Now there's no one here to talk to at my best friend's party ...
Now there's no one here to talk to at my best friend's party ...
Booking & contact: bellesheamusic@gmail.com
Belle Shea
is an independent alternative songwriter based in Brooklyn, NY. Her music has been called "a masterclass in vulnerability" (B Side Guys), layering soft, woodsy elements like acoustic guitar, cello, and violin with growling electric guitar, buzzing synths, and pounding drums. Her songs are anchored by her signature warm vocal, speaking directly to listeners about new beginnings and old patterns, holding on and letting go.
Belle Shea has been featured as one of the Bands at NAMM ‘25 and in American Songwriter magazine as one of the top 25 songs of the 2023 Song Contest and winner of the "May Flowers" feature. She is part of the Breedlove Pro Artist Program. When she is not touring, she plays and organizes a monthly songwriters’ residency at McCarren Park House.
UPCOMING SHOWS
RADIO & REVIEWS
Belle Shea is the winner of American Songwriter’s May Flowers Promotion, and was one of the top 25 finalists for the magazine’s 2023 Song Contest.
“Simply captivating. This alt-rock gem, mixed by the talented Melina Duterte (Jay Som), bursts forth with a powerful energy that combines raw emotion with surprising tenderness.”
“‘pink moon spring’ stylistically reminds me of Taylor Swift’s ‘Delicate’ with its fresh synth opening that gradually evolves into a grand, orchestral atmosphere.”
“Bringing a breath of fresh air to the alt-pop genre…For fans of Taylor Swift, Lorde, Muna, and main character energy.”
“pink moon spring belongs on every playlist; it ticks all the right boxes. It makes you see the world from a rose-colored perspective.”
“Belle Shea has a smoky intoxicating vocal delivery. It’s rare in its exotic emotional brilliance. She bridges the timbre of Natalie Merchant and Lucy Dacus.”
“A rush of reflection wrapped in brooding guitars and anthemic melodies.”
“Belle Shea’s “Cheyenne” is a goodbye that leaves you speechless.”
“This is a remarkable little acoustic song. At first it seems like “just another” strummed acoustic tune, but then Belle Shea’s vocal fills the room with warmth.”
“Unpredictably progressive alt folk pop.”
“A masterclass in vulnerability…Belle Shea’s “Leah” is a raw, pulsating exploration of post-breakup emotions, blending gritty indie rock sensibilities with introspective lyricism.”
Q&A: BELLE SHEA TALKS MUSICAL INFLUENCES, COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY AND NEW SINGLE “LEAH”
“In “Leah,” the protagonist takes a job at a “dive bar down off of Bowery and Bleecker,” while in Mitchell’s 1976 “Song for Sharon,” Mitchell pays someone down on Bleecker street to light a candle for her love luck, “and 18 bucks went up in smoke.”
“A little secret about the album is that every song is mirrored with a partner on the other side of the album.”
“I put it on and it’s absolutely beautiful, I really love it. I tell you what, just listen to it and you’ll remember it.” - Steve Ferrone, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
LEAH, PINK MOON SPRING and WILL YOU ALWAYS BE are on The NEW GUY SHOW with Steve Ferrone! Listen on Tom Petty Radio SiriusXM.
LEAH is on THE SOUND LAB! Listen on air or online.
SO EASILY SATISFIED is on INHAILER RADIO! Listen on air, online, & by request.
WATERED DOWN LOVE is on OVERVIEW RADIO (London)! Listen on air or online daily 6-9 BST.
SMOKE & MIRRORS is on 97.7 EJAZZ FM, RADIO NORD NORGE, & NAM-RADIO! Listen live & by request.
“Poignant lyrics with uplifting, sunshine-in-a-bottle sounds.”
“This alt-pop confessional masterfully pairs deceptively aggressive instrumentation with intimate vocal[s]…In “Sundance Kid,” Belle Shea has crafted something beyond a breakup song—it’s a eulogy for a friendship.”
Belle Shea
“I put it on and it’s absolutely beautiful, I really love it. just listen to it and you’ll remember it.” - Steve Ferrone, drummer for Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Belle Shea is an independent alternative songwriter based in Brooklyn, NY. Her music has been called "a masterclass in vulnerability" (B Side Guys), layering soft, woodsy elements like acoustic guitar, cello, and violin with growling electric guitar, buzzing synths, and pounding drums. Her songs are anchored by her signature intimate vocal, speaking directly to listeners about new beginnings and old patterns, holding on and letting go.
Originally from South Florida, Belle Shea’s music is shaped by the classic rock radio that played in the barn on the horse farm where she grew up. Her lyrics are timeless and effortless, part of a long tradition of songwriters like Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, and Tom Petty. Meanwhile, her love of pop music such as Lorde brings a fresh, modern flavor to her powerful lyricism.
Her single “pink moon spring” is a clear demonstration of this versatility. Soft, poetic images of new love and fresh beginnings play over a backdrop of layered acoustic guitars, swelling strings, and driving, pulsing synths. The track won American Songwriter’s May Flowers promotion, part of the 2023 Song Contest, and has been featured on SIRIUSXM radio The New Guy Show by Steve Ferrone, drummer for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Average White Band, and John Mayer.
Belle Shea recently played an official showcase as one of the Bands at NAMM ‘25, as well as various unofficial rooms at NERFA ‘24. Prior to that, she was selected as an alternate for the 2023-4 OneBeat Fellowship, a residency and tour program sponsored by the US State Department. She is a member of the Breedlove Pro Artist Program, and has played sold-out shows in LA, Miami, DC, and NYC at venues like Union Pool, Arlene’s Grocery, Mercury Lounge, Hotel Café, Silverlake Lounge, Scooby Doo Mansion, Four Hour Day, as well as with SoFar Sounds. As part of the New York DIY scene, Belle Shea runs a summer series of environmental benefit concerts. The shows platform other emerging artists while raising funds for organizations that combat climate change. She also launched the Songwriter Sundays program, a monthly concert series in Brooklyn’s McCarren Park.
Selected press
“Poignant lyrics with sunshine-in-a-bottle sounds” - Luna Collective
“A knockout punch” - B Side Guys
“Gritty indie rock sensibilities with introspective lyricism” - B Side Guys
"A rush of reflection wrapped in brooding guitars and anthemic melodies” - Tits Upon Tyne
“Belle Shea soars with new anthem Leah” - Kindline Magazine
“A smoky intoxicating vocal delivery. It’s rare in its exotic emotional brilliance. She bridges the timbre of Natalie Merchant and Lucy Dacus.” - The Wild Is Calling
“Bringing a breath of fresh air to the alt-pop genre… For fans of Taylor Swift, Lorde, Muna, and main character energy.” - When the Horn Blows
“‘pink moon spring’ belongs on every playlist; it ticks all the right boxes. It makes you see the world from a rose-colored perspective.” - Lefuturewave
“Belle Shea’s ‘Cheyenne’ is a goodbye that leaves you speechless.” - Two Story Melody
“Belle Shea’s vocal fills the room with warmth.” - Ear to the Ground
