Today we’d like to introduce you to Aubrey Aura.
Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
Well, I am just a suburban-raised girl. Now I’m a 26-year-old recording artist, songwriter, topliner and multi-instrumentalist in Los Angeles, CA. My voice has been classically trained and I now have a four-and-a-half octave range, with a mix of textures, colors and tones across four languages. In addition to voice, I have formal training on piano, guitar and ukulele. I have become the vocalist of seven international commercials.
Through all of the terrifying breakthroughs, in 2015 my voice was featured on the MTV series Joan Knows Best and the Netflix original series Cable Girls.
My recognition lead me to performing at the 2014 Tuscia Opera Festival in Viterbo, Italy. Also, out of nowhere, my cousin sent me a link showing me that in 2014 my voice was featured for an international Boca Grande commercial after successful 2013 campaigns for Orange S.A. and Scottish Leader Whisky.
I earned my stripes at open mic nights at local coffee shops like Buon Giornos, singer-songwriter events and weddings. I was all over the place, performing through debilitating stage fright. At one point, I did an acoustic ukulele gig at a local biker bar… I had no idea what I was doing, but I rounded up a couple friends and said “it’s a gig, but protect me guys” (thanks Gage and Austin… was Allen there?). Shortly after, I landed a weekly residency at Dallas/Fort Worth ‘s El Wine Chateau with my amazing Guiter Teacher, Jan Ryberg.
Currently, I am cataloging, toplining, featuring and ghostwriting across the greater Los Angeles area. I also teach voice, music theory, guitar and ukulele. My ear tends to gravitate towards to sound of Neve consoles and I have a strong eye on production & engineering in the future.
Please tell us about your art.
Artists these days wear many hats… I guess we try to focus on our strongpoints and keep our heads above water in this industry until we have our own breakthrough or “catch our own ‘wave’. ” I am currently developing my brand & sound. Recently, I’ve decided to go in a direction that allows me to use my musical abilities while maintaining a modern, pop-sensible sound. I feel like this vibe was a good fit for me because it is a comfortable sound. It suits my range and feels like home. It’s very genuine to me in that way. The inspiration and message really come down to me showing everyone who I am in an identifiable way. I hope people can walk away from my songs saying “Wow, I feel that way too. I can identify with that. I do identify with that.”
In addition to my artistry, I have been collaborating and ghostwriting with other songwriters and producers because I love the spirit of collaboration. It allows me to express myself across a copious number of outlets and genres.
We often hear from artists that being an artist can be lonely. Any advice for those looking to connect with other artists?
It is very lonely. It is SO unreasonably lonely. Since I moved to Los Angeles, I have been lonelier than ever before in my entire life. There are literally a million people here that are trying to do the same thing that I am doing. We all have the same goal, which is “Can I make it?” And when you get to a certain mindset, you realize: You have to make it, there is no other decision. I have that in common with those people, but that’s where the connection ends. I find myself constantly trying to stay busy and surrounding myself with people so I don’t have to deal with coming home to an empty apartment, alone with my thoughts. It is something I struggle with daily, if not hourly. I’ve been fortunate enough to have turned my apartment into a beautiful writing space/home studio and have met some amazing people along the way. I don’t want to ask too much from them, but the sense of a family away from family is comforting. I hope that, in time, I will be able to build meaningful connections with like-minded people and expand my network. For now, what I described will have to do.
Advice I would offer to artists is to just trust the process. We all enter in to this crazy dream life understanding that it can be a lonely lifestyle. Find your family. Upon committing to this “dream-chasing” life, we all understand very quickly that we have to be fully committed to our artistry. We don’t have much time for interpersonal relationships, even though we deeply desire to have them. However, I read a quote the other day that said “What’s bad for your heart is good for your art.” I think, in a way, those emotions sharpen us as artists. As long as we are able to express those emotions through our creativity, others just may catch that wave with us and we might not feel so lonely.
How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
I really, truly love interacting with fans and people in general. Homies from DFW especially! You guys HIT ME UP.
People can find me on Instagram @AubreyAuraOfficial. I also have a Soundcloud, AirGigs and SoundBetter under the same name.
Contact Info:
- Email: AubreyAuraOfficial@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aubreyauraofficial
- Other: https://www.airgigs.com/user/AubreyAura
Image Credit:
Image Credit: Sandy Paras
Last two photos: Alec J Garner
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