Welcome to composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer/songwriter, and artist
Rae Isla’s electronic press kit.
BIO
Hi, I’m Rae, a traveling bard.
Rae Isla is an independent singer-songwriter from Bainbridge Island, WA, now living in Los Angeles, CA. Classically trained in cello, then studying voice as well as business at Berklee College of Music, Rae started her career in New York City, collaborating on early releases with producers Gianluca Buccellati (Lana Del Rey, Arlo Parks) and Garrett Eaton (Holly Miranda). She went on to co-produce and release her first EP and album while becoming a staple in NYC’s indie live music scene. Rae’s music has been featured in Rolling Stone, Billboard, Complex, and more. Her debut album “Another Life” was the 27th most added record in the world on NACC Charts.
In addition to traditional song releases, Rae is one of a handful of musicians pioneering the music web3 space via Blockchain and Web3 technology. She is one of the highest grossing independent artists in the space, and has given talks at SXSW, The European Union, and conferences around the world about her journey.
2024 marks a transformative year for Rae, highlighted by the release of her highly anticipated sophomore album, New Frontier, national tour dates, and a recording of "Ezra," the title track for the Bleecker Street Films release starring Robert DeNiro, Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne, and more. New Frontier is preceded by fan-favorite singles such as “Miles and Miles,” “Free to Love,” and “The Gardener.” This new music signifies a pivotal change in Rae Isla’s musical direction, as she delves deep into her roots, adopting an Americana sound that blends traditional elements with her unique contemporary flair. Rae can be seen traveling across North America this year, performing with social media gems Sammy Arriaga, Hans Williams, Brooke Butler, and more.
MUSIC
Listen on other streaming services here.
PHOTOS
LIVE VIDEOS
SOLO PIANO
FULL BAND
PIANO + STRINGS
Director Tony Goldwyn thanking Rae Isla at “Ezra” world premiere at TIFF
TOUR HISTORY
New York, NY
Le Poisson Rouge (700), Gramercy Theater (500), Mercury Lounge (250), SoHo House (200)
Brooklyn, NY
National Sawdust (350), Rough Trade (250), Sultan Room (200), Union Pool (150)
Seattle, WA
Fremont Abbey (250), Triple Door (250), The Crocodile Here/After (100)
Belltown Bloom Fest, Freakout Fest
Los Angeles, CA
Hotel Cafe (100), Peppermint Club (200), Venice West (250)
Mexico City, MX
Una Canción (300), Departamento (100)
Austin, TX
Swan Dive (250), Hole In The Wall (200)
Boston, MA
Brighton Music Hall (340), Middle East Club (200)
Nashville, TN
The Listening Room (150), Tempo (100)
Philadelphia, PA
City Winery Loft (160)
Vancouver, CA
Blue Light Studios (80)
Greenville, SC
Radio Room (65)
Toronto, ON
Free Times Café (50)
PRESS
Rolling Stone (2023)
LA Times (2023)
Coindesk (2023)
UPROXX (2023)
NFT NOW “One to Watch” (2023)
NFT NOW (2022)
Billboard (2022)
Guitar Girl (2022)
Yoshi Drops the Mic Podcast (2022)
WARP Magazine feature (2021)
Rolling Stone MX “Artist to Know” (2021)
Country Queer album review (2021)
Country Queer interview (2021)
OUT NOW feature (2021)
Newlywed Records interview (2021)
Cultura Mainstream feature (2021)
Out Front Magazine premiere (2020)
COMPLEX UK premiere (2019)
Atwood Magazine feature (2019)
Popdust feature (2019)
EUPHORIA premiere (2019)
Earmilk premiere (2018)
Highlark Magazine “Rae Isla is a Godsent” (2018)
MUSIC VIDEOS
WEB3 PROJECTS
Founded the Web3 Singer/Songwriter Showcase sponsored by Fender & others
New York, Los Angeles, Vancouver
Intimate Piano Recordings with Opensea
Sold 37 editions in 24 hours, grossing 5 ETH.
Mexico with Glass.xyz
Sold out 50/50 editions in 3 minutes. Highest grossing video on the platform.
Head of Music Programming at NFT Seattle & Headline Performer
In first 100 artists on Sound.xyz
Speaker at NFT London, NFT NYC, NFT BC, NFT Seattle
Rae Isla’s Rocks - a 1,000 superfan community
with opensea
Expert Artist Panelist
Berklee College of Music & The EU @ SXSW, 2023
Rae Isla’s Web3 Tour
Created and went on the first ever tokenized tour. 8 cities in tour months, multiple events in each city.