Indie/folk musician, EVVAN (they/them), is a non-binary singer, producer, and songwriter based on Long Island, NY. Branching out through new collaborations and producing some of their own music, EVVAN continues to evolve in their musical and personal life.

“Music is our most powerful form of communication, both on a personal level and as a means to reach others,” EVVAN says. “It has the ability to dig deep and help you discover your passions, flaws, and sense of self.” 

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EVVAN is open about their struggles with mental health and through their music has been able to turn their turbulent thoughts into art. In July of 2021, EVVAN shared their journey in a personal essay via Atwood Magazine. After reading their own words, EVVAN actually saw for the first time who they really were and accepted the truth of who they are as a non-binary, pansexual person. In the summer of 2022, through self-reflection, EVVAN changed their pronouns to they/them. They said, “Once I finally accepted who I am and how I want to be addressed, I felt a freeness and relief unlike anything I’ve ever felt before.”

 

Their personal journey is illustrated through their music. EVVAN’s writing continues to go through twists and turns, as they experiment with new ways to tell stories and coax listeners’ minds to open up to new perspectives through textured melodies, layered harmonies, and evocative lyrics. They are known for their distinctive voice and singular sound, showcased through performances at venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, The Bluebird Cafe, and Spotlight at the Paramount Theater.

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The Little Things EP dives into all aspects of vulnerability. “Many, if not most, people have difficulty expressing their deepest emotions whether they be anger, sadness, loneliness, even love.” Throughout the EP, EVVAN expresses their frustration with the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, their search to find intimacy with someone, and their yearning for comfort in finally admitting their need to be held. 

 

In the title track, EVVAN focuses on the beauty of living in the moment with a gratefulness for the little things in life. “The Little Things” differs from the other tracks on the EP, completely stripped down to a simplicity not unlike the sounds of Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide.” The song grows until it meets a Buckingham-esque guitar solo which sings its own melody over layers of interweaving harmonies and accompanying acoustics. 

 

“This song gently pushes you to take a look around and pause for a moment to remind yourself of the little, seemingly insignificant, things in life to be thankful for,” EVVAN explains. EVVAN’s continued message of “not needing anything” further exemplifies their outlook on life in staying present and appreciating what you have over what you don’t. “It’s human nature to want things, but we rarely see what’s already in front of us. Some of us have a roof over our heads while others don’t. Some of us have warm, home-cooked meals that fill up our tummies while others don’t,” EVVAN says. “So, let’s focus on the little things. At the end of the day, they’re not so little if we acknowledge how lucky we are to have them.”