Writing from the soul, NYC-based independent songwriter Sharell Bryant ponders universal insecurities, fears and heartache with vital, pop-leaning originality.
Hailing from Philadelphia, the 28-year-old has always looked to music to navigate the unknown, and to process the pressures of trying to be your best self, every day. Detailing the intricacies of first loves, enduring friendships and simply trying to survive in a new city, Bryant embraces everything that’s thrown at her, with ear-worm worthy melodies and warm, rousing vocals. Now, on her debut EP, the songwriter brings together almost a decade of work that offers a poignant reflection of the past, while offering an optimistic lens for the future.
For Bryant, this EP is a chance for her to craft the kind of songs that can help others navigate the emotional stressors of their life, and to offer a catharsis or a glimmer of hope. “I always aim to write songs that I wish I had in the moment,” she says. “My songs allow me to put those emotions into the song rather than hold them inside.” The result is an EP that honours the tough, altering moments that made us, while taking a tentative step forward, embracing new relationships, creative collaboration and the unknown. “The reason I love music is because songs have gotten me out of so many emotional and mental hard places in my life,” she adds. “I want to give that back.”
Bio written by Sammy Maine for Turn Me into a Diamond Release (2021)
Photo by Tonje Thilesen