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Featured Artist of the Day: Onism E

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Onism E

 

Indie Music Women’s Featured Artist of the Day is…

Onism E (@onism_e) ⠀
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Onism E is San Antonio and New York City’s newest indie rock band. From singer/songwriter and former Senate Records recording artist Eline Chavez, this new project comes after an extended hiatus from the tour scene to further craft and develop her production skills. After a few years of embedding herself in the production side of the music scene, she is finally back and ready to tell the story of those years out of the public eye. ⠀ ⠀

Known for being a workhorse in the indie music scene, Eline continues to develop her unique and ever-evolving style with Onism E. Rooted in rock music; this is a combination of her alt-rock style and a newfound love of moody and often dark melodies.⠀ ⠀
Promising to make 2019 exciting for her fans, Onism E has not failed to deliver. Releasing five songs this year with more in the pipeline, it’s clear that they have no plans of taking their foot off the pedal.⠀
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Onism E shared with me what it means to her personally to be an indie music woman artist:⠀
“It means being fearless and uncompromising. I believe in what I’m doing as a musician and as a songwriter so I made sure to surround myself with people who do as well. That is the biggest battle. Once you have that, it’s just about keeping my foot on the gas and not looking back. Onism E is a project that showcases where I’ve been and where I’m going so I’m having a lot of fun.”⠀

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You can hear Onism E’s single “Let You Go” on Indie Music Women’s Spotify playlist.

 

Rock Singer Sabrina Fallah: How She Overcame Her Biggest Challenge

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Rock singer Sabrina Fallah
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Rock artist Sabrina Fallah was inspired to become a rock singer by Green Day, one of her favorite bands she grew up listening to. Hailing from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Sabrina began playing the guitar at age 14 and was hooked. The singer-songwriter would go on to study the vocal styles of Green Day, Jon Bon Jovi, and Billy Idol because they matched her own deep, raspy voice. Additionally, Sabrina would go on to work with a vocal coach to achieve her rock vocal style.

She has made a name for herself by performing where ever possible over the years, playing extensively in Central Canada and  Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. However, Sabrina has also entertained audiences at various Canadian and international venues and festivals, including Nashville’s Commodore Bar and Grill, and Holetown Festival in Barbados, and performed at charity events.

Sabrina has worked with renown producers Stuart Epps (Elton John, Led Zepplin) with whom she recorded her self-titled 2012 EP, as well as with veteran producer Kent Wells for her EP, “Kiss is a Killer.” Award-winning producer Chris Birkett (Peter Gabriel, Quincy Jones) recorded her 2015 single, “Frontline”.  Sabrina was offered the opportunity to record the song “Everything” written by Birkett and his daughter and it would end up as the bonus track on her 2019 self-titled compilation album. 

Learn more about Sabrina’s musical journey our previous in-depth interview with her.

In this lightning round of questions, Sabrina tells us about her biggest challenge as an artist, her favorite microphone, how she defines success as an indie artist, and more.

What iconic artist in music is your hero or who you’d like to be like and why?

Billie Joe Armstrong, the lead singer of the band Green Day is my hero. My cousin Jeff introduced me to their music and when I heard their “American Idiot” album, it got me into becoming a rock singer. That album helped me figure out the sound and style of music I wanted to do.  

Tell us about the biggest challenge you’ve had in your music career so far and how you overcame it? 

As an artist, I have had many challenges. One major challenge has been to build up confidence in myself and getting over my shyness. I overcame these challenges by believing in myself and pushing myself to perform more and more in front of people.


What’s your favorite microphone to perform with and why? 

The microphone that I use is an SM58, which in my opinion is a very good vocal microphone. It fits my voice very well. 

How do you define success as an indie artist?

To me, success is every step that you take in achieving your goals and getting to your dream. 

What’s your favorite playlist and why? 

I don’t really have a playlist. When I listen to music, I just listen to the album of the artist all the way through. 

What does it mean to you to be an indie music woman artist? 

I love being a part of it and enjoy the support I am getting with my music.

What is your favorite instrument to play and why? 

My favourite instrument would have to be the guitar because I use it to write my songs and I also perform with it. 

In our previous interview, you said you were writing new songs and thinking about a theme for your next record. Have you decided on a theme and if so, can you tell us what it is? When do you think the record will be out? 

I have decided on a few themes, but I can’t mention it at this very moment. Also, when I get to the point of being in the studio, everyone will know and that is when I will know more about when my record will be released. 

 

Follow Sabrina on:

Official Website http://sabrinafallah.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thefallah
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabrinafallah
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabrina_fallah/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sabrina-Fallah-142906139057883/
MySpace: https://myspace.com/thefallah
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/sabrinafallah
Reverbnation: https://www.reverbnation.com/sabrinafallah
Snapchat: sabrina_fallah

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