"‘Little Sister’ belies the challenges and insecurities expressed in its lyrics, and is as confident a statement of where she currently stands as an artist as you could possibly wish for." Whynot Yanvsveld - Touring Bassist {Richard Marx, The Wallflowers)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - (Friday, March 25th, 2022) - Singer-songwriter Ainsley Costello releases her single, “Little Sister.” At just 17-years-old, Ainsley continues to emerge as a rising artist. Showcasing a range of pop and rock right into the heart of Nashville, “Little Sister” represents the adolescence of today’s youth generation.
“Little Sister” is a highly relatable song. It represents more than just a sibling relationship. It invokes the idea that following in anyone’s footsteps can mess with your heart and mind. Whether it’s an actual sibling or someone you look up to, the lyrics “Walking in the shadow of your light” represent more than just literally following in someone’s footsteps. It’s all about the idea that being unique in today’s world is harder than ever.
Leading with her heart, Ainsley’s music speaks to the mental health challenges young people have today. In this new release, “Little Sister” takes us on an emotional journey about finding your own path, no matter the consequences, and tells a heartfelt story that everyone can identify with, no matter your age. The song exemplifies a delicate but powerful delivery with goosebump-inducing melodies and a liking for choruses that make you want to sing your heart out.
‘“Little Sister” is a highly relatable song. We all have someone in our lives, whether it’s a sibling figure or even just a role model that we look up to. I see it all the time in myself and my friends, the extremely negative loop we create in our heads that we will never and can never live up to the impossible standards that social media creates.”
Saturated by social media platforms, they perpetuate expectations among today’s youth that aren’t realistic. The admiration for “influencers” or “mega stars” grows into idolizing. Screaming at the top of her lungs, Ainsley doesn’t want to be a version of the ‘big sister’ but would rather be the first Ainsley Costello. “It’s so easy to allow parts of our idols' identities to become ingrained in our own. I know I’ve struggled and had to take a step back and find my own person in all of this, says Ainsley.”
“Little Sister” is co-written with seasoned Nashville songwriters Kelly McKay and Steve Smentek from publishing house Vibe City Music and produced and engineered by Nashville-based Zachary Manno, who has worked with emerging artists Haley Mae Campbell, Charley Reynolds, and Southern Justis. With a catalog of over 150 songs and 20 professionally recorded releases under her belt, Ainsley has been carving out a name for herself in Music City. “Little Sister” premieres on Friday, March 25th, 2022, and will be available to stream across all major platforms.
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Media Contact: Julie Costello | ainsleycostelloofficial@gmail.com | 615-362-2910
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About Ainsley Costello
In a world dominated by internet sensations and world dominating superstars, Ainsley Costello is determined to create a career that stands the test of time. 17-year-old Ainsley began performing in school talent shows and musical theater when she was 7. By the time she was 14, she was regularly holding down 3-hour sets with a full band of adult professionals. After performing at NAMM and receiving her first endorsement from Breedlove Guitars at 14, she began touring the West Coast full-time while finishing high school online. At 15 she began taking classes at the prestigious Berklee College of Music while simultaneously finishing her H.S. finals. She is now finishing up her sophomore year at Berklee, studying Music Business, while pursuing music full time. Delicately delivered yet powerfully profound, Ainsley’s heartfelt and personal approach to lyricism translates into an easily digestible and heartwarming listening experience. The Seattle native, now based in Nashville, released a strikingly diverse debut album titled ‘You Know I Am’ when she was just 15. On the surface, it was a collection of country pop songs but dig deeper and you’ll unravel a multitude of diverse musical influences and lyrics that speak to the insecurities of today’s teen girls. Prior to the pandemic, Ainsley had performed over 130 shows in 10 states. In January of 2020, she and her family relocated to Nashville, just as the world and the music industry shut down. But that didn’t stop Ainsley from entrenching herself in the Nashville writing scene. During that time, she wrote over 100 songs and recorded and released 12 singles in 2021. Now, with a catalog of over 150 unreleased songs and 20 studio recorded releases (streaming worldwide) Ainsley already has a body of work that speaks volumes for her young age. Initially inspired by a strong cadre of female country artists like CAM, Kelsea Ballerini, Taylor Swift and Caitlyn Smith, Ainsley found rock inspiration in the heart of Nashville’s diverse music scene. Learning that some of her favorite bands (Paramore, Kings of Leon) came from Nashville has inspired her to explore a broader, edgier sound – while remaining lyrically true to her heart.