Tattoo Me (2024)

Taking a nostalgic journey, Tattoo Me pays homage to musical trailblazers who helped shape her own artistic path. As a reflection of her eclectic taste, yet in keeping with a profound respect for the greats, these 11 tracks are a unique tapestry of influences tending to transcend era and genre.

From the sizzling blues-rock of 1960’s Nina Simone’s ‘The Pusher’, to the rebellious energy of 1972 Alice Cooper’s‘Is it My Body’, Aaron growls, purrs, whispers and wails, sounding like she’s having an absolute blast infusing these songs with her own fiery spirit. Her voice is as versatile and powerful as ever.

Standout tracks include a rendition of Led Zeppelin‘s‘What Is And What Should Never Be’, Heart’s‘Even It Up’ and Hole’s ‘Malibu’. Stellar performances by Aaron’s long-term band channeling these ’70s and ‘80s rock giants and seeming to capture the original magic of each of the tunes.

Another gem is Aaron’s take on Elton John’s ‘Someone Saved My Life Tonight’. Kelly’s acoustic guitars create the soundscape, then strings and lush harmonies support Aaron’s stirring vocal performance. The tribute is passionate and heartfelt. She reflected, “I spent hours and hours laying on my basement floor with headphones listening to ‘Someone Saved My Life Tonight’ on repeat. I desperately wanted someone to save me from my boring life when I was a teenager… Music ended up being that for me.”

The album also takes some unexpected turns, with delightful interpretations of songs from a diverse range of artists, including late’ 90s Brit-Pop band Elastica, California’s 77’s and The Undertones. Each track echoes the vibe of the era while seamlessly fitting into the lineage of Aaron’s own storied career.

Tattoo Me is a sonic time capsule, bridging the decades. Once again, cementing her status as a rock ’n’ roll chameleon, Aaron blends the old and the new, proving not only that the transcendent power of music never stops, but that she herself isn’t ready to anytime soon.

TRACK LISTING :
Tattoo (The 77s)
Are You Gonna Be My Girl (Jet)
Even It Up (Heart)
What Is And What Should Never Be (Led Zeppelin)
Is It My Body (Alice Cooper)
Go Your Own Way (Fleetwood Mac)
The Pusher (Nina Simone)
Malibu (Hole)
Someone Saved My Life Tonight (Elton John)
Connection (Elastica)
Teenage Kicks (The Undertones)