Syd Franklin

Syd Franklin is a rising R&B / pop-soul artist known for her powerhouse vocals and chilling belts. Inspired by Robert Plant & Aretha Franklin, the clasically-trained vocalist effortlessly blends soulful melodies with smooth, jazzy tones. Her unparalleled songwriting abilities, which have landed her placements on Netflix, Hulu, & Fox, deserve equal recognition. Drawing from deeply personal experiences that channel raw emotions, Syd's lyricism delivers timeless stories that resonate with audiences everywhere.

Syd’s passion lies in performing; the stage is where she truly shines. Those lucky enough to witness her live are bound to walk away captivated & inspired. The Maryland native made her performance debut at SXSW & has since graced stages for iHeartMedia, SiriusXM, Rockwood Music Hall, NYC’s Iridium & DC’s UnionStage.

In 2022 the Berklee dropout shared her greatest asset lending background vocals on <a href="spotify:artist:4fxd5Ee7UefO4CUXgwJ7IP" data-name="GIVĒON">GIVĒON</a>’s “<a href="spotify:track:1TuSfYnKU5uKbYK1esQDLj" data-name="Another Heartbreak">Another Heartbreak</a>” from his album <a href="spotify:album:64LkgCfNbLqjclQYCTid8L" data-name="Give Or Take">Give Or Take</a>. Since then, Syd released her debut EP <a href="spotify:album:01vwGveV6htbvcN1jB4q1G" data-name="All The In Betweens">All The In Betweens</a>, chronicling the cycles of a past relationship—the beginning, the end, &amp; all the in-betweens. The lead single, “<a href="spotify:album:3zFIcNN4VJ4W4UzWiaqxpV" data-name="Liability">Liability</a>,” became a buzzing viral hit, while “<a href="spotify:album:5NoPAvdfy01f79OUTOIo2U" data-name="That&#39;s What Love Does">That&#39;s What Love Does</a>” emerged as a fan-favorite wedding song. Her upcoming EP, Jane Doe (2026), dives into a tumultuous journey through grief, loss, &amp; healing. The lead single “<a href="spotify:album:6nXYRmtCw2OgR0ZgVo7G0y" data-name="Gasoline">Gasoline</a>” has been featured on Spotify’s <a href="spotify:album:4KGA9xFlEjrRcDZL1cap4M" data-name="New Pop Picks">New Pop Picks</a>, Vevo’s Pure Pop, &amp; Tidal’s Pop Rising.