Ambient City is a concept album that aims to connect our presence in the urban environment with new musical paintings. 
The artwork and music will continue its development through the next months and will evolve into a larger concept, constructing the final shape of the album. 

released September 26, 2022 

Artwork by Ivan Shopov 
Mixing and mastering by Ivan Shopov 

special guests: 

Dimitar Bodurov - piano 
Maria Karakusheva - piano and arrangement 
Denitza Seraphim - vocals 
Ace Vaptsarov - programming 
Asa Carson - programming 
Valance Drakes - programming 

Released by Etheraudio Records 2022 
Supported by the Bulgarian Cultural Fund

Conveleasant Child with Asa

In the realm where melancholy melodies cascade down rugged cliffs, Echoes from the Abyss was born. Each composition a clandestine odyssey, veiled shadows of betrayal and forsaken love lurk within the harmonies, whispering the mournful tale of a journeyman abandoned in the relentless ascent.

Embarking towards the elusive pinnacle, the journeyman had once woven the symphony of unity with a companion, believed to be the muse of endurance. But the realms of adversity unveiled the fragility of commitment, leaving the chords of togetherness to wither in the icy winds of desolation.

Our melodies are the cryptic echoes of heartbreak, dwelling in the darkness where light falters, ensnared by the cold chains of malevolence and desolation. They narrate the tale of a soul submerged in the shadowy abyss, where the essence of life dwindles into the void of nothingness.

Discover the obscured realms of existence through our music, where emotions bleed into the silence of the unspoken, and the soul is lost in the labyrinth of the forsaken. Witness the tragic symphony of love dissolved into the sorrowful mists of reality’s harsh twilight.

Ivan Shopov is an artist with many faces, he’s а painter, musician, producer, composer, aesthete and an innovator.
Graduated an MA in print making from The National Academy of Arts in Sofia, he’s the author of numerous ink and acrylic pieces. He’s often drawing and designing artworks and posters for his own projects and for those of popular artists in the electronic scene. So far he’s done eight solo exhibitions in Bulgaria and abroad.

Ivan Shopov has been involved in over 250 musical releases, among which we find both solo and collaborative albums. This has established him as one of the leading figures in the European electronic underground. His various projects span over genres like drum and bass, IDM, jazz, ambient, techno, rock and classical music. Ivan Shopov has released over 120 vinyls for some of the biggest international labels. A part of his own production and the works of artists who he believes in can be found released via his two labels Etheraudio Records and ABCD.

Ivan is working as a composer scoring contemporary dance and theatre productions. He’s contributed music and sound design to various video and short film project, interactive art installations. Since 2012 he’s written the music for 15 dance pieces by Derida Dance. In 2017 one of them is awarded the prestigious “IKAR” award. Shopov has been publishing soundpacks which are often found in the production of fellow electronic artists.

What really separates Ivan Shopov from the other artists in his field is the way he’s mixing traditional Bulgarian folklore with electronic music and jazz. This way he’s building a bridge between his country’s musical history and the current tastes of his audience. Among his most popular releases in this direction are “Kanatitsa” with Avigeya, “InFusion” with Theodosii Spassov, “Kuker” and “Orenda” with Бalkansky.

Ivan Shopov is keen on sharing his knowledge and has been a demanded lecturer and teacher. Besides regularly doing workshops and online courses, since 2016 he’s been lecturing Analog and digital sound design at the National Academy of Arts in Sofia. With 20+ years of experience he’s also regularly working as a mixing and mastering engineer.

The European stages who’ve experienced Ivan’s music are numerous. During his international tours he’s reached USA, South America, Russia, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

For booking enquiries write to: bookings@ivanshopov.com 

More info on : www.ivanshopov.com 
Merchandise : www.shop.ivanshopov.com

Conveleasant Child with Asa

IVAN SHOPOV / COOH