Over the course of her career as a performing singer-songwriter, Shelly Phelps has brought a primal authenticity to her emotionally raw story-telling as she carves truth from the human condition. With themes of desire, rebellion, love, grief, and transformation, her lyrics are translated through vocals that range from deep and soulful to powerful, gutsy bravado. 

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With diverse influences like rhythm and blues, retro soul, jazz, country, and rock, Shelly focuses on reflecting the heart of the songs she writes rather than settling into a specific genre. “From soulful power ballads to foot-stomping roots-rock, Shelly brings a ‘lay-down-your-burdens’ experience with her rich, contralto vocals, and the dark, warm threads of connection.” For instance, consider the lines from her newly released single, “Singing the Bones”: “I'm singing fire and power and I’ve claimed it for my own” or from the previous single “Legendary”: “Back me against the wall. You can push me but I will not fall and every time you try to erase my name, I become Legendary.”