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Chellcy Reitsma: A Film Noir Songstress Bridging Blues, Alt-Rock and Americana
Chellcy Reitsma is a Dutch-American-Maltese singer-songwriter whose music lives in the space between shadow and light. Blending Blues, Alternative Rock, and Americana, she crafts a retro-inspired sound with a cinematic film noir edge — warm, vintage, and emotionally immersive.
From haunting lullabies to unapologetic feminist anthems, her galloping sonic landscapes and smooth, melancholic phrasing create music that feels both timeless and urgent.
“If any artist has the capacity to inspire change, it’s Chellcy Reitsma.” — A&R Factory
An award-winning genre-bending artist, visual creative, and poet, Chellcy splits her time between Malta, EU (full-time) and Nashville, Tennessee (part-time), building an international presence rooted in poetic lyricism and storytelling depth.
From Dance to Destiny
Originally a professional dancer, Chellcy’s path shifted dramatically after a permanent injury left her in a wheelchair for over a year. In what could have been an ending became a beginning. During recovery, she turned inward — and found her voice in songwriting.
That transition marked the birth of a new artistic identity.
A Growing International Discography
Following the release of 18 singles and the Black Water 4-track EP, Chellcy unveiled her debut full-length album Momento Mori in November 2024 — a project that solidified her as a distinctive voice in alternative music.
In November 2025, she followed with her second album Carpe Diem, further expanding her fusion of rock subgenres and Americana textures. Her music videos have topped charts in Malta multiple times, demonstrating her strong visual and musical synergy.
Awards and Recognition
Chellcy’s career is marked by consistent artistic recognition across multiple platforms:
- 2024 MMI Awards – Best Album of the Year
- 2026 MMI Awards – Best Single of the Year (Malta)
- World Entertainment Awards 2026 – Nominated for Best Alternative Song for “Dark Times”
- Unsigned Only Competition (2019) – 2nd Place Winner (Sync Your Song category)
- International Songwriting Competition (ISC) 2023 – Semi-Finalist for “She-man”
- Artist in Residency (2020) – INOVAIR, Valletta Cultural Agency for Desolate Days project
Her growing accolades reflect both critical acclaim and cultural impact within the alternative and Americana scenes.
A Global Artistic Voice
Beyond music, Chellcy is a visual artist and poet, bringing multidimensional depth to her creative output. Her lyrical themes often explore identity, resilience, empowerment, and existential reflection — grounded in personal transformation and global perspective.
She is also a Grammy Voting Member, affirming her standing within the professional music community and reinforcing her commitment to shaping the future of independent alternative music.
Chellcy Reitsma is not merely creating songs — she is building cinematic soundscapes that invite listeners into emotional worlds where vulnerability meets strength, and melancholy carries hope.
Website: chellcyreitsma.com
