Hey, rock enthusiasts and loyal followers! Can you believe it? 2023 has been one heck of a rollercoaster for us here at Ivent Horizon, and we're here to spill the beans on all the craziness that went down!
First things first, we officially turned one on August 28th, 2023! It's been a year of breaking strings, smashing drums, and melting faces, and guess what? We're just getting started! We've achieved more in this short time than some seasoned local bands could dream of!
Our debut show at the WC Social Club in West Chicago on August 28th, 2022, was like setting the stage on fire. Thanks to Sacred May, who organized the gig and had a soft spot for Joey's other band, Stitched Apart, we snagged a headlining slot. To this day, we're still in awe of that unforgettable night! Quality over quantity became our mantra as we rocked numerous future shows.
Fast forward to February 27, 2023, when we unleashed our first EP, 'The Ghost EP,' featuring bangers like 'Ghost,' 'The Fall,' 'Coagulate,' and the local sensation 'Lost World.' Brace yourselves because 'Lost World' not only put us on the map but skyrocketed our followers and listeners on social media and streaming platforms. Even though 'The Fall' is our personal favorite, 'Lost World' stole the spotlight, leading us to create our first legit music video.
June 17th, 2023, marked our epic journey to BBQ Metal Fest in Tomah, Wisconsin. Thanks to Music in the Dark, the most humble promoters out there, we trekked five and a half hours to kick off the two-day festival. Rumor has it we might be back, and this time, it could be as headliners! Stay tuned.
In September, we hit The Brauer House's END OF SUMMER BASH, selling a whopping 40+ tickets! The crowd witnessed the live performance of our latest release, 'Rogue,' along with a hair raising live performance captured in our music video.
Speaking of 'Rogue,' it finally dropped on December 1, 2023. The song had been brewing since February, featuring quirks that defy the norms of rock and metal, including tempo changes and seamless shifts in feel. If you've heard it, you know what we're talking about.
December 8th, 2023, was a night to remember as we opened for Isetmyfriendsonfire at the WC Social Club. Fresh off a small hiatus due to Joey becoming a father, we delivered one of our best performances, saving the day for the headliners in the process. Technical difficulties? No problem for Ivent Horizon!
And drumroll, (pun intended) please! By December, we hit over 100k streams in our first official year. Not too shabby, right? But trust us; we're just getting started up!
These are just a few highlights in a year packed with firsts and jaw-dropping moments. Here's a massive shoutout to everyone who's been part of our journey so far, and get ready, because Ivent Horizon is gearing up for even more milestones in the future! Thank you for rocking with us!
- Jose