.4}
.ci-card .go{display:block;color:var(--green);font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;margin-top:6px;word-break:break-word}
.ci-follow{background:var(--soft);border-radius:16px;padding:22px}
.ci-follow .socials-follow{margin-top:14px;gap:10px}
@media (max-width:860px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.field-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* services grid */
.svc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.svc{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:28px 26px;transition:.18s;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.svc:hover{box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(30,42,64,.09);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.svc-ic{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--green-soft);color:var(--green-d);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:18px}
.svc h3{font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.svc p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;flex:1}
.svc-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:16px}
.svc-tags span{background:var(--soft);color:var(--sub);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;padding:5px 11px;border-radius:20px}
@media (max-width:900px){.svc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:560px){.svc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* about: awards + links */
.awards-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px}
.award-card{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:22px 24px;transition:.18s}
.award-card:hover{box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(30,42,64,.08);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.award-ic{font-size:1.7rem;line-height:1;flex:none}
.award-card h3{font-size:1.12rem;line-height:1.3}
.award-card h3 span{font-style:italic;font-weight:500;color:var(--muted)}
.award-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.86rem;margin-top:5px}
@media (max-width:640px){.awards-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* single blog post / article */
.post{padding:56px 0 72px}
.post-wrap{max-width:760px}
.post-title{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.2vw,3rem);line-height:1.14;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:6px 0 14px}
.post-meta{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:24px;margin-bottom:30px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.prose{color:var(--sub);font-size:1.12rem;line-height:1.85;overflow-wrap:break-word}
.prose p{margin:0 0 1.2em}
.prose h2{font-size:1.6rem;margin:1.6em 0 .5em;color:var(--ink)}
.prose h3{font-size:1.3rem;margin:1.4em 0 .5em;color:var(--ink)}
.prose a{color:var(--green);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px}
.prose blockquote{border-left:3px solid var(--green);margin:1.4em 0;padding:.2em 0 .2em 20px;color:var(--ink);font-style:italic}
.prose img{border-radius:12px;margin:1.4em 0}
.prose ul,.prose ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.3em}
.prose li{margin:.3em 0}
.prose hr{border:none;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin:2em 0}
.post-foot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:44px;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.post-nav{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;margin-top:22px}
.post-nav-btn{flex:1 1 0;min-width:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:14px 18px;transition:.18s}
.post-nav-btn:hover{border-color:var(--green);box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(30,42,64,.09);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.post-nav-btn span{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green)}
.post-nav-btn b{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.25;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}
.post-nav-btn.next{text-align:right;align-items:flex-end}
@media (max-width:560px){.post-nav{flex-direction:column}.post-nav-btn.next{text-align:left;align-items:flex-start}}
.share{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.share-lbl{color:var(--muted);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em}
.share-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:.82rem;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:24px;transition:.18s}
.share-btn svg{display:block}
.share-btn.reply-x{background:#000}
.share-btn.reply-x:hover{background:#222}
.share-btn.share-wa{background:#25d366}
.share-btn.share-wa:hover{background:#1fb457}
.share-btn.share-fb{background:#1877f2}
.share-btn.share-fb:hover{background:#0f61d6}

/* featured-on list */
.feat-on{display:grid;gap:14px}
.feat-on a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:18px 22px;transition:.18s}
.feat-on a:hover{box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(30,42,64,.08);border-color:#d7dbe1}
.feat-on h3{font-size:1.05rem} .feat-on .m{color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem}
.feat-on .go{color:var(--green);font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;white-space:nowrap}

@media (max-width:1000px){
  .nav-links{display:none}
  .split,.val-grid,.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .split .media{position:static;max-width:420px}
  .tl-item{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:4px}
}
@media (max-width:560px){ .blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr} }

