The Electronic Goth, beautiful, dreamy, driving, solo project of John Koviak. An infusion of organic elements keep this music from falling into the mesh of too many other electronic acts.

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ROCK: Goth, ELECTRONIC: Synthpop

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Dreams, Imagination, Struggle, Beauty, The Soulâ¦..These are the fundamental aspects found in the music of John Koviak.

With a solo career spanning over a decade, John Koviak has gathered to him a legion of devoted fans in the United States and abroad, won the praise of critics, and continues a personal musical journey done on his own terms. Emerging from the Southern California alternative music scene in the late 1980's, John started out as a guitarist/bassist before unfulfilling band experiences eventually prompted him to try and create music completely on his own. Thus John's first solo project, the highly acclaimed Sub Version, was born. Taking on the tasks of songwriting, lyrics/vocals, instruments, programming, and production entirely on his own, as Sub Version, John successfully completed three releases--Metamorphosis (1992), Damaged Gods (1994), and The Winds of War (1997). Sub Version also contributed a cover of Joy Division's "Heart and Soul" to the Ceremonial (1995) tribute CD on Mere Mortal Records.
Though variously described as dark-wave, gothic, and industrial, John's work transcended labels, incorporating elements of all of these yet remaining distinctly apart from them. Its one consistent feature was the darkly emotional soundscapes John layered with his unique and dynamic vocal style (a combination many have found irresistible). The Winds of War in particular demonstrated John's true capabilities as a composer, from touching instrumentals to club-friendly dance beats such as "Will", to heart-wrenching ballads such as "You live in my Dreams".
After the Winds of War, John took a break in order to realize some new ideas that were emerging that
seemed to be a departure from Sub Version.
The Heaven EP in 2002 was the official beginning of this new chapter and the Imagination EP followed soon after in 2003.
While Sub Version was an at times a questioning, angered exploration of the deeper aspects of love, life and living... John's new work displays a lighter side, and the maturity of one who has evolved from his experiences. It also found him returning more to the guitar, both in the studio as well as on stage. John is certain to continue pushing the boundaries of the underground scene, to charm critics and captivate fans the world over by succeeding where most electronic bands fail--by allowing true emotion rather than technological prowess to take precedence.

Taking a break from his own music, John was often seen playing live for Faith and the Muse as a Guitarist/Violinist
inbetween 2003 and 2004.

John is currently writing and recording new material.




HEAVEN (copyright J.Koviak)


Think of a place, youâve been, in a dream
Was everything, as it seemed?
I know a place, a place not very far
Iâll take you there, in a dream, I heard you crying:

Heavenâ¦â¦this place I see
Iâm in Heavenâ¦â¦when youâre with me
Bring me Heavenâ¦â¦your smile and your eyes
Thatâs my Heavenâ¦â¦just for awhile.

When the world around seems like hell, heaven is where you find it
Love was not what you thought, but still around if you donât mind it
Itâs a place deep inside, where I go to survive, I wonât wait until I die
The last time when I opened my eyes, I found you lying by my side

Thatâsâ¦.. Heavenâ¦â¦this place I see
Iâm in Heavenâ¦â¦when youâre with me
Bring me Heavenâ¦â¦your smile and your eyes
Thatâs my Heavenâ¦â¦just for awhile.

Look at this place, is everything that you see,
another dream or is it, reality
Iâm always chasing shadows, following a fantasy
Then I stagger through the streets where angels and devils surround me.