Multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, Vahak Paul met songwriter/producer, Walter Dicristina back in the winter of 2008/09 while they were working with their close friend and Universal Music songwriter/producer, Jayson Dezuzio (Imagine Dragons, X Ambassadors, Cobra Starship, Christina Aguilera, Lana Del Ray) at Jersey City studios, Treehouse Sound. They immediately bonded over their love of Sneaker Pimps/IAMX, Massive Attack, Portishead, Depeche Mode, New Order, and Joy Division. Over the years they have both performed and toured in many NJ/NYC based bands, but soon realized they needed to be writing music together. This culminated in the two working on a remix for ††† (Crosses). Villain + Zaver was born. Since then the two have worked on songs for upcoming pop gothic songstress, Car Astor, as well as other projects. Hopefully, we'll revisit this project again soon.

Isaac Howlett is a British-born musician now living in Linz, Austria. He's best known as the singer / songwriter behind the internationally renowned synth-pop band, Empathy Test, as well as for his collaborations with Aesthetic Perfection ("Save Myself") and Bop x Subwave ("Storm in a Teacup").

Working with US producer Walter Kazmier, Isaac self-released his debut solo single, a synthwave-tinged, dance floor-ready track called "House of Cards", on 28th of February, 2024. It reached #1 on the German Alternative Chart (DAC) and #2 in the bestselling synthpop tracks on Bandcamp.

Isaac Howlett's second solo single, "Endless Night" arrived on 13th December 2024. It debuted at #2 on the DAC and #3 on the Klangwald Radio Chart. Synthpop Fanatic included it in their "10 best synthpop songs of December 2024", praising its "...beautiful vocals and heartfelt lyrics", while Blitzed Magazine described it as "an ethereal gem". 

For his third solo single, Eggshell, Isaac headed in a darker, punchier direction, mixing synthpop with elements of Industrial co-producing alongside Daniel Myer (Haujobb, Liebknecht, Architect, Covenant, Devision Redux). The third single debuted at #1 on the German Aternative Chart (DAC) and #2 on the Klangwald Radio Chart. It also peaked at #13 (Germany), #15 (Sweden) and #31 on the iTunes Alternative chart.

A fourth solo single, also co-produced and mixed by Daniel Myer, will be released on 31st October, 2025.

"crystal pure hypnotic vocals" NewRetroWave

"dreamy synths and buzzing bass” Obscure Sound

“upbeat and invigorating” - At Cost Magazine

"Stunning" - Synth City

My name's Scot. I'm a recording/mixing engineer from Rockaway, NJ.

This is just a small collection of songs i've recorded and mixed, and a few i've also mastered. shoot me an email if you're interested in  working with me!

I work at Backroom Studios in Rockaway, NJ. 

Emvy Music is a production company that provides the ultimate opportunity for your creativity to flourish. With an unprecedented level of dedication, Walt has constructed an environment that provides exceptional technical services in the form of mixing, remixing, mastering, and producing. Through his natural ability to identify potential, Walt can align with the artist’s vision and guide it into a tangible reality. Through his ties to the community, Walt has developed a close working relationship with several photographers and graphic designers who are prepared to help budding musicians develop marketing materials once they are ready to bring their production to the next level.
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Carley Ridersleeve is a singer/songwriter from New York.

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