Nick Vivid crafts a playground of grit, glam, and DIY genius with his new album 'Volatile'

New York’s own Nick Vivid has always been a restless explorer of sound, but with 'Volatile', he reaches a new peak of inventive audacity. Arriving after the rousing response to his recent cuts 'None Of Your Business' and 'Volunteer', this album is where lo-fi funk, glam rock flair, and experimental electronics collide in exhilarating, unpredictable ways. Vivid reflects on his early NYC years with a candid mix of nostalgia, regret, and hope, turning personal history into kaleidoscopic musical storytelling.

Right from the first bars of the groove-filled 'Too Toxic', 'Volatile' asserts itself as a labour of obsessive craftsmanship. Vivid built much of the recording gear himself, giving the record a tactile, human edge often absent in electronic production. Mixed entirely to tape, the album pulses with an analogue warmth while straddling disco grooves, gritty funk riffs, and shimmering lo-fi electronics that keep us suspended between eras.

Tracks like 'First Kiss' showcase his ability to layer complexity without losing fluidity; as dense arrangements cascade effortlessly over brilliantly sultry lyrics at every turn. While the title track, 'V-O-L-A-T-I-L-E', bursts out of the speakers in a cathartic, unrestrained exhalation, providing a strong reminder of Vivid’s fearless approach to creation.

Vivid’s upbringing of retro-infused grooves from the 60s and 70s shines through, infusing 'Volatile' with both theatricality and raw groove. This is music built from curiosity, rebellion, and heart. In 'Volatile', Nick Vivid proves that building your own tools and rewriting your own rules can yield something genuinely thrilling.