Blending symphonic metal, death metal, and doom metal alongside a rich emotional tapestry of confessional songwriting, keyboardist and vocalist Chase Baldwin and bassist Benjamin Jacobs founded The Lucidia Project in 2022. Subtleties of post-rock and post-punk weave their way through the band’s orchestral oeuvre to give the band a sound that is both atmospheric and honed in. In 2022, they released their self-titled demo, with songs “In the Fray” and the first version of “Lights Out” garnering positive radio airplay. The band then released their debut EP Requiem in 2023. 

In 2023, the band also brought guitarist Daniel Williams into the fold. After Dan joined the band, they recorded and released “Soul Killer” in late 2024, a standalone single which marked a significant maturation in the production and direction of the band. Guitarist Garrett Carroll joined the band in January of 2025. 

From late 2024 to early 2025, the band wrote and recorded songs for a six song EP entitled The Twilight Affliction, releasing independently on June 30th. The EP takes the confessionalist lyrics, the vast array of artistic influences from Tori Amos to Katatonia and Nightwish, and presents listeners with a sonic identity that is both intimate and momentous. 

After writing and recording The Twilight Affliction, The Lucidia Project brought on Aaron Bedford as their drummer in 2025 in anticipation of forthcoming live performances.

Vocals/Keys: Chase Baldwin
Bass Guitar: Benjamin Jacobs
Guitars: Daniel Williams
Guitars: Garrett Carroll
Drums/Percussion: Aaron Bedford

Links | www.oscurochill.com
Label | @looppointrecords
Sample Packs | @looppointaudio

A classical pianist raised on 80’s thrash metal and has produced a musically schizophrenic hybrid of chaos and tranquility. Kyle has made a name for himself crafting a blend of classically-infused, video game inspired, Scandinavian metal that is led by shimmering, majestic piano.  This aggressive twist backing a typically soft instrument has created a unique genre that can only be called: PIANOMETAL.

Combining modern technology with traditional composition, Kyle has created a genre of music that puts the focus on an often overlooked instrument within a chaotic setting. “The piano is such as diverse instrument. It is my life’s work to push it into unknown territory.”

With the release of Lore of the Immortals in 2016, Kyle created the first ever Pianometal Concerto in three movements. After overwhelmingly positive reception and reviews, Kyle wasted no time in crafting the full length album that would truly define the iconic sound.

It was the 2017 release of Pianometal that completely solidified Kyle’s vision. A colossal 12 song album featuring 12 guest musicians from around the world that took the metal world by storm, earning multiple nominations for album of the year from various publications; an extraordinary feat for an instrumental album. From the brutality of “Hymn of Blasphemy” and “Eye of the Storm” to the power metal infused “The Road to Eternity” and “Orion’s Curse,” Pianometal reaches over the top for a massive cinematic experience.

Kyle Morrison has previously fronted the metal outfits TRIPHON and SHATTERSPHERE as both the vocalist and keyboardist. He has been a sponsored Casio Artist since 2011 and endorses the Privia series. Kyle has worked with Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth, Soilwork), Francesco Ferrini (Fleshgod Apocalypse), Elias Holmlid (Dragonland), Sean Zatorsky (Sinsaenum, Chimaira, Daath), Adrienne Cowan (Seven Spires, Winds of Plague), producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Amaranthe), and many more notable musicians.

Derivation is a onemanband created in Quebec. My influence is Death metal/Black metal

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