'EMBODIED ELECTRONICA'
"Exotic goddess vibes" - Stereofox
“Accessible, deep, chill, & groovy with world-music flavors.
Superb vocal; mysterious and hypnotizing.”
- EKM.co
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Heather Christie is an American singer/ songwriter, producer, DJ, and dancer. Fanning genres including folk-soul, alt-pop, and tribal house, Christie’s heartfelt songwriting + production stems from true life experience and embodies a message of creative empowerment.
Born and raised in an eclectic family on the Santa Cruz coast of California, music was a central part of Christie’s life. Gifted her first guitar at age 13 and encouraged to pursue musical theatre by her grandparents, Christie got her musical education early. Classical choir, jazz ensemble, Broadway musicals and teen singing competitions were a part of her upbringing. She starred in dozens of children’s Broadway musical productions, and directed High School plays. She travelled to statewide concerts to perform with her classical and jazz choirs. Between her performance studies and her flower-power family life at Grateful Dead shows and music festivals, Christie developed her eclectic niche.
Blooming as a modern dancer during college, traveling to India, and getting certified as a yoga teacher in Costa Rica, adult Christie compiled her music, dance, and performance philosophies together to create her own sound and style.
In 2016 Christie was seen on American Idol's Finale Season as a second-round finalist in Hollywood Week. Her song 'Tincture'; (released by project Feral Fauna) gained viral recognition through Spotify's Discover Weekly Playlist in 2017 and hit millions of streams overall. A collaborator at heart, Christie has co-founded music projects Feral Fauna, Silk Drop, Honeywild, and Sirens of Soul. She tours regionally & nationally with her solo project. She writes, records, and produces out of her home in Topanga Canyon. She lives with her husband Vir and daughter Naya Rose.
Christie is a music mentor and helps uplift women in the industry to be their own producers and CEO's of their independent music businesses. Her coaching business 'Mind Body Music' runs courses and 1:1 programs yearly.
Her new record label 'Möonbabe Records' highlights mama musicians and feminine creatrixes.
Sounds like: Alina Baraz & Galimatius meets Bonobo
Passions: Women's empowerment, ecologically sustainable living
ACCOLADES
• American Idol 2016 Hollywood Week Contestant
• Song 'Tincture' goes viral
• Jumpsuit Records artist (The Polish Ambassador label)
• Shakti Sound music production teacher
HAS WORKED WITH:
Producers - The Human Experience, Phutureprimitive, SaQi, Sol Rising, Subaqueous, DJ Taj Rashid, Momentology, KR3TURE, ALIA, Equanimous, eO + others
Artists - Evan Fraser (of Dirtwire), Vir McCoy (of Hamsa Lila), Chris Berry (Grammy -nominated), Oriel Poole, Marya Stark, Lydia Violet, Elisa Rose + others
HAS BOOKED AT:
Festivals - Envision, Joshua Tree Music Festival, Beloved, Guitarfish, Burning Man, Serenity Gathering, Lucidity, Symbiosis Eclipse, Wanderlust Yoga Festival + more
Venues - The Globe (LA), Bossanova Ballroom (Portland), Moe's Alley (Santa Cruz), Haven Underground (Nevada City), The HopMonk (Sebastopol, CA), Rockwood Music Hall (NYC), Gasa Gasa (New Orleans), Dolby Theater (American Idol - Hollywood) + many more
HAS SHARED THE BILL WITH:
The Polish Ambassador, Ayla Nereo, Rising Appalachia, Chris Berry, Melvin Seals (Grateful Dead), Hamsa Lila, The Human Experience, SaQi, Samuel J, Gone Gone Beyond, Tasha Blank, Lila Rose (Aniiml), Marya Stark, Elisa Rose, + many more
SOCIAL MEDIA STATS
Instagram - 10.8K followers
Spotify - 44K Monthly Listeners
Twitter - 3.4K followers
Facebook - 4.3K followers
Youtube - 618 subscribers
ABOUT THE SET
The Heather Christie live set is a fusion of uplifting earthy vocals, live keys, electric guitar, cumbus (from Turkey), and electronic beats. Inspired by hip-hop, soul, blues, R&B, funk, and musical theatre, the set is energetic and in-the-pocket. Heather's charisma, uplifting message, and artistic dedication to vulnerability feeds a soulful spot inside audiences. Accompanist & co-writer Vir McCoy delivers undeniable grooves on eclectic instruments that bring a truly fresh flavor. The duo bridge genres in a way that creates a long-lasting sense of inspiration.
SOUNDCLOUD FAVES
playlist of artist's top picks
