Alisha Liston
Singer + Songwriter
CIRCUS ARTIST & COSPLAYER
Stardew Forest
Stardew Forest is a whimsically fantastical song with an Alice in Wonderland vibe. It was inspired by a character I developed who was forced to face her emotions that she’s been running from. Unable to escape, my character is trapped in this wondrous, yet terrifying world of self discovery and realization. Through her experiences she realizes its okay to not always understand and be afraid of your thoughts. It’s ok to not have all the answers and to take things one step at a time.
Poison Tea
Poison Tea is the 6th song in Alisha’s upcoming album, ‘Dreamland’, a collection of songs that tells the story of a search for hope. When an unknown debilitating disease takes a hold of the Elyswth kingdom, Lux ventures out in hopes to find a cure. Instead of a cure, they find temporary relief in a poisonous & addictive tea.
The story itself is a metaphor, and the disease symbolizes how emotional parasites like anxiety and depression are impairing our youth. Desperate for a cure, they turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms. And, while the poison tea provides some temporary relief, the underlying condition doesn’t go away. It gets worse, and the desire for relief stronger.
Timekeeper's Heartbeat
Timekeeper’s Heartbeat is the 7th song in Alisha’s upcoming album, ‘Dreamland’, a collection of songs that tells a story of a search for hope. When an unknown debilitating disease takes a hold of the Elyswth kingdom, Lux ventures out in hopes to find a cure. However, Lux must confront their past memories to succeed in their quest.
Shattered Little Lantern
Shattered Little Lantern is the 8th song in Alisha’s upcoming album, ‘Dreamland’, a collection of songs that tells a story of adventure and self-discovery. When an unknown debilitating disease takes a hold of the Elyswth kingdom, Lux ventures out in hopes to find a cure. After many restless nights lost in the unknown, the last embers of Lux’s lantern flicker out. As they reflect on the purpose of their travels, Lux realizes healing is found from within.
Mend My Soul In Lavender
Mend My Soul in Lavender is the 9th song in Alisha’s upcoming album, ‘Dreamland’, a collection of songs that tells a story of a search for hope. When an unknown debilitating disease takes a hold of the Elyswth kingdom, Lux ventures out in hopes to find a cure. Along the way, the strange terrain leads them to find beauty within self discovery and growth.
Holes
Holes is the 10th song in Alisha’s upcoming album, ‘Dreamland’, a collection of songs that tells a story of adventure and self-discovery. When an unknown debilitating disease takes a hold of the Elyswth kingdom, Lux ventures outside of a kingdom they’ve known all their life in search of a cure. Throughout their travels, Lux finally learns to accept themselves for who they are – flaws, faults and failures. Dreamland reminds them of their humanity and that all of our stories (even the ones that are painful) are beautiful part of who we are.
Dearest Sunshine (Lux's Version)
Dearest Sunshine is the 12th song in Alisha’s upcoming album, Dreamland, a collection of songs that tells a story of a search for hope. When an unknown debilitating disease takes a hold of the Elyswth kingdom, Lux ventures outside of a kingdom they’ve known all their life in search of a cure. Reflecting upon their journey, Lux shares the words and lessons they wish their younger self would know.
Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy.
BEAUTIFUL ILLUSION
Beautiful Illusion is the title of Alisha’s first EP (‘extended play record’). The collections of songs are about perseverance, growth and healing. They reach down into the hearts of the hurting with messages of hope and understanding.
Beautiful Illusion reminds us that our struggles are an important part of our journey, and that it is okay to hurt sometimes. It also reminds us that those struggles won’t last forever. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, even if you can’t see it in that moment; and, when you get there, which you will eventually do, you will be have grown and become stronger.
The EP itself consists of six (6) songs, plus a bonus instrumental track. They are all very different in tempo and style. Some are acoustic ballads, whiles others are fast-paced dance beats. Together, they tell a story of the struggle and hope of the beautiful illusion.