Shelby Morgan

Shelby Morgan is a singer-songwriter based out of Annapolis, Maryland, whose style is a mix of 80’s-inspired synth-pop, with elements of indie-pop and contemporary pop-rock, bringing together nostalgia and modern sensibilities with a personal, emotional flair. In 2018, when Shelby started performing, she launched a vintage clothing line, Insomnia Vintage, to coincide with her music aesthetic. She believes in promoting sustainability in music and fashion and creating music for the beautifully nostalgic—where every song will feel like a different piece of your favorite vintage items: timeless, emotional, worn-in, and personal, carrying its own story and energy.

From 2018 to 2020 she was mentored under legend Nile Rodgers who helped her gain attention from Record Labels and Reps from Sony Music and Universal Music Group. In March 2020, she was on her way to signing a record deal when a week later Covid-19 forced everyone into lockdown. Instead of letting this discourage her, Shelby was determined to fine-tune her sound and has since independently released 4 EP's, released her first full length LP in February 2024 (Confessions of a Drama Queen) & her 2nd full length LP is set for release April 2026 (Why Wouldn’t I Want to Put it on Display?).

Heres a quote from a recent article with Bmore Art: “ When the 29-year-old Bowie native steps into the glow of the stage lights, she’s distinctive. Fuchsia shadow swept across her eyelids. Her wide bangs cropped short. Wearing fishnets, sequins, and men’s ties, she kneels and jumps and spasms as she moves from one kinetic pop song to another. She lives for performing and certainly doesn’t mind if you’re watching while she does it.”