Stephanie bettman
What people are saying.
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with the release of her debut solo album, Out of the Darkness, Bettman is stepping into an entirely new realm of artistry.
…This 14-track masterpiece is a sonic evolution that stretches far beyond the boundaries of folk, blending diverse genres and pushing creative limits.
—UNXIGNED.com
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‘Out Of The Darkness’ radiates optimism.
The album really carries the positive, bold energy promised in its title. Joy, strength, the feeling that you can get through all the crap and still hold on to yourself.
Stephanie has long worked at the crossroads of genres, and on this album, she finally decides, “Why not try everything at once?” From pop and folk rock to Latin fusion and light funk — It works better than you might expect.
Gabriel Rivera - IndieBoulevard.com
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Stephanie Bettman’s New Album “Out Of The Darkness” is Raw Emotion, Unfiltered
Each track flows with intention, shaping a sound that’s both intimate and quietly powerful. Stephanie Bettman opens up her inner world – subtle, multifaceted, and sincere. Within it lies cinematic imagery, personal vulnerability, and funky resolve… This work stands as a testament to creative courage and musical maturity. Don’t miss the release of “Out Of The Darkness” – the light within is always stronger than the dark.
Helena Lynch - Voxwavemag.com
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An album made by someone who has mastered the hypnotic art of music.
What lies ahead is a portfolio of fourteen songs of the finest elegance, listening and emotion.
Her powerful and crystal clear voice is one of the flagships when it comes to balance. Here I will give you the example of “To Be Loved” which will drop your jaw to the floor with such vocal virtuosity. It is at this moment that you will realize how high Bettman can climb in her career.
Leonardo Brauna —RoadieMusic.com
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She uses her voice the way a virtuoso uses their instrument:
fluid, dynamic, and always in command. She navigates through styles while maintaining the integrity of her tone, never compromising, always expressive.
The journey begins with “River of Oblivion”, a powerful opener with driving rhythms and vocals influenced by country and folk-rock. It sets a bold tone for what’s to come…
Arashk Azizi - Tunitemusic
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Listen to the incredible pop of “Kryptonite” and see if Bettman isn’t ready to join the hall of pop divas, now inhabited by names like Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Kate Perry, among other versatile icons of the style.
Biro Ramoniko - MusicForAll.com
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“Out Of The Darkness” is truly a beautiful set of songs, one that you can be free to feel what you do and resonate with.
With a whopping fourteen songs, each and every one seems to have its own personality, yet it’s distinctly part of the collective whole… it features a handful of genres – pop, funk, a bit of rock and even latin fusion – audiences are in for a treat of long rollercoaster ride, or a long awaited musical.
Kate Clarice Lee - thegatekeeperspace.com
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I haven’t been able to put this song down since I first picked it up
And once you give “Beautiful Day” the chance to sink its hooks into your chest, I think that you’ll share my sentiments. It’s an intoxicating meld of old and new, both retro and surprisingly modern where it matters the most, and even taking into consideration its nonconformist design, it’s still more accessible than the more commercial folk/pop that you might have come across this season.
Gwen Waggoner -Honk
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In “Beautiful Day,” noted indie recording artist Stephanie Bettman shines like the star she’s always been
and successfully mixes two bastions of pop in a melodic marriage that you have to hear for yourself to fully appreciate.
Chadwick Easton- Melody Maker Magazine
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Stephanie Bettman’s foray into the pop world has proven a resounding success
Thus far, and “Beautiful Day” builds on the success of her recent single “Be Big” without ever repeating herself. It should whet her fans’ appetites for further releases in this vein and win her countless new converts. Pop music is rarely this skilled while remaining so accessible.
Jennifer Munoz-Vents Magazine
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Pop requires a lot out of the players in 2024, but Stephanie Bettman demonstrates the sort of keen attention to detail that it takes to become one of the style’s reputed leaders.
We’ve never known a time quite like the present in indie pop and folk music, and this is a player who is determined to put her mark on the era with an exclamation point that can be felt around the world.
Mindy McCall-Indie Puse Music
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Every once in a great while, an artist like Stephanie Bettman comes along and makes the entire process of creating an original, contemporary pop track look all too easy.
“Beautiful Day” is folk-pop for the most discriminating of music buffs, and it’s making a big splash for its skilled songstress and those who follow her this April. For the serious fan, this is a real benchmark.
Mark Druery- Indie Shark Music Magazine
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Stephanie Bettman made her name in music circles as a talented practitioner of Americana/folk for well over a decade.
Clay Burton-IMAAI
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Dramatic power is evident from the first. Bettman invests the single’s opening with understated yet effective atmospherics present throughout the entirety of the cut.
Garth Thomas-Hollywood Digest
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"Be Big” has uplifting properties that withstand multiple plays without ever losing their impact on listeners.
Rarely are pop singles as charged and alive as this. Get in on it today, and you won’t be disappointed
Nicole Killian-MobYorkCity.com
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The anthemic slant of Stephanie Bettman’s “Be Big” eschews the cookie-cutter mold of pop anthems common for the last four-plus decades.
Trace Whittaker-Pop Icon Magazine
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“Be Big” is a glorious call to arms for Bettman and anyone listening to reach high, grab their life goals by the figurative throat, and shake them for all their worth.
Heather Savage- Top Buzz Magazine