Casii Stephan is an MN-born, indie-pop meets soul-rock singer-songwriter now based in Tulsa, OK. Casii’s “gorgeously emotive voice inspires comparisons to alt-pop artists like Florence Welch and Fiona Apple with a writing style reminiscent of Carole King” (NPR). Stephan’s voice is fierce and fearless, but this was not always the case. She grew up shy and afraid of her voice until she started writing songs on the family piano when she was 16. Since moving to Tulsa, she has received national songwriting awards, toured regionally, and performed at official SXSW and Folk Alliance showcases, and the virtual Sundance Film Festival. She has been profiled on platforms such as Billboard, NPR, and American Songwriter. Casii writes her songs honestly, from the depths of her emotions, with lyrics that push back on negative societal norms like sexism, ageism, and “playing nice” as a woman. She uses writing to deconstruct her own beliefs with an underlying hope that things can change. In October, Casii signed with TRO Essex Music Publishing, joining talented songwriters such as Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, The Who, Black Sabbath, and Pink Floyd. Casii recently traveled to Muscle Shoals, AL to record with producer, Ben Tanner (Alabama Shakes). The concept EP to be titled, “Relationship Status” takes the listener on the emotional journey of going from one relationship status to another and finally landing on the realization that these statuses do not define you.