Indie Music Women’s Featured Artist of the Day is…
PILLARS (@pillarsmusic)
Honesty and vulnerability sit at the heart of the music of PILLARS, the 25-year old making her mark in the world of electronic music. Her moniker reflects this, inspired by the Christian pillarists who spent time in the mountains on a journey of self-discovery, secluded from the rest of society.
Shedding her past as an acoustic singer-songwriter, she developed her first home studio in 2014 and never looked back. It was a challenging time, as she came to terms with the diagnosis of an eating disorder, but music was PILLARS’ remedy – an outlet and escape during her recovery and darkest moments. Out of this time came her 2017 EP, Honest People, an intimate account of experiences with mental health, with each song written at a different stage in her recovery.
Having only recently decided to continue her journey as PILLARS unsigned, she is evolving into what she describes as heartbreak bedroom pop. Looking to the future heralds a bolder, resilient aesthetic pervading all aspects of her artistry. The musical renaissance of PILLARS is underway.
– BIO provided by PILLARS
PILLARS shared with me what it means to her to be an indie music woman artist:
“It’s always been important for me to have creative control. There was a period of time where I felt my creative autonomy was slipping away from me – as my team grew bigger, more and more opinions came into play and being the control freak I am – I freaked! I recently went back to square one and became independent again. It’s been great because I now have freedom in how I make and release my music. Sure, there are difficulties that come with being independent, but there’s no greater feeling than being a woman in charge! Especially when it’s nestled within an industry still dominated by white males!”
You can hear PILLARS’ single, “Blame”, on Indie Music Women’s SoundCloud Playlist.