Based in: Frenchtown, NJ and has roots in NYC and Philly
Genre: Soul, Pop, Folk, Singer-Songwriter
Similar Artists: Sara Bareilles, Maggie Rogers, Carole King, Lake Street Dive
Song Topics: Self Empowerment, Women's Rights, Love, Spirituality, Grief
Pairs Well With: An uplifting dance party in a field with friends, a good cry, a Women's March
Opened for: Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, Adam Ezra Group, Toth, The Thing, Christian Lopez
Notable Venues: Ardmore Music Hall, Sellersville Theater, World Cafe Live, City Winery NYC, , Colony Woodstock, Bethlehem SteelStacks, Milkboy Philly
Radio: #161 on NACC Radio Chart (Atlas EP), WXPN Local Pick, Radio Woodstock Homegrown
Featured in: Atwood Magazine, Magnet Magazine, Under the Radar, The Concert Chronicles
Born To Live - debut album
Out September 25, 2026
At 26, singer-songwriter Clover Stieve lost both of her parents within two months. In the years that followed, songwriting became a way to navigate a grief that felt impossible to escape. Then her therapist asked her a deceptively simple question: Could she try writing from a place of joy instead of despair?
The question led to “How Big Can I Dream,” a song that changed the trajectory of Stieve’s debut album, Born to Live, out today, September 25. What began as an experiment in writing about joy became the emotional center of a record about grief, love, heartbreak, anger, hope, and the radical act of choosing to be fully alive.
“Something shifted,” Stieve says. “I realized that making space for joy didn't diminish my grief or mean I was leaving my parents behind. It gave me permission to experience something beyond the pain.”
Born to Live blends confessional songwriting with indie pop, folk, rock, and touches of R&B. Stieve’s intimate, soulful vocals glide over stripped-back arrangements, weave through richly layered production, and surge to the forefront in moments of emotional release, creating a dynamic, all-consuming listening experience. Rather than treating grief as something to overcome, Born to Live asks what it might look like to carry grief alongside joy - to let loss sharpen an appreciation for beauty, love, connection, and the gift of being here at all.
The album was recorded and produced independently by Stieve and her husband and creative collaborator, Dani Sundream, during the winter of 2026. The two spent the season immersed in the project at their home studio along the Delaware River, making the record from the ground up with mentorship from Andrew Maury (Madi Diaz, Victoria Canal, Shawn Mendes), and key contributions from Daniel Fresco (Dhruv Drummer), Felipe Ribeiro (Latin Grammy Winner), and string arrangements by Ben Trigg (Elton John, The Killers) and Kimberly Durflinger (Victoria Symphony Orchestra). Born to Live is distributed by GRRRL Music.
Born to Live Tracklist
1. Movement
2. How Big Can I Dream
3. Quantum Leap
4. Big Top
5. Canopy
6. Razor Sharp
7. Anomaly
8. High Speed Chase
9. Born to Live
10. Forever Getting to Know You
11. Antidote
12. Art Song
Bio
Clover Stieve (pronounced "Stee-vee") is a singer-songwriter with roots in Frenchtown, NJ and Brooklyn, NY.
With a soulful voice that hits deep within the heart, and songs that flow from enchanting grooves to captivating tear jerkers, she has a timeless sound that weaves folk, indie rock, and pop. Drawing from the emotional poignancy and deft songwriting of artists like Sara Bareilles, Maggie Rogers, and Carole King, her music is at once trailblazing and reminiscent of pioneering female songwriters from the 60s and 70s.
Clover released her debut EP, Atlas, in 2025, which was recorded at Electric Lady Studios with producer John Patrick Rooney (Yebba, Clairo, Kacey Musgraves). Her forthcoming self-produced debut album Born to Live will be released September 25, 2026.
Shaped by a tumultuous and wildly creative upbringing, Clover has a keen ability for visceral self-expression through her music. During a live show or the length of an album, she touches on a wide emotional spectrum – from grief and love to radical self-acceptance, inviting the listener into a shared catharsis that echoes beyond the music.
After stepping away from NBC’s The Voice to preserve her creative autonomy, Clover carved an unconventional path as an independent artist through touring, including a cross-country pandemic roadtrip and grassroots performances in 20 states. In 2022, Clover co-wrote “Power” for MILCK, which was featured on ABC Network for Women’s History Month, and has performed her anthemic songs “War on Women” and “My Kind of Woman” at the NYC Women’s March. Over the past few years, Clover has played beloved venues in the Northeast, such as Ardmore Music Hall, SteelStacks, Sellersville Theater, The Colony Woodstock, Bearsville Theater, and City Winery NYC.
Her work continues to take shape in the Delaware River Valley, where nature and community inform her creative practice.
“She’s developed a lush and melodic combination of folk, indie pop, and soul, laden with inviting grooves, warm vocal tones, and sing-along moments.” - Under The Radar