“Armed with the subtle vocal growl that helped make Melissa Etheridge a household name, the commanding bravado of Ann Wilson, and a contemporary folk backdrop reminiscent of Alison Krauss, Nicole Belanus arrives like a fiery spirit carrying a poet’s heart and a dreamer’s compassion.” - Frank Viele
— Bigger Beast Records
Nicole Belanus is a singer-songwriter with soul-acoustic and folk-rock sensibilities. A classically trained musician and multi-instrumentalist, she delivers a strong vocal performance with memorable melodies and has recorded seven albums of original music. Her 2015 album "Common Thread" was nominated for the Best Folk Contemporary Album Wammie by the Washington Area Music Association. Belanus followed this with 2018's “The Grown Demos,” a live in studio recording featuring her trio (Jon Nazdin on bass, Rich Latimer on drums) and has jazzy undertones, supporting Nicole's fascination with harmony and style. In 2020, Nicole released her digital only album of songs entitled “Subject to Change”, an EP she recorded on her laptop computer during COVID lockdown. Her latest release “Out Somewhere” features new sonic territories and a deeping awareness of her own voice and style. Nicole self-produced this album of ten new songs. Nicole has been featured on local radio stations and has performed in a variety of venues across the United States. She was named Best Emerging Artist at the Sea Level Songwriting Festival in the Tidewater Virginia area, and was recipient of the “Best Vocalist” award from SingerUniverse Magazine in Los Angeles. Nicole has also received Honorable Mention in the Mid Atlantic Songwriting Contest.