recorded/produced by: Tyson Kreiter
co-produced/written by: Mandie Castro
bassist: John Keebler
violinist: Meg Sandstead

Sunshine

"I'm Doing Fine" Is the first track off my most recent EP, "Warning Signs." 
It has a lot to do with seeing the signs that something is off in your life, but feeling too proud to ask for help. So in turn you pretend to be fine when in fact, you're falling further and further each day.

I'm Doing Fine

"Want" is the second track off my most recent EP "Warning Signs". 
It has a lot to do with fighting the urge of your addiction, in my case, it was alcohol. Knowing how much you want it, knowing your life could be better without it. But your internal struggles are blurring the lines.

Want

Warning Signs

Underwater

"Fools Gold" is the 5th track off my most recent EP "Warning Signs."

Fools Gold

this photo is a still from the official music video shot & edited by Alienated Productions, out of Billings, MT. 

Written by Mandie Castro (Aija)
Featuring Coralene Corbridge on Piano & Sophia Writesel on Cello

Recorded in Billings, Mt by Zach Oswalt

Matter

If Only

AIJA, or singularly known as Mandie Castro, is a long running musical talent out if Billings, Montana, who's musical inclination stems all the way from the early years of her youth, singing since she was a small child. Now expanding her talents since her adult age, adopting the skills to play the guitar, and taking on the stage over the last fifteen years.

AIJA reflects her history in life through stories she tells via the genres of what she would consider alternative, and indie forms of rock. Leaning more towards the dark and grungy ambience of things, the journey she brings in her artistry resonates an energy that is extremely sympathetic, whilst at the same moment, being on a heightened level of empowerment.

AIJA has retained her status as a re known local for some time, and is indefinitely desiring to expand her influence to markets of her attire, ready to prove every ounce of dedication. With an impressive belt of shows racked on the notches, her name has a contagion like wildfire. In recent history, she has opened for Buck Cherry, and played for a larger day festival under the Roots Market Co brand, known as Community Dub. These are just what is reputable under the AIJA name, for there are past projects she has seasoned herself with, these projects being Last Place, and Eye Of Halja. Both of these projects focused on alternative styles, and contained more members, AIJA being a solo endeavor. A modern upbringing, in which she has teamed up on with her brother, Robert Bradley, has come to life as Juniper Black. Other members include Bryce Clifton (Bassist), Evan Knutson (Guitarist) Aaron French (Percussion), and Coralene Corbridge (Keyboard/Synthesizer).

AIJA's discography is limited, but retains substantial content per track, all of which are extensive, and really emphasize on her storytelling nitch. The tracks in which she takes much pride in include "If Only", "Matter", and the most recent, "Sunshine". These tracks reflect an internal projection of things in Castro's life she feels to share as on outlet for her coping. With a strong grip on sobriety and health, she uses this to decompress a past she finds to be a massive lesson in her life. 

AIJA is a rising sensation, coming from a town that slowly grows in culture, but resides individuals of immense talent. Bringing a genre of music that has reined popular for some time in combination with her own taste of talent, a lot of protruding potential auras from this individual, one in which the world could utilize the influence from.

As of now She is releasing a new body of work titled "Warning Signs". The Journey through recovery and the darkness before it will be the main subject matter in this EP. The first single "Want" will be available December 29th.

Aija

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