The Artery Foundation Welcomes KVDE + Kage Archer to the Roster

THE ARTERY FOUNDATION WELCOMES KVDE TO ITS ROSTER

ARTIST SHARES “DAMAGE” — LISTEN

KVDE is a Dallas-based hard rock artist blending metalcore intensity, electronic atmosphere, and hook-driven songwriting into a sound distinctly his own. Independently, he has amassed 2.5M+ streams across seven releases since May 2025, bringing his total career streams to 3.6M+.

The Artery Foundation is thrilled to welcome KVDE to its expanding roster.

Today, KVDE shares the earworm single “Damage.” Listen here.

“This song explores the idea of creating your own destruction while convincing yourself it’s everyone else’s fault,” KVDE offers. “It came from watching people in my life repeat those patterns while I was trying to grow out of them myself. You reach a point where you want to help them do the same, but you realize they’re the only ones capable of changing themselves, and that frustration is what this song is built on.”

He continues, “It draws from my earlier work in dark alt-pop and R&B, specifically my song ‘Rain,’ which influenced the pre-chorus through its synth chords, vocal cadence, and layered octaves. I carried over the same vocal stacking approach, using doubles and high-octave layers to build depth. The production was also inspired by modern alt-pop with subtle deep house elements. The song that comes to mind is ‘Tinted Eyes’ by DVBBS featuring blackbear and 24kGoldn, where the bass pluck sound helped shape the foundation of the verses, and then I built the rest of the song around that.”

Raised in small-town Cumby, Texas, KVDE grew up around music, spending his childhood at band practices with his father before teaching himself to write, produce, and complete full projects as a teenager. After years of playing cover gigs, he made a defining decision: Talent alone doesn’t build a career. Relentless work does. That mindset pushed him beyond being just a musician and into building something of his own.

Outside of his artist project, KVDE co-produced a triple platinum record for Pecos & The Rooftops and later toured nationally as the band’s drummer, performing for crowds of over 10,000. But even at that level, he knew he wasn’t finished building something of his own.

After hitting a financial low, he refused to walk away. Instead, he built and sold his own company to fund a fresh start. In May 2025, he relaunched his solo project with “Image,” the first release of a new era. Since then, he has independently written, performed, and produced every element of his music from his home in Texas.

Organically, he grew from 400 to over 90,000 Spotify monthly listeners in under eight months, establishing a distinct hard rock identity that defines KVDE.

He is not chasing a moment. He is building a foundation. And he’s done it DIY every step of the way!

KVDE ONLINE:

WATCH “CARRY THE WEIGHT” VIDEO

LISTEN TO “CARRY THE WEIGHT”

THE ARTERY FOUNDATION WELCOMES KAGE ARCHER TO THE ROSTER

ARTIST SHARES NEW SINGLE “CARRY THE WEIGHT” — WATCH + LISTEN

The Artery Foundation continues to expand its roster with an exciting clutch of new talent. The label has also signed 13-year-old social media wunderkind KAGE ARCHER to the roster.

Today, he shares the heavier-than-granite “Carry the Weight,” featuring Taylor Barber of Left to Suffer. Listen here.

Watch the video here.

Yes, he’s really 13. And yes, his music is brutal AF and he represents the future of heavy music.

“‘Carry the Weight’ isn’t just another heavy song; it’s a look at envy,” Archer says, showcasing an astuteness beyond his years. “People see the highlight reel, the good side of my life, and say, ‘I want that.’ Sometimes wanting to be in my shoes, but they have no idea the work that goes on when the camera isn’t rolling. Or the work that had to happen as a 10-year-old to right now to get to this point.”

Wichita, Kansas-based vocalist Kage Archer is redefining the future of heavy music at just 13 years old. A multi-instrumentalist who mastered drums at four and self-taught guitar and bass shortly after, Kage found his true calling behind the mic. His rise began when a TikTok video of him covering Motionless in White’s “Slaughterhouse” went viral, landing him on stage with the band at age 10 in front of 6,000+ fans, a performance Chris Motionless (Motionless in White Vocalist) dubbed a “Top-10 career moment.”

Known to collect high-profile performances like Infinity stones, Kage has demolished stages with Fit For A King, From Ashes to New, Alphawolf, and I Prevail. Now, with guidance from industry heavy-hitter Hiram Hernandez (Producer for Blessthefall, Saosin, Left To Suffer, etc.) and backing from The Artery Foundation, Kage Archer is stepping out of the cover scene to unleash his own original music and dominate the heavy music world.

KAGE ARCHER ONLINE:

ABOUT THE ARTERY FOUNDATION:
The Artery Foundation is a familiar name to hard rock fans. In 2025, the brand has rebooted and is a full service company. It’s a label, artist management and producer management firm, among other things. During its 2010s heyday, the brand helped author the burgeoning metalcore scene, having been responsible for signing and breaking genre titans.From the sweaty chaos of basements and VFW halls to the world’s biggest festivals, Artery has helped guide talent from local notoriety to global recognition. The list of heavy music cornerstone acts that started with Artery speaks for itself: A Day To Remember, Motionless In White, Dance Gavin Dance, Beartooth, Sleeping With Sirens, The Amity Affliction, Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada, Our Last Night, Memphis May Fire, Fit For A King, The Plot In You, Attila, Attack Attack!, and more.In 2010, the company launched Artery Recordings, a label imprint that gave rise to breakout acts like Chelsea Grin and Kublai Khan TX. As Artery continued to expand, founder Eric Rushing concurrently deepened his influence on Sacramento’s music and nightlife culture. His handiwork is evident in various live venues, restaurants, and bars.

THE ARTERY FOUNDATION ONLINE: