Having confidently joined the Birmingham scene in August 2021, The Vista have gone from strength to strength. With three singles released to a warm reception and a number of live shows now under their belt, including their first headline show at the prestigious Deadwax in Digbeth in January, they have already proven themselves one of the hottest new bands in Birmingham. Described by Our Sound Music as putting the ‘rock into indie’, The Vista are excited to be focussing on their live shows over the upcoming summer season, including festival appearances and other local headline and support slots. Their new…
Author: Elicit Magazine
Candidly recounting her “darkest time,” Weirich’s newest release is a story of hope and the goodness of God. Christian singer-songwriter Katy Weirich showcases strength amidst struggle in her newest release, “Blue Jay.” Singing about her experience with severe postpartum depression and anxiety after her second child, Weirich recalls a feeling of utter hopelessness. “I was nearly hospitalized and was having panic attacks causing me to collapse and I longed to go to sleep and not wake up,” she explains. The song recounts her hardship as she pleads to God for a “glimpse of you.” As expected, God delivered, and never…
Los Angeles, CA – Following the release of his single “Don’t Call,” Jakk Fynn is continuing the confidence found from deep introspection with his latest song, “Meow.” An empowering track rooted in Fynn’s experience of feeling outcasted while internalizing his transgender identity, his declaration of authenticity and faith seeks to help others by maintaining a positive mentality. “Meow” is now available to stream on digital music platforms worldwide. Co-written by longtime producer Danny Balistocky and Jakk Fynn, and produced by Balistocky, “Meow” is a track filled with sweet synths and warm waves of vocals. Unveiling his resilience from the ongoing…
“Hot Streets of Hell” is a track from Fox Fagan, releasing on May 6th. Showing a twangy, delectably melodic fusing of Americana and rock with chamber-pop, “Hot Streets of Hell” also features Ditch Kurtz on Pedal Steel. The track’s intro of suave vocals and acoustic strumming is joined quickly by a resonating pedal steel accompaniment, driving thereafter into the hooky backing vocal touch and a devastating piano-laden interlude. “Written in a time of endless parties and desperation, I found the ability to be okay with myself through this song,” Fox says of the track. “I was a mess, but somehow…
Hunter Ellis grew up in Northern California and got interested in music when he started playing the violin and guitar. In high school he joined an instrumental post-rock band called The Coma Lilies, who recorded two albums, did many west coast tours, and two cross country tours. During this time, Hunter worked at the somewhat infamous Grizzly Studios in Petaluma, CA, and learned a bit about being an engineer. After The Coma Lilies broke up in 2008 he moved to Portland, OR and played in My Dads, SHAT, and Mean Girls. He started recording his first solo endeavor in early…