Alisya Rae

Naarm/Melbourne based and internationally raised, Alisya Rae [a-lee-sha ray] is in a lane of her own creating soul-driven R&B paired with her smooth, nostalgic vocals. After years abroad in London, Qatar, the Netherlands and Texas, she returns to her birthplace, determined to bring her unique sound to the Australian music scene. Highly active in the Melbourne gig scene, Alisya and her band have graced the stages of numerous local venues such as the Nightcat, the Espy Gershwin Bandroom, Max Watts and Bird's Basement. Though her roots are in classical training, her songwriting leans towards the likes of H.E.R, Amy Winehouse and Yebba. Alisya reflects on heartbreak with an empowering edge through driving beats and soulful melodies, sung by her “big vocal range that demands attention and once that chorus kicks in, you’ll be dancing/singing like your soul depends on it” (Claire Mooney, Triple J).