There’s a certain fearlessness that has always defined OPIUO’s music, but his latest full-length album, ASCENSION SEEKER, takes that defiance to another level.
Released today, September 19, ASCENSION SEEKER is more than a continuation of his legacy. It is a deeply personal statement on resilience, transformation, and the pursuit of joy in the face of struggle.
ASCENSION SEEKER is a journey of sonic experimentation
Arriving three years after his celebrated 2022 LP A Shape Of Sound, ASCENSION SEEKER reaffirms Opiuo’s reputation as one of electronic music’s greatest innovators. Pulling listeners through a kaleidoscopic spectrum of sound, the album blends funk, glitch, hip-hop, and bass into one cinematic journey filled with twists and turns at every level.
From the vibrant yet distorted soundscapes of the opener ASCENSION SEEKER to the electric energy of SATELLITE with Wreckno and the wonky bass lines of ANTELOPE, each track pushes into a new dimension of sound while staying rooted in OPIUO’s playful, experimental, and dynamic style.
OPIUO Turns Adversity Into Strength
The most striking element of ASCENSION SEEKER is the way it turns adversity into fuel for creativity. After years of invasive ear surgeries, OPIUO now lives with partial hearing and permanent tinnitus. Rather than step back, he has transformed that challenge into what he calls his “secret driving force.”
“I mix and master my music without visual metering, just trusting the one ear I do have left,” OPIUO explains. “Music is all about how it makes you feel, right?” That commitment to emotion over perfection runs through every track, giving the album a rare kind of power. It is less about polished spectacle and more about lived truth.
The result is a record that refuses to hide from the darkness but chooses light instead. ASCENSION SEEKER becomes more than a title. It stands as a mantra and a guiding force for both the artist and the listener.
ASCENSION SEEKER marks a new chapter for OPIUO
To celebrate the release, OPIUO is taking ASCENSION SEEKER on the road with a U.S. tour that begins at the Belly Up in Aspen, Colorado, before continuing across North America.
And, in the end, ASCENSION SEEKER is not just another entry in OPIUO’s discography. It is a testament to the resilience of an artist who continues to evolve through every obstacle. With its mix of sonic experimentation and emotional depth, the record invites fans to rise with him and to keep seeking light even when it feels far away.
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