Folk Pop from Lilly Bedard

Raised on the shores of Jupiter, Florida, Lilly Bedard is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter who’s always found inspiration in the natural world and the emotional impact of life’s changing moments. Now based in Boston, where she balances the demanding life of a full-time college student and student-athlete at Babson College, Lilly’s sound is a delicate yet powerful blend of alternative pop, folk influences and poetic lyricism. Her musical adventure began at 14 years old, drawing inspiration from the likes of Stevie Nicks and Sheryl Crow, legendary artists whose storytelling connected with her from a young age.

Over the years, Lilly has developed her own artistic vision, sharing her musical output over a series of releases since 2019. Now, she unveils her latest single titled “Not Everything Ends,” a profoundly personal track that signals both a shift in her sound and a new chapter in her songwriting. Exploring themes of love, strength and hope, “Not Everything Ends” sees Lilly embrace a more hopeful perspective, proving that not all stories end in loss.

Blending folk-infused instrumentation with her emotive lyricism ad soulful vocals, she delivers a piece that’s at once poignant and memorable. “Not Everything Ends is a heartfelt departure from my usual style,” Lilly shares. “This song captures my journey from heartbreak to healing, telling the story of finding love that feels like destiny. It’s deeply personal, moving from moments of doubt to the joy of being seen and understood. Exploring themes of hope and permanence, it’s a reminder that, maybe, just this once, not everything ends.”

Written during a late-night songwriting session, Lilly found herself struggling to put her emotions into music. Nothing seemed to fit—until, suddenly, it did. “This past summer, I stayed up until 1 a.m.—which, for me, is ridiculously late—trying to write a song that truly captured what I was feeling,” she recalls. “Every progression I played clashed with the words, like they were fighting each other instead of working together. I got so frustrated I nearly scrapped the whole thing. But right when I was about to give up, I found the chord progression—the one that just clicked. I wrote the line, ‘You know it’s the right chord progression when hearing it play makes you cry,’ because that’s exactly what happened. From that moment on, the rest of the song spilled out effortlessly. I finished it in twenty minutes, which never happens, especially not with a love song.”

For an artist who has often found herself drawn to writing about heartbreak, “Not Everything Ends” represents something bigger than just another single, it’s proof that she can explore joy just as deeply as sorrow. “I think I’ve doubted myself when it comes to writing about happiness, and I know people have doubted me too,” Lilly admits. “But ‘Not Everything Ends’ felt like proof that I can write about love in a way that still feels real to me, and in a way that people will love too. I hope this song is the start of something new—a different side of my songwriting that explores not just the pain of losing something, but the beauty of finding something that lasts.”

With “Not Everything Ends,” Lilly Bedard presents a charming folk pop outing brimming with blissful melodic writing and gentle rhythmic sway. It’s a stunning showcase of her delightful songwriting talent and performance flair, revealing a new side to her musical world that’s sure to impress existing fans and win over new listeners.

Listen to Not Everything Ends below

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