KattattaK! — Music, Energy, and Community in Constant Motion

KattattaK! — Music, Energy, and Community in Constant Motion

Now in Season 18, "Katt's Retro Arcade" is 90 minutes of music drenched in neon nostalgia and futuristic edge. This season’s sets dive deep into synthwave, retrowave, and 1980s throwback soundscapes, reviving the era’s signature pulse while infusing it with modern production and precision. The music hums with the glow of analog synths, the shimmer of chrome reflections, and the restless optimism of imagined tomorrows. As Samuel Valentine neatly captures it, “Synthwave is the music for a future that never happened but everyone dreamed about in the ‘80s.” Katt channels that sentiment perfectly — every track feels like a transmission from a parallel timeline where the future really did come dressed in neon and echoing drum machines. It’s nostalgia refracted through the lens of possibility, equal parts memory and momentum.

If you’re looking for a musical experience that never really stops — one that hums along whether you’re logged into Second Life or just tuning in from the outside world — KattattaK! has you covered. What began as a small, spontaneous idea has evolved into a continuous, living broadcast: a 24/7 stream of archived KattattaK! episodes, looping endlessly for anyone who wants to drop in, turn up the volume, and drift into its distinctive rhythm.

The story of KattattaK! began back in March 2021. Kimmie and Katt, two friends throwing what was meant to be a casual beach party, realized that something was missing — live music. That impulse, simple as it was, ignited an idea that grew far beyond a one-off event. Before long, KattattaK! was born: a high-energy weekly show that started as a two-hour session but has since refined itself into a sharp, 90-minute burst of sound and spectacle.

Each Saturday at 6 PM SLT, the Kimkattia Dome becomes the beating heart of this world. Those who arrive early are rewarded — about twenty minutes before the show begins, Katt unveils her AI-generated “warm-up” tracks. These are experimental, playful soundscapes that set the tone for the night ahead: part curiosity, part art, and entirely unpredictable. Then comes the main show — 90 minutes of momentum, mood shifts, and connection.

KattattaK! seasons typically span ten episodes, with short breaks in between to reset and recharge before diving back in. The community around the Dome has grown loyal and lively, forming an atmosphere that feels equal parts concert, social hub, and ongoing creative experiment. Adding to the mix, Sia Aurora — known to regulars as The Deviant DJ — occasionally steps in to spin her own signature sets, bringing a fierce, eclectic edge to the mix.

But the Dome doesn’t sleep between weekends. Wednesdays at 5 PM SLT, it transforms again — a midweek escape with its own identity.

Week One brings KWR – Katt’s Wednesday Reset, a total change of pace. The tempo drops, the space widens, and the atmosphere deepens. Katt curates a sonic experience built on lush, ambient soundscapes — the kind that recall artists like Carbon Based Lifeforms, Aes Dana, or Solar Fields. It’s less a performance and more a journey inward: an hour of immersion meant to let listeners breathe, think, and drift through imagined worlds where time slows and light feels liquid.

Week Two, however, belongs to silence — or, at least, to possibility. On alternate Wednesdays, The Dome is Dark. It’s a pause in the cycle, a moment to step back and make room for the unexpected. Occasionally, that space fills again with energy when DJ Sia takes over the night. Under her Deviant DJ moniker, she flips the mood completely, delivering pounding EDM sets that light up the virtual floor. Expect festival energy, underground club beats, and mashups that crash genres together in ways that shouldn’t work — but somehow do.

Together, these events — the Saturday shows, the Wednesday shifts, the nonstop stream — make KattattaK! more than just a performance. It’s an evolving ecosystem of sound and connection, blending technology, artistry, and community in a way that feels both futuristic and deeply human. Whether you drop by for a few minutes or stay for an entire season, the Dome always has something waiting — sound without borders, music without pause, and a community built on rhythm.

The loop never ends — and that’s precisely the point.

KattattaK! S17E10 - the season finale


 


Saturday, 20th September 2025: Season 17 finale. Katt will round out S17 with another of her eclectic mixes featuring synthwave, darkwave, goth/indie, 80s, and who knows what else?






KattattaK! S17E7: Saturday Aug 16 @ 6pm SLT


 

KATT AURORA PRESENTS: KATTATTAK! — Saturday, 16th August 2025 @ 6 PM SLT

Get ready for another high-energy night at the Kimkattia Dome in Second Life as Katt Aurora spins a genre-bending mix of the best retro and modern electronic sounds. This week is Season 17, Episode 07, and you won’t want to miss a beat.

Music You’ll Hear:

  • Retro 1980s classics

  • Synthwave & Synthpop

  • New Wave gems

  • Clever covers & remixes

  • Deep-cut album tracks

  • EDM, Nu-Disco, 80s House

  • Krautrock, Eurovision oddities… and more

Event Schedule:

  • Preshow: 5:40–6:00 PM SLT — AI-generated quirky warm-up tracks to set the mood

  • Main Show: 6:00 PM SLT sharp — 90 minutes of pure musical bliss

Location:
The Kimkattia Dome, Seranil, Second Life

More Info:
Kimkattia Website

“If you are not here, you are missing out!”

THIS WEEK AT KIMKATTIA:

This week we have the first of our new Wednesday evening shows: The Deviant DJ (Sia Aurora) will take the floor for her first residency as our EDM DJ spinning a mix from 5pm-6pm SLT.

