Datura

“Her voice a velvety texture between the vintage poise of Nina Simone and modern wink of Amy Winehouse with her piano playing a cross between Regina Spektor’s inventiveness and the flair of Rufus Wainwright. It’s torchy and dramatic, and it drips with wistfulness” – American Songwriter Datura, fronted by Austin based singer-songwriter Jessica Pyrdsa, blends the boundaries between soul, jazz & R&B. With her forthcoming album set for release in the coming year, Datura released her debut single and music video, Hotel Lobby in June 2020. “I have been working on the songs for this album for the better part of the past few years. I gather my experiences and emotions like butterflies in a net and let them fly around and develop. I’m excited to finally release them back into the world as pieces of art.” – Jessica Pyrdsa