Zolita
Zoë Montana Hoetzel (born September 23, 1994), known professionally as Zolita, is an American singer-songwriter. In 2015, she gained recognition when the music video for her song, "Explosion" became a viral video. Following its success, she released the music videos for the singles "Holy" (2016) and "Fight Like a Girl" (2017) directed by herself.
Zolita

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- Name
- Zolita
- Birth Name
- Zoë Montana Hoetzel
- Born
- 23 September 1994
- Occupation
- * Singer
- Full name
- Zoë Montana Hoetzel.
- Nationality
- United States.
- Fields
- pop music.
- Education
- New York University.
- Languages
- American English.
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Zoë Montana Hoetzel (born September 23, 1994), known professionally as Zolita, is an American singer-songwriter. In 2015, she gained recognition when the music video for her song, "Explosion" became a viral video. Following its success, she released the music videos for the singles "Holy" (2016) and "Fight Like a Girl" (2017) directed by herself.
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Biography
Biography
She has released three extended plays: Immaculate Conception (2015), Sappho (2018), and Falling Out / Falling In (2023) as well as two studio albums: Evil Angel (2020) and Queen of Hearts (2024).
Zolita studied at New York University. The recorded working language is American English. The field of work recorded is pop music. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are alternative pop, dance-pop, electropop and indie pop. Alison Krauss, Black Swan and David Lynch are recorded as an influence. Places of work recorded in the authority are United States. Residence is recorded at Agoura Hills and Calabasas.

Zolita performing live at The Grove in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Part of the "Playlisted" summer concert series presented by Nylon Magazine.
Justin Higuchi from Los Angeles, CA, USA · Zolita 06/27/2018 #8

Zolita performing live at The Grove in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Part of the "Playlisted" summer concert series presented by Nylon Magazine.
Justin Higuchi from Los Angeles, CA, USA · Zolita 06/27/2018 #5
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Zolita • Birth Name — Zoë Montana Hoetzel • Born — 23 September 1994 • Occupation — * Singer • songwriter • director • photographer • Years Active — 2015–present • Website — http: zolitamusic.com/ • Instrument — * Vocals • guitar • piano • Genre — * Alternative pop • electropop • Label — * Tuxedo Media Group LLC • AWAL
Early life
Early life
Zolita was born on September 23, 1994, in New York to Heidi Schwarck and Holger Hoetzel, and was raised in Calabasas, California. Her father is of German descent, and her mother is of Danish descent. Her father inspired her to start making music and she grew up playing bluegrass and flat pick guitar. She has a brother, Max Montana, a basketball player; and a sister, Luna, a YouTuber and ballerina. She and her siblings all share the middle name Montana.
Career
Career
In 2015, Zolita gained recognition when the music video for her song, "Explosion" became a viral video. On October 13, 2015, she released her debut extended play Immaculate Conception. In June 2016, she released a video for the single "Holy", containing themes of female sexuality, spirituality, and feminism. In 2017, Zolita released the first single from her second extended play Sappho titled "Fight Like a Girl", a protest song with feminist themes inspired by the Donald Trump 2016 presidential campaign. On October 26, 2017, she released "Come Home with Me" as the second single, and on May 4, 2018, she released "New You" as the third single from her second extended play Sappho which was released on May 18 of that year. Also in May 2018, she released "Like Heaven", which was listed on the list of "30 Lesbian Love Songs" by Billboard. On December 5, 2018, she released "Truth Tea" along with a music video as the lead single from her debut album, Evil Angel. On March 8, 2019, she released "Black Magic" along with a visual video, however, the song wasn't included on the final tracklist of her debut album. On June 28, 2019, she released "Shut Up and Cry" along with a lyric video as the second single from Evil Angel. On February 14, 2020, she released a cover of Usher's song "U Remind Me" with a music video. On August 7, 2020, she released "Oblivion" along with a music video as the third single from Evil Angel. On September 25 of the same year she released "Bedspell" as the fourth single from the album, and on November 20 she premiered the music video on the online magazine's website Them. The promotional single, "Loveline" was released a week before the album's release, and on December 4, 2020, her debut studio album, Evil Angel, was released. Zolita released music videos for "Somebody I Fucked Once," "Single In September," and "I Fucking Love You" as a trilogy. Within the first week of release, the music video for "Somebody I Fucked Once" had 5 million views on YouTube. Her love interest is played by Tatchi Rigsby. Zolita's close friend Shannon Beveridge was the creative director for the latter two videos. She released the EP Falling Out / Falling In via AWAL in February 2023. In 2024, Zolita released multiple singles, including "Small Town Scandal", all of which were part of the album Queen of Hearts, released later that year.
