Los Angeles electro-pop artist, Holander has new single out entitled ‘Smoke’ featuring glossy synths, iridescent soundscapes, and warm vocals. Holander focuses her music on empowering herself and others. She has studied social change and practices feminism and advocacy for LGBTQ and minority groups. Listen to ‘Smoke’ here:
Fantasies of time and place run as a constant driving force in the background of Los Angeles native Holander’s electro-pop anthems. Raised in a city of people creating their own futures during the day and capturing flashy Hollywood lifestyles at night, Holander became obsessed and inspired by how people morph themselves into what is most viral at any time. The 21-year-old singer-songwriter channels this inspiration into creating stunning music that reflects many of the conflicts faced by her generation.
About Holander
Holander, born Carly Harpur Hollander, grew up in a house full of music. She initially recorded cover songs on piano and guitar but quickly fell in love with the more electronic side of pop music and set out on a solo project to create the type of music she wanted to hear in the world. This allows Holander to pair introspective lyrics with messages meant to directly inspire action, on top of synth hooks that draw the listener to the track and keep them present in the moment.
Holander’s passion for social change
Social action is one of Holander’s strongest held values. Attending USC for social change, Holander focuses her music on self-empowerment and community empowerment. She writes from a place of strength in storytelling and is known for her poignant and direct lyricism.
Her new single ‘Smoke,’ is a captivating love anthem about standing on the edge of love in your youth, and choosing to fully surrender. Holander confides, “When you’re overtaken by someone, it’s like smoke in your lungs. I believe when two people love each other, they start to tap in to the universal love— this love that is bigger, and connects us all.”
Holander has packed popular venues throughout Los Angeles and played large festivals and shows that champion a cause. Follow Holander on Facebook and Instagram @holandermusic.
