French-American Sofar performer Sydney Wayser melds ethereal vocals with romantic and sometimes playful instrumentation. Growing up in Los Angeles and spending summers in Paris left its mark on Wayser. Her father, a songwriter, helped educate her on French culture, shaping her musical influences. These influences include Edith Piaf, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Jacques Brel. This multi-talented vocalist and musician creates songs that transport you. “La di da” is a march of exploration. Sound makes way to unique, melodic vocals. It’s modern yet otherworldly.  “Oh the Places You’ll Go” a dream, up in the clouds, swaying in the breeze.  “Bells” is a flower petal of a song slowly floating to the ground. Whistling and playful “Banjo Bayou” feels like a departure-a light, skipping journey. “Drive-in Not Drive-Through” reminds one of pure summer, windows rolled down in the car, mellow. “Lullaby” is a slow miracle of a night’s destination. Based in New York with albums such as The Silent Parade and The Colorful, songs that seem bright even at darkest of times. Music that uses everything from piano to children’s toys shaping a journey the listener goes on. Bright gives way to dark. Day bows to night. Earth, moon and sky. Sydney takes you there with her music.

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