Ainsley Costello embodies a rare fusion of raw talent and relentless ambition. At just 20 years old, she has been working toward a career in music for over half her life. With over 20 commercial single releases (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.) and 200 shows in 20+ states under her belt, she has a resume of those twice her age. Ainsley began performing in school and community musical theatre productions at the age of seven, and has since taken extensive private lessons in piano, guitar, and vocal performance. Fueled by her passion and determination, she began taking classes at Berklee College of Music online at just 15 years old. After graduating from high school at 16 (during COVID), she continued with Berklee College of Music online and in 2023, she graduated from Berklee, Magna Cum Laude, with a degree in Music Business, at the age of 19. In February of 2020, just before COVID shut down the world, Ainsley and her family made the bold decision to relocate from Seattle to Nashville to help her pursue music professionally. In March of that year, she released her first collection of songs which were ultimately overshadowed by the effects of COVID shutting down the world. During COVID, Ainsley was forced to learn the art of the pivot, so she met and collaborated with dozens of established Nashville songwriters, honing her craft virtually through hundreds of online writing sessions. She has since built an impressive back catalogue of over 250 songs. This year, Ainsley is set to release her professional debut album “EXLESS.” A collection of songs that speak to much more than the typical youthful themes of love and heartbreak. Ainsley was driven to write songs she didn't hear growing up and her newest work presents a series of pop-rock anthems about self-love and female empowerment. The main messages of the project revolve around getting to know yourself and chasing your dreams fervently. Collaborating with esteemed artists such as Nickolas Wheeler of All American Rejects, Christian Harger, known for his work with renowned musicians like Patrick Droney and Caitlyn Smith, Sam Kayko of American Idol’s Top 12 (Season 22), and Nathan Dohse, former frontman of the band Fight the Quiet, Ainsley unveils a profound project that promises to resonate deeply with her young female audience, as well as the casual listener. Fans of all ages will find that Ainsley's musical influences are as diverse as her own multifaceted talent. Drawing inspiration from a wide array of artists, from the energetic intensity of Paramore to the shimmering pop hooks of Carly Rae Jepsen, Ainsley's music reflects a rich tapestry of style and influence with all the modern pop sounds needed for a current hit record. In August of 2023, Ainsley made "waves" on the internet as the first artist on Wavlake (a web-3 powered streaming platform) to hit one-million sats (tiny micropayment worth $3,000 at the time) with her hit song “Cherry On Top.” Since then, she's forged a strong connection with a worldwide community of technology developers all working to upend the music industry (on the scale of Napster and Spotify in the late 90's.) Emerging as the new face for a lightning-fueled, decentralized music movement, Ainsley's back catalog has fueled a resurging passion for discovering new music for both fans and artists using a new generation of mobile and progressive web applications. In just under a year on these non-traditional platforms, she quickly surpassed her earnings from nearly five years on traditional streaming platforms. She's not only championing this innovative approach to music distribution and revenue collection, but also advocating worldwide for fellow artists to embrace this once in a generation change. Proudly endorsed by Breedlove Guitars, Aurora Strings, and Mackie Audio, along with strategic partnerships with Taylor Guitars, Sennhesier, and now Wavlake, NOS, True Fans, Tunestr, ZBD and many others, Ainsley's partnerships with leading music and tech companies serves as a testament to her status as a rising star on the music scene. With her distinctive sound, powerful messages, and growing list of accolades, Ainsley Costello is poised to leave an indelible mark on the future of the music industry.