Shellee’s May Jams
Hey there – sorry for the technical difficulties these past few days. So far, May has been solely dedicated to the recent release from Greg Laswell. So, my player this month is JUST his album. Enjoy!
Read MoreBillboard Interview
We were so excited to have connected with Chuck Dauphin of Billboard Magazine a few months back. He mentioned doing an interview with me regarding my album, “Where It Began”. Today, that article went live! It’s been very surreal to see that article amongst some of the biggest names in music. Below is an excerpt from Chuck’s interview and you can click here to read the whole thing!
“One of the most unique musical releases of the year is “Where It Began,” from Texas-born singer/songwriter Shellee Coley. Helping it to fit that definition is the fact that it is one of the most diverse records that you will hear — containing slices of country, pop, folk, and Americana. Coley admits one of her main goals for the album was not trying to fit into a box stylistically.”
Read More“Where It Began” Reviewed on Maroon Weekly
A big thanks to Maroon Weekly’s Tobin Redwine for their album review of “Where It Began”. It’s been amazing to have this Americana/Alt-Country/Singer-Songwriter album to get such great feedback with such different perspectives. Anyway – below is a clip from the review, and to read the whole thing, click here!
“Her voice is somewhere between Sheryl Crow and Fiona Apple, while her compositions brings a feel and subtlety reminiscent of early Chris Isaak. Listeners can expect to swim in the modernization of folkish themes combined with ethereal, aural, tones and both acoustic and electric implementations of country, indie rock and more. Coley has a sultry, oaky texture in her lower register, and a buttery smooth laughing sensation at the higher end.”
Read MoreApril Jams
Hey y’all – Spotify launched this great new way to put together playlists of songs so it can be posted on websites. Which means that when you listen to this list on here, the artist actually gets paid for it! PLUS you get to hear some of the songs I’ve been enjoying so far this month. Check back again in early May for my new list. Hope you enjoy as much as I have!
Read More“Where It Began” Reviewed on Space City Rock
Right before our first album release show, we found this amazing review by our friends at Space City Rock. Below is an excerpt and you can read the full article by clicking here.
“Some albums — the best ones, generally — have personalities, just like people. Even though they may swing wildly between different styles, they’re tied together somehow by this overarching thread that runs throughout.
They step beyond, “hey, this isn’t bad,” to pull you along with them on their emotional journey, wherever it happens to lead, and by the time you reach the end, you’re sorry to see that journey’s at an end. Taking the CD out of the player feels like hanging up the phone with a friend, and when you listen again, even if it’s a decade later, it feels like you’re picking up right where you left off, right back to that trusty friendship.
Shellee Coley’s new full-length, Where It Began, is one of those albums, at least to me. I’ve never heard much of Coley’s music before now, but it all feels as warm and familiar as an old sweatshirt I’ve worn off-and-on since college. It feels like home, truly, despite the fact that Coley’s not singing about my life but hers.”
Read More“Where It Began” Reviewed on Houston Press
My album, “Where It Began” received a great review from Jef Rouner at the Houston Press. Below is a excerpt from the review – click here to read the full article.
“The songs are big people’s music, not the frantic energy of the young or the dark plumbings of the tragic artiste. Coley tackles parenthood, the maintenance of a loving marriage, and the struggle to keep afloat in difficult times. Her songwriting is frighteningly mature, full of amazing little twists of phrase that turn every sentiment into a mantra.”
Read MoreBlog Tour
To celebrate the release of my upcoming album, I am doing what is called a “Blog Tour”. I am going to be teaming up with various bloggers for the next two weeks to share my songs and stories with you. You will get to hear a new song each day on a different blog and the best part about this is that you get to hear other people’s take on the song of their choice! We will begin today (February 13th) and post a new blog location every week day for the two weeks leading up to the digital release of my new album, “Where it Began” on February 28th.
I am so excited to have so many creative and supportive people jumping on board to be a part of this!
Blog Tour:
1. All I Want || Chelc Wellons || February 13, 2012 || Houston, Texas
2. Same Old Lovers || Andrew Moscinkski || February 14, 2012 || Appleton, Wisconsin
3. Bright Idea || Amanda Dumey || February 15, 2012 || Springfield, Missouri
4. Home to You || Jessica Patton || February 16, 2012 || Charlotte, North Carolina
5. Cotton Dress || Jodi Tidwell || February 17, 2012 || New Braunfels, Texas
6. The Trees || Kelly Hall || February 20, 2012 || Spring, Texas
7. Still || Katie Rentfro || February 21, 2012 || Magnolia, Texas
8. Conversations with Z || Sharla Marler || February 22, 2012 || The Woodlands, Texas
9. Green || Shannon Cutts || February 23, 2012 || Houston, Texas
10. Waiting || Tara Hutton || February 24, 2012 || Spring, Texas
11. Where It Began || Monica Danna || February 27, 2012 || Houston, Texas
12. Broken Kiss || Imade Nibokun || February 28, 2012 || Greensboro, North Carolina
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