Nick Vivid is the 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, earning him performance slots opening for diverse acts like Ween and Bret Michaels. His new album, Volatile (Oct 24, 2025), is a deeply personal, high-energy love letter to New York City, drawing on the city’s complex history to deliver a collection of power-pop hooks and deep, undeniable funk rhythms.