/* ============ PODCAST EPISODE FEED ============ */
.pod-lead{display:flex;gap:22px;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:36px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.pod-lead .pod-logo{width:76px;height:76px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:contain;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:9px;flex-shrink:0;box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(30,42,64,.06)}
.pod-lead h2{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.1rem);margin:10px 0 8px}
.pod-lead p{color:var(--sub);max-width:660px}
.pod-lead .acts{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:16px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ep-feed{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.ep-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;transition:.18s;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ep-card:hover{box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(30,42,64,.09);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.ep-thumb{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden;background:#000}
.ep-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:.35s}
.ep-card:hover .ep-thumb img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.ep-thumb .play{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(0,0,0,.5);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.05rem;transition:.18s}
.ep-card:hover .ep-thumb .play{background:var(--green);transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08)}
.ep-thumb .ep-dur{position:absolute;right:8px;bottom:8px;background:rgba(0,0,0,.82);color:#fff;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;padding:2px 7px;border-radius:5px;letter-spacing:.02em}
.ep-body{padding:16px 18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px;flex:1}
.ep-body .lbl{color:var(--green);font-weight:700;font-size:.68rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em}
.ep-body h3{font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.35;font-weight:700}
@media (max-width:1000px){.ep-feed{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:560px){.ep-feed{grid-template-columns:1fr}}


/* ===== NAVY / CREAM RE-SKIN OVERRIDES ===== */
.btn{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ink)}
.btn:hover{background:#16273d;border-color:#16273d}
.btn.ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink)}
.btn.ghost:hover{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
footer{background:#182a45}

/* ===== HOME HERO (navy editorial, framed portrait) ===== */
.hero{background:var(--bg);padding:118px 0 66px}
.hero .wrap{display:block;padding:0}
.hero .wrap.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.12fr .88fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.hero .kicker{font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:26px}
.hero h1{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5.4vw,4.3rem);line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--ink)}
.hero h1 .italic{font-style:italic;color:var(--green)}
.hero-lede{color:var(--sub);font-size:1.08rem;max-width:470px;margin-top:28px}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:34px}
.hero-actions .btn{border-radius:999px;padding:14px 26px}
.hero-figure{position:relative;margin:0}
.hero-figure .frame{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;overflow:visible;background:var(--soft)}
.hero-figure .frame img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 18%;display:block}
.hero-figure .frame::before,.hero-figure .frame::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:40px;height:40px;border:4px solid var(--green);z-index:3}
.hero-figure .frame::before{top:-13px;left:-13px;border-right:0;border-bottom:0}
.hero-figure .frame::after{bottom:-13px;right:-13px;border-left:0;border-top:0}
.hero-figure figcaption{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;margin-top:16px;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.hero-roles{margin-top:46px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 26px;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
@media (max-width:1000px){ .hero .wrap.hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px} .hero-figure{max-width:430px} }

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM / EDITORIAL POLISH
   ============================================================ */
/* subtle paper grain for tactile depth */
body::before{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;opacity:.03;mix-blend-mode:multiply;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}

/* frosted sticky nav */
.nav{background:rgba(245,239,227,.82);backdrop-filter:saturate(1.1) blur(12px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(1.1) blur(12px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}

/* more air + confident type */
.sec{padding:96px 0}
.sec-head{margin-bottom:46px}
.sec-title{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.7vw,3rem);letter-spacing:-.018em;line-height:1.08}
.eyebrow{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.17em;margin-bottom:13px}
.page-hero{padding:78px 0 64px}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4.7vw,3.7rem);letter-spacing:-.02em}
.page-hero .lead{font-size:1.1rem}

/* button micro-interaction */
.btn{transition:transform .2s ease, background .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease}
.btn:not(.ghost):hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 14px 28px -12px rgba(30,42,64,.55)}

/* animated underline links */
.link-green{border-bottom:none;position:relative;padding-bottom:4px}
.link-green::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:1.5px;width:100%;background:currentColor;
  transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.link-green:hover::after{transform:scaleX(.35)}

/* refined card elevation on hover (shared) */
.cat:hover,.sv:hover,.job:hover,.mv:hover,.blog-card:hover,.ep-card:hover,.podcast-card:hover{
  box-shadow:0 24px 48px -22px rgba(30,42,64,.4)}

/* scroll reveal */
html.js .sec{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);transition:opacity .85s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), transform .85s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
html.js .sec.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html.js .sec{opacity:1 !important;transform:none !important;transition:none}}

