Quick answer: Lucy Bright is an Atlanta-raised pop, soul and R&B singer-songwriter, born Lucy Adelman, whose newest single, “Honey” with Raimon, came out July 31, 2026. It follows her debut album, Which Way Up (September 2025), and “Way Too Tasteful” (March 2026). This fall she is playing three New York shows: The Bowery Palace (September 24), The Sultan Room in Brooklyn (October 14) and Mercury Lounge (November 4).
A debut album called Which Way Up reads like a question. Lucy Bright made it in the gap between graduating and building a career, and she has described the record as inspired by feeling a little lost while still knowing the direction she sees for herself. Everything she has released since sounds like an answer.
In 2026 she has kept a steady single cadence instead of going quiet after the album. Now she is taking the set to New York stages. It is a good moment to catch up.
At a glance
- Artist: Lucy Bright, born Lucy Adelman
- Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
- Genre: Pop, soul, R&B
- Latest single: “Honey” with Raimon, released July 31, 2026
- Debut album: Which Way Up, September 2025, recorded at Tree Sound Studios, Atlanta
- Instruments: Double bass, acoustic guitar, piano
- Influences: Stevie Wonder, Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars
- Management: Peach Haus, Atlanta
- Upcoming shows: The Bowery Palace, New York (Sept. 24) · The Sultan Room, Brooklyn (Oct. 14) · Mercury Lounge, New York (Nov. 4)
- Follow: @lucybriight on Instagram
Who is Lucy Bright?
Lucy Bright is the stage name of Lucy Adelman, an Atlanta native who has been performing since she was five and writing songs since she was eight. She graduated from Chamblee High School in 2020 and went on to earn a degree in Vocal Performance at Emory University.
At Emory she did more than train her voice. She formed a band, sang with the a cappella group Aural Pleasure and interned on the other side of the glass as an artist manager and an audio engineer. Aural Pleasure is also where she connected with producer George Wu. That combination of performer, writer and student of the business shows up in how she describes herself: musician, artist, entertainer.
What is “Which Way Up” about?
Which Way Up, released in September 2025, is Bright’s debut album. She recorded it at Tree Sound Studios in Atlanta in the summer of 2024. Speaking to her former high school newspaper, The Chamblee Blue & Gold, she said the record was inspired by “feeling a little lost” while knowing the direction she wants to go.
It is a fitting theme for a first album made between graduation and a career. Her debut single, “Twisted Footsteps,” was picked for the Recording Academy’s Grammy U November playlist and passed 10,000 streams in its first month. “Passenger Princess” followed on September 19, 2025.
What has Lucy Bright released in 2026?
Two singles so far, spaced through the year:
- “Way Too Tasteful” (March 20, 2026), a tight cut that runs just over two minutes
- “Honey” with Raimon (July 31, 2026), which now sits at the top of her most-played tracks on Spotify
Releasing steadily after a debut album, rather than disappearing to make the next one, is the move that tends to separate artists who build momentum from artists who start from zero every year. Three singles across 2025 and 2026 say Bright is building, not waiting.
Where can you see Lucy Bright live?
Bright is bringing her set to New York this fall, with three dates on the calendar:
- September 24: The Bowery Palace, New York, NY
- October 14: The Sultan Room, Brooklyn, NY
- November 4: Mercury Lounge, New York, NY
Tickets and updates are on her Bandsintown page. Back home, Atlanta has already taken notice: 11Alive’s Atlanta & Company named her an Artist to Watch.
Why should you be listening?
Plenty of young pop-soul artists name Stevie Wonder and Bruno Mars as influences. Fewer can back it up with a vocal performance degree, three instruments, time spent behind the console as an engineer and a debut album made at one of Atlanta’s best-known studios. Bright did the unglamorous work first. With “Honey” out and a New York run on the books, this is the moment to start paying attention. Read more emerging-artist coverage in our Music section.
Where to listen and follow
- Spotify: Lucy Bright on Spotify
- Instagram: @lucybriight
- TikTok: @lucybriight
- YouTube: @lucybriight
- Tour dates: Bandsintown
- Official site: lucy-bright.com
Frequently asked questions
Who is Lucy Bright?
Lucy Bright is an Atlanta-raised pop, soul and R&B singer-songwriter, born Lucy Adelman. She holds a Vocal Performance degree from Emory University, plays double bass, acoustic guitar and piano, and released her debut album, Which Way Up, in September 2025.
What is Lucy Bright’s real name?
Lucy Bright’s real name is Lucy Adelman. She performs as Lucy Bright.
Where is Lucy Bright from?
She is from Atlanta, Georgia, and graduated from Chamblee High School in 2020 and later from Emory University.
What is Lucy Bright’s debut album?
Her debut album is Which Way Up, released in September 2025 and recorded at Tree Sound Studios in Atlanta in the summer of 2024.
What is Lucy Bright’s newest song?
Her newest single is “Honey,” a collaboration with Raimon released July 31, 2026. Before that she released “Way Too Tasteful” on March 20, 2026.
What genre is Lucy Bright?
Pop, soul and R&B. She names Stevie Wonder, Ariana Grande and Bruno Mars as influences.
Where is Lucy Bright playing live?
She has three New York shows this fall: The Bowery Palace in New York on September 24, The Sultan Room in Brooklyn on October 14 and Mercury Lounge in New York on November 4, 2026.
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