Born in Germany but raised in London, Arlissa first discovered her passion for songwriting as a small child. By age 14, Arlissa had taken up piano and guitar and begun to craft songs inspired by a diverse range of artists—Jeff Buckley, Elton John, Nina Simone— From there, Arlissa put out a series of stripped-back D.I.Y. singles, which led to such successes as selling out shows in London, New York City, and L.A. and scoring a viral hit with “Hearts Ain’t Gonna Lie”: a self-released smash later reimagined by multi-platinum producer Jonas Blue.

The perfect showcase for her gracefully sculpted pop, Arlissa’s long-awaited debut album The OPEN-HEARTED, Releasing mid 2023 took shape from a profound period of personal and creative growth—a turning point she describes as “the first time I’ve ever felt completely free to make whatever I wanted.” After breaking out of her most recent record deal, the Los Angeles-based musician spent much of 2021 reconnecting with her spirituality and, in turn, reflecting on her past experience in love and life and art.