![]() ![]() Thank You for taking the time to read my blog, feel free to pop in and comment anytime, I love interacting with my readers. Draw your readers’ attention by editing your text-add emphasis with bold or italics or with different fonts and colors. Once you’ve found the right template, simply use our drag-and-drop editor to customize your cover. If you see anything on that you’re not happy with, feel free to email me on. You can always make your magazine front cover as creative as you want. I do not allow guest posts on my blog (sorry). Products featured in editorials are for commentary purposes only and in no way endorsed by the brands unless stated otherwise. Prices of products that appear on the blog are correctly priced at the time of posting. Please don’t copy/take any pictures and content from my blog without my permission. I am in no way affiliated with the brands I blog about (unless stated). Most of the pictures on my blog are my own but as seen some pictures are downloaded so I’m taking no credit for it.Īll reviews and opinions on my blog are entirely my own and I don’t post negative reviews or bad experiences on my blog as it would just take up space and my time. Drea found her true self in the process of creating her art honestly, expressing that she’s “not sacrificing anything to be marketable.” Paving the way for a new generation of DIY Chicago artists, Drea is a guiding force for those who too, don’t ask for permission.All information, photographs and headers on this blog are for informational/comment purposes only. Though a staple in the Chicago music scene, Drea expresses that often “Chicago looks for permission.” In a generation of tentative songwriters, Drea’s musical ethos is daring and authentic. Between essays, collages, Punk zines and DIY cassette tapes, Drea is an inspiration to multi-media creators who refuse to be limited to one form of creative expression. In addition to the exploration of genre, Drea uses other media to find meaning and truth. Welcoming a non-linear, eclectic approach to songwriting, Drea maintains their immediately recognizable sound in the midst of constant experimentation- a rare and inspiring combination.Īs their style grows and evolves, Drea describes herself as “a forever student,” dedicated to finding her actualized self in her spiritual creations. Similar to ever-evolving artists such as Radiohead and PJ Harvey, Drea saw each part of Priestess of Vibrations as an experiment in sound evolution, “not leaving out anything” from her vision of where her sound could lead her. Vibe Quarterly is the place to find the hippest bars and eateries, as well as your guide to the latest and best things to see and do. Aiming to capture different parts of her identity through varying music styles, this project transcends any one style. ![]() Her catchy melodic hooks use “slight of hand” to tuck honest reflections of her experience in the context of a dreamy punk haze.ĭrea’s most recent three part sonic series Priestess of Vibrations is an ode to genre-non conforming artists. Capturing the warmth of their intimate recording space, each song feels uniquely written for the listener. Creating compositions primarily from the comfort of her bedroom, Drea uses nothing but her guitar, a looper pedal, and creative samples to build sounds in support of her poetry. Pulling sounds from all parts of her creative identity, Drea challenges what music fans thought they knew about genre.Īfter touring Europe with Indie grunge group Pyyramids in the mid-2000’s, Drea poured her creative identity into her present-day solo project Drea the Vibe Dealer. But more impressive than Drea’s sultry voice is her perplexing, yet effortless combination of gospel jazz roots with raw, ethereal punk sounds. Being a vocal jazz student, Drea’s vocals emanate the richness of these iconic female voices, with a modern alternative twist. Growing up idolizing the voices of Brandy, Fiona Apple, Erykah Badu, and Nina Simone, these jazzy inventive songwriters became Drea’s “vocal bible” in which they found comfort and inspiration. Born into the church and raised on 90’s punk and new wave, Drea’s sound is as vast and ever-changing as their music taste. ![]()
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