Nick Vivid is a sonic alchemist who manages to fuse the swagger of 70s stadium rock with the slick neon futurism of 80s synth-funk, all underpinned by the gritty, low-fidelity pulse of 90s beat culture. More than a retro nod, his music is a vibrant, modern synthesis, creating a sound critics call “an undeniable groove” (American Songwriter). Vivid is a master of blending eras—his meticulous analog production is perfectly tailored for a digital world, earning him performance slots opening for diverse acts like Ween and Bret Michaels.
Operating out of his Ridgewood Queens studio, Vivid’s distinct sound is characterized by fat analog synthesizers, punchy vintage drum machines, and a soulful vocal delivery that pays homage to legends while carving its own path. He’s a multi-instrumentalist whose songs are built on a foundation of power-pop hooks and deep, undeniable funk rhythms. His self-produced work is a testament to the belief that warmth and soul are the key ingredients missing from modern music, delivering a sound that is both immediately familiar and completely fresh.
Vivid’s upcoming album, Volatile, due out October 24, 2025, is his most personal and ambitious project yet: a love letter to the ever-changing, endlessly inspiring concrete metropolis of New York City. The record captures the city’s energy, moving effortlessly from the ecstatic heights of a late-night rooftop party to the gritty introspection of a solitary subway ride. It’s a sonic tour that mirrors NYC’s own history, drawing on the raw, soulful rock of the downtown scene, the dance floor euphoria of disco’s golden age, and the rhythmic complexity of contemporary electronic beats. Volatile is a complex, cinematic album that solidifies Vivid’s place as an artist capable of creating both deep atmosphere and immediate, radio-ready anthems.
With critical recognition from American Songwriter magazine and a proven ability to connect with diverse audiences across the country, Nick Vivid is an artist with clear upward momentum. His unique cross-genre appeal allows him to fit seamlessly onto bills spanning Rock, Funk, and Electronic stages. As the release of Volatile approaches, Vivid is poised to bring his high-energy, authentic, and era-defying sound to a much larger global audience.
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