Vividly Dim
New York City, New York, United States | SELF
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Press
Vividly Dim was featured/interviewed on Streetcredmusiccritique.com. The feature, written by Pete Cataldo, is one of “many” good reviews/interviews. - Rockin' Out! Promotions
Fresh out of New York, Vividly Dim are a really cool punk band. They have released a really cool EP which is available online. The band brings a great live show to any stage. They have also shared the stage with a great list of bands. I got Chasidy to tell their story... - Punkrock77thrutoday Blog
Whether it's the soulful seductive sounds of lead singer Chasidy Ryan, blending with the cool but unconventional guitar sounds provided by Joni Stephens, on "Tell Me I'm Wrong"...or...the more Pop/Punk beat of the final cut "End Of Time", it is evident to me that this mix of young musicians has the potential to produce some profound
sounds, and make their mark on the New York music scene. - Streetcred Music Critique
The first impression you get from Vividly Dim can vary significantly depending on what song you first here from them. Though the band has a unified, cohesive sound, their songs traverse a spectrum from modest to forward, playing with subtle sounds and showy, forceful vocals. The duo have translated their post-punk inspirations into something more subdued. The bass-driven songs relegate the chugging to place in the mix, allowing Chasidy ‘s soulful vocals to take the lead. The earnest delivery has a very mellow, brooding effect, but is not without animation or energy. - Bushwickbk Music Blog
Independent? Rock? Even gothic was in play. I feel a touch of eclectic and world music in their sound. But skip the labels and check out the music, and then check out this friendly bunch of locals Friday, when they perform their new music live, in Bushwick. - The Bushwick Daily
The Ridgewood,Queens indie act hosted a midnight launch of their official website last week on facebook. The site includes the band member's individual bios,event calender, EPK & more. The site is also social. When you create a log in account this makes you part of the "The Infected" Vividly Dim's official fan club. As an infected you'll receive their official e-newsletter with updates, can post up blogs/testimonies, comment on articles and pics, and chat with the VD members in their fan forum. So go on check it out and join the widespread epidemic! - The Kitchen, The Deli Magazine
Discography
Quicksand EP (Available Now on Bandcamp)
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Bio
Vividly Dim was born in the living room of its two founding members Joni Stephens and Chasidy Ryan. The couple both shared an eclectic taste in music. They had no problem starting the project as an acoustic one. First writing together “Brother Bond” based on a tragic loss they had in common the loss of their older brothers. Next was “Travesty” which touched on racial discrimination and how it effects an image-based society. It was clear they
were on to something.
Later on two amazingly talented musicians joined the indie duo:Doni Lee Roman and Ashley Jayde. They were the missing elements needed. Doni Lee Roman a self taught bassist learned listening to greats like Flea,Bootsy Collins and Tool's Justin Chancellor. Ashley mastered trombone, violin and guitar at a very young age, but was looking for an instrument she was truly one with. In 2005 she watched a video by Sheila E which inspired her to take up drumming and she's never looked back.
Now together as “VD” they have several successful shows under their belts and a steadily growing fanbase. Their first EP "Quicksand" received rave reviews from local music blogs and indie magazine The Deli. They also have been feature on several compilations including Punk Across The Globe, PoDunk Radio's Punk Vol. 1, and Vents Magazine Present's "Infest". They are currently rehearsing for upcoming shows and working on their full-length LP “Wasteland Paradise".
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