Bernice is a lifelong singer/songwriter and classically-trained guitarist. She studied music and audio production in college and graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelor’s in Music Business. She is originally from Sycamore, IL and now resides in the Nashville, TN area with her husband (who is the drummer on many of her tracks) and their young daughter. Her early works are primarily in the Folk/Singer-Songwriter genres, but she has since leaned more into Alternative Folk and Folk Rock, and enjoys dabbling in different musical styles. She has often been compared to Michelle Branch, Ingrid Michaelson, and Avril Lavigne, to name a few, but based on the stylistic variety of her songwriting catalog, some would say that she's in a genre of her own.
Her debut album, "Save Me," was released in 2020, displaying her unique style of infectious melodies and intricate lyricism. True to her origins, the production of the songs on this album clearly showcases how these songs were originally written – with the focus on her empowered vocals and hypnotic guitar parts. Her leading single, "Left Behind," was featured internationally on Radio Alfa in Salerno, Italy, and is still widely a fan-favorite.
She released two singles in 2021 while continuing to extend her reach and grow her fanbase. Then in 2022, deviating from the softer writing style that her audience had grown accustomed to, she released “Little Fires.” Compared to her previous releases, this track and music video exploded! Reaching over 15k streams and 500+ views, respectively, in just a little over two months, and it received airplay on numerous radio stations worldwide. It also made the Top Ten for "Best Alternative Song" and "Best Music Video Production" in the World Songwriting Awards.
With the beginning of 2023 came her single, "Burgundy," and her second album of the same title was just released in April on her 30th birthday. This album contains all of the singles she released from 2021 onward, as well as a few previously unreleased tracks.
Bernice was voted the International Singer Songwriter Association’s (ISSA) Folk Artist of the Month in 2022, and took home the Bronze award for Female Songwriter of the Year at the annual ISSA Awards the following year.
To close out 2023, her latest single, "Lights Out," was awarded Best Pop Song in the World Songwriting Awards. Bernice hopes to accomplish even more in the coming year. Sign up for her email list to stay informed!