Zella Day - Compass

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The sound of strumming guitars; the feel of soft, wet clay; the scent of fresh brewed coffee: this was Zella Day’s childhood. Secluded in the quaint mountain town of Pinetop, Arizona, Zella’s creativity flourished with the forest at her doorstep. High above Phoenix Valley, Pinetop holds a population of 7,000, and Zella's family-owned Mor Mor Coffee House was an only sanctuary for artists. Surrounding herself with local musicians, Zella was inspired to pick up the guitar at the young age of nine. Before long, the blossoming chanteuse started performing sets including Bob Dylan and Elvis songs - selections inspired by her coffee house family.

The native Arizonan found a calling in music and used it as a form of self-realization penning her experiences and discovering herself through the intricacies of song. She drew inspiration from the serene Arizona mountains and turned to Clint Eastwood, old Western films, and cowboy rebel culture to help shape the attitude behind her music. The result is a raw, organic sound unconfined by the boundaries of genre. It effortlessly floats between the tonalities of female frontier-maker Stevie Nicks and art pop songbird Lana Del Rey while invoking imagery painted by Old Arizona and a free-spirited perspective.

Her upcoming self-titled EP is the ideal introduction to Zella, both as an artist and as a woman. The four-track collection showcases her Western Bohemian persona, juxtaposing the crunching drum machines and menacing electronics of its single, “Sweet Ophelia,” with chiming keys and soaring melodies in its lead-off track, “East Of Eden.” Though sonically diverse, this debut is an eye into the future of a prospering young talent. Each song comes straight from the heart as she sings about her love of Arizona (“Compass”), the strength of women (“Hypnotic”), and what it’s like to grow up with a rebellious soul.

Consequently, it’s not surprising the cover artwork features Zella standing in front of a vibrant yellow backdrop. Like the songs themselves, the pop art-influenced cover illustrates the songstress’ perception of the world and femininity with what she calls “fully clothed sexuality.” Drawing from the examples of beauty in Zella’s life, the imagery is both sensual and proper (the only skin revealed is her face) and yet another testament to the importance of girl power that engulfs this album.

This September, B3SCI/Pinetop Records will release 'Zella Day'. The debut EP follows up the April release of a limited edition 7-inch vinyl of “Sweet Opelia”/“1965.” The tracks were brought to life at Los Angeles's WAX LTD. Studios with the production and mixing prowess of Xandy Barry and Wally Gagel. This debut EP showcases a young singer-songwriter’s visceral visions and liberated mentality, while foreshadowing the depth of a long career that's yet to come.

Recorded, Produced and Mixed in Los Angeles @ WAX LTD. Studios by Wally Gagel and Xandy Barry.

[WilliamJamison-gb]

I will never understand why this does not have 1 billion views and is recognized by the world. This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written, and needs to notoriety it deserves.

[michaelcambron]

Part of me wants Zella to become really famous... But another part of me wants her to stay under the radar so I (and anyone else reading this comment) can enjoy her AMAZING music without it being shoved down our throats on mainstream radio

[karrameloo]

you really deserve more fans or to be noticed like your voice is so beautiful and your songs are so perfect

[mbambinaaah]

I love her voice!! this song is just WOW! thankfully they played this on TVD if not I wouldn't find out about this beautiful song! :)

[shadyladyjady]

We can build a tree house in the pine trees
We can keep our secrets buried underneath
Wild flowers crushed between your fingers
Clinging to the wild things that raised us

Compass points your home,
Calling out from the east
Compass points you anywhere
Closer to me
If we make it out alive from the depths of the sea
Compass points you anywhere
Closer to me
Where you are, I will be
Miles high, in the deep
Where you are, I will be
Anywhere, in between

Take me to the garden of your ecstasy
Make myself a heaven from your falling leaves
Woven in the fabric of your tapestry
Cover me in honeysuckle memories

Compass points your home,
Calling out from the east
Compass points you anywhere
Closer to me
If we make it out alive from the depths of the sea
Compass points you anywhere
Closer to me
Where you are, I will be
Miles high, in the deep
Where you are, I will be
Anywhere, in between

I will take the pieces, put them back together
Even when the grass isn't green enough
Taking all the badges, build ourselves a mansion
Love you in the way that you needed love

Where you are, I will be
Where you are, I will be
Miles high, in the deep
Where you are, I will be
Anywhere, in between

[TwigaElectronicMusic]

Vanic is my favorite DJ and I'm really glad he me here, to Zella Day. She is incredible.

[bubblybeautyx]

She's one of those artists that you want to share with everyone but at the same time you want to keep to yourself 😍:)

[gish]

I remember this song came out right when school started and I was a senior. I was also switching between watching The 100 and this song. This is nostalgia.

[comiclizard]

Some people divide their life by their hair style, the people they spend their time with, the job they have. I divide my life by the music that I listen to. This song brings me back to a very emotional and confusing period in my life. This song helped me get though a lot of it. And I couldn’t be more great full for that.

[z]

She has one of the most entrancing voices ever

[Ogahz]

Beautiful voice, holy shit, cant believe we have the garbage we hear on radio and not your voice.

[colleenflett]

Such an underrated artist. Singers like her deserve more credit. The lyrics and emotion is everything.

[niyah]

Wow I found this song on my saved playlist from 2015😔😔. The good days when I was in middle/high school.

[phrozenghost]

What an awesome piece of work.
This singer has amazing vocal control.

[i_love_to_dance]

This was one of my dance songs and i loves this dance so much! It had probably been my favorite or one of my favorite dances in my life

[strangenessandcharms]

this song breaks my heart but also sticks the pieces together again

[WhimsicallyMe]

I was at a theater and a trailer came up for "the finest of hours" and suddenly a song started playing during the trailer and i was like OMG THATS ZELLA DAY and I was so excited for her and I freaked out. I love this song so much!

[basiluh]

A friend told me about East of Eden and I immediately loved it when I heard it. It was months after I heard East of Eden when I decided to start listening to all of Zella's other songs. I just wanted to say that I've been obsessed with her music and forever thankful for finding out about her. <3

[Eliorajke]

Walked down the aisle to this song...🥹🥰

[anil]

Jesus christ your voice melts my ears... So beautiful.