Rachel Farris was playing piano, singing, and writing her own music before turning 13. She majored in music while in college and formed her own group, featuring songs she had written, but the project was nixed when she realized that it involved too much compromise. Determined to go it alone, Farris recorded a ten-song demo that earned her a contract with the Big 3 label. Soak, her debut album, was produced with help from Dino and John Elefante. ~ Andy Kellman