Violinda

This Friday, violinist Linda Akinkunmi, aka Violinda Lola, will be bringing her incredible skills to the Empire Control Room stage. She is a one-woman orchestra blending elements of post classical, experimental and avant garde loops to create an other-worldly experience.

Violinda will be debuting songs off of her brand new EP, Dichotomy. The EP was recorded and mixed by Alex Bhore from This Will Destroy You at the famous Elmwood Recording Studio’s in Dallas, Tx. Elmwood Studios has recorded fan favorites like St. Vincent, Erykah Badu, The Polyphonic Spree, Future Death and many more, so you know this record and performance are going to be nothing short of amazing.Violinda “Dichotomy” EP Release at Empire
Posted on August 26, 2014 by Do512 • 0 Comments


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This Friday, violinist Linda Akinkunmi, aka Violinda Lola, will be bringing her incredible skills to the Empire Control Room stage. She is a one-woman orchestra blending elements of post classical, experimental and avant garde loops to create an other-worldly experience.

Violinda will be debuting songs off of her brand new EP, Dichotomy. The EP was recorded and mixed by Alex Bhore from This Will Destroy You at the famous Elmwood Recording Studio’s in Dallas, Tx. Elmwood Studios has recorded fan favorites like St. Vincent, Erykah Badu, The Polyphonic Spree, Future Death and many more, so you know this record and performance are going to be nothing short of amazing.

In addition, Madam George, Satalights and Mellowphant are opening, warming up the crowd for what will be an extraordinary show. And for an added bonus, the amazingly talented Topher Sipes from ARTheism will also be providing his fantastic visuals for this special occasion!

This should be a treat both for your ears and eyes. Madam George will kick off the evening at 8pm, followed by Satalights at 9pm, Mellowphant at 10pm, and Violinda at 11pm. Grab tickets here. - Do512

From the eerily melodic to the trance-inducing, rhythmic sound loops, Violinda captivates with her hypnotic strings in her latest album “Dichotomy.” This 4-track, avant-garde soundscape will transport you to distant realms of fantasy, awe, wonder and revelation.

Atomic Mass Ratio and Song Two make you feel like raising a tankard of ale in your favorite medieval tavern on a pagan holiday. Violinda blends Celtic elements together to create a beautifully crafted melody that soothes the soul. Orchestral Chaos starts off dark and somewhat mysterious, as if the curtains are drawn on stage to reveal Faust making a pact with the grim Mephistopheles. It gradually builds up to a more liberating feeling as the pace quickens and the bow soars on higher notes. Violinda wraps it up with Transitions. Feelings of despair arise as this song is a tribute to a late, dear friend of hers. But the listener is reminded that in the end all is not lost, merely transitioned into something greater.

Violinda’s music can best be described as post-classical, avant-garde experimentalism, and “Dichotomy” is a clear showcase of such description. This talented, young artist is on her way to distinguish herself amid the Austin live band scene; enthralling the crowd and leaving a lasting impression wherever she goes.

Violinda “Dichotomy” album is now available for download on Bandcamp. In the meantime, you can listen to the complete Violinda “Dichotomy” album in the Bandcamp playlist below. - Austin Live Review

Messages, Berkshire Hounds, Violinda, Mother Falcon
Empire Garage, Jan. 2
Cold generally remains the great bête noire of live music, even for a free show. Those braving icebox temperatures and a bullying rain were treated to warm, full-bodied performances. String instruments quickly became a motif, starting with Violinda, a talented Texas State student with the germane sobriquet. She played her 20 years' experience into layers of information, understanding the rules of her instrument as she deconstructs them. Power-everything band Berkshire Hounds howled into the chilly night, playing with an approachable appeal. The jazzy blues-rock and Sixties Brit combinations always led to excellent and powerful pop choruses. Messages, formerly known as Mighty Mountain, provided a positive and politically tinged collection of songs teeming with knockout hooks. Their peaking energy was the norm, equally adept at country hoedown and sounds reminiscent of early Coldplay. Not-so-surprise guest Mother Falcon cut through the dark chill with a dynamic close. Ranging from raucous to meditative, the 10-piece constantly turned the page from disjointed orchestra to dance-punk ensemble and harmonized schizophrenia. - Austin Chronicle

Appropriately dubbed Siren Sound Temple, an all-female fronted day of music will occupy the afternoon, evening, and night at Cheer Up Charlie’s this Saturday. As they continue to book Austin’s exciting up-and-coming acts and provide a forum for new voices such as the monthly comedy and storytelling event Greetings, From Queer Mountain, Cheer Up Charlie’s increasingly makes a case for themselves as the city’s most important venue. Siren Sound Temple offers further evidence in that regard.

The show will run from 3:00 PM until the venue’s close at 2:00 AM and costs just $12 at the door. The bill features an incredible variety of rock, garage, folk, and pop acts along with other musicians more and less traditional. Among the performers are Megafauna, Tinnarose, Mom Jeans, Violinda, Magia Negra, Panoramas, Annabelle Chairlegs, The Harms, and many more. Below you can check out music from some of these acts. - Pop Press International

The Mohawk

The performance Monday night at The Mohawk was nothing short of spectacular. With a collaborative line-up of talented, young, beat dropping artists combined with mind-warping light projections by Ether Wave and Mustachio Light Show, staying up late on a Monday night just made your grueling morning commute worthwhile.

Opening the night onstage was Mars Wright as Honey Son. Returning from a two-year hiatus, this solo star captivated the audience with his rhythmic soul samples and transcendental guitar melodies. As a one-man band, Honey Son was able to deliver a full performance by layering melodic and rhythmic samples, resulting in a whimsical cadence. Complete with smooth, mellow vocals, Honey Son combined elements of jazz, psychedelic rock, blues and shoegaze to create a dreamlike state comparable to, well, honey.

Enter Violinda; violin goddess donning a golden tiara. She enthralled and enchanted her audience by creating an eerie and mysterious atmosphere with Celtic overtones which instantly transported you to a tree-lined road shrouded by mist and long forgotten tombstones. Violinda looped her samples throughout her performance, but if her hypnotic strings didn’t captivate you, her broad-spectrum voice surely did. Her last piece, ‘Transitions’, let you see a gleam of hope through a field of despair. A tribute to a late dear friend of hers, ‘Transitions’ left you with an emotional imprint that says: All is not lost, only transformed. - Austin Live Review