Sierra Spirit

Sierra Spirit Kihega, known professionally as Sierra Spirit, is a Native American singer-songwriter from Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. She is a member of the Otoe-Missouria and Keetoowah Cherokee tribes. Her music blends indie rock with guitar-driven melodies and deeply personal lyrics, drawing inspiration from her lived experiences and cultural background.

Musical style and influences Sierra Spirit's sound is characterized by melancholy, guitar-driven melodies and introspective lyrics. She cites artists such as Phoebe Bridgers, The Japanese House, and Ethel Cain as musical influences. Spirit taught herself guitar by learning Bridgers' album Stranger in the Alps, which became a formative part of her musical journey.

Career Spirit began recording her debut EP, Coin Toss, in collaboration with producer Aaron Taos after they spent two weeks recording together. The EP explores themes of loss, love, mental health, and self-discovery.

Her debut single, "Ghost", delves into the emotional exhaustion of a one-sided relationship. The song reflects feelings of vulnerability and the desire to retreat from a connection where one feels exposed and undervalued.

Personal life and advocacy Spirit has spoken openly about her struggles with depression and anxiety,

As an Indigenous artist, Spirit emphasizes the importance of representation in the music industry. She credits her motivation to the absence of Native musicians to look up to during her childhood, stating that she wants to be that inspiration for future generations of Indigenous artists.

Discography Extended plays +TitleDetailsStripped SessionsReleased May 22, 2024Coin TossReleased October 10, 2024 Singles +TitleDetails"Ghost"Released February 7, 2024"Televangelic"Released March 13, 2024"I'll Find You"Released April 17, 2024"I'll Be Waiting (Pug)"Released July 11, 2024"Bleed You"Released August 14, 2024"Better Wild"Released September 18, 2024"Creep"Released October 25, 2024"American Pie"Released January 28, 2025