EVP Is Not Dead—It’s Just the Beginning: Why We Must Keep EVP Research Thriving

By Todd Bates

For decades, researchers, investigators, and everyday truth-seekers have turned to Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) as one of the most compelling pieces of evidence suggesting that consciousness may survive beyond death. But in a time where trends change fast and flashy equipment can overshadow the basics, some have begun to question whether EVP still matters.

Let me be clear: EVP is not dead. In fact, it’s just getting started.

A Legacy of Voices From Beyond

Since the earliest days of Friedrich Jürgenson and Konstantin Raudive, EVP has served as a bridge—however imperfect—between the living and the dead. Through careful listening, open-minded curiosity, and hours of patient analysis, countless researchers have documented inexplicable voices that seem to speak through the static. These voices often respond to questions, identify themselves, or share messages that resonate deeply with loved ones.

This is not coincidence. It’s communication.

The Work Is Not Done

Some say EVP has fallen out of favor or lost momentum. But the truth is, real EVP research has never been easy, trendy, or mainstream. It’s a discipline built on patience, consistency, and the willingness to be wrong before being right. Technology may have evolved, but the fundamental process of recording, reviewing, and interpreting remains as essential—and powerful—as ever.

We must not confuse a quieter community with a lost cause. If anything, it means the field is maturing. Now more than ever, there’s a growing need for serious, thoughtful research—not just quick clips and viral moments, but long-term documentation, shared methods, and collaborative study.

Don’t Give Up Hope

If you’ve ever spent an entire night recording in a quiet room, reviewing hours of silence for just a few seconds of possible interaction, you know how disheartening it can feel. But don’t give up. Every effort you make builds upon the legacy of those who came before. Every recording you take, every log you keep, every anomaly you capture—it all matters.

Even one clear voice can reignite belief. One documented message can change someone’s understanding of life and death.

The Future of EVP Is Ours to Shape

We are at a turning point. With digital tools, AI-based audio filters, and expanding global networks, we have more potential than ever before to advance EVP research in meaningful ways. But it starts with people—people who care, who listen, and who refuse to let the voices fade into silence.

If you’re just starting, welcome. If you’ve been in this field for years, thank you. And if you’re feeling discouraged, remember this:

EVP is not fading—it’s evolving. And you are part of what comes next.

So keep recording. Keep listening. Keep asking questions.

Because the voices?

They haven’t stopped speaking.