sophie meiers

Locked in their “producer dungeon” warehouse, sophie meiers pours over three EPs they’ve spent the past two years materializing. Looking over 50 tabs pulled up on their search browser, they switch between internet archives and anthologies of symbols, back into Ableton while their notebook lays sprawled in front of them. They’ve reached the final stretch of their overambitious, immersive project they abstractedly call their “portals”. Three EP’s — each encapsulating its own unique sound, story, and world. 

Leave behind the present moment, and step into the first portal: shine__space. Drenched in chrome and reflecting blue and purple light, shine__space is reminiscent of a metallic, synthetic dreamscape. sophie describes this project as the “gateway, the space outside of the house, past the windows and the sky”. Sonically, the project revolves around cutting sequenced synths, arpeggiators, and resampled audio — vocal chops reminiscent of a digital age. “When I listen to music, I see and experience vivid imagery — sounds have smells, environments, and textures to me.” This is one of the main inspirations behind their portals — to be able to take the elaborate visions in their imagination into the real world. shine__space is threaded with surreal, euphoric stories that suspend you in an anodized environment — inviting you to observe these preserved moments through an out-of-body experience. The character that belongs to this world is a demi-human android — emblazoned with bright blue and purple hair, sculptures, and textiles. Join them to experience a glossy, dreamlike vision leading through the first portal. 

Locked in their “producer dungeon” warehouse, sophie meiers pours over three EPs they’ve spent the past two years materializing. Looking over 50 tabs pulled up on their search browser, they switch between internet archives and anthologies of symbols, back into Ableton while their notebook lays sprawled in front of them. They’ve reached the final stretch of their overambitious, immersive project they abstractedly call their “portals”. Three EP’s — each encapsulating its own unique sound, story, and world. 

Leave behind the present moment, and step into the first portal: shine__space. Drenched in chrome and reflecting blue and purple light, shine__space is reminiscent of a metallic, synthetic dreamscape. sophie describes this project as the “gateway, the space outside of the house, past the windows and the sky”. Sonically, the project revolves around cutting sequenced synths, arpeggiators, and resampled audio — vocal chops reminiscent of a digital age. “When I listen to music, I see and experience vivid imagery — sounds have smells, environments, and textures to me.” This is one of the main inspirations behind their portals — to be able to take the elaborate visions in their imagination into the real world. shine__space is threaded with surreal, euphoric stories that suspend you in an anodized environment — inviting you to observe these preserved moments through an out-of-body experience. The character that belongs to this world is a demi-human android — emblazoned with bright blue and purple hair, sculptures, and textiles. Join them to experience a glossy, dreamlike vision leading through the first portal. 

Outside of music, sophie is almost equally obsessed with a myriad of topics: visual art, CGI, quantum mechanics, and philosophy. They are constantly searching for the little things that tie together the greater tapestry of our lives. “Things become so much more interesting when you realize that everything you learn can relate back to any subject,” they explain. “To be able to capture a moment with sound is — in itself — magic. Vivid stories can be etched into airwaves forever. Music is a universal language — the ability to freeze time. It’s an exploration of the meaning of human mortality.” They currently spend their time continuing to explore the possibilities within art, music, and technology — and how their convergence can change the way we see and experience the world. “If you think about it, the possibilities are literally endless. Things are changing so rapidly as we explore this new terrain of what it means to make and share art. I’m so excited to evolve with our technology and see things we could have never imagined seeing in our lifetimes.” Buckle in, and step into the first doorway of this alternate universe. It’s everything you never imagined.