Future Echoes 2024 application: >In a world where economic turmoil, political instability, and environmental devastation are becoming the norm, a band of sonic warriors emerges, donned in Do-It-Yourself attire, driven by a dream of a better world and fueled by nothing but coffee and grit. >Enter happydieyoung: erupting onto the stage at Vill Vill Vest 2018, their big sound, hopeful lyrics, and soaring melodies have earned them a small but dedicated global following – an intimate community bound by the shared belief in the transformative power of music. And sitting behind the reins we find Daniel and Hans: creative partners and friends since childhood, they are now gearing up to the long-awaited release of their debut album, DEATH POP, early next year! ---- 'One Day' is what happens when you take a band know for their melancholic style and challenge them to make a pop anthem. It tells a story of poverty and love and every chorus is an explosion of energy and emotions. Mixed/produced/co-written by 'Askjell' (Sigrid, AURORA, Sam Ryder). We've hired an agency to do promotion and we have signing with a label owned by norwegian artist, dePresno, that will be using his contact to push the release to the norwegian market and boost our spotify streams. --- Chattin Shit with Christian Soks: >In a world where economic turmoil and environmental devastation are becoming the norm, a band of sonic warriors emerges, donned in Do-It-Yourself attire, driven by a dream of a better world and fueled by nothing but coffee and grit. >Enter happydieyoung: erupting onto the stage at Vill Vill Vest 2018, their big sound, hopeful lyrics, and soaring melodies have earned them a small but dedicated global following – an intimate community bound by the shared belief in the transformative power of music. And sitting behind the reins we find Daniel and Hans: creative partners and friends since childhood, they are now gearing up to the long-awaited release of their debut album, DEATH POP, later this year! --- **VILL VILL VEST 2023 – ENDELIG** >I en hverdag farget av store omveltninger, økologiske kriser, og fremtidsdepresjon, fødes en sonisk motstandsbevegelse: en undergrunn oppkledd i hjemmesydde helteantrekk, drevet av en drøm om en bedre verden, bevæpnet kun med kaffe og en ukuelig ånd. >Møt happydieyoung: Etter stormdebuten på Vill Vill Vest 2018, har deres massive lydbilde, håpefulle tekster, og høytflyvende melodier gitt dem en engasjert, global følgerskare – en sammensveiset gruppe mennesker, forent i troen på musikkens transformative kraft. Og nå, med debutalbumet rett rundt hjørnet, er happydieyoung klare for å bringe musikken til massene med en nasjonal turné. Og hvordan bedre å igangsette denne soniske revolusjonen enn med en retur til røttene, på selveste Vill Vill Vest festival? >Gjenoppliv håpet. Omfavn opprøret. Ønsk happydieyoung velkommen til Vill Vill Vest 2023. GPT-4 sitt forbedringsforslag: >Ut fra en hverdag preget av store forandringer og økologiske kriser, vokser det frem en sonisk motstandsbevegelse – en undergrunn kledd i hjemmesydde helteantrekk, drevet av drømmen om en bedre verden og bevæpnet med ingenting annet enn kaffe og en urokkelig ånd. >Møt happydieyoung: Etter deres spektakulære debut på Vill Vill Vest i 2018, har bandets kraftfulle lydbilde, inspirerende tekster og medrivende melodier gitt dem en engasjert, global fanskare – en tett sammensveiset gruppe mennesker, forent i troen på musikkens transformerende kraft. Nå, med debutalbumet like om hjørnet, er happydieyoung klare for å bringe musikken til massene gjennom en nasjonal turné. Og hvilken bedre måte å sparke i gang denne soniske revolusjonen enn ved å vende tilbake til røttene, på den storslåtte Vill Vill Vest festivalen? >Gjenoppliv håpet. Omfavn opprøret. Ønsk happydieyoung hjertelig velkommen til Vill Vill Vest 2023. PROMPT: Kan du hjelpe meg å forbedre språket på den følgende teksten? Den skal helst være så gripende som mulig for en leser. "Ut av en hverdag farget av store omveltninger og økologiske kriser, fødes en sonisk motstandsbevegelse, en undergrunn oppkledd i hjemmesydde helteantrekk, drevet av en drøm om en bedre verden, væpnet kun med kaffe og en ukuelig ånd. Enter happydieyoung: Etter stormdebuten på Vill Vill Vest 2018, har deres massive sound, håpefulle tekster, og høytflyvende melodier gitt dem en dedikert global følgerskare – en intim gruppe mennesker bundet