ABOUT

Trace Fryer is a multidisciplinary artist, author, musician, and event architect who operates TAJ ART INC, an creative complex in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles. Trace Fryer (also known as Trace Anne Fryer or Lady Trace Fryer) is an artist, vocalist, and gallerist married to the acclaimed multi-platinum record producer John Fryer.  

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Musical Projects

Their Something Romantical, a husband-and-wife musical duo formed by John and Trace Fryer in 2025. (Wikipedia +1)

• Something Romantical: This project focuses on immersive, psychedelic soundscapes paired with Trace's "delicate, haunting vocal textures".

• The Symphony of Winter Solstice: Their debut work, which served as the soundtrack for the short film The Winter Solstice Eruption by Lance Page.

• Vocal Work: Trace is the primary vocalist for this project, often credited as Lady Trace Fryer.  (Wikipedia +1)

 

Artistic and Professional Background

Beyond her musical collaborations with her husband, Trace Fryer is a prominent figure in the Los Angeles art and business community: 

• TAJ ART INC: She founded this Social Enterprise B-Corp in 2016. It is an intimate complex in Los Angeles that includes an art and music studio, a gallery, and the Rams Horn Secret Tea Garden for film, tea and weddings.

• Philanthropy: Through TAJ ART INC, she supports animal charities worldwide.

• Artistic Practice: She is an active painter and creator, frequently collaborating with John on multidisciplinary projects that blend visual art with his "audio alchemy".  (TORCHED MAGAZINE +2)

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Musical Projects and "Something Romantical"

In 2025, Trace joined forces with her husband, acclaimed record producer 

John Fryer (known for his work with Nine Inch Nails and Depeche Mode), to form the music duo Something Romantical. 

• Project Focus: Described as a "romantic mind of two loves... blended as one," the band produces moody, ethereal soundscapes.

• Soundtrack: They recently composed the score for the short film The Winter Solstice Eruption, titled The Symphony of Winter Solstice. 

 

TAJ ART INC and The Rams Horn 

Founded by Trace in 2016, TAJ ART INC serves as a studio gallery, boutique, and social enterprise B-Corp that supports animal charities. 

• The Rams Horn Secret Tea Garden

  : This is a lush, private garden space at the complex where they host English tea parties, weddings, art, and live music events; a speakeasy tea easy space.

• Creative Content: Trace also writes and creates "Tales by Trace Fryer," featuring fairy-like characters and sentimental animal stories associated with the garden; and which is based on historical fiction. 

  (Taj Art Inc +4)

 

Background and Education

Born in Chicago, she moved to Southern California by the suggestion of Bill Ahmanson of the Ahmanson Theatre, to her parents who socialized with classic celebrities. She comes form the bloodline and lineage from the Dutch, via the Vikings and English, such as William The Conqueror, Rollo, Hamon de Masci, and John Bramhall; she is also of ancient Nomadic across the Bering Straight, and of Italian roots. She moved to Los Angeles on oher own to pursue her academic studies. Trace Fryer (formerly known as Trace Johansson) holds a BFA from the Art Center College of Design. Her visual art often incorporates: (Taj Art Inc +1)

• Themes: Animal-human bonds, spiritual awareness, and the environment.

• Influences: Art Nouveau, Victorian motifs, and Romanticism.

• Mediums: Her gallery work includes curated fine art, sculpture, and contemporary figurative expressionism​​​​​​