ØM-53

OM53 (Cris Araya) is a project from New Jersey filled with nostalgia and honesty. OM53 prepares to release its new project “get better” in October 2023. The single “cast (get better)” explores the truth that all people are broken and in need of help. Waiting for the Day reminds you that you’re never gonna be perfect so thrive within the imperfections. In 2020 OM53 (formerly ØM-53) released its debut album Defender. The album was the band's first attempt at creating something that sounded different than most faith based music at the time. Inspired by Synthwave sounds, the album broke through all the noise and with over 1 million streams on streaming platforms made its way into radio in Latin America and the UK. That year Defender was named song of the year in one of Guatemala's biggest radio stations. In 2021 Junior Year (Homecoming) Side A came to life. The now indie pop project was ready to show their supporters a more intimate side. This album was an open letter that showed the struggle with insecurities, love, church politics, and just growing up. Since then OM53 has opened for acts like Colony House, Newsboys, Lecrae, We the Kingdom, and others playing a wide range of venues all over the country such as the main stage at Creation Fest, Soul Fest, and the Mann Center in Philadelphia. Their music is filled with nostalgia, faith, analog synths, lush chorus guitars, and catchy melodies. OM53 is here to stay and make moves for the indie scene.