SOUND OF EARTH

Imagining a world where abundance and sustainability coexist harmoniously, and where the creative spirit thrives in service of a just and regenerative future.

Our Wild Roots
2 LA artivists started Sound of Earth on a mission to fuse sustainability, ancient wisdom, and the music scene.
2017
Christian sings "The Sound of the Earth, as it turns" to himself under his breath while at Yosemite National Park with friends, & writes "Genesis Piece"
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July 2018
Through the Petrichor mixed media show by at the Vortex Dome LA, Ethan & Christian meet.
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2019
Ethan plays trumpet solo on "Genesis Piece" by Love The Paradox

Christian (under the moniker Love The Paradox) has created an initial production of "Genesis Piece" - where the first repetition "The Sound of The Earth" (our namesake) is sung. This melody has hovered over him for years, showing up with additional lyrics while he drives, or does other tasks. Ethan records his trumpet solo.

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November 2021
They meet and a free-write ensues for a "Part 2" of "Genesis Piece"; they decide to use this lyrical material as the seed for Ethan's USC Graduate Program Final project composition & performance. Novel Utopia, their new band, is born.

A live set with a combination of songs previously written by Christian, and new stuff co-written by the duo, takes shape.

Novel Utopia
Late 2021
They decide to take all of it a step further, and throw not just a showcase for this music, but a whole-ass festival - where they debut Novel Utopia and feature Genevieve Artadi, Thumpasaurus, and more

The name "Sound of Earth" is chosen. (originally, it had a "The") (+FEST)

Let's Define: "Sound of Earth"

NOUN

[( Sound : /ˈsaʊnd/ ) ( of : /ˈəv/ ) ( Earth : /ˈɝθ/ )
The sound you hear when everything is still, you are small, the Earth is huge, and invites your stewardship, compassion, and care, in exchange for a thriving and fulfilling life.

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The artist that created Ethan Chilton's "The Planets" album cover creates our first logo ideas for the festival!

1 week before
Earth Day, 2022
The VIP House Show happens

Spritely, Kiavi & more take the stage at a very undersold VIP. Max Zade curates a sustainable-drink themed bar.

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Earth Day, 2022
Sound of Earth Fest happens at the Troubadour, 4/21-22, 2022!

Genevieve Artadi, Thumpasaurus and 8 other acts take the stage alongside Novel Utopia. Special thanks to The Troubadour ChiQC, Thrive Market and our generous sponsors for helping facilitate this!

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Summer & Fall, 2022
Sound of Earth Regroups after Ethan's graduation.
December 7, 2022
Sound of Earth books out The Goldfish LA, its first show in Highland Park, CA - its future home. Dolphin Hyperspace headlines with a ferocious jazz set, Abby Litman provides a stunning folk set, and Novel Utopia plays with a smaller lineup, joined by Euro-guitar legend Teis Semney.
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March 3, 2023
Sound of Earth hosts "Earth Oracle" at The Oracle Tavern

REL, Digital Mami, & more join this epic lineup, and future house DJ Fairy Muze makes her first live appearance (as Propia Musa).

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Early April 2023
Sound of Earth refines its organizational offering and tables at INC, the Independent National Convention, in Austin, TX.

There, they meet Will Shares of Love Unity Initiative & virtuoso violinist DPAK.

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Earth Day, 2023
Sound of Earth curates evening programming at the Wellness Stage for the Earth Day Beach Festival with Eco Joe & Love Unity Initiative!

Joined by Katie Taylor, Fairy Muze & Novel Utopia also play this show as the first 'resident artits' for Sound of Earth.

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July 4th, 2023 - 9AM
Novel Utopia performs in the Santa Monica July 4th Parade

Joined by a special cast including Lauren Ellis and DJ Fairy Muze on vocals, this is a special opportunity to bring an eco-conscious energy to the July 4th parade.


Novel Utopia performs in the 2023 Santa Monica July 4th Parade
July 4th, 2023 - 11AM-5AM
Sound of Earth co-curates the Wellness Stage at Love Unity Initiative's July 4th Beach Festival

Featuring a stellar cast of artists & DJs including Fi Sullivan, Ayako, Friends of, and more, this night blew the roof off.

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A photo of co-founder Christian R.

This night was incredibly special to us - we had 1,000+ folks dancing at our stage, and you could even see folks dancing hundreds of feet away during the evening DJ sets. Truly a peak for us.

Christian, Co-founder of Sound of Earth

July 28th, 2023
The house show era for Sound of Earth truly begins with the Producer's Open Mic

Featuring Golden Finch, Corey Gordon, Love The Paradox, & more.

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October 21, 2023
Spooky Szn Soiree occurs

A night for the books with Jynjo DJ Set, Stratos Live Set, Grace Corsi, Novel Utopia's 7-piece iteraion, Dusty Durstoin, & Inja Inja.

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January 28th, 2024
EcoSundays is launched!

Lila Forde, Aaron Reihs, Chaotic Good, Fairy Muze, Mooler, Love The Paradox, & Maya Bachmann perform sets at the first ever Daytime show by Sound of Earth - EcoSundays!

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March 10, 2024
EcoSundays continues!

NightTime, Slowssie, Austyn Del, Jessica Gerhardt, Ethan Chilton Sutblte Moter, BrightA, & the Makhosi Foundation provide musical healing at this Special EcoSunday!

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Earth Day, 2024
Love Unity Initiative x Sound of Earth regroup for the Earth Day Beach Festival, bigger & better than ever.

Sounds by SoftPower, Katie Taylor & Nick Kennerly, Tay X, Upper Reality, Opulent.wav, and Ethan, Christian, and Fairy Muze, a presentation by Forager Worldwide and live yoga with Cintia De Castro + DJ Kuyaki represent the full curation by Sound of Earth.

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Summer + LA Climate Week, 2024
Plans evolve.

Sound of Earth regroups over the summer and prepares its 501(c)3 mission, vision, application, and expands network of partners. During LA Climate Week, Sound of Earth re-launches, and announces the next event. Sound of Earth attends The Clean Energy Expo & many other epic events at the inaugural LA Climate Week, forging connections for exciting climate-related events in the future :)

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September 21st, 2024
First Show of Fall 2024!
Sound of Earth Presents:🌎Sound & Poetry (An LA Climate Week Reflection)

A night of improvised Jazz & Indie music emerges - featuring sets from the cofounders, in collaboration with Kateryna Kravchenko, Gavin Harris + Duo band mate, the organization Hey Climate, and more.

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October (TBD), 2024
Stay tuned for more info re: our October 2024 show!
Mission Statement
Sound of Earth is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and equitable future for all by empowering innovative companies and artists who are actively creating climate change solutions and inspiring change.