Alternative pop artist Celeste Corsano returns with “Shellfish,” the fifth in a run of striking singles released via Magic Door Record Label. Based in Milford, Pennsylvania, Corsano delivers a Kate Bush-inspired sound wrapped in analogue warmth, with cover artwork by her brother Chris Corsano.
Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Ray Ketchem at Magic Door Recording Studio in Montclair, the track features James Mastro on electric guitar, David Nagler on bass and acoustic guitar, and Ketchem on drums and percussion. The layered instrumentation gives “Shellfish” a fluid, immersive feel that pulses with emotional tension and sonic detail.
“This is a break up song with a little fun put in… some cute, but pissed-off lyrics,” says Corsano. “What better than to have a little bit of a tongue twister to illustrate an almost childlike awe at how another person could bring so much hurt with their selfish actions?” She also praises Mastro’s “spot-on use and timing of the wah peddle” for adding an underwater texture that mirrors the song’s mood.
Following earlier singles “Stuck,” “Nightbird,” “Sunlight Gazing,” and “XS,” Corsano continues to blend introspective writing with bold arrangements and multilayered vocals. Her singular voice and fearless storytelling place her firmly among today’s most compelling alternative pop artists.
