About
iyla elise
Iyla Elise is an Americana, country and blues music singer-songwriter. Her relatable lyrics and powerful melodies bring an authentic flare to her music. Her work draws on many musical influences across numerous genres including John Denver, Billy Joel, Norah Jones, Chris Stapleton, and Stevie Wonder to name a few. From a small town in the Northern Neck of Virginia, Iyla’s soulful tone strikes a chord with her audience and reminds them of their own life experiences through her honest storytelling.
Her debut EP, Outlier, is out now on all major music streaming platforms. In 2023, she was named a finalist in the 25th Great American Song Contest for her debut EP title track, “Outlier”. Her recent singles “Already Miss You” and “Worse or Better” are also out now available wherever you stream music.
Look for her newest single, “Jet Plane”, on all major music streaming platforms on 05/02/25.
EP
Credits
Lyrics and Music by:
Lauren Compton
Performed by:
Bass— Tim Ryan
Drums (“Another Beginning”, “Day by Day”, “Hindsight”)— Forrest Compton
Guitar— Tim Ryan
Piano— Iyla Elise (Lauren Compton)
Vocals— Iyla Elise (Lauren Compton)
Produced by:
Lauren Compton and Tim Ryan
Photography by:
Forrest Compton
Outlier was recorded, mixed and mastered by Tim Ryan at Studio 607 in Charlottesville, Virginia.