Carolyn Shulman Releases Stunning Debut Album, Out Today

Out today, May 21st, "Grenadine & Kerosene" is the long-awaited debut album of Folk-Americana-Singer-Songwriter Carolyn Shulman. Named after the juxtaposing substances of simple syrup and lighter fluid, "Grenadine & Kerosene" is an introspective musical journey that is equal parts tender as it is powerful.

Carolyn Shulman, is a guitarist, songwriter and performer based in Denver, Colorado. She has been playing guitar since she was nine years old and has been writing songs and performing since the age of fourteen. After slowing down her music career for a bit to earn her law degree and take care of her child, Carolyn is ready to get reacquainted with her lifelong passion and focus more on music.

Carolyn shares:

"Grenadine & Kerosene" is the realization of my lifelong dream to record a full-length album. I am very proud of the songs on this album, and I feel so fortunate to have worked with John McVey as my producer. He understood my vision, and as a songwriter himself, he treated these songs with such respect and care. I learned so much in the year that we worked together on this, and I couldn’t be more excited to release this record.

Most heavily influenced by the women who helped define the Folk-Americana genre before her, Carolyn’s sound is a nod to artists like Shawn Colvin, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Lucy Kaplansky, Susan Gibson, and Patty Griffin. Her lyrics are clear and deliberate, yet layered with meaning and a sense of vulnerability. Meanwhile, her driving acoustic guitar rhythms and detailed fingerpicking serve as scaffolding for her vocal melodies.

From the upbeat acoustic guitar plucking of the title track "Grenadine & Kerosene" to the more folk-rock electric guitar beat of "Matter of Time," to the southern choral organ tune of "Broken Wing", "Grenadine & Kerosene" has a song to suit any taste and a melody to satisfy any hankering.

The full-length eleven song album, produced by John McVey, and written and performed by Carolyn herself, features many experienced musicians and a variety of sounds and influences. Shulman and McVey brought in a band of seasoned musicians including Michael O'Connor, Eric Moon, Christian Teele, Chris Engleman and Kramer Kelling. Glenn Taylor of Bonnie & the Clydes plays pedal steel on two tracks, and fellow Colorado-based singer-songwriter friends Edie Carey, Megan Burtt, and Jen Hitt lent their support as background vocalists.

"Grenadine & Kerosene" is out today via all digital outlets.

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