Based in Los Angeles, Shelly Archer crafts raw, evocative storytelling with an indie-folk core. Drawing inspiration from generations of great songwriters, from Joni Mitchell to Phoebe Bridgers—her music balances a sense of intimacy with an undercurrent of mystery, seamlessly weaving contrasts into vivid emotional landscapes. Her debut EP, Lovebird, released in 2022, caught listeners’ attention, landing on major playlists like Barefoot in the Park and EQUAL Global. Following its release, Archer toured across Europe as the opening act for international artist Asaf Avidan, mesmerizing audiences in iconic venues like Zenith Paris and Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London.