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The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 2h

In the spirit of our start together.. we'll be hosting a little online listening party!! Details coming soon, so stay tuned 👀

The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 2h

The inspiration for this one is, of course, old school video games. I wanted something that captured that excited moment of startign a new video game - sitting on the floor in front of the tv after school; cartridge, disc, or download ready; excited to step into a world of brand new adventures.

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The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 2h

Our album is launching in just TWO days!! which means -- it's time to reveal the album art!!

This amazing piece was put together by Erin Graves (@eirex.art on Instagram) - I've had the privilege of working with her on a few covers before this one and she is absolutely phenomenal at what she does.

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Blanksword ⚔️ Kickstarter live NOW!! @blanksword.bsky.social · 14h

2 DAYS LEFT to back our BLANKSWORD, our roguelike RPG, on Kickstarter! If you've ever wanted to...

⚔️ Punt your landlord
⚔️ Kiss bugs
⚔️ Rearrange your brain
⚔️ Attack and dethrone God

... now's your chance!

🔽 Links to Kickstarter, Steam Demo & Discord below! 🔽

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The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

Aivi's track is amazing and I know you're gonna love it - we can't wait to share it soon!!

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The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

Cartomantic, a Tarot roguelike deckbuilder (three of my favorite words) where you collect hundreds of cards inspired by both Minor and Major Arcana as you journey across the higher planes.

Cartomantic on Steam

Take control of fate in this Tarot roguelite deckbuilder. Wield powerful Aspects of humanity and divinity, weave explosive chain reactions, and collect hundreds of cards inspired by both Minor and Maj...

store.steampowered.com

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The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

Blanksword, a roguelike RPG where a fallen Angel without a brain embarks on a journey to kill God -- where they're supporting our very own Leaf Let as a guest composer!!

Give them a follow! @blanksword.bsky.social

BLANKSWORD

An Angelic Roguelike RPG

www.kickstarter.com

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The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

Way to the Woods, a beautiful game about a Deer and Fawn embarking on a journey through an abandoned world to return home.

Way To The Woods on Steam

A Deer and Fawn must embark on a journey through an abandoned world of the unknown to get home. A third person adventure game solo developed by ant tan. Featuring soundtrack from aivi & surasshu, ...

store.steampowered.com

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The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

To follow Aivi and support their work, check out:

Infloresce Records on Patreon, where they're leading a collective of composers who make "gentle music that goes hard"

patreon.com/infloresce

Infloresce Records | Patreon

Making gentle music that goes hard.

patreon.com

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The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

and a perspective deeply informed by their lived experience as a thoughtful member of and advocate for our community of marginalized artists. It goes without saying and will be repeated nonetheless - none of this would have been possible without their contribution.

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The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

Aivi's support of and contribution to Rising Star has been immeasurable - they have volunteered their discerning taste, creative and organizational expertise, incredible amounts of time and energy -

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The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

They initiated the composer-led movement to coin the genre “digital fusion”. They also started a sensitivity and accessibility team for the game Ikenfell, in addition to composing music for it. In 2022, they took a break from industry work to found Infloresce Records - @infloresce.com

Infloresce Records

Label for gentle digital fusion and indie classical

infloresce.com

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The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

The result speaks for itself: the crew of Steven Universe originally found aivi on Soundcloud before they had a single soundtrack to their name

a cartoon character with a pearl on her head

ALT: a cartoon character with a pearl on her head

media.tenor.com

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The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

aivi’s mixed-up cultural identity and hybrid background in classical and electronic music has led to their unique musical style, where different genres and sounds intertwine in unexpected ways.

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The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

aivi (they/them) is a Vietnamese-American composer, most known for their work with aivi & surasshu @aivisura.com, the award-winning duo that scored the animated series Steven Universe on Cartoon Network. (!!!)

a cartoon character with a star in his eyes is smiling

ALT: a cartoon character with a star in his eyes is smiling

media.tenor.com

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The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

Our album is releasing in just THREE days!!! and we have one final composer to reveal to you - introducing: aivi!
@aiviwave.com

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The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

Aivi's track is amazing and I know you're gonna love it - we can't wait to share it soon!!

The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

Cartomantic, a Tarot roguelike deckbuilder (three of my favorite words) where you collect hundreds of cards inspired by both Minor and Major Arcana as you journey across the higher planes.

Cartomantic on Steam

Take control of fate in this Tarot roguelite deckbuilder. Wield powerful Aspects of humanity and divinity, weave explosive chain reactions, and collect hundreds of cards inspired by both Minor and Maj...

store.steampowered.com

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The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

Blanksword, a roguelike RPG where a fallen Angel without a brain embarks on a journey to kill God -- where they're supporting our very own Leaf Let as a guest composer!!

Give them a follow! @blanksword.bsky.social

BLANKSWORD

An Angelic Roguelike RPG

www.kickstarter.com

1

The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

Way to the Woods, a beautiful game about a Deer and Fawn embarking on a journey through an abandoned world to return home.

Way To The Woods on Steam

A Deer and Fawn must embark on a journey through an abandoned world of the unknown to get home. A third person adventure game solo developed by ant tan. Featuring soundtrack from aivi & surasshu, ...

store.steampowered.com

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The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

To follow Aivi and support their work, check out:

Infloresce Records on Patreon, where they're leading a collective of composers who make "gentle music that goes hard"

patreon.com/infloresce

Infloresce Records | Patreon

Making gentle music that goes hard.

patreon.com

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The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

and a perspective deeply informed by their lived experience as a thoughtful member of and advocate for our community of marginalized artists. It goes without saying and will be repeated nonetheless - none of this would have been possible without their contribution.

1

The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

Aivi's support of and contribution to Rising Star has been immeasurable - they have volunteered their discerning taste, creative and organizational expertise, incredible amounts of time and energy -

1

The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

They initiated the composer-led movement to coin the genre “digital fusion”. They also started a sensitivity and accessibility team for the game Ikenfell, in addition to composing music for it. In 2022, they took a break from industry work to found Infloresce Records - @infloresce.com

Infloresce Records

Label for gentle digital fusion and indie classical

infloresce.com

1

The Rising Star Patronage Project @risingstarpatronage.com · 1d

The result speaks for itself: the crew of Steven Universe originally found aivi on Soundcloud before they had a single soundtrack to their name!

a cartoon character with a pearl on her head

ALT: a cartoon character with a pearl on her head

media.tenor.com

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