Charoite

Named after a gemstone believed to guide leaps of faith to success, Charoite encourages listeners to explore, experiment, and defend their joy with confidence. Charoite's music bounces from pop-rock to alt-pop and punk-rock, and matches it with visual kei flair and glowing accents. Often described as a tech wizard, Charoite fits the term both figuratively and literally, incorporating technology into their live performances in delightful ways.

"Hopepunk is about demanding a better, kinder world, and truly believing that we can get there." - Alexandra Rowland

Born into an abusive family and hammered by a series of unfortunate and uncommon events, Charoite only survived through the kindness and support of their local community. Having seen both the best and the worst in humanity, they turbo-charged their efforts to survive and be a positive force in the world. After working five part-time jobs while attending school full time, Charoite finally graduated into a more stable life, and now advocates for children's rights, access to the arts, and anti-bias training for technologists.

“Fantasy, science fiction, and music all were crucial to survival. They gave me a better world to escape to; but at some point you realize your own life can also be enjoyed, not just endured. I’m in that process now: finding the things that make me excited to wake up in the morning, not just excited to go to bed. I sincerely hope that these songs help everyone find joy today, tomorrow, and forever."