VIVIAN PRESS - The Warped Glimmer

 
From NPR Music Stations Across America 

“Spacy in all the right ways and saturated in the tell tale signs of art-rock gone pop, The Warped Glimmer is VIVIAN turning on cruise control and putting the seat back for you. It’s a warm envelope to rest in but exciting enough not to put you to sleep.”

“In order to maintain the commitment of Fighting for Art, Fighting for Culture, and Fighting for Community, OpenStage is partnering with the local Fort Collins band, VIVIAN to create sound effects and feature their song, “Break” in their production of Natural Shocks by Lauren Gunderson.”

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“Everything went very quickly for the American duo Vivian: a desire to make music together after several years playing in the same group, nascent feelings that give substance to their first creations, a confined recording... for a first album where their synthetic pop with eighties vibrations also makes sparks, including a tick Tock Talk particularly haunting ....”

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“VIVIAN’s Debut Single “Tick Tock Talk” is a Windswept Dream Pop Goodbye to a Mindset Limited by the Mundane” 

“Vivian has released the song “The Warped Glimmer” from the album of the same title. The only genre that could possibly describe it is experimental. There are elements of pop, rock, hip hop, and dance, but it can not be fully described as any one of those genres. It is truly something unlike what listeners have likely heard before, and in a good way.”

“The music is in the style of dream-pop (which I love) but also with an interesting twist. The ambiance here is mellow and almost haunting at first, and then the beat kicks in and you can feel the deep energy of this song, which could power a force field. Alana Rolfe has a teriffic voice, a much better singer than one typically finds in this genre. The backing music is dynamic, darkly futuristic and full of surprises. The Warped Glimmer makes creative use of every moment of its 4:31 runtime. I honestly love this band.”

“The Warped Glimmer” is such a unique song. On it, Rolfe sings about once having everything she wanted and watching it disappear in front of her eyes. This is not only a feeling that we can all relate to but it is also a feeling that inevitably touches all aspects of life (Especially love). True to the genre ‘dream pop,’ “The Warped Glimmer” has pop elements but with an electric/alternative twist.”

“VIVIAN’s The Warped Glimmer

"A glorious album"

" She truly has a wide vocal range. She can sound like a dangerous femme fatale one moment, then a sweet songbird the next. This gives Vivian plenty of sonic tools with which to work. Seemingly, whatever a song requires, Rolfe can deliver."

Can you talk to us more about your latest single “Unravel?”

"Thanks for asking, this song is essentially exploring the theme of choosing what some might consider “insane” rather than continuing to participate in an insane system."

"Overall, Pressure Makes Diamonds by VIVIAN is a golden treasure."

" “Pressure Makes Diamonds” revels in the exquisite detail for the many layers interact to craft a wild, engaging and highly vivid world one that Vivian lives in with ease."

  VIVIAN has a lot of distinctive and quirky appeal, and this release is bound to add to their cult following. 

"The music is both experimental and spiritual, almost like a soundtrack to abstract art – imagine if Hilma af Klint´s paintings The Ten Largest needed music."

" VIVIAN makes the music you didn't know you needed in your life. Whether you're traveling through the cosmos, stumbling through a Lynchian nightmare, or making love, they have a song for you. Put it in your ear-holes! Favorite track: Stop My Heart.."

"Known for their stunning musical compositions..."