entry 1 - album by Chad Nathan

Chad Nathan (born December 31, 2001) is an American independent artist whose creative journey defies easy categorization. Raised in the small Southern town of Walterboro, South Carolina, Chad grew up surrounded by the warmth of family, everyday Southern rhythms, and a deep curiosity about sound, words, and image. His earliest encounters with music came through freestyling and experimenting with beats, recording on whatever tools he had at hand and sharing short creative clips online as early as 2015.
From those beginnings, Chad’s path has been one of self-directed evolution and quiet discipline. After a brief hiatus following high school, he returned to his art with renewed purpose and began building a body of work that spans thousands of tracks, each reflecting a commitment to authenticity, emotional transparency, and sonic exploration. He seamlessly weaves ambient soundscapes, lo-fi soul, experimental production techniques, and lyrical introspection into work that feels meditative, raw, and deeply human. 
But Chad is not just a musician. He is a multimedia creator, a writer, photographer, poet, content creator, and published author whose creative output extends far beyond the realm of sound. His visual projects and written works explore stillness, memory, faith, and the beautiful complexity of everyday life. Drawing from his Christian worldview and personal reflections, his artistic voice consistently centers on grace, intentionality, and inner transformation. 
Growing up as an only child, Chad learned early that creativity could be a language of connection, a way to interpret both internal landscapes and the world around him. Rather than chasing conventional markers of fame, his focus has been on creating art that lasts, art that invites listeners and viewers to slow down, reflect, and encounter meaning in small moments.
Across platforms and mediums, Chad Nathan continues to forge his own lane as a DIY, genre-fluid artist rooted in a digital creative world, someone who produces with his heart as much as his hands and who uses every project as an invitation to feel, wonder, and become more aware of the beauty that exists just beneath the surface of everyday life.

entry 1

running water

things you know

so much

raining again

middle of the night

say when

Chad Nathan (born December 31, 2001) is an American independent musician, writer, and photographer from Walterboro, South Carolina, known for his deeply introspective blend of lo-fi soul, ambient soundscapes, and experimental hip-hop. His music weaves minimalist production, layered vocals, and poetic lyricism into intimate soundscapes that have been described as being dreamlike.

With thousands of original songs released across streaming platforms, Chad has become a quiet force in the world of DIY music. Chad crafts tracks that explore grace, solitude, and purpose. His sound combines the warmth of vintage analog textures with the vulnerability of bedroom production, resulting in music that feels timeless, meditative, and rawly human.

Chad Nathan’s work is typically honest, unfiltered, and grounded in lived experience. His work defies genre labels, moving fluidly between lo-fi R&B, indie folk, experimental hip-hop, and ambient.

Outside of music, Chad is also a photographer and writer, currently based between South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia, where he is working on a long-form documentary photo project capturing life in everyday spaces. His Substack essays and other written works also reflect the themes of stillness, light, humanity, and his Christian faith.

Through his various artistic endeavors Chad continues to build a growing global audience drawn to his authenticity, warmth, and contemplative storytelling. His catalog spans meditative instrumentals, raw demos, and full-length conceptual projects that invite listeners to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters.

Artist Facts:

Full Name: Chad Avery Nathan

Date of Birth: December 31, 2001

Based in: Walterboro, South Carolina

Height: 5’8”

Nationality: American

Years Active: 2015-present

Genres: Lo-fi Soul, Ambient, Indie Hip-Hop, Experimental Folk, Instrumental / Cinematic Soundscapes

Instruments: Vocals, DAW, Samples

Labels: Independent/ Self-released

Notable Themes: Faith, stillness, creativity, honesty, southern identity