From Rolling Stone · Angie Martoccio · · 2m
Emma Ogier's Music Breaks Through
Emma Ogier, a Houston songwriter, releases debut album FLY 1111 with 12 tracks blending country, folk, and indie rock.
In brief
Emma Ogier, a Houston songwriter, releases debut album FLY 1111 with 12 tracks blending country, folk, and indie rock. Emma Ogier's debut album FLY 1111, out November 11, combines country, folk, and indie rock with 12 tracks that capture 20s realness. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Mystery Singer Emerges
Fans spotted a singer with Texas twang at Bright Eyes' 2005 anniversary shows, harmonizing on songs like 'We Are Nowhere And It's Now'.
“I'm just waiting for phoebe to post about her, and for her to blow up.”
Performance Highlights
She performed at Willie Nelson's Luck Reunion, sang on Dominic Fike's 'Small Town', and has over one million streams for 'Baby Don't Hurt Me' on Spotify.
“Conservative christian, right wing, republican, straight, white, american males.”
Debut Album Details
Ogier's album FLY 1111 releases November 11, blending country, folk, indie rock, and pure swagger with 12 tracks.
“You don't know what the fuck it's like/to be a girl with all these dreams.”
Houston Roots
Ogier grew up in Houston with two brothers, Aidan and Coen, and her parents run a custom home building business.
“Our poor parents were probably a little scared when we were all like, we're going to go make music!”
Early Career Struggles
She signed with a fake label during the pandemic, released songs, but spent a year trying to exit the deal before focusing on songwriting.
“One of the guys got me to sign to his fake label and then said they didn't want to work together and they needed money from me.”
Belmont University
Ogier attended Belmont University in Nashville, where she studied music business with audio emphasis, but left before her senior year.
“I was like, i just want to write songs.”
Producer David Baron
Baron, who worked with Noah Kahan and the Lumineers, met Ogier in high school when she expressed ambitions to win Grammys and walk the red carpet.
“She was basically like, well, i want to be on a major label and i'd like to win grammys, and i don't want to do the diy thing.”
Album Production
Ogier wrote FLY 1111 over four years, with 'Baby Don't Hurt Me' crafted in September 2025 and 'Private Power' written during her first week at Belmont University.
“Will you ever really know me?/It's some surface-level shit.”
Band Dynamics
Her brother Aidan plays instruments on the album and describes her in a way she couldn't, making him a key part of her creative team.
“He's a huge part of my team, and has always been a really good advocate.”
Genre Fusion
The album fuses alternative, hip-hop, and nineties women songwriters with seventies influences, creating a unique sound.
“She loves alternative stuff a lot and she loves hip-hop, but she has this massive love of nineties women songwriters, but she also loves the seventies.”
Breakup Song
The track 'Rocksteady/HeavyMetal' co-written with her ex, Eden Joel, explores their relationship post-breakup with a cathartic 'ROCKSTEADY/ HEAVY METAL/FEELING FUCKING FLY!' climax.
“Rocksteady/heavy metal/feeling fucking fly!”
Live Performance
Ogier prefers live shows over viral success, stating she'd rather have zero monthly listeners and sell out shows than go viral.
“I'd rather have zero monthly listeners and go sell out shows.”
Album Release
FLY 1111 releases November 11, 2026, with Ogier turning 23 on October 9, 2026, just months before Bright Eyes began recording I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning.
“I was born on october 9, 2003, mere months before bright eyes began recording i'm wide awake, it's morning.”
What Happens Next
Ogier is preparing for Austin City Limits performance and aims to continue her music legacy with a focus on authentic, non-viral success.
“As a texan, it's going to be sick.”
What to remember
Emma Ogier's debut album FLY 1111, out November 11, combines country, folk, and indie rock with 12 tracks that capture 20s realness.
