#17 - Rod Chong

Elias Soriano is an American musician, renowned as the lead vocalist of Nonpoint. Soriano skillfully merges metal, rock, and rap nuances, crafting a distinct sonic identity for Nonpoint. The band soared to fame with their major label debut, "Statement," and their track "What a Day." Check out Nonpoint on their 2024 "Million Watts" Tour. https://nonpoint.com The Akiva Abstract Sponsors: -BetterHelp: ⁠https://betterhelp.com/akivaalpert⁠⁠ (10% off your first month) -Muse: https://shorturl.at/wHKU9 (AKIVAALPERT for 15% off your order) -Goli: ⁠https://go.goli.com/AKIVAALPERT⁠ (10% off your oder) -Ember: ⁠https://ember.com/⁠ -Eargasm Earplugs: Use code AKIVA for 10% off your order -Avant Arte: ⁠https://avantarte.com/⁠ -iHerb: ⁠https://iherb.co/QQ3ge77a⁠ -Prophets of AI: ⁠https://propheticai.co/⁠ -NordVPN: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_coffer_id=15&aff_id=101072&url_id=902

Garzi is an American musician and a genre-bending artist known for blending punk, emo, and trap into an innovative sound characterized by introspective lyrics. He has collaborated with Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens on the track "Mess," and with Travis Barker of Blink-182 on "SICK OF ME," produced by John Feldmann. garzimusic.com The Akiva Abstract Sponsors: -BetterHelp: ⁠https://betterhelp.com/akivaalpert⁠⁠ (10% off your first month) -Muse: https://shorturl.at/wHKU9 (AKIVAALPERT for 15% off your order) -Goli: ⁠https://go.goli.com/AKIVAALPERT⁠ (10% off your oder) -Ember: ⁠https://ember.com/⁠ -Eargasm Earplugs: AKIVA10 (10% off your order) -Avant Arte: ⁠https://avantarte.com/⁠ -iHerb: ⁠https://iherb.co/QQ3ge77a⁠ -Prophets of AI: ⁠https://propheticai.co/⁠ -NordVPN: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_coffer_id=15&aff_id=101072&url_id=902

Brokencyde is an American crunkcore group comprising Michael "Mikl" Shea and Julian "Phat J" McLellan. They have been recognized as precursors to the hyperpop movement. Their work, characterized by its infectious energy and innovative fusion of electronic, hip-hop, and screamo, has not only garnered a dedicated global fanbase but also influenced a new generation of artists in the evolving landscape of digital music. The Akiva Abstract Sponsors: -BetterHelp: ⁠https://betterhelp.com/akivaalpert⁠⁠ (10% off your first month) -Muse: https://shorturl.at/wHKU9 (AKIVAALPERT for 15% off your order) -Goli: ⁠https://go.goli.com/AKIVAALPERT⁠ (10% off your oder) -Ember: ⁠https://ember.com/⁠ -Eargasm Earplugs: AKIVA10 (10% off your order) -Avant Arte: ⁠https://avantarte.com/⁠ -iHerb: ⁠https://iherb.co/QQ3ge77a⁠ -Prophets of AI: ⁠https://propheticai.co/⁠ -NordVPN: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=101072&url_id=902

Josey Scott is a Grammy-nominated American musician, songwriter, and former lead vocalist of Saliva; renowned for his pivotal role in propelling the band to stardom with hits like "Click Click Boom" and "Always," and has since pursued a diverse range of solo projects and creative ventures. The Akiva Abstract Sponsors: -BetterHelp: ⁠https://betterhelp.com/akivaalpert⁠⁠ (10% off your first month) -Muse: https://shorturl.at/wHKU9 (AKIVAALPERT for 15% off your order) -Goli: ⁠https://go.goli.com/AKIVAALPERT⁠ (10% off your oder) -Ember: ⁠https://ember.com/⁠ -Eargasm Earplugs: AKIVA10 (10% off your order) -Avant Arte: ⁠https://avantarte.com/⁠ -iHerb: ⁠https://iherb.co/QQ3ge77a⁠ -Prophets of AI: ⁠https://propheticai.co/⁠ -NordVPN: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=101072&url_id=902

King Yosef (Tayves Yosef Pelletier) is an American musician, producer, and pivotal figure in the underground music landscape, ingeniously fusing hardcore, hip-hop, and industrial elements to craft emotionally charged and genre-defying compositions. The Akiva Abstract Sponsors: -BetterHelp: ⁠https://betterhelp.com/akivaalpert⁠⁠ (10% off your first month) -Goli: ⁠https://go.goli.com/AKIVAALPERT⁠ (10% off your oder) -Ember: ⁠https://ember.com/⁠ -Eargasm Earplugs: AKIVA10 (10% off your order) -Avant Arte: ⁠https://avantarte.com/⁠ -iHerb: ⁠https://iherb.co/QQ3ge77a⁠ -Prophets of AI: ⁠https://propheticai.co/⁠ -NordVPN: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=101072&url_id=902

Johnny 3 Tears (George Arthur Ragan) is an American musician, renowned as co-founder of Hollywood Undead. The Akiva Abstract Sponsors: -BetterHelp: ⁠https://betterhelp.com/akivaalpert⁠⁠ (10% off your first month) -Goli: ⁠https://go.goli.com/AKIVAALPERT⁠ (10% off your oder) -Ember: ⁠https://ember.com/⁠ -Eargasm Earplugs: AKIVA10 (10% off your order) -Avant Arte: ⁠https://avantarte.com/⁠ -iHerb: ⁠https://iherb.co/QQ3ge77a⁠ -Prophets of AI: ⁠https://prophetsofai.com/ -NordVPN: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=101072&url_id=902 

Sleepsleep is an American EDM artist, producer, and social media star; known for his electrifying performances. The Akiva Abstract Sponsors: -BetterHelp: ⁠https://betterhelp.com/akivaalpert⁠⁠ (10% off your first month) -Goli: ⁠https://go.goli.com/AKIVAALPERT⁠ (10% off your oder) -Ember: ⁠https://ember.com/⁠ -Eargasm Earplugs: AKIVA10 (10% off your order) -Avant Arte: ⁠https://avantarte.com/⁠ -iHerb: ⁠https://iherb.co/QQ3ge77a⁠ -Prophets of AI: https://prophetsofai.com/

Rod Chong is Chief Creative Officer of Race Service, and collaborator on special projects at ACRONYM GmbH. The Akiva Abstract Sponsors: -BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/akivaalpert⁠ (10% off your first month) -Goli: https://go.goli.com/AKIVAALPERT (10% off your oder) -Ember: https://ember.com/ -Eargasm Earplugs: AKIVA10 (10% off your order) -Avant Arte: https://avantarte.com/ -iHerb: https://iherb.co/QQ3ge77a -Prophets of AI: https://prophetsofai.com/

Social Repose (Richard Giese) is an American singer-songwriter, influencer, and social-media star; renowned for his avant-garde aesthetic.

Nathan James is an American musician, photographer, and social-media star; known for his unique "Nu Nu Metal" style. He has collaborated with artists such as Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber, Machine Gun Kelly, Avril Lavigne, and Post Malone; also shooting the album cover for Machine Gun Kelly’s "Tickets to My Downfall”.