The idea that Harland had a future as an artist never occurred to her when she moved to New York from her hometown of London, UK.

With her musician boyfriend off on tour, in her Brooklyn apartment, she found herself alone with a four-track recorder, a beaten up acoustic guitar and cockroaches. So she began writing.

Upon hearing her sing, musicians and friends around her recognized a talent. With this encouragement, she saved up to fly herself to Australia for a month to collaborate with Andrew Wright, a burgeoning producer who was looking for a singer. Together, they created “Phoelar” and released a self-titled album. For Harland, the results were impressive as well as surprising for a first effort, and showcased an extraordinary voice and songwriter in the making.

Encouraged by the sessions in Australia, she bought herself a sampler and a keyboard and began experimenting back in New York City. Never trained on an instrument, she taught herself composition by ear and the technical side of recording by studying manuals.

Her first solo attempts were a collection of haunting and original songs which were later to be released as “Sinking Shade.” Shortly after these creations, Harland delivered the album “Salt Box Lane.” Through word of mouth, the songs quickly found their way around the world.

Her career has been gathering tempo since then she was signed to a publishing deal, collaborated as a highly sought after guest vocalist with seminal electronic artists Delerium, Rio Klein, Josh Ryan, Ferry Corsten, Junkie Xl, Pole Folder, DJ Rap, J-punch, and Josh Abraham, has toured theatres in Canada and America as a lead vocalist for Delerium, and has played her first solo live shows in New York.

Harland enjoys collaborating with artists and working in all types of musical genres, be it acoustic, electronic, hip-hop, new age, pop, trip-hop, rock, world, or classical.

Harland spends her time between New York, London and Australia producing, writing and performing. She is currently in the studio working on her new album and producing for other artists.

Check out Harland’s new release:
Sinking Shade

For more info on Shelley Harland visit:
www.harlandmusic.com
myspace.com/harland