Lily Kershaw

Lily Kershaw is an American singer-songwriter and actress from Los Angeles, California, who is known for her compelling blend of indie folk and songwriter pop, delivered with a voice that is often described as both lush and delicate, carrying a simmering ferocity. Born in 1991, she began writing songs as a child and established her career by crafting deeply personal, melodic narratives that candidly explore complex themes like depression, life, and death, which she sees as her way of making sense of the world. Kershaw gained significant public recognition when her song “As It Seems” was featured in the 2012 season finale of the popular CBS series Criminal Minds, a success that led to her signing with Nettwerk Records and releasing her debut acoustic album, Midnight in the Garden, in 2013, followed by her sophomore album, Arcadia (2019), which exhibited a sleeker, more cinematic pop production while retaining its intimate core. She has continued to evolve her sound by combining gentle acoustic performances with hazy electronics on recent releases like her 2024 album Pain & More, all while maintaining an authentic and honest voice that serves as an antidote to Hollywood glitz.