Olya Sonica Is Fueling the Very Essence of Rock With Her New Single “I Only Dream When I’m Awake”

In the past few years, several artists have proved rock is alive and well. It might not be the powerhouse it used to be in the golden days but there's still much talent within the genre if you're willing to look for it. One such artist is rocker Olya Sonica, who makes a powerful impression with her tribute to the core of rock, honoring its foundation while adding her unique spin and style.

Thanks to her background as a trained classical pianist, Sonica's music is carefully an amalgamation of both familiar and new sounds. Using her distinctive voice she effortlessly crafts exceptional melodies for the new generation of rockers. While growing up she loved the sound of music in English, and knowing she was destined to be a part of that legacy, she moved to New York with just a backpack. A stranger to American culture she was ready to leave her mark quickly adapting to the New York music scene and shortly after it started to tour both nationally and overseas.

For most of us, the pandemic was an event that deeply affected our lives with many of its consequences that can still be felt today. For Olya Sonica, this meant putting her musical career on hold for a bit and then moving to Los Angeles. However, thanks to this change her solo career was able to start. Now Olya has released a brand new single "I Only Dream When I’m Awake" to celebrate both the spirit of rock and her own birthday, the song is an interesting piece. Taking elements from several rock genres like garage, alternative, and grunge, the result is simply put, amazing. If you're a fan of Oasis, Nirvana, The Pixies, Garbage, Blondie, and other 90's rock bands this song will be right down your alley. Sonica's voice manages to be both alluring and commanding. Not really soft or raspy but something in the middle. The lyrics are relatable and are perfectly balanced with her vocals. The guitar riffs are catchy and the song has a timeless quality to it. All in all, it's an amazing track that you should definitely check out.

“I'm back with a new song this year, it's called ‘I Only Dream When I’m Awake’. This song is for the dreamers and the makers & doers of dreams. It’s about a divine force within us and the choices we make - it’s either staying on a path of resistance and manufactured reality or creating your own. The song is both nostalgic & life reassuring, with epic choruses & mystical verses that whisper what you already know deep down.” - Olya Sonica

"I Only Dream When I’m Awake" is the first taste of her upcoming debut album "Alchemy." It was recorded and produced by Ben Rice (Degraw Sound Brooklyn NY) and is set to be released in the fall of 2024 on Fan Girl Records, a new label for women by women.

Olya Sonica is fueling the soul of rock with her music, and she shows no signs of slowing down. It's always nice to see women in the rock scene. They usually bring a unique take and perspective that's always more than welcome. Keep an eye out for what's coming soon. With her novel sounds and deep lyrics, she's sure to become a breakout star in the rock genre. Don't miss out on your chance to hear her music!

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