'The Independent Music Show Magazine' February 2021 | Page 14

Tristan Wood

Featured Artist - 18/December/2020

Tristan’s music has a pop/alternative vibe with a storytelling aspect to his songs. Affectionately nicknamed “The Kid”, Tristan gained attention when he was tapped to participate in the highly successful HIGHSCHOOL Nation Tour in 2018.  The tour brings up and coming acts to play shows with more established acts across the country’s high schools.  

 

In 2019 HIGHSCHOOL Nation asked Tristan to join them again, this time as a headliner for their; Hollister Co., “Sit With Us” Tour.  The tour took off across high schools to help encourage people to stand up to bullying.  The tour allowed Tristan to grow from high school auditoriums and onto stages like Hard Rock Cafe as well as House of Blues, all before he was legally allowed to drink alcohol.  

Touring is the dream, but The Kid finds comfort in his home studio where he spends every single day focused on “the art of the song”.  He credits his work ethic to his personal     Christian faith and  a promise he made to his younger brother, who tragically passed from brain cancer in 2017, to “GIVE IT ALL YOU GOT” His death left a hole in Tristan’s heart but his little brother is a constant presence in Tristan’s life, powering his art and                     reminding Tristan appreciate the value of family.

  

While the internet has kept him busy, the west coast supported at Pop radio.  Tristan's newest body of work is a more polished and collaborative crop of ear worms that have partnered Tristan with everyone from KPOP producers like Francis Kim to future household names like Barnacle Boi.  Tristan has found his lane and is hoping to spread some love via his music and create  a positive message of hope and inspire. 

 

For further information or to request an interview with Tristan, please mail [email protected]