RACHAEL WILSON AKA ZELDA AKA FRECKLED ZELDA WANTS TO ROCK HARD RECORDING HER DEBUT ALBUM AT NRG STUDIOS EP DROPS VALENTINES DAY!
By: Mike Leno
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Rachael Wilson, best known as Zelda, better known as Freckled Zelda, has a buzz in Hollywood with her all-girl rock band also named Zelda. The band performs at clubs like The Bourbon Room on Hollywood Blvd and at LA Based Music Festivals.
From her early days as the “Little Girl with the Guitar” performing at Pier 39 in San Francisco to singing national anthems at Sacramento Kings games to standing ovation crowds on America’s Got Talent, Zelda’s rise to fame is a story of perseverance and parental support.
In 2020, she gained viral fame on TikTok, charming millions with Ocarina performances inspired by “The Legend of Zelda” franchise. This growing fanbase propelled her to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, where she starred in the live magic show, “Freckled Zelda’s Magical Adventure.”
Her breakthrough moment came during Season 17 of America’s Got Talent, wowing Simon Cowell with a standing ovation performance of “Colors of the Wind,” that introduced millions to her golden voice. This national exposure opened the door for some big opportunities.
‘Zelda’s found her creative camp at NRG Studios in Noho, home of Linkin Park, Papa Roach and Evanescence’
Now calling Los Angeles home, Zelda’s found her creative camp at NRG Studios in North Hollywood, home of Linkin Park, Papa Roach and Evanescence, pretty much LA’s Hub of Rock and Roll.
Under the guidance of Producer Sammy Oriti and engineer Kyle Hoffmann, Zelda is crafting a collection of edgy and cinematic rock songs all mixed by legendary producer Jay Baumgardner and destined to resonate with Rock Music fans everywhere.
Her debut EP, set to be released in February, will feature 3 tracks:
Ashes, Lonely, and Glass of Complaints, all guitar- driven rock songs that promise to deliver that legendary NRG Studios sound.
With the release of her new EP comes the release of Zelda’s music video for her 2024 single “Butterflies” (distributed by Bungalo/Universal Music Group) which features a story driven “Film Noir” cinematic look along with animation and a costumed girl band performance. The video also features Japan’s most famous drummer, 15-year-old YouTube sensation Yoyoka, who has been a guest on ELLEN and performed live with Cindi Lauper and Fall Out Boy.
Taking the stage last November at Dirty Fest, an LA based hard rock festival featuring 30 bands, Zelda, the band, proved girl rockers can move a crowd as good as anyone. And they did. With over 11M followers on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, Zelda is more than just a viral sensation, she’s a serious artist that credits her father, Rick Wilson, for the undying support that shaped her career.
From her early days as “the little girl with the guitar” to her current Album in production at NRG Studios, Zelda is one to watch as she breaks new ground in the Rock Music Scene.
‘With over 11M followers on TikTok and YouTube, Zelda is more than just a viral sensation’
