Chellcy Reitsma - 'Carpe Diem'

With her new album 'Carpe Diem', Dutch-American powerhouse Chellcy Reitsma delivers a bold, genre-bending triumph that bursts with colour, emotion, and unfiltered truth.

From the first note, 'Carpe Diem' sweeps you into a whirlwind of bluesy swagger, rootsy grit, and haunting beauty. One moment, she’s leading a defiant march through smoky, rockabilly-tinged rebellion; the next, she’s whispering lullabies of heartbreak and hope that linger in your mind. Every track feels alive, sculpted with intention and guided by instinct.

Her voice is pure magnetism; rich, raw, and drenched in soul. It’s the sound of a woman who has lived, lost, and learned, then turned every scar into melody. You can hear shades of Patti Smith’s fire, Amy Winehouse’s ache, and Leonard Cohen’s poetry, yet her delivery remains confident, charismatic, and endlessly compelling.

Beyond the music itself lies the mind of a true multidisciplinary artist. A dancer-turned-visual creator-turned-musician, she brings her entire being into this project. Her songs pulse with rhythm, movement, and visual texture, revealing her belief that music and art aren’t separate forces; they’re one and the same.

'Carpe Diem' is a declaration of independence and intention, and a celebration of womanhood, artistry, and the messy, magnificent act of living fully. With this album, Chellcy Reitsma is truly seizing the day, with body and soul.