“I am a trans woman who’s thriving,” said Hall, whose musical moniker is Mariela. The indie pop artist sings about her self-denial, divorce, leaving evangelical Christianity, coming out as transgender, family rejection and a cross-country move from Nashville to San Diego. No slow songsIn the album, Mariela hits celebration, defiance, heartbreak and vulnerability, while still producing danceable tunes with catchy hooks. She wants them to see all the success and happiness that is possible for a trans woman, even amid the fear-mongering of the heaven bound. They need to look at me and say, ‘Wow, she’s cool, she’s fun, she’s talented, she’s pretty, she’s successful,’” Hall said.