Southern Gothic as Sound and Story
On this episode of Local Music Somewhere, Greazy Keyz sits down with singer-songwriter Aspen Asteria to explore the cinematic world behind her music and her debut single, “Carolina.” Blending Old Hollywood glamour, 50s–60s romantic pop, soul, and modern alternative, Aspen shares how her Southern roots in Waxhaw, North Carolina, along with time spent in LA and NYC, shaped her haunting, timeless sound. From myth and memory to film and romance, this conversation is about more than music, it’s about building a world through song.
Old Hollywood Glamour Meets Modern Alternative
About Me – Aspen Asteria
Aspen Asteria is a singer and songwriter whose music is cinematic, emotionally charged, and timeless. Blending Old Hollywood glamour, 50s and 60s romantic pop, soul, and modern alternative, her sound feels like walking through a black and white film that suddenly bursts into color, haunting, feminine, and unforgettable. Raised in Waxhaw, North Carolina, and having honed her artistry in Los Angeles and New York City, she brings the grit of her small town roots into sweeping cinematic soundscapes full of Southern Gothic mystery and cosmopolitan edge. Influenced by artists like Nancy and Frank Sinatra, Adele, Lana Del Rey, Florence Welch, Charles Aznavour, and David Lynch, Aspen transforms real experiences into myth and memory into legacy. Her debut single Carolina invites listeners into a world where heartbreak, danger, and beauty intertwine, and her artistry as a writer, director, and performer makes every song a ritual, a story, and a cinematic experience.
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Carolina – First debut single
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