Ariel Storm

Ariel Storm is the result of longtime collaboration between singer/songwriter Ariana Storm and multi instrumentalist Kai Ariel. Their music, alternative in style, has been described as “ambient message pop” with deeply honest lyrics looking to tell truth. Self empowerment, love and “Hey, what about the environment and that crazy Prez we got” are among their themes. Their main influences are the beloved Joni Mitchell and Brian Eno.

Ariel Storm is the result of longtime collaboration between singer/songwriter Ariana Storm and multi instrumentalist Kai Ariel. Their music, alternative in style, has been described as “ambient message pop” with deeply honest lyrics looking to tell truth. Self empowerment, love and “Hey, what about the environment and that crazy Prez we got” are among their themes. Their main influences are the beloved Joni Mitchell and Brian Eno. Ariana graduated from UCLA with a degree in the composition and theory of music where she won the Gil Rodin memorial scholarship for best pop musician. She is a five time winner of the Northern California Songwriters Association contest for best singer/songwriter. Ariana is also a dance musician (improvising on piano, voice and percussion for modern dance classes) and an abstract painter.

Her paintings have sold nationwide. Kai’s background includes creating multi media performance events and street theater. He has recorded and performed with many fine musicians in a variety of styles. Together, Ariana and Kai perform as a duo, she on keyboards and lead vocals, with Kai on backing vocals switching between percussion, guitar and bass. They have performed throughout the United States. 2006 marked the release of their eponymous album “Ariel Storm” on Carefree & Bohemian Records. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License and may also be available under the GNU FDL..