av deres felles tro på musikkens transformative kraft. Og nå, med debutalbumet rett rundt hjørnet, er happydieyoung klare for å bringe musikken til massene med en nasjonal turné. Og hvor bedre å igangsette denne soniske revolusjonen enn med en retur til røttene, på selveste Vill Vill Vest festival? Gjenoppliv håpet. Omfavn opprøret. Ønsk happydieyoung velkommen til Vill Vill Vest 2023. --- **BYLARM FINAL** In a world where economic turmoil and environmental devastation are becoming the norm, a band of sonic warriors emerges, donned in Do-It-Yourself attire, driven by a dream of a better world and fueled by nothing but coffee and grit. Enter happydieyoung: Erupting onto the stage at Vill Vill Vest 2018, their big sound, hopeful lyrics, and soaring melodies quickly earned them a small but dedicated global following – an intimate community bound by the shared belief in the transformative power of music. And now, with the release of their highly anticipated debut album this autumn, happydieyoung are ready to take their music to the masses with a national tour. And what better place to ignite this sonic revolution, than at Bylarm 2023?  Rekindle hope. Embrace the rebellion. Welcome happydieyoung to Bylarm 2023. ————————————————————————————————————————— Bylarmsøknad 2023, draft 1: Inner demons, economic turmoil, and a world on fire sometimes makes just getting through the day an act of heroism. And so, clad in heroic Do-It-Yourself attire, happydieyoung fly on, facing the headwind, driven by dreams of a better world and fueled by nothing but coffee and patience. The band, who made their debut at Vill Vill Vest 2018, have with their big sound and intimate lyrics earned themselves a small but tight knit following, with dedicated fans situated all over the world. And now, in 2023, they are gearing up for the release of their long awaited debut album this autumn, with a national tour to support it. And where better to kick off the tour than at Bylarm 2023? GPT4’s suggestion: (prompt: “Based on the following first draft of a band application to play at an upcoming festival, how would you change it to make it stand out among hundreds of similar applications? [1st draft]”) Imagine a world in which inner demons, economic turmoil, and blazing chaos conspire against us; yet, against all odds, a glimmer of hope emerges. Enter happydieyoung, sonic warriors garbed in Do-It-Yourself armor, defying adversity with dreams of a better world, propelled by relentless determination and fueled by an elixir of coffee and patience. Having erupted onto the scene at Vill Vill Vest 2018, happydieyoung has since captivated audiences with their colossal soundscapes and soul-baring lyrics. This synergy has cultivated a dedicated, global fanbase – a community bound by the shared belief in the transformative power of music. As the anticipation builds for their debut album release this autumn, 2023 is poised to be a pivotal year for happydieyoung. They're ready to embark on a national tour that will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on the music landscape. What better place to ignite this sonic revolution than at Bylarm 2023? Allow them to enrapture your audience and create a memorable experience that transcends time and space. Embrace the magic. Embrace the rebellion. Welcome happydieyoung to Bylarm 2023. My draft 2: As we wake up every day to waves of economic and ecological turmoil, it is all too easy for our minds to paint grim visions of our future; and yet, a glimmer of hope emerges. Enter happydieyoung, sonic warriors garbed in Do-It-Yourself attires, defying adversity with dreams of a better world, propelled by relentless determination and fueled by an elixir of coffee and patience. Having erupted onto the scene at Vill Vill Vest 2018, happydieyoung have since captivated audiences with their colossal soundscapes and soul-baring lyrics. This synergy has cultivated a dedicated, global fanbase – a community bound by the shared belief in the transformative power of music. As the anticipation builds for their debut album release this autumn, 2023 is poised to be a pivotal year for happydieyoung. And as they’re gearing up to embark on a national tour in support of the album, what better place to ignite this sonic revolution than at Bylarm 2023?  