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Meet Carson Aday of West Hollywood
Local Stories: Rising Stars April 7 2025
Today we’d like to introduce you to Carson Aday.
Hi Carson, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
When I was 15, my dad randomly bought home a little piano that he had found online. Nobody in my family was musical, so it was totally out of the blue! I immediately felt drawn to it. While my family was sleeping, I spent hours playing music I had heard off the radio, like Come Sail Away by Styx and Beethoven’s Fur Elise. The next day, when I showed my mom what I had learned, she was shocked how quickly I had learned these songs after having touched a piano for the first time less than 24 hours ago. I quickly was attending master classes at UNT’s prestigious music program, and 6 months later I was competing internationally for classical piano. After discovering my talent in piano, I began exploring other instruments and styles. I taught myself guitar, bass, drums, and started taking vocal lessons as well, finding passion in songwriting and performing. Fast forward to 2025, I have played shows in LA, New York, Dallas, Portland, Nashville, and more, opening for notable bands like Hall Johnson, Hardcastle, and The Brazen Youth. My song “Time Will Heal” was featured in Earmilk, Galore, and other large publications, and even had interest shown by Rolling Stone. I have been dropping one new song each month of 2025, ranging from Jazz to Indie Rock. My March release, Sunshine, is a happy little singer/songwriter tune.
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Carson Aday knows "Time Will Heal" in new single
EARMILK
"With 'Time Will Heal', Carson Aday pens a song all about trying to comfort a friend or someone close to you. After someone goes through a relationship breakup or loss they often need solace and Carson shows he is there for that special person who needs him. The track also shows that confiding in each other can bring two people closer together. Lyrics showing this include 'Time will heal your broken heart / You might think it's all falling apart / Just take my hand and even when we are apart / I'll be just one call away / Are you feeling better?' Musically, 'Time Will Heal' thrills with shimmery beats, 80's influenced synths and vibrant guitar riffs. Sing-a-long worthy melodies that are infectious and confident bring a special allure to the song, making for a must listen." - EARMILK
CARSON ADAY’S SLY THROWBACK SINGLE “TIME WILL HEAL”
GALORE
"This track is superbly constructed and mastered with the crispiest, most delightful sound I’ve heard so far this year, which is a particularly great way to appreciate all the little intricacies of Carson’s guitar. Though this song is unabashedly 'retro' in some regards, it is far from derivative or a ‘nostalgia bait’, holding on to its genuine identity as a clever and smooth indie pop-rock.
Carson Aday’s musical journey is a testament to the power of passion and determination, marked by unexpected encounters and an unbridled love for music. From competing internationally for classical piano to delivering captivating performances at renowned venues, Carson’s story embodies the spirit of embracing the unexpected and infusing raw authenticity into his art. "
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Meet Carson Aday
May 23, 2024.
Today we’d like to introduce you to Carson Aday. They and their team shared their story with us below:
Music found Carson unexpectedly at the age of 16 when his father stumbled upon a keyboard on Facebook Marketplace. Little did they know this chance encounter would set Carson on a path of musical discovery. With an innate ability to play songs by ear, Carson quickly immersed himself in music, eventually competing internationally for classical piano within six months of picking up the instrument.
However, it was Carson’s journey into songwriting and performing that truly ignited his passion for music. Inspired by the likes of Albert Hammond Jr. of The Strokes, Carson taught himself to play guitar, drums, and bass, laying the foundation for his unique sound. His musical influences range from the timeless classics of Michael Jackson and the Beatles to the contemporary rock vibes of The Strokes and Red-Hot Chili Peppers.
Carson’s journey into the music industry was marked by determination and DIY spirit. Recording his own demos and leveraging social media platforms like Instagram, he made his mark, catching the attention of fans and industry insiders alike. Despite not having the opportunity to collaborate with his musical idols, Carson’s relentless pursuit of his craft has garnered him recognition, performing alongside notable acts like The Brazen Youth, Hall Johnson, and Northlake.
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Sinusoidal Music.com
Carson Aday is a celebrated budding musician who is known for his soothing music that intrigues listeners because of its intrinsic poignance and richness. Recently released track, ‘Fade Away’, is an exciting, thrilling song with so much musical goodness to offer. What feels like a song from the 60’s, also consists a lot of contemporary influences. The soundscapes are fresh and alluring, gently unfolding their magic. The journey from the verses to the chorus is cathartic because music is quite splendid. Even though the song features some amazing lyrics, what brings these lyrics to life is the stunning, soothing soundscapes, without which, the song wouldn’t be as great and masterful as it is. One would want to listen to this song again and again to unravel its layers one by one. Even though the song is pretty catchy and you will end up loving this track in this very first go itself, there is still so much to unpack and explore. The nuances, the subtleties really add to the whole listening experience.
