At just 22, alt-pop singer-songwriter Ella Red is reshaping pop storytelling with her debut album IT’S NOT REAL, a project that circles beginnings and endings with cathartic force. Opening with the stark line “I can see my corpse in reflections” on “Parasite,” she builds whole worlds from single lyrics. Across tracks like “He Asked For It,” “Religion,” and “Party Animal,” Ella balances rage, reverence, and playfulness. Singles such as “Ball and Chain” and “We’re All Going to Die” showcase her vocal range and existential wit, while “Predator” and “Funeral” experiment with form and imagery that feels mythic yet intimate.
Live, songs like “Aphrodite” resonate with women who see themselves in her lyrics on identity and self-perception. Ella embraces both softness and ferocity — pink dresses and bold truths — drawing influence from Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, and Olivia Rodrigo. Tender tracks “Cupid” and “Always the Artist” reveal vulnerability as power, before the album closes with its title track, a thesis on timeless existence through art. With millions of streams, viral singles, and tours with artists like LØLØ and Ellise, Ella Red emerges as a fearless voice of her generation.
Zoe Ko
McKenna Esteb
McKenna grew up in Snoqualmie WA, where her love for music began, performing in talent shows, at coffee shops and restaurant around the greater Seattle area. Throughout her career she has called both Austin, TX and Boise, ID (where she currently resides) home.
Her vocal style is heavily influenced by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Etta James and Amy Winehouse. The roots of her music have soul and funk influences mixed into a nice cocktail of pop/modern rock. With songs ranging from “cry in the bathtub w/ a pint of Ben & Jerry’s” to “10 lb’s of sass in a 5 lb bag” she is guaranteed to keep her music vulnerable, fun & keep you on your toes.
