October 24th, 2023 7pm Stage 2
Ilsey
During her career, Ilsey has collaborated and written songs for some of music's biggest names including Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves, and Mark Ronson, but on her debut album, From The Valley, the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter crafts an immersive, singular sonic universe that sounds like nothing else out there. Across breezy Laurel Canyon rock, sparse pop ballads seared by solemn guitars and synths, and acoustic-driven music, Ilsey narrates each of the album’s 10 tracks with deliberate care, thanks to a tender, empathetic voice full of hard-fought wisdom. With acclaimed producer BJ Burton at the helm [Bon Iver, Soccer Mommy, Low], and additional production and co-writing from Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, From The Valley comes from a deep dark valley of the heart; a drive through that winding valley of self-doubt, longing, delusion, and ultimately hope, trying to find a way back home.