“avalon” is an artist under Monomusicgroup, Gary Marella, and Millennium Management. Her real/full name is Avalon Annaliese Rose Baker, named after the mythical Isle of Avalon of Arthurian myth where women were sent to learn the arts and magic to heal the land. Her emerging music is an expression of deep intimacy and vulnerability in alternative pop form, rooted in real-life experiences, raw emotion, and a commitment to forging her own path.
Born and raised in Studio City, Los Angeles, Avalon grew up immersed in creativity, influenced by her older brother, who makes music, and her mother, the founder of Millennium Dance Complex. Exposed early to the world’s most iconic artists, she began writing poems and songs from a young age, learning to produce and record herself by 14 and creating full songs alone in her bedroom through her teenage years. At 19, she connected with producer Jarom S’ua, and together they created a life-changing album largely made in her living room. She has gone viral multiple times on TikTok for demos like “perfume,” “how to lie,” and “look what you did to her,” which she released as her debut single in October 2024, quickly amassing 77 million TikTok views. Before officially releasing music, she attracted attention from multiple major labels, while staying deeply connected to her fans through pen-pal emails, gaming sessions, group chats, and even sharing unheard demos with a trusted few. Her priority is authenticity, connection, and using music as medicine—“only if it’s coming from a real place.” Avalon’s vision is to tour the world, help others express themselves, and create a safe space through her art, with many already betting she will go far.
What artists shaped the way you listen, not just the way you sound?
Oh man. This is a hard one. There are so many artists that have influenced and shaped my whole relationship to music. I think the most influential artists would be the ones I was obsessed with in middle school because those are such modeling and growing years. Tyler The Creator is the main one. I remember being literally 8 years old and my brother’s friend came over and he was wearing the green and pink Odd Future vans. He told me that the guy who made the shoes was an Artist and I immediately started listening to his music. I think what pulled me to him then and still now is that he is truly a creative. He makes music but he has a brand that is so himself and he makes such specific clothes. I see Tyler in everything he creates. To know yourself and express yourself so vividly in everything that you do is something I find so fueling as a fan. I aspire to be that. I would say next to Tyler there aren’t any artists themselves but specific albums: Digital Druglord- blackbear, ?- XXXTENTACION, SYRE- Jaden, The Definition, The human Condition, The Separation – Jon Bellion, Don’t Smile At Me, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?- Billie Eilish, &- Jesse, glisten – Jermey Zucker, iridescence – BROCKHAMPTON, Don’t try this- Chase Atlantic
I could go on and on..
What are you learning to let go of as an artist?
This question relates to me currently in so many ways. It’s so interesting how being an artist teaches me so much in my personal life, for example. I have a problem of holding onto people, specifically. I find myself to have such a creative block when I’m stuck in a cycle of something/someone that isn’t for me anymore. Yesterday I had a session and a few hours before, I made a phone call and ended that cycle. Let me tell you, I had the best session of my life. These songs feel so fresh, like a new beginning. I truly believe what I have going on in my personal life does leak into the music. I’m learning to let go of people and things that don’t serve me so I can pour the most fresh version of myself into these songs.
If someone discovered your music years from now, what would you hope it captures about this chapter of your life?
For the songs I am making now, I hope it captures my creative curiosity and playfulness. For the songs I have released so far, I hope it captures my desperation to express myself.
Is there a moment in your writing process when you know a song shouldn’t be “fixed” any further?
Yes. It’s a feeling. It’s almost like the air in the room feels lighter. Even when I am still not 100% sold on what we created, if I breathe in and feel that shift, I will not touch the song.
Has your relationship with music changed since you started releasing it publicly?
Oh my. Yes. So much. I am still mourning what my relationship to music was prior but at the same time, I am learning to love this new dynamic between the music and I. It’s drastically different. It felt more intimate and comforting prior to releasing. Now I feel a presence every time I write but there are other cool factors that make up for that, like the excitement to share with my fans and feeling heard/seen.
How much of your real life makes it into your songs — and how much stays private?
Unfortunately, none stays private. All the records I have released are very vulnerable and personal. I had no idea that these songs would ever be released. I had a few viral moments, got a record deal and before I could even think, the songs came out. People online have found a handful of people who I had written about and my anxiety and depression spiked. I am a very private person so as dramatic as I sound, forgive me, I felt very very badly about myself and these songs but I am currently learning to love them again. I actually bought a flip phone to feel disconnected from social media which has helped me a lot. At the end of the day, these are my stories, my feelings and experiences and if I feel called to share them, that’s okay. What helps the most is when fans tell me they relate or see themselves in my music because it makes me feel like I didn’t just expose myself for nothing HAHA.