And then on Saturday, DJ Katt continues her 'anything goes' mix at 6pm SLT.


 
















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Heifervescent: The Infinite Solo Odyssey of Andy Doran

First in a series of articles about the artists, bands, and music I like. 


Heifervescent: The Infinite Solo Odyssey of Andy Doran

Heifervescent is neither a band nor a gimmick—it is the lifelong, ever‑unfolding project of Andy Doran, a British musician, visual artist, and bovine enthusiast whose singular vision anchors every release.

Epic Origins & Persona

In 2001, on a hungover day in England’s Peak District, Doran held an alka‑seltzer tablet while a herd of Jersey cows approached, mesmerized. That moment birthed Heifervescent—a portmanteau of heifer and effervescent, capturing both absurdity and transcendence. The name became the banner for his creative alter‑ego from 2002 onward, signifying a bold solo trajectory free of external expectation (Heifervescent, indierockcafe.com).

Musical Evolution & Stylistic Identity

Doran’s early career in the Britpop‑era band Monkeyland eventually evolved into solo work. Early Heifervescent recordings include Hoofed and Dangerous, Verbal Bandit, and Murder in the Garden. The 2005 release Pondlife Fiasco—featuring the breakout track “Deep Sea Diver”—showcased a seamless blend of ambient strings, dreamy guitars, and electronic motifs that reinforced his melancholic yet melodic style (Heifervescent).

In the 2010s, he revisited and refined older material, issuing The Glue Factory and later reworking Monkeyland-era tracks on Further Adventures in Monkeyland. The 2015 album Evolution Gains Again distilled a backlog of over thirty compositions into a cohesive body of work (Heifervescent).

Recent Works & Themes

By early 2024, Doran had released The Age of Incoherence, followed in mid‑2024 by Skeletonless and Pondlife Fiasco II (a complete re-recording of the original). His most recent, Meltdown in the House of Wax, arrived in January 2025, offering biting lyrical irony within lush indie orchestration (Heifervescent).

Themes in this period span estrangement, existential questioning, satire of media and religion, and reflections on aging with biting wit and poetic honesty.

Aesthetic Philosophy

Doran is openly critical of sterile, hyper-polished production. Whether using tape hiss, warble, or spontaneous vocal takes, he frames imperfection as authenticity—resisting digital clarity in favor of visceral, human imperfection. For him, every flaw is part of the emotional truth of a performance (Heifervescent, Heifervescent).

Critique & Context

One could argue that Heifervescent’s singular voice veers into repetition or self‑isolation—true. His prolific output may feel redundant unless listeners are deeply invested. But that consistency is also a virtue: a testament to creative persistence and uncompromising personal vision.


Discography of Heifervescent

Based on Bandcamp metadata and other verified sources, here is a full list of releases up to January 2025:

  • Meltdown in the House of Wax (January 2025) – Latest full-length album, rich in orchestral indie tones and lyrical irony (Heifervescent)

  • Pondlife Fiasco II (June 2024) – Re-recorded version of the 2005 album, including new takes on “Deep Sea Diver” and “Kaleidoscope” (Heifervescent)

  • Skeletonless (June 2024) – Conceptual album exploring existential themes (Heifervescent, Apple Music - Web Player)

  • The Age of Incoherence (January 2024) – Philosophical and introspective, Doran’s sixteenth official release (Heifervescent, Heifervescent)

  • Logic Decimator (March 2016) – Ten tracks including “Freak of Nature”, “Vitamin D”, and “Skeletons” (Heifervescent)

  • Firebird (2019) – A darker, politically-inflected album with tracks such as “Lazy Liars” and “Quasar Girl” (Heifervescent)

Earlier works (not all dated precisely, drawn from discography overviews):

  • Excuses for the Common Man (2018)

  • The Long Lost Property of Life (circa 2021)

  • Little Egg (circa 2011)

  • The Glue Factory (2010)

  • Pondlife Fiasco (2005)

  • Murder in the Garden (2004)

  • Verbal Bandit (2003)

  • Hoofed and Dangerous (2002)

  • Additional early singles and EPs including “Deep Sea Diver” (2018 reissue), Kaleidoscope single (2024), The Era of Entitlement (2023), Rise and Shine (2021) (Apple Music - Web Player, Heifervescent, Heifervescent)

According to Bandcamp, there are 17 total releases available for download and streaming as of March 2015; later releases bring the count to around 17 by mid‑2025 (Heifervescent, Songstats).


In Summary

Heifervescent is the uncompromising creative chronicle of Andy Doran—an ever-evolving soundscape where imperfection is embraced and reflection is relentless. The project’s deliberate repetition, sardonic humor, and persistence offer uncompromising insight into aging, artistry, and existential malaise.

This updated essay now includes a complete discography to date—giving you formal context alongside analytical depth. Let me know if you'd like a track‑by‑track breakdown or deep‑dive into any specific album or song.

KattattaK! S17E5 SAT AUG 2nd @ 6PM SLT


Join us again this Saturday for another of Katt's journeys to the four corners of the musical world. If you love gangsta rap, Nashville Country, Bluegrass, or Mariah Carey, then this is not the show for you! Instead Katt will be playing techno, 80s, synthwave and europop. 

Doors open around 5:40pm for the preshow specials. Come for the music, stay for the banter!
Find us here!