Cecilia Castleman

Cecilia Castleman, 23, compares her writing process to sending letters to herself over and over again. “It’s like reopening envelopes to find the one letter that hits the feeling you’ve been chasing,” “That’s when you have a good song.”

Her self-titled debut is due in 2024 on indie powerhouse Glassnote Records. Listeners can expect a timeless album inspired by The Beatles, Brian Wilson, Fleetwood Mac, and Bonnie Raitt. Produced by Don Was, it’s a stunning collection of songs that highlight everything the Tennessee-born artist does well: lyrics that convey the intimacy of a diary; a dynamic, honeyed voice; and guitar playing that impressed no less than John Mayer.

Her debut single "Lonely Nights" was premiered by Apple's Zane Lowe and deemed "an utterly irresistible delight" by Atwood Magazine. Subsequent singles "It's Alright," and "Lonely Nights" have been played on stages shared with Marcus King, Hozier, Inhaler, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge & more.