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Stephanie Babirak is a New York City harpist, singer, songwriter, and recording artist. Classically trained, she is known for her contemporary approach to the harp and her ability to move between live performance, events, and original music. Her work spans concerts, private events, corporate events, weddings, recordings, and creative collaborations. Her original music blends classical harp technique with contemporary production and is available on streaming platforms including Spotify.

To date, Stephanie has performed at prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and Terminal 5. She toured nationally for four years with the Vienna Light Orchestra and has also worked and toured with major artists such as Adele, Phoebe Bridgers, The Joy Formidable, and Andra Day. Stephanie made her international debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019. Her playing has been featured on USA Network’s television series Mr. Robot and in a Super Bowl commercial for the Hyundai Genesis.

Lauded by The Huffington Post as a “seraphic” artist and “a lovely harpist,” Stephanie creates music that feels modern, emotionally resonant, and accessible. While her background is classical, her work draws just as naturally from indie, folk, pop, jazz, and contemporary performance. She is based in New York City and holds a weekly residency at Apotheke NoMad.

GENRE: Indie Folk/Pop

SOUNDS LIKE: Lord Huron, boygenius, & Maggie Rodgers

INSPIRATION: Big Thief, boygenius, Lumineers, Modest Mouse

LOCATION: New York

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PRESS

  • Obscure Sound: “A captivating blend of intricate harp arrangements and melodic folk-pop, Sephanie Babirak’s new album Rotten Fruit masterfully explores morality and identity.”

    Analogue Trash: “If you need a musical huckleberry friend in your life, then Rotten Fruit could be just that.”

    Indie Boulevard: “The lyricism pulls you forward (I caught myself following the story the way you follow a narrator in a film, which probably says something about Babirak’s songwriting instincts, or possibly about my attention span).”

    The B-Side Guys: “Rotten Fruit explores complex questions of identity and morality through a unique blend of harp-driven music.”

    York Calling: “Her’s is a sound that blends quirky arrangements with insightful lyrics.” “Babirak uses the record to try and understand where that ‘badness’ lives.”

    Soundville Blog: “The most atmospheric release of the season? Stephanie Babirak enchants with her album Rotten Fruit.”

    Start Track: “…now on her debut solo album Rotten Fruit, she fuses atmospheric, cinematic harp arrangements with distinctive vocals and a blend of perfectly crafted indie-folk/pop songwriting.”

    VoxWave Magazine: “Stephanie has accustomed audiences to the idea that the harp in her hands is a living, pulsating nerve. In Rotten Fruit, the instrument sheds its Baroque gliding and gracefully enters the world of indie folk and cinematic noir.

    BuffaBlog: “Lyrical content and sonic moods focusing on what it means for something to be “bad” help Babirak attain a wondrous quality in her latest release.”

    Music Mecca: “Emerging from the nuanced contemporary harp scene, Stephanie Babirak brings a fresh voice to a timeless instrument, blending her classical training with a uniquely modern sound.” “Across its [Rotten Fruit] eight tracks, the record balances themes of morality, identity, and self-discovery, telling a story that takes the listener on a journey of emotions.”

    Earmilk - Stephanie Babirak offers a dreamy twist on a nostalgic classic with “Moon River

  • Loud Women - Stephanie Babirak reimagines ‘Moon River’

  • FAME - Stephanie Babirak Reimagines ‘Moon River’ With Dark Cinematic Harp-Pop

  • Mundane Mag - Stephanie Babirak turns disilluisionment into grace on new single “Waterline”

  • Big Takeover - Singe Premiere: Stephanie Babirak - “Waterline”

  • chorus.fm - Stephanie Babirak - “Hey Cain” (Video Premiere)

  • The Luna Collective - Q&A: Stephanie Babirak Announces New Album ‘Rotten Fruit,’ Shares “Hey Cain”

  • LGBTQ Music Charts - Renowned Harpist Blends Folk-Pop with Heartfelt Echos

  • Honk - Stephanie Babirak releases emotional depths with latest single, "Waves and Whispers"

  • Lyrical Odyssey - Stephanie Babirak drops a haunting melodies and heartfelt narratives, "Waves and Whispers"

  • Honk

  • Landon Buford - Stephanie Babirak shares “Waves and Whispers” echoes the pain and beauty of love

  • Notion - Stephanie Babirak’s new single ‘Berry Quartz’ is enchanting global audiences.

  • Neon Music - Stephanie Babirak Explores Love and Loss with Berry Quartz

  • Flaunt - Stephanie Babirak Unveils Haunting New Single “Waves and Whispers”

  • Conversations About Her - Stephanie Babirak Weaves A Tale Of Love Lost With ‘Berry Quartz’

    Music Observer - Stephanie Babirak Weaves A Tale Of Love Lost With ‘Berry Quartz’

  • Earmilk - Stephanie Babirak presents a heartfelt ode to longing with "Waves and Whispers"

  • V13 - Interview with Stephanie Babirak

  • HuffingtonPost - The Joy Formidable Sounds Off in North America

  • el Jong Show - Episode 6 : Steph Babirak tends to veer toward the darker side

  • Obscure Sound - Vuvuzela – “Rings and Things”

  • Junebug Weddings - Romantic 74Wythe Wedding Complete With Epic Views of the NYC Skyline

  • Brides.com - A Sky-Inspired Wedding Overlooking New York City

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • The Knot “Best of Weddings” 2024

  • WeddingWire "Couple’s Choice Awards” 2023

  • The Knot “Best of Weddings” 2023

  • The Knot Best of Weddings: Hall of Fame

  • Notable collaborations with: The Joy Formidable, Adele, and Andra Day.

  • National and international tours, masters degree in classical harp, debuted works at Carnegie Hall, collaborated recorded with Sandra Day, Mal Blum, Venetia Fair, Kiss Kiss, Vigilance Committee

  • TV & Film Features: “Mr. Robot” and the 2018 Super Bowl commercial for the Hyundai Genesis

  • North American National Tour - Vienna Light Orchestra (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)

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NEW SINGLE
“Berry Quartz”
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Latest Single
“BERRY QUARTZ”
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