Brie Stoner stands out as a real one-of-a-kind force when weaving her multilingual and multicultural experiences into her music. The Grand Rapids-based artist, known for her evocative indie-dream rock sound, once again demands our attention with her latest album, Me Veo. Translating to “I see myself” in Spanish, the album is an artistic homecoming filled with self-discovery, showcasing Stoner’s remarkable ability to blend diverse influences into a cohesive, mesmerizing whole.

Stoner's background is as varied as her music. Growing up in Madrid, Spain before being rooted in Michigan, she effortlessly navigates between languages and cultures, bringing a unique perspective to her sound. This fluidity is evident on Me Veo, where she explores the complex arc of feminine experience, mixing seductive siren calls, tender vulnerability, and moments of unapologetic truth. Working with producer David Vandervelde (Father John Misty), Stoner has made an album that draws inspiration from influences as diverse as Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, and Mazzy Star. Yet, her sound somehow remains distinctly her own. “I think I’ve been writing this record my entire life,” Stoner reflects. “Ever since I was little, I’ve been told I’m either one thing or another, that I have to pick one identity over another; but of course, I’ve always been more than one thing.”

Me Veo is a trip through Stoner’s psyche and spirit, born during a time when she found herself turning inward. “The pandemic was a time of reckoning for all of us,” she says. “But for me, it was the moment I finally felt permission to let all of these parts of me be and exist at once.” The album features lush, late-sixties French pop production and the shimmery psychedelia of '90s dream pop. Tracks like “Soledad” and “Run” showcase her lyrical depth, drawing on inspirations from mystic Thomas Merton to poet Rainer Maria Rilke. “In his poem ‘I am much too alone in this world, yet not alone,’ Rilke says, ‘I want to mirror your immensity… I want to unfold.’ That’s what I’m trying to do with this record - admit with tenderness and tenacity the things I see in myself, without apology.”

You might not even know it, but you’ve heard Stoner’s music all over the place, from Ralph Lauren’s runway to campaigns for Victoria’s Secret and television shows like Orange Is The New Black and The Affair. Her calling also includes writing for The Call To Unite: Voices Of Hope And Awakening, alongside big names such as Oprah and Elizabeth Gilbert. If that wasn’t enough, her podcast Unknowing looks into the creative processes of artists, authors, and activists, further highlighting her intellectual and artistic curiosity.