Illustrate Magazine
Carson Aday’s latest offering, “Fade Away,” explores the insecurities, fears and exploitation in the music industry. He exposes our deepest, vulnerable desires to hold on to who we were and what we believed before we found fame.
The instrumental composition is a melodic symphony, with relaxing and enchanting guitars strumming alongside sharp drums that create a rhythmic cadence. Aday’s vocals serve as the emotional core, expressing vulnerability and desire with every note. His deep and agonizing vocal tone swells and resonates with a catchiness that makes the listener feel the weight of his most intimate desires, a plea for more in the face of uncertainty.
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Fade Away - Carson Aday (Rock Pop) We feel love slipping through Carson Aday’s latest single “Fade Away”, a heartbreaking and heartstring pulling alternative rock bop with some 90s chart-topper vibes. The melancholy is palpable on “Fade Away”, carried through the track with a lilting guitar line and haunting background vocal chant. Layered on top are Carson’s honey vocals, close and intimate, giving an emotive and vulnerable performance that really gets you right in the chest. The record is beautifully sad, the kind of song that gives you that tingly sensation when listening.
JYLA
In the realm of emerging artists, Carson Aday stands as a distinctive voice, and his latest single, “Fade Away,” serves as a poignant reflection of his internal struggles with morality and faith as he navigates the music industry. Carson Aday’s musical prowess extends beyond his vocal talents; he is a multi-instrumentalist, proficient in crafting and recording his songs independently. For “Fade Away,” he collaborated with drummer Jonathan Peace and bassist Payton Seiler to infuse additional depth into the track. The collaborative efforts of producers Nick Tveitbakk and Scott Ayers, combined with the musicians’ collective soul, birthed the retro sound of “Fade Away” at Pachyderm Studios in Cannon Falls, MN. intricate landscape of the music industry.
ARIYEL'S BLOG
16 November 2023|Music and Entertainment news, Music News, Music Reviews, New Music
Embracing vulnerability and inner conflicts, Carson Aday, the emerging artist, releases his latest single, "Fade Away." This poignant track mirrors the young musician's struggle with internal moral and religious tension while navigating the complexities of the music industry.
While Carson Aday, with his multi-instrumental prowess, writes and records independently, "Fade Away" took shape with the collaborative efforts of drummer Jonathan Peace and bassist Payton Seiler. The retro sound of the single was crafted under the influence of producers Nick Tveitbakk and Scott Ayers at Pachyderm Studios in Cannon Falls, MN.
Rising Artist Blog
Written by: Melissa Cusano , November 15, 2023
Alt-pop singer-songwriter Carson Aday is a unique artist with profound lyrics and distinctive vocals; he knows how to create a catchy tune. His latest single, “Fade Away,” is the perfect example of this. He uses taboo topics, such as religion, and his internal struggles in the music industry. The lyrics are a look into Carson’s mind, which, like many others, is non-linear and a confusing mix of emotions. He’s begging for what he grew up with, religion, not to fade away from him while having conflicting thoughts at the same time. While Carson’s sincere lyrics are at the forefront, juxtaposing them with the upbeat melody makes for an exceptional track.
The KXT Local Show:
Corina Grove, Nicholas Altobelli, Carson Aday April 21, 2023 by Nilufer Arsala
New music out of Dallas this week from powerhouse indie songstress Corina Grove, Nicholas Altobelli, Cryptolog, and college duo Sunrise Academy. BB Bean sent in an indie anthem about having commitment issues from Denton, and Garland band Loyal Sally went a little country with “Queen Of Hearts.”
Check out the full playlist after the highlights and if you are an artist from North Texas, be sure to submit your music here.
Grove was born in Italy and raised across the United States. Luckily for us, she now calls Dallas home. Her debut single “I’ve Been Here Before” has completely blown us away!
Stellar songwriter Altobelli is back with the John Dufhilo-produced “All We Really Need”. The gentle love song also features Becky Middleton on background vocals.
The Flower Mound-based artist started his music career in the world of classical piano before making the turn to indie-rock.
“Molly” by Carson Aday
by Demornay Bester RisingArtistsBlog.com
May 2023
Carson Aday is here with “Molly”, and we can’t help but love every moment of it.
This multi talented musician is reminding us just how great and original music can be with his retro guitar pop sound.
“Molly” contains bits of an old-timey song with a newer pop twist and it makes this track even more upbeat. Aday shows his vocal skills here and with each range he proves that he can keep his listeners engaged and wanting more.
IndieMusicFlix.com May 2023
Carson Aday has once again showcased his diverse sonic palette with his latest release, “Molly“.
The upbeat pop number draws influences from alt-rock music, making for an interesting sound that sets itself apart from the current mainstream. The song’s catchy hook and infectious melody are sure to have fans singing along in no time.
