Halle’s Debut Single 'Beautiful Nightmare' Marks the Start of a Hauntingly Beautiful Journey

Coming from the exciting music scene of Nashville, there’s this new artist Halle who released her debut single, "Beautiful Nightmare." The song is haunting and emotional. For this particular track, Halle was responsible for the majority of the creative process. She wrote all the lyrics, she thought about the melodies, she added harmonies and little creative touches. She worked with Matthew May, who composed the music, and producer Jenson Collier to get to the final result. This song puts Halle on the map as an artist to watch in this new year of 2025.

Halle draws inspiration from artists like Ellise, Sunmi, Fiona Apple, and Isabel LaRosa. Her songs tell these deep emotional stories. She infuses her music with storytelling that explores personal experiences. "Beautiful Nightmare" is in fact very personal for her; it’s about heartbreak and that weird feeling of still lingering in someone’s life even after things are over. It’s one of those tracks that are relatable but at the same time, it’s beautiful, turning real-life moments into art. 

The song’s creation process shows how much Halle is dedicated to her craft. The recording process was pretty unique. She was very spontaneous in the studio — doing harmonies, adlibs, and adding little sound effects right on the spot to make the song feel more real and natural. Matthew May created the instrumental, which perfectly fits her voice, and Jenson Collier handled all the production to pull it together. The story behind the song is definitely rooted in personal experience. After her relationship ended, she noticed that her ex was always the first to check her social media, so she realized she was still haunting him in a way. That idea of being a lingering presence is what the whole song is about.

For Halle, "Beautiful Nightmare" represents her proudest work to date. The song is a bold way to introduce who she is as an artist. She’s taken life challenges and tuned them into music that’s emotional and relatable. She’s all about staying authentic and creative, she’s not necessarily trying to follow trends. Halle's commitment to her craft promises an exciting journey ahead. With "Beautiful Nightmare," she invites listeners to join her world — one filled with haunting melodies, raw emotions, and stories that may stay with you long after the song ends.

Instagram

Tiktok

Youtube

Listen to the gems of Women in Pop #curatedbypowhersound