Brand new singles “Dark Side of My Heart”, “Stringing Me Along”, “Mother of My Mother”, and “Jet Plane”
are out now on all major music streaming platforms!

Stream “Dark Side of My Heart” here!
Stream “Stringing Me Along” here!
Stream “Mother of My Mother” here!
Stream “Jet Plane” here!

Music Blog Reviews-
Check out Iyla’s full interview with Pitch Perfect here.

Check out a review on “Jet Plane” on the music blog, Pitch Perfect, here.

Check out a review on “Dark Side of My Heart” below:

– Review from Pitch Perfect: ““Dark Side of My Heart” doesn’t abandon what she’s done before. It stretches the frame and reveals new dimensions to her songwriting. It is a reminder that evolution does not have to mean erasure. Sometimes it just means turning the lights up in a room you have only seen by candlelight.”

– Review from Buzz Slayers: “The writing steers clear of tired phrases and instead leans into something more personal, more lived in. The emotions do not shout. They move in waves.”

– Article from The Sounds Won’t Stop: ““Dark Side of My Heart” finds Iyla Elise threading the needle between vulnerability and control, and I felt every second of it…There is a quiet complexity to this track. It holds both melancholy and hope without forcing either one…Iyla Elise is not trying to dazzle with production tricks or vocal gymnastics. She is simply letting the song speak, and it does.”

Check out music reviews on “Mother of My Mother” below:

– Review from Buzz Slayers Blog: “Iyla Elise is one of those artists whose voice doesn’t just carry a melody; it feels like it’s carrying history.”

– Article from Recording Artists Guild Digital Magazine: “Iyla Elise’s latest single, “Mother of My Mother,” hit me in a way I didn’t expect. The song leans into Americana, country, and blues, but it doesn’t rest on genre conventions. Instead, it tells a multi-generational story through rich arrangements and a vocal performance that’s both powerful and tender. It is life affirming in the most grounded sense, never cloying, never overreaching. Just a clear eyed reflection on gratitude, memory, and the weight of the women who came before.”

– Blog review from The Sounds Won’t Stop: “Iyla Elise traces the thread of generational memory on her new single “Mother of My Mother,” a quietly powerful song that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant.”

 

 Check out reviews on “Stringing Me Along” below:

– Article from Recording Artists Guild Digital Magazine: “The lyrics felt grounded and relatable, but what really sold them was her delivery. It understands its lineage and settles into it comfortably, with just enough modern polish to feel fresh. There is no pretending here, no studio gloss trying to cover anything up. Just solid songwriting, a compelling voice, and a sound that feels timeless. I will be keeping an eye out for what Iyla Elise does next.”

 

– Review from Pitch Perfect: “It’s the kind of track that feels carefully shaped but never rigid. Elise has a way of making vulnerability feel like strength, and that quiet intensity makes the track feel surprisingly intimate. It’s not flashy, but it’s honest, and that makes all the difference.”

Iyla’s singles “Already Miss You“and
“Worse or Better” are available now on all major music streaming platforms.

 

Listen to Iyla’s debut EP, Outlier, available on all major music streaming platforms here.

 

2023 Finalist for the 25th Annual Great American Song Contest