Today marks the official launch of The Neon Circuit, a cyberpunk narrative music universe I’ve been building behind the curtain. And fittingly, the curtain rises with the first transmission: “On With The Show [Neon Requiem Mix]” — a triphop short set in the rain-slick ruins of Mega-City One.
This video is more than just a standalone visual — it's Episode 1 in an unfolding story where music, rebellion, and collapsing reality blur into one.
Sideshow Manny — the character, performer, and avatar I channel — stands alone in this first chapter, delivering a wired acoustic performance while being hunted by the Barron, a symbol of control and corporate suppression. It’s a fight for signal integrity in a world where even perception glitches.
What's Next?
This release kicks off a larger story arc. Over the coming months, I’ll be rolling out a 12-part backstory series — one video episode for each song from the “Sideshow” album.
These episodes will explore:
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The events that fractured the city and twisted reality
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The rise of the Barron and the system’s grip
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Sideshow Manny’s origins and his role in the resistance
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Hidden broadcasts, outlaw circuits, and the glitching power of song
Follow along here on sideshowmanny.com or on the YouTube playlist Neon Circuit Transmissions to stay synced with the signal.
The Show Must Go On — and this is just the opening chord.
— Sideshow Manny
