ANCHR's Artist of the Day: Lia Ices

Music has always been my number one source of escapism, but finding sanctuary in the world of films comes in at a close second. Naturally, movie soundtracks provide a way to combine both of those passions for me. In the last year, the film Booksmart had one of my favorite soundtracks in recent memories and it included some artists I was already familiar with— However the song that really caught my attention during an integral scene of the movie was “How We Are” by Lia Ices. Originally released in 2014, the track got new life with this soundtrack feature and turned me into a fan of the singer-songwriter. Following the gradual build up of a layered instrumental introduction, Lia Ices’ ethereal vocals kick in.

It’s those ethereal and doubled vocals and a unique production style that explores avant-garde territory that set Lia Ices apart as a visionary artist. So far, Lia Ices has released three studio albums between 2008 and 2014, but she returned with single “Waves 2” in the summer of 2019 and has stated on social media that there’s a new record on the way. Tune into “How We Are” and “Daphne” and keep up with Lia Ices on Instagram for all the latest updates.