EPISODE 51 of Five At The Door brings back a familiar voice, Nicky, an eclectic creative force whose musical journey continues to captivate audiences. This episode dives into Nicky's latest project, "Yellow," a single in three acts that showcases a significant evolution from their previous works, "Sludge City" and "Codex." Discover how Nicky's sound has shifted towards a more pop-oriented style while maintaining the emotive and unhinged elements that fans have come to love.

In this conversation, Nicky opens up about the creative process behind "Yellow," detailing the spontaneous creation of the tracks and the influence of video game soundtracks like "Dishonored" and "Assassin's Creed." Listen as Nicky shares insights into their DIY approach, highlighting the use of Reaper and a demo AAI MPK for recording, and the challenges of incorporating theory and piano skills into their music.

Listeners will appreciate Nicky's candid reflections on the DIY music scene and their commitment to creating music for the love of the art rather than commercial success. The episode also touches on the potential for live performances and the unique concept of transforming a computer into a character on stage, inspired by the band Bad Veins.

Get ready to hear "Lovely" by Cacophony Kid, a track that embodies the vibrant and dynamic essence of "Yellow." This episode is a testament to the power of creativity and the joy of making music that resonates with both the artist and the audience.

Here's a taste of the track that captures the heart of Cacophony Kid's latest work. Tune in:

[Lovely – Cacophony Kid]

Remember, whether you're creating soundtracks for your D&D worlds or embracing the evolution of your musical style, it's the passion and dedication to your craft that keep the spirit of independent music alive.

Don't miss this episode and join us as we explore the world of Nicky and their musical ventures, where every note is a reflection of creativity and every project is a step towards a vibrant future in the music industry.

Show notes penned by your favorite chronicler of the musical journey at Five At The Door.

(00:00) Nikki, good morning. Good afternoon. God, is this guy. He's been on my podcast a couple of times

(00:54) Yellow is your first pop single since Sludge City

(04:18) You were making everything on your iPad when we talked last time

(06:27) What was that game that they did before, uh, with the vampires that flopped

(09:07) The Dream Secrets leaned into the actual yellow. That's so. Like. The Dream Secrets was yellow

(09:24) What are your plans for this year? I don't really know

(13:23) If you guys want to play Marvel Rivals, play. Play with Nick and I. We have a lot of fun

(15:36) DND played D D in your world, and it went off the rails

(19:17) Do you still write drums in midi or do you use pads

(22:17) I like Logic more than Reaper because it's easier to look at

(25:56) You can feel free to steal that idea if you'd like. Yeah, that makes sense

(29:41) Near My God and Draw down the Moon are few and far between

(33:02) Being poor in Chicago sucks. Yeah, being poor sucks. Um, I lived in Chicago for three years

(36:02) I want to play a song from Yellow. Um, what do you want to hear