Songwriter, singer, music geek, idiot savant, muse. Self-taught guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, drummer. accomplished producer, frontwoman and accompanist. analog and tube enthusiast. Over 10 years of recording and live performance experience in a multitude of capacities; street corners, festival stages, dive bars, warehouses, art galleries, coffee houses, subways, movie theatres, living rooms, beauty salons, television studios.

In fall of 2003, Ainjel independently released her first full length studio album HEARTACHE IS BORING to critical acclaim. She's currently living in Los Angeles working on her second effort, SONGS TO PASS THE QUIET HOURS, set to be released early next year.

WHAT THE NICE PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY:

'One of the best voices in Austin.' --Teresa Ferguson, host of KUT 90.5's Femme FM and Austin Music Commission chairwoman

'Emme tells it like it is, and Heartache is Boring shimmers with art and soul.' --BUST magazine

'Heartache is Boring is a captivating work of honest and approachable songwriting and solid instrumentation. Emme's unique, siren-like voice connotes all of the misery and anguish of experience, all the while giving a hint of the undying optimism lying underneath.' --Texas State University Star

'...A full, pure voice that pierces your hard outer shell and gets right at your mushy heart. Her first self-released CD, Heartache is Boring, is a product of fierce dedication to music and ranges from sweet to melancholy while bursting with intelligent, thoughtful lyrics.' --Ladyfest Texas

'I instantly felt drawn into a personal universe I wouldn't mind visiting again real soon... Ainjel Emme from Austin, Texas--YOU ROCK!!!' --ArtistLaunch