“the clock is flashing” by Chad Nathan

the clock is flashing

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

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be careful - full of care, care and love, that's all there is
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Brain Hope – Do It for Free 

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popoems series / hyper media reports 
2001 / 2011 / 2024

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let me break it down for you - all tracks are handcrafted

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An artist is someone who creates or expresses ideas, emotions, or visions through a chosen medium, aiming to communicate, inspire, or evoke a response.

This definition embraces all forms of creativity—visual, musical, literary, or performance—and emphasizes the purpose of connection and expression rather than formal titles or external validation.

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Brain Hop

Brain Hop is a musical genre invented by the artist FICTIONALIVE on Monday, December 1st, 2025, at 1:24 PM. The genre seeks to bring depth, intellect, and philosophical reflection into contemporary music, emphasizing thoughtful lyricism, conceptual frameworks, and cognitive engagement across styles. Brain Hop differentiates itself from much mainstream music by prioritizing meaningful content, complex themes, and a cerebral approach to structure, rhythm, and sound design.

The creation of Brain Hop responds to the perception that a lot of current music leans heavily on surface-level entertainment while neglecting intellectual and existential depth. It aims to provide an artistic space where artists explore profound social, political, and existential issues through innovative production and poetic or experimental vocal delivery. Brain Hop can interact with hip-hop, electronic, pop, or experimental traditions, but is defined above all by its focus on ideas and reflection rather than by any single beat pattern or instrumentation.

​As of its inception, Brain Hop is positioned as an emerging genre within underground and alternative music scenes, promising to attract listeners and creators who value music that stimulates both mind and soul.
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a voice ⭕️ a bold surprise
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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