It is the second Thursday of the month, which means it’s time for Heat Promotion’s monthly Thermal at Lava Lounge. This month we are pleased to have Pittsburgh’s own Revy on the decks. It is free before midnight, $5 afterwards. 21+

Revy’s music is strange. There really is no better way to put it. Having grown up in the Pacific Northwest USA before moving to Tokyo, the influence and contrast of nature and technology are made clear in his mesmerizing pieces. His sound is one that is complicated, rapidly revolving between themes which are at times serious, beautiful, strong and others almost comical and ridiculous. Each track encompasses such an emotional gamut that they themselves seem to become intelligent entities.

It’s no wonder, really. Kevin Lind began experimenting with sound as a child with whatever he had on hand, mixing and editing his storybook tapes with sound effects. He went from sound to music as a teenager, picking up saxophone and keyboard ahead of the modern era of computer music, where he first combined elements from both his controlled and random sonic palettes.

Like so many prolific artists, the drive to share his ideas took precedent. Kevin headed into the netlabel scene to test some ears, and won his respect. His music now realized, he’s started building the profile of his releases, with a vinyl release on Slant, and appearances on digital compilations on From 0-1, SubSensory, and Seta. He’s also been giving back to the netlabel community by managing Bleepsequence, a burgeoning platform for experimental media and thought provoking electronic music.

Revy sound’s is that of his resourcefulness and drive to experiment. He molds his thoughts out of the world around him, both physically and perceptually. It’s the chatter of the mind processing one’s day before resolving what it all means. It’s simply fantastic.

Lava Lounge
45 13th Street
Atlanta, GA