Artistry
Artistry
Zolita's music has been described as "a blend of dark-pop and R&B". Her musical style incorporates witchcraft and religion. She says that religious and witchcraft magic aesthetics are a huge part of her life saying "I feel like queer people are so drawn to Wicca and witchcraft because it's always been the alternative religion, it puts the power in yourself, and it's not historically been a religion that doesn't like queer people." She also cites Lady Gaga as her biggest influence.
Personal life
Personal life
Zolita is a lesbian. In a 2017 interview, she stated that she was afraid to come out to her female friends, saying "I was also worried that my female friends would no longer want to have girls' nights or sleepovers for fear that I might be attracted to them. So, I decided to keep my newfound queerness a secret." She also identifies herself as a witch; she explains this in videos on her YouTube channel, but also in her music videos where witchcraft is incorporated.
Studio albums
Studio albums
• Title — Details • Evil Angel — * Released: December 4, 2020 * Format: CD, LP, digital download * Label: Self-released • Queen of Hearts — * Released: May 31, 2024 * Format: digital download * Label: AWAL • Hell's Belles — * Released: August 28, 2026 * Format: TBA * Label: AWAL
Extended plays
Extended plays
• Title — Details • Immaculate Conception — * Released: October 13, 2015 * Format: Digital download * Label: Self-released • Sappho — * Released: May 18, 2018 * Format: CD, digital download * Label: Tuxedo Media Group LLC • Falling Out / Falling In — * Released: February 10, 2023 * Format: CD, digital download * Label: AWAL
Singles
Singles
• Title — Year — Album • "Explosion" — 2015 — Immaculate Conception • "Holy" — 2016 • "Fight Like a Girl" — 2017 — Sappho • "Come Home with Me" • "New You" — 2018 • "Truth Tea" — Evil Angel • "Black Magic" — 2019 • "Shut Up and Cry" • "U Remind Me" — 2020 — rowspan="1" Non-album single • "Oblivion" — Evil Angel • "Bedspell" • "Somebody I Fucked Once" — 2021 • "Single in September" — 2022 — rowspan="2” Non-album singles • "I Fucking Love You” • "20 Questions" — Falling Out / Falling In • "Ruin My Life” • "Ashley” — 2023 • "All Girls Go to Heaven" — 2024 — Queen of Hearts • "Small Town Scandal" • "Bloodstream" • "Bye Bye Baby" • "Hell's Belles" — 2026 — Hell's Belles • "Hardcore"
Promotional singles
Promotional singles
• Title — Year — Album • "Like Heaven" — 2018 — Sappho • "Loveline" — 2020 — Evil Angel
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Zolita was recorded at birth as Zoë Montana Hoetzel. She also worked under the name Zolita. Her recorded language was American English. Her recorded confession was Wicca. She was the child of Holger Hoetzel and Heidi Schwarck.
Identity
Identity
Zolita is recorded as singer-songwriter, director, photographer, lgbtq rights activist and video editor.
Life and career
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1994
Zolita was born in 1994 at New York City.
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Agoura Hills, Calabasas and New York City.
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- 1.Sirisuk, J.L. Video premiere: future queer icon zolita's feminist pop anthem. i-D. August 4, 2017.
- 2.Callwood, Brett. Zolita is the Pride of LA. LA Weekly. June 2, 2022.
- 3.Schmitt, Ralf. Basketball-Profi Max Montana Vom 90. Geburtstag zu den Towers. Bild. February 7, 2019.
- 4.Daw, Stephen. 20 Questions With Zolita: On Her New Single, Queer Representation & Why Music Videos Are the 'Perfect Marriage' of Media. Billboard. October 4, 2022.
- 5.Bulut, Selim. Watch love blossom in a dystopian schoolhouse. Dazed. June 21, 2016.
- 6.Moran, Justin. Zolita: The Queer Feminist Pop Star We Need. Out. August 17, 2017.
- 7.Russell, Erica. 30 Lesbian Love Songs: Tegan & Sara, Hayley Kiyoko, Le Tigre & More. Billboard. February 13, 2019.
- 8.Zolita Talks 'Big Dyke Energy' and Her Queer Heartbreak Banger. Papermag. December 5, 2018.
