At just 25 years old, Jude Kelly has experienced a lifetime of love, loss, growth, accomplishment, and resilience, and through it all, she’s been writing songs. Raised by two pastors in Dunedin, Aotearoa before moving out of home at just 15, Jude turned to songwriting as an outlet to process questions of identity and selfhood – being taught to see the world through the lens of God, whilst coming to grips with the world on her own terms.

Her sonic world branches out from her foundation in soulful pop, incorporating Western/Americana and folk elements to create a refined soundscape that is uniquely her own. With a distinct voice and authentic charm, Jude’s music is a refreshing take on timeless songwriting driven by emotive vocals and poetic lyricism, reminiscent of lane-paving contemporaries including Lana Del Rey, Maggie Rogers and HAIM among others.