The moniker The Fast Sails evokes the imagery of travel, movement, distance and progression. The petite half-Jamaican, Baton Rouge native was raised by musician parents who played in new wave and punk bands throughout Snaith's childhood. This played a major influence in the lives of both Snaith and older brother, actor Shane West, who recently portrayed The Germs' Darby Crash in the film 'What We Do Is Secret'. She has since brought her affinity for The Clash and Kate Bush to California where she has been a resident for over 10 years. On her new EP The Wayside, Snaith both celebrates and chastises the city of Los Angeles, which she currently calls home.

The breadth of The Wayside is large for four songs, each containing their own stylistic elements and narrative; the net that is cast by the compositions is sweeping. But each song belongs to Snaith and is uniquely hers. With the horizon open wide, there's no telling how far these sails will carry her.