When Paige Fish was originally offered the chance to appear on American Idol at 15 years old, she turned it down. When the offer came up a second time, she accepted and even made it into the Top 25 – however, a large majority of her performances went unaired. However, this lack of screentime wasn’t for a lack of talent.
Fish has been creating music since she was five years old and began releasing official music from the age of 13. Now, at 19, she has released two albums Crooked Line and In Another Lifetime. Her newest album – Wishful Thinking – is set to drop on Oct. 24. She has also opened for artists such as Benson Boone, Avery Anna, and Tors.
Fish’s older works obviously feature acoustic guitar as that is her main instrument, but they give off a more “alt rock” vibe. Her newer work is introducing more of a “ballad” style – focusing more on love songs and melancholy messages in upbeat stylization. Fish’s raspy voice blends beautifully with the acoustic guitar, creating a harmony perfectly suited for her personal lyrics. A decent amount of her newer songs also feature some saxophone in the background, which creates a fun blend of musical styles.
A lot of Fish’s songs discuss personal topics such as relationships and how they change, which is perfect when paired with just her vocals and guitar. The beautifully simple backtrack to most of her songs creates a more personal experience for the listener, allowing them to better understand and connect with the lyrics.
When looking at Fish’s albums, besides producing great music she also does a very good job of portraying the vibe of the album through her covers. Aside from being known for her music, Fish has also garnered a large following on social media for her outfit and style of dress. This, combined with her musical skills created something much larger than just a hobby – it created a uniquely “Paige Fish style”.
My Top Ten:
- “26 and 24” feat. Landon Boyce (In Another Lifetime)
- “KISSING” (Daisy)
- “Stairway” (In Another Lifetime)
- “Ego” (In Another Lifetime)
- “Daisy” (Daisy)
- “Oliver” (Daisy)
- “Porcelain” (Daisy)
- “Earth” (In Another Lifetime)
- “Crooked Line” (Crooked Line)
- “Rain” feat. Mason Murphy (Crooked Line)
For fans of Avery Anna, Claire Rosinkranz, and Olivia Dean.
