Halsey

Halsey, born Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, is an American singer-songwriter recognized for her distinctive vocal style and introspective lyrical themes. Her stage name is both an anagram of her given name and a tribute to the Halsey Street subway station in Brooklyn. Outside of her musical career, she has been a vocal advocate for mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and the rights of sexual assault survivors.

Halsey first gained attention through social media before signing with Astralwerks. In 2014, she released her debut EP, Room 93, which set the stage for her first full-length studio album, Badlands (2015). The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and was eventually certified platinum by the RIAA, cementing her status as a rising star in the alternative pop scene.