Old Soul Rebel
"Named one of 11 best new bands across Canada in 2016" (CBC Radio)
"Amazing new local band. Will make you think of Alabama Shakes in the best way possible." (Andrea Warner, CBC Radio)
"Chelsea Johnson is truly one of the most talented singers Vancouver has ever been blessed with" (vanmusic.ca)
Bold. Upbeat. Immense and Soulful is the cutting edge sound which is Old Soul Rebel. A powerhouse duo, coloured by brass and driven by drums, puts a brand new shine on soul and rock n roll.
Formed in late 2015 by a like minded need to sing stories of their past, core members, Chelsea D.E. Johnson and Lola Whyte started to swap songs.
A repertoire inspired by their hardships of both Native and African American upbringings,
Old Soul Rebel vividly recites the honest experiences of human life.
Nasti Weather
Imaginatively described as fallen gospel gutter folk, Nasti Weather is the creation of East Vancouver's Anastasia Schlechtleitner. With her haunting, powerful voice the young songstress crafts bluesy folk tales that cast a light on the darkness inside each of us, carrying raw catharsis and a white flag you can wave to yourself.
Vocally, Ana acknowledges being greatly inspired by classic jazz. Billie Holiday's voice is a helpful reference when describing Ana's voice, but there is a roughness and rawness in her performance that points to a deep love of punk and garage rock. She's deftly capable of drawing audiences close with a gentle croon, but don't be shocked if you're blown back by an underbelly howl.