With a name that means resurrection, it’s only fitting that Anastasia Elliot has become an expert at rising from the ashes of many almost unbelievable situations.
In the early years of her career Anastasia wrote a song titled “Crash Landing.” The song initially started like so many other songs do, a thought turning into words and melodies in the mind, then making its way onto a piece of paper.. She wasn’t quite sure what she was writing about but she knew it was special. 8 months later, the Southwest plane she was flying on crashed nose first into the runway at Laguardia, skid 2000 feet, and caught fire. This accident would inspire her to write over 200 songs as she sorted through the emotional fallout from the crash and ultimately create the ambitious 13 song visual album detailing the phases of trauma and healing she went through, La Petite Mort.
This album has been through many heartbreaks and obstacles over the 13 years of its creation. Over the next few years she would find her way into the office of Dan McCarroll, former president of Warner, who signed Anastasia to her dream record deal. Shortly after recording this album, Anastasia had a freak allergic reaction that caused her to need vocal surgery requiring a recovery period of absolute silence for 75 days. Then, two weeks before the release of her lead single, she was caught in a regime change at the label where she ultimately walked away with full ownership and the ability to maintain her creative vision. From failed investment deals to music industry drama, Anastasia has persevered to bring this vision to life and bring a message of empowerment to her fans. La Petite Mort has resonated with people across the world gaining over 2.5 million streams and music video views across platforms.
Completely embracing her newfound independence, Anastasia dedicated her life to mastering the art of the visual. She has become a DIY expert in everything from music videos to photography, fashion design to social media content, and she creates wild experiences with her live show events that transport her fans into her visual world. Anastasia and her small team can take a tiny budget and make it appear as if she has the full force of a label behind her. She now produces, directs, and edits music videos for other artists as well and helps them bring their songs to life to develop their unique visual voice. Anastasia and her band are putting the finishing touches on a 7 song EP and have also begun writing their next full length visual album. The final 8 video installment for La Petite Mort will begin releasing in the coming weeks.