In Singer-songwriter, Review•April 14, 2023•1 Minutes
Carson Aday - Chest Pain
Carson Aday is an acoustic artist, multi-instrumentalist, and confessional singer-songwriter. Blending spell-casting acoustics with his deep timbre vocals, his compositions are often bejeweled by his poetic presentations and beautiful narratives. In his latest single, Chest Pain, Carson Aday delves into heartache through ruminative and introspective conduits.
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The track is a melancholic recollection of golden days of a relationship in its aftermath. Stringing frames of memory with undulating nostalgia and glinting acoustics, Carson attempts to understand the meaning of it all. All the feelings, sweet, sour, and bitter respires under the numb sobriety of his vocals. Listeners of John Mayer, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, and John Legend are sure to enjoy the vintage and timeless aesthetic of this artist.
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Your Next Favorite Playlist: New Folk and Americana Releases
Will Lisil 11 April 2023 7 min read
Folk music is all about the culture. It’s about people, and their stories, and their experiences. It’s about the way that people personally express themselves—both through the music itself, and in the way they perform it.
The best folk artists are the ones who can authentically connect with their audience, who can tell a story in such a way that it resonates with them on a deep level. That requires not just talent, but also a commitment to authenticity—and thatKevan And The Black Country Sons releasing Mr Johnson
“Mr Johnson” is a blues-based musical about the 1930’s American blues artist Robert Johnson, which features a bluesy style with a gospel flavour.
That’s why we’ve compiled this list of some of our favourite new folk releases from independent artists. These are artists who know how to tell their stories in an authentic way, using their own voices and styles to create something truly special for their audiences (and for themselves).
You can listen to our full playlist which contains the artists’ music, and know more about their work by scrolling down the page.
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4) CARSON ADAY – Chest Pain
If you’re looking for an artist with a unique and authentic sound, look no further than Carson Aday. His single “Chest Pain” is a fresh take on the acoustic pop genre.
Chest Pain is a reflective acoustic track by the multi-platinum, Grammy-award-winning Mikal Blue that recalls the joys of a relationship as well as the hurt that is left in its absence as a result of the breakup.
This track definitely has that “pop banger” feel to it—you’re going to want to blast this song as loud as possible so everyone can hear how great it is!
The chorus is one of those beautifully written pop choruses that just get stuck in your head after one listen; it’s impossible not to sing along.
I highly recommend checking out Carson Aday’s other songs on Spotify or visiting his website to see what else he has going on!
Edgar Allen Poets 7 April 2023
Noir Rock Band - Indie Music Corner
Good Day Noir Family,
welcome to Edgar Allan Poets indie music corner. A space dedicated to the best new artists and bands we find around the web. Today’s feature artist is Carson Aday and his single Chest Pain.
Chest Pain is Carson Aday’s Single Out Now
This artist is very talented, it is clear from the very first notes.
The thing that immediately struck me is his voice so deep and intense that it manages to speak directly to the heart and soul of the listener.
The harmonic construction of the new single Chest Pain demonstrates uncommon compositional skills.
The melody is delicate and refined and the lyrics make you visualize the story being told. The change in dynamics after minute 2.10 with that effect on the voice surprised me.
This intuition makes this song a masterpiece… I can indeed say that this is truly a grand finale.
Chest Pain, Carson Aday’s Single is Out Now
Carson Aday is a young, determined, and mature artist. I’m sure this artist will go a long way as he produces music of absolute quality.
An artist to keep under the radar…we are facing a new Star!
The Happy Healthy Artist 06/30/2022
CARSON ADAY'S PLACE IN THE WORLD
The H&H Team
Introducing Carson Aday... Please share a story that includes a happy memory as an artist and has made a huge impact on your artistry. Last summer I had the opportunity to play a private house show before leaving for college. It was over 100° that day, and yet over a hundred people crammed into my backyard to hear my music. Energy was through the roof with both the band and the audience. We got some great pictures of guitars covered in sweat and blood, and even people jumping into the pool after our set! It was a great night.
Your Best Life Nashville 6/29/22
THE GIFT OF GRATITUDE WITH CARSON ADAY
Your Best Life Nashville
06/29/2022
Story time with Singer/ Songwriter Carson Aday! CA: 5 years ago my dad found a small keyboard for a good deal on Facebook. None of my family members are musical, so this was quite odd. I remember thinking that I should learn to play a song; it seemed like other people had fun when playing piano. I sat down at the keyboard and quickly understood the fundamentals of music. After a few hours I could play through a few pieces by Beethoven and Mozart alongside some 70’s rock songs. After a semi-viral Facebook post, I was competing globally 6 months later.
