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September 5, 2024 VIVA ACID SHINES A LIGHT ON CHICAGO’S ACID HOUSE SCENE WITH 4TH ANNUAL TALKS AND WORKSHOPS

VIVA ACID SHINES A LIGHT ON CHICAGO’S ACID HOUSE SCENE WITH 4TH ANNUAL TALKS AND WORKSHOPS

This October, Viva Acid is back with their highly anticipated fourth edition of their annual talks and workshop series. As trailblazers in Chicago’s cultural scene, Viva Acid will immerse you in the city’s captivating acid house movement from October 3rd – 6th at the Podlasie Club.

The 2024 theme; “Transcending Scarcity to Build Resilient, Flourishing Ecosystems through Collective Creativity,” promises to be both inspiring and transformative. Prepare for a dynamic array of events, workshops, and discussions designed to spark innovation and foster community. Topics will range from Maximising Reach to Marketing Authenticity while workshops will delve into music production techniques, including Approaching Remixing and Creating What You Hear. Renowned industry figures like Gene Farris, DJ Hyperactive, Radio Slave, and Glenn Underground will be leading these sessions, offering their insights and expertise.

The event kicks off on Thursday, October 3rd with the premiere of Children Of Acid, a compelling documentary exploring the past and future of Chicago’s acid house scene. Produced in collaboration with Baffe, this film promises an in-depth look at the genre’s evolution.

Additionally, attendees will enjoy performances by top artists including Radio Slave, Flores Negras, Lauren Flax b2b DJ Slugo, Steve Noah, Microdot and Glenn Underground among others. Don’t miss out, secure your tickets now today!

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/viva-acid-52975640723

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September 2, 2024 KARMACODA UNVEIL MOVING LOVE BALLAD ‘HOLD’

KARMACODA UNVEIL MOVING LOVE BALLAD ‘HOLD’

Highly acclaimed band, KARMACODA shared their latest album You and I on 26 July 2024 via Sola Musa Music. The trio have firmly stood the test of time, as their career has spanned over two decades, a feat that not many artists can claim. Their album addresses themes relating to friendship, love, heartbreak as well as happiness. It encapsulates the ups and downs of each of these human experiences and emotions. 

KARMACODA are revered for not limiting themselves when it comes to their sound, as they’ve explored chill, electronica, trip-hop, R&B, rock, and dream pop to name a few. Their music has been featured in film and TV scores, and they’ve been awarded the Hermes Creative Awards (Platinum) for their Lo-Fi Girl video, and received an Unglued Music Video (Gold) for their Make Me The Onevideo. With support from various tastemakers such as Wonderland Magazine, CLASH Magazine, NOTION and EARMILK over the course of their career the trio’s impact is undeniable.

With their album focus track ‘Hold’, they crafted a serene love ballad that addresses the yearning and pain of not being with the person you love. It features honest, and at times heart-wrenching lyrics infused with profound vulnerability and the unimaginable depths of love. The instrumental arrangement reflects the pain and vulnerability of the lyrics, with delicate guitar riffs, a touching drum beat, as well as a glistening tambourine which creates a sense of softness, all wrapped around Jessica’s remarkable vocals.

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July 26, 2024 Soulful legends KARMACODA share another beautiful album, ‘You and I’

Soulful legends KARMACODA share another beautiful album, ‘You and I’

San Francisco trio KARMACODA released their new album, You and I, on July 26, 2024, through Sola Musa Music. With a diverse twenty-year career spanning electronica, chill, trip-hop, R&B, rock, and dream pop, they’ve earned multiple awards and acclaim. Their evolving sound blends R&B and jazz lounge, drawing comparisons to artists like Adele, Lana Del Rey, and Massive Attack. KARMACODA has garnered support from CLASH Magazine, Wonderland Magazine, NOTION, EARMILK, and others, with airplay on NPR Music and RTÉ 2XM.

The album’s standout track, ‘You and I’, is an ethereal love ballad showcasing Jessica’s captivating vocals and a mesmerizing blend of piano melodies and lush instrumentals. It explores the complexities of a tumultuous relationship filled with love amidst challenging highs and lows.

Jessica shared: This album is always going to hold a very special place in my heart. It is filled with love, friendship, joy and emotion. It is creative and doesn’t squeeze us into a specific genre. It is just KARMACODA. I love it.”

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July 25, 2024 GABRIEL SEIZE SHARES ‘BEAUTIFUL LIE’ ALONG WITH BREATHTAKING VIDEO

GABRIEL SEIZE SHARES ‘BEAUTIFUL LIE’ ALONG WITH BREATHTAKING VIDEO

Multi-talented French artist Gabriel Seize released his debut EP Prologue on May 10th via his own imprint Gabriel Seize Music. The EP is an ode to his love for synths, nostalgia and all things retro. In the 6-track EP Gabriel dives into his arsenal of vintage synths, as he explores themes associated with 16-bit video games and electronic music loops. Gabriel combines electronic music, 3D visuals, storytelling, and vocals to create an unforgettable experience for his audience.

‘Beautiful Lie’ was co-written with Belgian writer Adeline Deieudonné, and pays homage to The Truman Show and the book Les Murailles de Samaris by Schuiten and Peeters. The track cleverly blends a cinematic narrative with societal critique, while Gabriel’s powerhouse vocals steal the show. ‘Beautiful Lie’ is mostly sung in French, with Gabriel including snippets of English throughout. 

The music video is a cinematic visual feast, as the viewer is transported into an alternate dystopian reality with the use of 3D visuals. Gabriel is seen driving a spaceship-like vehicle through stunning desert landscapes that use parts of the human body as natural landforms like mountains. As the music video progresses, the illusion of this surreal beauty is slowly stripped away as the viewer gets a more accurate view of Gabriel’s eerie reality. 

Watch the music video for ‘Beautiful Lie’ below:

Prologue EP Tracklist

1. Falling Softly 

2. Beautiful Lie

3. My Video Game

4. Plastic Life

5. Sex Appeal

6. Gold Eyes

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