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heartfelt songs with simple melodies

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Ottawa-based Acadian
singer-songwriter Julie Stella
describes her music as
moody, sad girl vibes.

Latest Release

Like a Ghost

Recorded and mastered by Jordan Robinson

 

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☾✭ julie stella ✭☾

Based in Ottawa, Acadian singer-songwriter Julie Stella (she/her) describes her music as moody, sad girl vibes. Some might describe her songs as nostalgic, while others might say they’re achingly familiar. Julie writes songs to dig through the complex layers of loss, grief and acceptance.

Growing up in a small town in New Brunswick, Julie was drawn to music of all genres, but a few musical acts undeniably left their mark on her. Artists like Alanis Morissette, Fiona Apple, Chantal Kreviazuk and The Cranberries; women with strong voices who are vulnerable and who have something to express. As such, their styles obviously influenced Julie's sound.

Julie released her two first songs on Bandcamp: In The Abyss and Floating By. The following year, she re-recorded and re-released a new version of In The Abyss. Her first French song, la tempête, is set to be released in 2024. Her newest single Like a Ghost is now available on all music platforms.

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La compositrice-interprète acadienne Julie Stella, basée à Ottawa, décrit sa musique comme mélancolique et un peu sombre. Certains diront que ses chansons sont nostalgiques alors que pour d'autres, elles sont tristement familières. Julie écrit des chansons afin d’explorer les complexités du deuil, du chagrin et de l'acceptation.

En grandissant dans un petit village au Nouveau-Brunswick, Julie s’est inspirée de tous les genres de musique, mais quelques artistes l'ont indéniablement marquée : des artistes comme Alanis Morissette, Fiona Apple, Chantal Kreviazuk et The Cranberries, des femmes aux voix fortes, vulnérables avec des choses à exprimer, ont évidemment influencé le son et le style de Julie.

Julie a fait paraître ses deux premières chansons sur Bandcamp : In The Abyss et Floating By. L'année suivante, elle a ré-enregistré et partagé une nouvelle version de In The Abyss. Sa toute première composition en français, la tempête, va paraître en 2024. Sa dernière chanson  Like a Ghost est maintenant disponible sur toutes les plateformes musicales.

Musical Influences

Emily Haines and Soft Skeleton

Lykke Li

Fiona Apple

Sufjan Stevens

Daughter

Feist

Phoebe Bridgers

Agnes Obel

like a ghost
music video

Check out the music video of Julie's latest release, Like a Ghost

Upcoming shows

- November 7, 2024 @ Live on Elgin (Ottawa)
Paige Warner Album Release with Julie Stella and Matt&Vaughn

Past shows

2024

- September 28, 2024 @ Live on Elgin (Ottawa)
Julie Stella with Kentucky and Amanda Keeley

- September 18, 2024 @ Irene's (Ottawa)
Girls+ to the Front with Kristine St-Pierre, Julie Stella and Elizabeth Royall

- August 29, 2024 @ Lowertown Brewery (Ottawa)

- July 31, 2024 @ Pattes de mouche (Cap-Pelé, NB)

- May 11, 2024 @ The Rivoli (Toronto)
Raised by Swans with Julie Stella

- March 15, 2024 @ Live on Elgin (Ottawa)
Julie Stella with Raised by Swans & Kentucky

- March 2, 2024 @ Irene's (Ottawa)
Chris Landry with Cody Allen James & Julie Stella

- February 27, 2024 @ Spark Beer (Ottawa)

2023

- November 23, 2023 @ Live on Elgin (Ottawa)
Dennis Bouwman with Chris Landry & Julie Stella

- June 21, 2023 @ Live on Elgin (Ottawa)
Julie Stella with Sam Stone & Sophie D'Orleans

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