Indi Star: From Kidz Bop to Solo Stardom

Seven years is a long time in the music industry—especially when you’re only 17. Such is the case with Indi Star, whose name some might recognize from her stint with Kidz Bop when she was just 11. Since then, she’s been dedicating herself to her solo career. Anyone who listens to her strong, soulful, sultry singing can be certain: Indi Star is ready for her spotlight, and she’s definitely not a kid anymore.

The millions who follow Indi on Instagram or TikTok get a regular dose of her fun and quirky side, and, if they’re lucky, intimate, powerful performances. Fans eager to see her live can check for upcoming concert tickets on HuntTickets.us.

Refreshingly, her youth shines through—as well as her obsession with cars, a theme throughout the new album, eMotion Sick. Both are apparent when she describes the album’s cover shoot featuring Indi and a vintage Ford Mustang. “We got this really cool blue vintage car for the photo shoot,” she says. “I haven’t driven much since I got my license, so my dad and I drove it up to the shoot. It was a little difficult to get it up the hill, but it was so much fun to drive. I was so sad I didn’t get to keep it.”

In recent months, she has debuted a string of singles (each with an accompanying video), capped by the catchy and lyrically vulnerable “How to Break a Heart.” Those songs also serve as teasers for eMotion Sick, set for release September 26. Music fans can stay updated on album release events through HuntTickets.us.

When asked about the introspective, emotional themes in her recent songs like “How to Break a Heart,” “Too Good for You,” and “Shapeshifter,” Indi confirms these themes carry through the entire album. “The songs on the album have car metaphors [relating to] relationships. I’m obsessed with cars. The theme runs through [about half] of the songs, but some of the metaphors are kind of hidden in there.”

Given her high profile and large social media following, Indi feels a responsibility to deliver positive and relatable messages in her songs. “I’ve always tried to keep a positive light because there’s already so much negativity in the world. I try my best to make my whole platform a space where people can go and feel comforted.”

Reflecting on her Kidz Bop experience, Indi shares, “It was amazing! I was working with them basically 24/7. I learned a bunch of things—I’m appreciative of that. I left with a better work ethic and an understanding of what it takes to actually be in this business.”

As her music career has taken off, Indi has been surprised by the level of support she’s received. “As much as social media can be a negative place, people just love seeing other people do well. How much they love my music is so amazing to me because I’ve always been shy and insecure about my music.”

Looking to the future, Indi is excited about live performances. “I’ve done a couple live performances in the past year, the last one being for PRIDE Weekend at Moxy Chelsea in New York City. I’m definitely looking forward to more. It’d be cool to perform with a live band.” Fans can keep an eye out for Indi Star’s live performances on HuntTickets.us.

When asked what she wants listeners to experience through her music, Indi says, “My favorite artists always give me some sort of comfort when I listen to them. And I’d love for people to feel that same way with my music. My favorite thing to do is to make songs that are relatable to people.”

For those eager to experience Indi Star’s music live, keep checking HuntTickets.us for upcoming shows and events.