‘Chrystyna Marie’ on SMG Diverse 141

After pursuing a record deal in California and walking away from multiple label offers to retain full creative control, Chrystyna returned as an independent artist — determined to make music entirely on her own terms. Her sound fuses grungy blues, driving rock, and hook-laden pop, with lyrics that are deeply personal and unflinchingly honest — exploring themes of heartbreak, addiction, resilience, and self-discovery.

She made her solo debut in February 2016 with the Loaded Gun EP — a 4-track introduction featuring the gritty title single Loaded Gun (written about a real-life relationship with an ex-fiancé struggling with addiction), alongside Down the Road, No More, and the haunting piano ballad The Tower. Her debut full-length album LIFE followed in July 2017, an 8-song collection spanning smoky blues, rock swagger, and soulful balladry — featuring standout tracks Mama’s Blues, A Woman Knows, Mr. Insecurity, and the punchy I Want That Boom Boom.

Now based in Pennsylvania, Chrystyna continues writing, recording, and performing independently — completely self-made, fiercely authentic, and unapologetically real. Her music has been featured and reviewed by Huffington Post, AudioFemme, Louder Than War, Skope Mag, Vents Magazine, and many others.

On her music, Chrystyna says: “Breath is life, and life is music. I wanted to create music from personal experiences and true emotions — something the everyday person can relate to and build strength from.”