Biography
Zöelle (born Zoe Larios on November 13, 2005, in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico) is an emerging alternative pop artist who has gained attention in the Mexican indie scene for her introspective songwriting and versatile musical approach. As a composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and bilingual singer, she blends nostalgic elements with contemporary sounds to create music that explores everyday emotions, melancholy, and personal relationships.
Zöelle began her musical studies at age nine with piano and later expanded to guitar, bass, drums, and vocals. Her influences include Radiohead, Björk, David Bowie, The Strokes, and Portishead, which are reflected in her fusion of classic rock textures with modern production. Her lyrics often delve into vulnerability and daily feelings, delivered with an intimate vocal style.
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Her discography includes EPs such as Intervals (2023) and Mixtape13 (2024), along with several singles. Standout tracks like “Dicen Que Eres Arte” (with hundreds of thousands of streams), “Conmigo”, “Mortal”, “Mi Fin de Semana”, and “Somethin’ Sweet” showcase catchy hooks, refined production, and a mix of pop, R&B, and indie elements.
In 2026, she opened for DJO (Joe Keery’s musical project) in Mexico City and Guadalajara, marking a notable step in her visibility. With around 20,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and growing digital presence, Zöelle demonstrates potential as a promising young artist.
Her strengths lie in authentic songwriting, instrumental versatility, and the ability to merge nostalgic and fresh sounds. As her career is still developing, future releases may offer deeper exploration of her vocal range and live performances. Overall, Zöelle represents a fresh addition to Mexican alternative pop, appealing to listeners who enjoy emotionally resonant music with indie sensibilities. Recommended starting points include “Dicen Que Eres Arte”, “Conmigo”, and “Mortal”.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.