Description
Chelsea Cutler – Stellaria – Double Vinyl Records
Stellaria is the third full‑length studio album by American singer‑songwriter and producer Chelsea Cutler, released on October 13, 2023 via Republic Records and Mercury Records. It follows her earlier albums How to Be Human (2020) and When I Close My Eyes (2021) and continues to showcase her blend of intimate pop, electronic production, and candid lyrical storytelling, a style that has defined her work and built her loyal fanbase. Stellaria was crafted over roughly two years in sessions across New York, Los Angeles, and California’s Big Bear, with Cutler heavily involved not only in the songwriting and performance but also in production and engineering alongside collaborator Kevin White. She has described the album as her most challenging and cathartic creative process yet, reflecting a willingness to confront personal and artistic questions head‑on.
Stellaria blends shimmering pop with subtle electronic touches and heartfelt vocal performances that explore themes of self‑discovery, growing pains, relationships, emotional vulnerability, and identity. The title itself evokes a sense of small, shimmering moments—the kind of emotional details that Cutler often highlights in her songwriting. The album features 15 tracks, including previously released singles like “Men On The Moon,” “I Don’t Feel Alive,” and “Your Bones,” the latter of which became a fan favorite for its warm, evocative melody and introspective lyrics about connection and resilience. Other songs such as “Something More,” “Growing Up Is Hard,” and “Loved By You” continue this blend of honest reflection and pop accessibility, with Cutler’s voice carrying emotional nuance over rich harmonic arrangements.
Stellaria sees Cutler moving through a range of emotional landscapes—questioning her sense of self in the wake of early adulthood, examining the push‑and‑pull of love and loss, and grappling with the pressures of growth and change. Her candid, conversational writing style often feels like a journal set to melody, which has been a hallmark of her appeal since she began posting original music online as a teenager. With Stellaria, that approach is sharpened and expanded, offering listeners both introspective ballads and upbeat pop moments that balance vulnerability with sonic lushness.
Stellaria represents a mature, emotionally textured evolution of Chelsea Cutler’s sound—an album that showcases her growth as both a songwriter and producer while staying true to her deeply personal artistic voice. It stands as a compelling chapter in her discography and a testament to her ongoing exploration of what it means to navigate life’s complexities through music.
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Track Listing
Something More
Growing Up Is Hard
I Don’t Feel Alive
Men On The Moon
Your Bones
Hunting Season
If Not Yours
Your All I Ever Dreamed Of
Loved By You
You Don’t Think About Me At All
Hold Me While It’s Ending
The Way You Love Me
No One Hates Me More
Hotel June
Stay Anything
