In the sonic laboratories of San Diego, Dr. Eric Leonardis is not just a scientist but a purveyor of the groove, meticulously blending deep soulful rhythms with the raw energy of acid tracks. Eric's music is not just heard—it’s felt, embodying a journey into the essence of house with a scholarly twist. His discography began with a philosophical bang through '666 Minus 363', a track that channeled the provocative insights of Slavoj Zizek into the medium of acid house, released under the aegis of Cool Contest Records (Long Beach, CA) in 2018. He continued to explore the genre with the Self-Referential E.P. in 2019, an homage to the timeless beats of 909s and 303s with a lo-fi flair. While finishing his dissertation, Eric's PhD pursuits translated into the deep and moody 'Electrophysiology', a Cool Contest release that wove his brain rhythm research into auditory form. As he looks ahead to 2024, Eric teases the anticipation for the vibesy acid thumper 'Dissociates Degree' with Cool Contest and the double deep delight of 'Acid Brunch' and 'Overthinking' with Calls and Puts Records (San Antonio, TX). Eric is also the co-creator of Core Affect, alongside Hudson Cooper. Together, they harness modular synths to dissect the interplay of emotion and sound, a collaboration that manifested in the heavy tech house track 'Embodied Cognition' released with BADLQQK (Toronto, CA). Eric has DJed at venues such as the Songbird Speakeasy (Chinatown in LA), Union Nightclub / Catch One (DTLA), Heartbeat (Arts District in LA), The Brass Rail (San Diego), and SecretServiceLBC El Barrio After Dark (Long Beach, CA), and warehouse parties across SoCal. Eric’s versatility extends to his ability to demystify science at music festivals like Desert Hearts and Lightning in a Bottle, where he connects the dots between neural circuits and sound waves. He was also the leader of Robot Races at Dirtybird Campout featuring J Phlip. In local SoCal movie theaters like The Frida in Santa Ana and Digital Gym Cinema in San Diego, he worked with Film Geeks SD to curate experiences that blend cinema with science, fostering a unique space for discussion and discovery. Next on the horizon is a creative fusion of film and kinetic music celebration—the 'New Flesh Party'. Eric’s multidimensional approach to media and his dedication to his craft promise to make this event a convergence of weird special FX, groovy beats, and the enigmatic charm of David Cronenberg's body horror.