Yna

Yna is a queer-Filipina, ambient indie producer and songwriter currently based in Chicago, Illinois. Drawing from their personal experiences and her drive to experiment with layers of synths, guitars, and bells, Yna’s lyricism and ethereal soundscapes are integral parts of her signature, cinematic sound. Media outlets describe Yna’s songs as “emotionally evocative music that makes you feel like the main character in an Oscar-winning tearjerker.” Recently, Yna released her self-titled, debut album, YNA, which follows their journey with depression, familial trauma, heartbreak, and love.

Raised in Southern California, Yna started singing at the age of four and taught herself how to play the guitar and piano at the age of nine. After releasing a number of singles, such as “unaligned” and “south loop,” Yna moved to Chicago in 2021 to create a life for herself. Since moving to Chicago, Yna has made a name for herself in both IL and CA. In 2023, Yna formed their band, Yna and the Seasons, which played 15 shows throughout the year. Yna and the Seasons have performed at prominent venues in Chicago such as Lincoln Hall, Schubas, Beat Kitchen and Sleeping Village as well as Chapman University in Orange, California.

Yna continues to make waves in their community as she hopes to be a voice for other underrepresented and marginalized communities. To her, she will forever be a mosaic of all the people she loves.