Embrace the magic. Embrace the rebellion. Welcome happydieyoung to Bylarm 2023. GPT-4’s second attempt Prompt: This is a good response. However, the connection to climate change is somewhat lost when going from "a world on fire" to "blazing chaos". Furthermore, parts of the response makes me feel we are making promises we couldn't possibly keep (e.g., "a national tour that will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on the music landscape"). Finally, the text is roughly 30% too long for the purposes of an application.  Can you provide a second draft, taking into account the above feedback? In a world where economic turmoil and environmental devastation are everyday occurrences, the heroic act of just getting through the day can feel insurmountable. But amidst the chaos, hope emerges in the form of happydieyoung - sonic warriors adorned in Do-It-Yourself attire, powered by dreams of a better world, and fueled by nothing but coffee and patience. Debuting to thunderous applause at Vill Vill Vest 2018, happydieyoung's soaring melodies and raw, intimate lyrics have earned them a dedicated global following. As they gear up for the release of their highly anticipated debut album this autumn, the band is ready to take their music to the masses with a national tour. Bylarm 2023 is the perfect stage for happydieyoung's vision of musical rebellion and hope to come alive. Through their music, the band has the power to unite and inspire a generation to fight against the challenges of our time. Join us for an unforgettable experience as we celebrate the transformative power of music with happydieyoung. Together, let's ignite a revolution and create a world where hope and possibility thrive. GPT-4’s third attempt Prompt: Can you make your last draft sound more like something that could be spoken over a 90's movie trailer, starting with "In a world..."? In a world where economic turmoil and environmental devastation are the norm, a band of sonic warriors emerges, donned in Do-It-Yourself attire, driven by a dream of a better world, and fueled by coffee and patience. Debuting to thunderous applause at Vill Vill Vest 2018, they've already earned a dedicated global following with their raw, intimate lyrics and soaring melodies. And now, with the release of their highly anticipated debut album this autumn, they're ready to take their music to the masses with a national tour. But where to begin this epic journey? Bylarm 2023, of course! The perfect stage for these rebels to unite and inspire a generation to rise up against the challenges of our time. Join us for an unforgettable experience as we celebrate the transformative power of music with happydieyoung - together, we can ignite a revolution and create a world where hope and possibility thrive. My draft 3: trying to combine the best of the above In a world where economic turmoil and environmental devastation are becoming the norm, a band of sonic warriors emerges, donned in Do-It-Yourself attire, driven by a dream of a better world and fueled by nothing but coffee and grit. Enter happydieyoung: Erupting onto the stage at Vill Vill Vest 2018, their big sound, hopeful lyrics, and soaring melodies quickly earned them a small but dedicated global following – an intimate community bound by the shared belief in the transformative power of music. And now, with the release of their highly anticipated debut album this autumn, happydieyoung are ready to take their music to the masses with a national tour. And what better place to ignite this sonic revolution, than at Bylarm 2023?  Rekindle hope. Embrace the rebellion. Welcome happydieyoung to Bylarm 2023. ————————————————————————————————————————— Bylarmsøknad 2022: Inner demons, economic turmoil, and a world on fire: Sometimes you feel like a superhero just for getting through the day. So why not dress up like one? Draped in capes and flying under their own flag, happydieyoung has posited themselves as a group of vigilantes unafraid of flying in headwind. The band made their debut at the 2018 Vill Vill Vest festival in Bergen, earning raving reviews from critics and audience alike. 2019 saw the release of their debut EP, ‘one day i’ll buy you the world’, together with an uptick in gigs across Norway. With the pandemic putting a stop to live events, they got time to finish their first LP: 'DEATH POP', written and produced with star producer Askjell, is poised for release this autumn, and until then the band is committed to *one new release every month*! **