A spunky blend of Americana and indie-rock based out of Flagstaff, AZ, Sierra Bryan’s sound draws inspiration from other femme musicians such as Liza Anne, Daughter, & Phoebe Bridgers, and musical influence from the likes of Gregory Alan Isakov and Joni Mitchell
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Her debut album “Breathing In, Breathing Out” showcases her melancholy yet goofy approach to songwriting that holds storytelling at the center of her lyrics. She combines pop sensibilities and vulnerable melodies with acoustic roots to create a unique modern folk sound.
Bryan grew up in Austin, Texas, where she first started performing with the worship band at her church. At 18, she moved to Flagstaff, Arizona to pursue an environmental science degree and found the Northern Arizona music scene. In her pursuit, she met Kyle Miller (Tow’rs) who offered to record and produce her song “Watercolors.” After a successful experience in the studio, Sierra Bryan launched a Kickstarter campaign to independently fund her debut album, released in August of 2020. The songs were written over her formative years between Texas and Arizona about her experiences surrounding nature, heartbreak, and her time as a political canvasser.
In 2021, Bryan was nominated for a Viola Award under the Emerging Artist category for her album, and has since played shows all over Flagstaff. She is currently working on new music set to release by the end of 2022.