/* music hero with silver play button */
.music-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr .4fr;gap:44px;align-items:center}
.silver-award{margin:0;position:relative;justify-self:center;animation:sa-float 5s ease-in-out infinite}
.silver-award::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-16%;z-index:0;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,95,52,.30),transparent 62%);filter:blur(6px);animation:sa-glow 4.5s ease-in-out infinite}
.silver-award .shine{position:relative;z-index:1;display:block;max-width:220px;margin-inline:auto;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden}
.silver-award .shine{transform:rotate(-5deg)}
.silver-award .shine img{display:block;width:100%;border-radius:14px;box-shadow:0 22px 46px rgba(30,42,64,.22);transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.silver-award .shine:hover img{transform:rotate(5deg) scale(1.06)}
.silver-award .shine::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:-10%;left:-150%;width:55%;height:120%;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.65) 50%,transparent 100%);
  transform:skewX(-18deg);animation:sa-sheen 5s ease-in-out infinite;pointer-events:none}
@keyframes sa-float{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-9px)}}
@keyframes sa-glow{0%,100%{opacity:.5;transform:scale(1)}50%{opacity:.95;transform:scale(1.06)}}
@keyframes sa-sheen{0%{left:-150%}55%{left:150%}100%{left:150%}}
@media (max-width:820px){.music-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}.silver-award{justify-self:start}.silver-award .shine{max-width:180px;margin-inline:0}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.silver-award,.silver-award::before,.silver-award .shine::after{animation:none}}

/* ============ PREMIUM POLISH (site audit) ============ */
/* proof / stats bar */
.proof{background:var(--ink)}
.proof .wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;padding:38px 0}
.proof-item{border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);padding-left:18px}
.proof-item b{display:block;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.4rem);line-height:1;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.proof-item span{display:block;margin-top:8px;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9aa3b2;font-weight:600}
@media (max-width:760px){.proof .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:22px 18px}}

/* section rhythm + heading polish for a more editorial feel */
.sec{padding:84px 0}
.sec-title{letter-spacing:-.02em}
.sec-head p{font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.6}
.eyebrow{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.14em}

/* buttons: a touch more premium */
.btn{border-radius:999px;padding:13px 24px}
.btn:hover{box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(200,95,52,.22)}
.btn.ghost:hover{box-shadow:none}
.btn.sm{padding:9px 17px}

/* cards lift a little more crisply */
.feat-poster,.mv,.blog-card,.svc,.cat,.sv{will-change:transform}

@media (max-width:560px){ .sec{padding:60px 0} }

/* ============ MOBILE OPTIMIZATION PASS ============ */
/* prevent full-bleed guest strip from causing horizontal scroll on the homepage */
#podcasts{overflow:hidden}
.hero-jump{margin-top:18px;font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--muted)}
.hero-jump a{color:var(--sub);font-weight:600} .hero-jump a:hover{color:var(--green)}

@media (max-width:768px){
  .sec{padding:56px 0}
  .hero{padding:60px 0 44px}
  .page-hero{padding:50px 0 42px}
  .proof .wrap{padding:30px 0}
  .sec-head{gap:12px;margin-bottom:26px}
  .hero-lede,.page-hero .lead{font-size:1rem}
  .svu-card{padding:26px 24px}
  .contact-form-card{padding:28px 24px}
  .jcard{padding:30px 26px}
  .ask-band{padding:30px 26px}
  .feat-title{font-size:1.7rem}
}

@media (max-width:560px){
  .hero{padding:44px 0 34px}
  .page-hero{padding:38px 0 32px}
  .nav .wrap{min-height:60px;gap:12px}
  .mmenu.open{top:60px;max-height:calc(100dvh - 60px)}
  .brand{font-size:1.28rem}
  .nav-cta{gap:10px}
  .nav-cta .btn.sm{display:none}
  .hero-actions{gap:10px}
  .hero-actions .btn{flex:1 1 auto;justify-content:center}
  .proof .wrap{gap:18px 16px;padding:24px 0}
  .proof-item{padding-left:14px}
  .proof-item b{font-size:1.5rem}
  .svu-title{font-size:1.95rem}
  .svu-name{font-size:1.5rem}
  .svu-card{padding:24px 20px}
  .feat-meta{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
  .mv-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}
  .mv-body{padding:14px 15px}
  .foot{flex-direction:column;text-align:center;gap:10px}
  .ep-feed{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .guest{width:170px}
  .guest img{width:170px;height:230px}
}

@media (max-width:380px){
  .proof .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .mv-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .brand{font-size:1.18rem}
}