Sisteria is a thunderous new psychedelic band from Norman, Okla., spearheaded by folk-singer-turned-rock-goddess Katie Williams. With an alliance of accomplished players at her side, she spelunks into deep, primal consciousness to reclaim buried treasures of the self. If it is taboo to fraternize with raw mineral deposits of untempered life force, Sisteria wears its adultery with the purest scarlet.
How did you get started?
Sisteria’s members have all had a long music history and play in multiple bands. Most began their music careers in their early 20s and have evolved as professional musicians over the years.
Did you always want a career in the music industry?
Yes.
What are your most recent successes / placements / accomplishments / projects and or career highlights?
We signed with Horton Records and released our debut album, Dark Matter in 2022. The album has since been featured in many publications, including Glide and ZO Magazine. The album reached the top 20 on heavy psyche scene’s Doom Charts. Most recently, we played to a sold out crowd with Queensryche at the historic Tower Theatre in Oklahoma City. We are working on our sophomore record and look forward to releasing it to our fans soon!
What is your favorite Oklahoma music venue, music store or recording studio?
Favorite Oklahoma venue is Tower Theatre in Oklahoma City, favorite music store is Guestroom Records and favorite recording studio is Breathing Rhythm in Norman.
Networking and connecting with others who share your dream or vision is a vital aspect to the music industry. Can you share which Oklahoma organizations (if any) have contributed to your success and are there Oklahoma organization you would recommend other connect with? To help further their craft or promotion?
We wouldn’t be anywhere without the help of our amazing community. Our biggest champion in the industry is our beloved producer and drummer, Steve Boaz of Breathing Rhythm studio. He is a creative pillar of this group and helped to make our vision a reality in every way possible. Our label, Horton Records, gave us our first platform and helped distribute the record around the world. The Oklahoma City Arts Council and the team at Norman Music Festival have been incredibly kind to us over the years. We have many friends who own local businesses that support us as well. Oscillator Press works with us for band merchandise and Resonator supports local up and coming artists by promoting multi media exhibits. Oklahoma is a wonderful place to showcase and develop your craft.
Can you share some advice for someone interested in working in the music industry?
Believing in yourself in the most important, but then finding people who see and understand you is essential to your journey.
What are some of the benefits of having a music career in Oklahoma?
The support from fellow musicians is outstanding. It is rare to have so many people focused on camaraderie instead of competitiveness. Venues want to see you succeed and the fans are the absolute best!
How can we follow you? Best place to purchase and listen to your music?
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