Sinosidal Review of Midnight on a Flower Moon
RockSinger-Songwriter Carson Aday – Midnight on a Flower Moon | A universe © Sinusoidal Music 2021
Midnight on a Flower Moon is Carson Aday’s latest album. It features nine tracks with a run-time of twenty-six and a half minutes. The genre is Contemporary Rock and the musician has the personality and skillset
to deliver exactly what the audience wants. His Elvis Presley looks and George Ezra style, full-breathe vocals mark the making of a star.
The tracklist for Midnight on a Flower Moon is very interesting, and skillfully arranged. While the musician yields Rock as the origin of his body of work, the vastly different songs suggest this is far more than his style: it is his identity. Each song that this album features is just that good; and then again, there are the highlights.
Cherishing the language of music
Cherishing the language or music. Written by: Leena Duwadi
Music didn’t interest Carson Aday growing up. Joining the middle school choir was his worst nightmare, and he often found piano performances boring. However, life took a turn when he turned 14.
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Carson Aday – She Took Your Heart And Ran indiedockmusicblog November 5, 2021 1:28 am
Carson Aday pleased his fans with a new single 'She Took Your Heart And Ran' released on October 22. The song reveals the theme of unhappy love and all the consequences of separation.
European Indie Music Network
Admirable rocker Carson Aday’s song ‘She Took Your Heart And Ran’ is super well produced and written
Carson says:
“We’ve all seen people change. Watching a loved one drift away is a painful experience, only made worse when you know they won’t come back. She Took Your Heart & Ran was written to my high school best friend who fell into a life of drug and alcohol addiction after he started dating a girl who was a bad influence on him. After a big fight leading to him telling me that he didn’t want me in his life anymore, I decided to write a song instead of responding.”
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08/06/2021 Rising Talent Carson Aday returns with ‘My Small Handful Of Gold’
18-year-old Carson Aday has released his latest single, ‘My Small Handful Of Gold’, detailing the struggles of heartbreak. The heartfelt track draws parallels to the works of other indie artists, such as Ben Howard. Aday seems to have a way with words, which is surprising for someone who is such a young age.
Instrumentation drives the track, as it takes the form of an exceptionally memorable song, defined by a definitive drum beat and purposeful electric guitar. The song rings true to Aday’s previously released single ‘Ode To The Strokes’, which hints that this may be a recurring motif on the singer’s upcoming album, set to be released in autumn.
If Aday excels at one thing, in particular, it is making tracks that stick in your head. The looping electric guitars in the background of his tracks are something that you find yourself swaying along to, specifically during the opening of ‘My Small Handful Of Gold - it is the perfect track to be played at any gig!
The single artwork portrays Aday as being lost in thought whilst viewing a detailed painting, aptly reflecting the tone of the song. The lyrics detail the singer pleading for help after suffering heartbreak as he is ‘’driving uptown without a purpose or a way’’ because his ‘’heart is on the brink of breaking’’. This raw and honest lyricism is appreciated in such a busy music industry, where many artists fail to sing about anything that is truly relatable. Hearing Aday sing, ‘’I give to you my heart torn in two’’, is also refreshing because of his relatively young age - if this is the soul-baring approach that he is taking now, it’s safe to say that his career will only be on the rise from here if he remains to be true to
himself.
‘My Small Handful Of Gold’ is available to stream now.
Amrit Virdi
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The Other Side Reviews
Carson Aday – My Small Handful of Gold (2021) Written by: :Claudia Indie Rock, rock pop
There are times when breaking up after years together is the right decision, but that doesn’t always translate to what you feel at the time. This is something that Carson Aday has gone through and transformed into his single ‘My Small Handful of Gold’. Taking his pain and regret, he weaves it into a single that unleashes these negative emotions while acknowledging the rightness of the decision made.
While he draws on his emotions and experience, the event is a universal one that makes the single easy to relate to. As he picks up the pieces of his own emotions, he combines them with his passion for music which he has honed over the years to craft his mature sound. With a range of emotions packed into the music, Aday will have you longing for what you know you can’t have, stewing in regret and finally finding the light at the end of the tunnel.
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Carson Aday – Indie Rock Artist/Singer Songwriter
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2. Carson Aday - Ode To The Strokes
You'd be forgiven for thinking this song was written by The Strokes. Carson has so deftly managed to replicate their sound, progression, and very identity into his tribute track to the iconic rock outfit for many in the 2000s. 'Ode To The Strokes' is sonically identical, and even in name perhaps has a secondary tribute to the latest album's defining track 'Ode To The Mets'.
But lyrically, the songs about Carson's personal life. In particular, he drew inspiration from the moment his girlfriend of three years told him she was transferring to a college that was eight hours away. You can tell that he's poured his heart and soul into each word, melody, and beat on this project. Ode to The Strokes is amazing because it's its own track. Despite clear and heavy interpolation from the legends themselves, Carson finds a way to make it his own piece. Regardless, if you have a fleeting affection for The Strokes, you'd do yourself a favour by listening to Carson's latest.