Today, Chicago-based arts and culture publication Scapi Magazine published a feature covering the upcoming release of OPLIAM’s ambitious 20-track double album, Serotonin Soldier, set to drop officially on Indigenous Peoples’ Day (October 12, 2026).

“20 tracks across two distinct sides—bridging alternative rock, bedroom pop, Americana, and hip-hop into an exploration of identity, resilience, and independent production.”

— Scapi Magazine (October 5, 2026)

Inside the Scapi Magazine Feature

The piece highlights the narrative trajectory of Serotonin Soldier, following the initial release of Part I earlier this summer and culminating in the full double-album experience this October. The interview breaks down the DIY production process behind the record, tracking audio editing, live tracking, and multitrack mixing executed right here at our Chicago recording studio.

Key topics covered in the article include:

• The Concept & Double Album Format: Why structuring the project across 20 tracks and two distinct sonics was essential for telling the full story.
• Indigenous Peoples’ Day Release: Grounding the album launch on October 12th as a tribute to Native heritage, creative autonomy, and community resistance.
• Genre-Bending Production: Blending raw electric guitar riffs, organic songwriting, and modern digital production techniques across the 20-track layout.

Album Release Show & Upcoming Dates

To celebrate the double album release, OPLIAM will be performing a hometown album release concert in Chicago at The Print Shop Live on October 16, 2026.

Stay tuned for upcoming tour announcements for 2027 as we take the double album on the road across the Midwest and beyond.