CHELSEA CARLSON

ZO Magazine; by Kendra Beltran

January 03, 2023

"Changing one's direction isn't always easy but it's necessary to grow.  Carlsea had a whole different name and sound when she started out.  Over time she's evolved into the singer-songwriter she is today.  With her debut single as Carlsea out now she's ready to show the world what she is capable of." 

Mount Olive Chronicle; by Phil Garber

March 29, 2018

"Get ready for Carlsea, the 2018 re-branding of Flanders singer and songwriter Chelsea Carlson.  The 25-year-old said she has moved from a largely, rock agenda to a more modern, electronic and pop sound.  Her inspirations include such international stars as Aurora, Lorde, Sia, and Christina Perri." 

Jersey Indie; by Sonia Schnee

February 08, 2018

"Northern NJ singer-songwriter Carlsea (aka Chelsea Carlson) has taken on a new sound – and a new stage name – with the release of her upcoming single, "Windows."  Read about her exciting transformation, and Coffeehouse Tour of New Jersey."

The Aquarian Weekly | by Maria Ciezak

May 04, 2016

"I am diving deep into her new album and personally find it flawless...The lyrics on her tracks are powerful, dark, light, and catchy; a perfect combination for fans to fall head over heads in love."

Loudlight News

April 25, 2016

"Chelsea managed to combine the best of the new and old music to forge her own style; with serious old rock and blues influences, the album is pure bliss."

Anti-Music

March 16, 2016

"Chelsea Carlson tells us the moving story behind her new single 'Belong' which is also a track that is featured on her recently released debut album, 'The Broken Road.'"

Planet Stereo

February 25, 2016

"As a vulnerable, raw, stripped-down approach to her regular sound, 'Belong' is a powerful release, showcasing Carlson's impressive vocals."

Songwriting Magazine

February 15, 2016

"This week’s Monday exclusive is another whole album, as Songwriting premieres The Broken Road. It’s the debut full-length from Chelsea Carlson, a New Jersey-based artist whose particular brand of folk- and country-tinged rock has already seen her win a Jersey Acoustic Music (JAM) award for Top New Female Act."

Jersey Indie | Patricia Rogers

February 01, 2016

"Chelsea! Chelsea! The crowd at Hat City Kitchen could not get enough of her at her mega CD release party last month."

Masconsumption | Patricia Rogers

January 20, 2016

"Friday night at Hat City Kitchen, it was a packed house with 3 bands performing as special guests for Chelsea Carlson‘s debut CD Release Party, The Broken Road.  Chelsea Carlson took the stage and that is when you felt the overall energy of the room go up.   You look at her expecting one thing, and than she surprises you. Her set ended with the crowd cheering, 'Chelsea! Chelsea!'  The feeling of love and mutual support was evident in the room and even more so between the bands."

Groundsounds | Jon Berrien

January 20, 2016

"Featured on the project and premiering exclusively on GroundSounds is the fresh new track “Lost In Love,” it’s a powerful song, full of emotion and pure sonic goodness."

Mount Olive Chronicle | Phil Garber

January 20, 2016

"Chelsea Carlson...the 23-year-old Flanders singer/songwriter is a rocker in the vein of Grace Potter or, reaching back, Led Zepplin."

Elmore Magazine

January 05, 2016

"'Cherry Blossom', a track off the upcoming record, is the perfect introduction to Chelsea’s style, encouraging listeners from the get-go to relax with its soft, lullaby-like guitar opening...forming a cohesively classic folk-rock track from a young and ambitious singer-songwriter."

The Music Rag

December 30, 2015

An interview with Chelsea Carlson about the release of "The Broken Road."

Vents Magazine | RJ Frometa

December 18, 2015

An interview with Chelsea Carlson about the release of "The Broken Road."

Audio Fuzz | Phil King

December 14, 2015

"Carlson has taken singer/songwriter to a new level.  Her songs have that innocence of early Mitchell with that blueish sound of Plant and Waters.  Carlson can easily lay her hat with greatest.  Impressive sound all around."

Ticket Sarasota | Wade Tangelo

October 03, 2013

"“Ain’t Done Yet,” finds her singing with assured power over a propulsive rhythm section, hot guitar licks and churchy organ...The results are chilling."