Meet a rising Wisconsin singer-songwriter whose sound blends folk, pop, and a touch of theater-inspired drama. Growing up in a musical family in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, she found her voice through songwriting during the pandemic—turning a difficult health crisis into a source of creativity and connection. Influenced by artists like Adele, she taught herself guitar, began posting original songs online, and discovered the power of expressing emotion through music. Her song “Class Crush” captures that bittersweet feeling of young love, daydreams, and the vulnerability of growing up. Through heartfelt lyrics, warm vocals, and folk-pop charm, she invites listeners to find their own reflections in her melodies—a reminder that music can heal, connect, and inspire.

Meet Ila Rose, a Wisconsin-born folk-pop singer-songwriter whose heartfelt storytelling turns everyday emotions into melody. In her original song “Class Crush,” Ila captures the sweet ache and playful fantasy of admiring someone from afar — that quiet spark that makes showing up to an 8 a.m. class worth it. Written after a real-life “class crush” during her college days in Minnesota, the song blends Ila’s self-taught guitar style, theatre-influenced vocals, and warm folk-pop charm. What began as a daydream became a catchy, confessional anthem about connection, imagination, and the courage to feel. 🎶 “Those brown eyes give me the taste of something… they may be the reason I make it to graduation.”