VÉRITÉ

VÉRITÉ started when Kelsey Byrne uploaded a cover of Bon Iver's "Holocene" to SoundCloud in 2012. Her voice caught some attention, and she began releasing music under that name. The early EP "Echo" came out in 2014, followed by other EPs like "Sentiment" and "Living." Byrne has described dealing with imposter syndrome and industry pressures during those years.

Her first full album, "Somewhere in Between," arrived in 2017. It mixed electronic production with acoustic touches, and songs like "Need Nothing" and "Body In My Bed" showed her style: clear vocals over layered tracks that feel both intimate and expansive. She works with a changing group of musicians for live shows and recordings, sometimes including producer Joel Ford or drummer Aaron Sterling.

In 2018, VÉRITÉ faced criticism for playing an event hosted by the National Rifle Association. The performance drew complaints from fans, and Byrne defended the decision at the time. Since then, she has kept releasing music, including songs like "New Skin" and "think of me," which continue in that vein of personal lyrics set against electronic pop arrangements.