- 9.Cuby, Michael. Premiere: Zolita Delivers a Sexy Pop Fantasy in a New Video for Single "Bedspell". Them. November 20, 2020.
- 10.Zolita - Somebody I F*cked Once (Official Music Video). September 22, 2021.
- 11.Zolita - Single in September (Official Music Video). February 16, 2022.
- 12.Zolita - I F*cking Love You (Official Music Video). April 27, 2022.
- 13.Demshenas, Sam. Premiere: Zolita pays tribute to the "lesbian cheerleader narrative" in 00s-inspired music video. Gay Times. September 22, 2021.
- 14.Zolita. Zolita on Why We Need More Joyful Queer Love Stories. The Daily Beast. June 27, 2022.
- 15.Major, Michael. Zolita Releases 'Falling Out / Falling In' EP. BroadwayWorld. February 10, 2023.
- 16.Bloom, Allison. Queer Pop Sensation Zolita Premieres "Small Town Scandal" and Announces Upcoming Album and Tour!. GLAAD. April 4, 2024.
- 17.Pitts, Ciara. Zolita Is The Lesbian Indie Pop Artist Of Our Fantasies. GO. January 18, 2019.
- 18.Damshenas, Sam. Zolita solidifies her status as the reigning queen of witch-pop with her debut album. Gay Times. December 4, 2020.
- 19.Damshenas, Sam. Zolita on the importance of being a "feminist lesbian" in the music industry. Gay Times. July 3, 2018.
- 20.Zolita. Zolita on Coming Out & Owning Her Queerness in Music. Out. October 11, 2017.
- 21.Damshenas, Sam. Zolita on why she incorporates witchcraft into her music. Gay Times. February 18, 2019.
- 22.iTunes Store (US). Evil Angel by Zolita. December 4, 2020.
- 23.Zolita Returns With New Album 'Queen Of Hearts' in May. Broadway World. March 14, 2024.
- 24.Hoetzel, Zoe. MY THIRD ALBUM “Hell’s Belles” is out August 28. I am so unbelievably excited to bring you into the world of this record. Are you Hell or are you Belle?. Instagram. June 12, 2026.
- 25.iTunes Store (US). Immaculate Conception - EP by Zolita. December 4, 2020.
- 26.iTunes Store (US). Sappho - EP by Zolita. May 18, 2018.
- 27.iTunes Store (US). Explosion - Single by Zolita. August 11, 2015.
- 28.iTunes Store (US). Fight Like a Girl - Single by Zolita. July 28, 2017.
- 29.iTunes Store (US). Come Home with Me - Single by Zolita. October 26, 2017.
- 30.iTunes Store (US). New You - Single by Zolita. May 4, 2018.
- 31.iTunes Store (US). Truth Tea - Single by Zolita. December 5, 2018.
- 32.iTunes Store (US). Black Magic - Single by Zolita. March 8, 2019.
- 33.iTunes Store (US). Shut Up and Cry - Single by Zolita. June 28, 2019.
- 34.U Remind Me - Single by Zolita. Apple Music.
- 35.Oblivion - Single by Zolita. Apple Music. August 2025.
- 36.Bedspell - Single by Zolita. Apple Music.
- 37.Somebody I Fucked Once - Single by Zolita. Apple Music.
- 38.Single in September - Single by Zolita. Apple Music.
- 39.I Fucking Love You - Single by Zolita. Apple Music.
- 40.20 Questions - Single by Zolita. 2022-09-21.
- 41.Ruin My Life - Single by Zolita. Apple Music.
- 42.Guzman, Ivan. Zolita Talks 'Bloodstream' - PAPER Magazine. Paper. ENTtech Media Group. February 8, 2024.
- 43.Sharpe, Josh. Zolita Shares Guitar Driven Alt-Pop Track 'Bye Bye Baby'. Broadway World. Wisdom Digital Media. October 16, 2024.
- 44.Zolita Returns With Country-Pop Anthem “Hell’s Belles”. InMusic Blog. May 13, 2026.
- 45.Vigil, Dom. Zolita HARDCORE. Prelude Press. June 10, 2026.
- 46.iTunes Store (US). Like Heaven - Single by Zolita. May 11, 2018.
- 47.iTunes Store (US). Loveline - Single by Zolita. November 13, 2020.
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Zolita studied at New York University. Her recorded influences include Alison Krauss, Black Swan, David Lynch and Helmut Newton.
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