Who is Rae Isla, the timeless songwriter right now?

Rae Isla isn’t just another indie-pop artist — she’s a mystic with a melody. Her songs explore spiritual longing, personal transformation, and radical love. If you’re looking for music that resonates on a soul-deep level and still grooves with modern polish, Rae Isla belongs on your radar. This feature introduces her radiant artistry, lyrical universe, and why she might be the next voice that lingers with you long after the music fades.

Rae Isla is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer hailing from Seattle, WA. She currently splits her time between Los Angeles, CA, and Brooklyn, NY. Her music, which she describes as “ether pop,” blends alternative and folk-pop influences, and has been recognized by Complex for its “noticeable influence of Americana and even a touch of country in the sliding guitars and wistful writing.”

What sets Rae Isla apart from many emerging artists today is her distinct voice, exceptional songwriting talent, and savvy self-marketing. After weeks of consideration and discovering her on X (formerly Twitter), we were particularly struck by her creativity and the self-filmed videos that showcase her talent and drive to succeed on her own terms. Rae gained significant attention in November after selling the first 600 NFTs from her “Rocks” project—a collection of 1,000 NFTs featuring four tracks, each with different rarities and artwork, released through Nifty Music, a music NFT accelerator.

While reviewing the NFT rock collection page for Rae Isla, we uncovered some intriguing details: “Rae Isla’s Rocks” is a 1,000-piece Music NFT collection designed for music lovers, rock enthusiasts, and web3 supporters. It includes 111 unique rocks from Rae’s personal collection, each linked to four fully produced studio songs from her forthcoming album, and various unique visual traits, each offering its own real-life activations. Owning one rock grants access to weekly living room concerts; owning two rocks provides entry to live shows, and owning three songs earns you three free mints from Rae’s next collection. Additionally, special perks like free vinyl, merchandise discounts, and exclusive access to new content are available to those with certain traits. A rock analysis NFT with an exclusive song is also unlockable with the “R” sticker. You can learn more about the project here.

Rae Isla released her debut EP, “No Longer Blue,” in 2018, featuring contributions from Gianluca Buccellati (Tei Shi, Yellerkin). As a queer artist, she aimed to create a narrative that incorporates spirituality within the LGBTQ community through her music. Rae Isla also studied Music Business at Berklee College of Music.

Filmed and Edited by Michael Tate
Assisted by Haden Pederson
Executive Produced by Mother Nature

Lyrics:

Don’t try so hard
You don’t have to travel far
You’re doing fine right where you are
How did you get so sad?
A cruel mom or an absent dad
How could someone break your heart like that?

I want to give you all that I have

I think you’re my destiny
I took a drive out west
Drove for miles and miles
And miles and miles, endlessly
Stood on the canyon’s edge
Drew my first breath
And I think I can see what you see in me

You know me more than myself
From the lines in your hands you can tell
All the places I’ve been and when I felt alone

I’m not alone now

(Ahhhh-ohhhhhh)
(Oooooohhhhhh)

I think you’re my destiny
I took a drive out west
Drove for miles and miles
And miles and miles, endlessly
Stood on the canyon’s edge
Drew my first breath
And I think I can see what you see in me

I think you’re my destiny
I took a drive out west
Drove for miles and miles
And miles and miles, endlessly
Stood on the canyon’s edge
Drew my first breath
And I think I can see what you see in me
I think I can see what you see in me
I think I can see what you see in me
I think I can see what you see in me

(Oooooohhhhhh)
(Oooooohhhhhh)