The Aces: Vans Sidestripe Sessions | VANS

This week’s session features music by The Aces. The indie alt-pop band was established in Utah by sisters Cristal and Alisa Ramirez in 2008. Today the band is made up of childhood friends Katie Henderson (guitar), McKenna Petty (bass), Alisa Ramirez (drums), Cristal Ramirez (lead vocals and guitars). After years of practicing in a garage and playing local events to gain buzz, The Aces sought to take things to the next level and eventually found a home with Red Bull Records. Capturing their angst and real-life experiences as young women, The Aces released their debut EP; I Don’t Like Being Honest. The EP’s single “Stuck“ was inspired by the uncertainty of being in a situation you feel trapped in. The song quickly captured an audience and earned the 38th spot on the Billboard Alternative Song charts. In 2018, The Aces released their debut full-length album, When My Heart Felt Volcanic, to a slew of acclaim and recognition from music outlets. NME celebrated the album saying, “The Aces’ debut is nothing less tha