Mystee

Mystee is an indie rock band from Fort Collins, Colorado. Originally the brainchild of songwriter Ilana Held, the band blends the melancholic longing of femme pop with the raw edge of rock and roll to create a distinct sound they affectionately call “nostalgic indie rock”. Drawing inspiration from artists like Soccer Mommy and Palehound, Mystee channels heartbreak into a powerful form of self-expression. Born in Boston and trained in Cardiff, Wales, Held has spent years honing her skills, studying both the craft of songwriting and the art of live performance. With the tasteful bass lines of Keaton Nalezny, the shoegazey lead of Joey Holmes, and the high-energy drumming of Josh Carroll, Held’s songs take on a vibrant, full-band life: equal parts vulnerable and electric.