Dalby, Ellakate, and Whitney Bjerken

Dalby

Dalby is a singer, songwriter, and musician from Atlanta, Georgia. She started writing her own music at the age of 11 years old and started working with Atlanta music legends such as Tricky Stewart and Dallas Austin shortly thereafter. Largely influenced by artists such as Alanis Morissette and Stevie Nicks, Dalby makes pop/rock music that is relatable and nostalgic.

Whitney Bjerken

Whitney Bjerken is a 21 year old alternative pop singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. She has been writing and recording music since the age of twelve and has since developed a distinctive style blending acoustic and electronic elements. Her writing and storytelling connects with any audience whether it’s an acoustic show or a full band. Drawing inspiration from imagination, dreams, surroundings, and much of her own life, her discography is a kaleidoscope of emotions and experiences.

Ellakate

ellakate is an alternative pop singer-songwriter born, raised, and based in Atlanta, Georgia. Growing up with musical parents and a knack for creating and performing, ellakate found a passion for music that went beyond forcing her brothers to listen to her melodies as a child. “When my dad first explained what the song ‘Brandy’ by Looking Glass was about, I discovered the magic of storytelling in songwriting. I have been singing and making up songs for as long as I can remember,” said ellakate about her innate talents. She has written hundreds of songs since her childhood exploring topics that coincide with the journey of growing up and finding love, filling piles of notebooks in her room with song lyrics. ellakate’s songs recount stories and experiences that may have not happened to her but are inspired by events that have impacted her.

Her voice has been compared to a “young Sara Bareilles,” showing her vocal prowess - honest and sensual, with a hint of innocence. Her sultry vocals mixed with her haunting, bold, and romantic sound are reminiscent of artists like Billie Eilish, Fiona Apple, and Lana Del Rey. ellakate is a breath of fresh air in the musical climate, writing exactly what we’re all thinking and spinning it in a mature, yet cheeky way.