Biography

Glimmering vocal harmonies, swirling synthesizers, sweeping orchestral passages... All of this and more describe Califon, New Jersey psychedelic pop/rock act Aura Blaze, fronted by vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Rhode Rachel. Infusing the timeless vibes of the '60s, '70s, and '80s in a catchy and memorably colorful brand of psych rock, Aura Blaze carries one back to the high times of The Doors and Pink Floyd, through the symphonic sophistication of Electric Light Orchestra, and tripping headlong into the hallucinogenic atmosphere akin to modern psych revival bands such as Tame Impala, MGMT and Pond. Delving deeper into the depths of aural artistry, Aura Blaze also ventures into the dreamscapes of hypnagogic indie pop, touching on the avant-garde stylings of artists like Ariel Pink and Pet Sounds-era Beach Boys. Aura Blaze is featured on Cleopatra Records' Psych Box compilation alongside musical legends Hawkwind, Iron Butterfly, The Raveonettes, and more. Over 60 thousand TouchTunes jukeboxes across the United States are broadcasting single "A Glass of Tears Half Empty." Aura Blaze sees continuous features on prestigious music blogs and websites as well as print media such as Celebmix, Tattoo, and Headstuff. Worldwide internet and FM radio stations as well as indie music podcasts regularly feature the works of Aura Blaze. The future is gleaming with new musical experiences as Aura Blaze continues ascending to the apex of enlightened sound. Get Blazed!