
ABOUT
Shana Halligan is a Los Angeles-born singer, songwriter, composer, and one of the most distinctive voices in modern music. With a career spanning nearly two decades, she has become known for her sultry vocals, genre-defying creativity, and unrelenting dedication to her craft. Halligan first rose to prominence as the lead vocalist and co-writer of the critically acclaimed trip-hop duo Bitter:Sweet, which she co-founded in 2006. Their debut album, The Mating Game, was an instant success, garnering international praise and securing placements in over 100 films, television shows, and ad campaigns. Tracks like “Dirty Laundry” and “Bittersweet Faith” became iconic, with the duo quickly earning a cult following and a reputation for redefining the boundaries of electronic, jazz, and cinematic pop.
After establishing herself as a force in the indie music world, Halligan launched a solo career marked by bold experimentation and emotional authenticity. She released her debut EP Paper Butterfly in 2011, followed by two full-length albums, Richmond Parade (2012) and Back to Me (2015), each further showcasing her ability to fuse vintage charm with modern production. Her solo work moves fluidly through jazz, orchestral pop, electronica, and soul, revealing a deeply personal and fearless artist committed to evolving her sound while maintaining lyrical and melodic sophistication.
Halligan reignited the Bitter:Sweet project in 2025 with the release of Baby Is Back, an album that signals a daring reinvention. Dropped on April 24, this record reintroduces the band’s signature aesthetic through a contemporary lens, merging lush orchestration with smoky grooves and innovative storytelling. The album’s title track struts with playful bravado, while “Rise” delivers a poignant farewell to Halligan’s late father, adorned with haunting strings and lyrical grace. Other standout cuts—“Ecoute Ma Voix,” “Rosary,” “Lover’s Waltz,” and “Roaring 21”—highlight the renewed fire and fearless artistry behind Bitter:Sweet’s return.
Halligan’s impressive body of work also includes standout collaborations with iconic artists across multiple genres. She has written, recorded, or toured with Thievery Corporation, Serj Tankian of System of a Down, and French cover collective Nouvelle Vague, among many others. Her genre-hopping adaptability and vocal versatility have made her a sought-after collaborator and session singer, contributing to hundreds of recordings across film scores, commercials, and charting albums. Her voice can be heard in projects ranging from Oscar-winning films to international ad campaigns, cementing her as one of the most pervasive presences in contemporary music.
A tireless advocate for the healing power of music, Halligan also serves as the national spokesperson for the Children’s Music Fund, a nonprofit organization providing music therapy to children facing chronic and life-altering illnesses. Her dedication to this cause speaks to the depth of her artistry—not just as a performer, but as a human being committed to using music as a force for transformation and connection.
Whether crafting cinematic ballads, fronting orchestras, or penning hypnotic hooks, Shana Halligan stands as one of the hardest-working and most accomplished artists in the industry today. Her career is a testament to artistic integrity, visionary ambition, and the enduring magic of music.
Film + Television Licensing
Film
The Devil Wears Prada
Sex And The City 2
Duplicity (end title)
Shoot Em Up
Big Eyes
Leap Year
Because I Said So
Cars 2
Focus
This Is Happening
Teen Wolf
Peter Rabbit
Television
Dancing With The Stars
Orange Is The New Black
Desperate Housewives
Grey's Anatomy
Charmed
Lipstick Jungle (theme song)
The Good Wife
Blacklist
Nurse Jackie
Weeds
Nip Tuck
NCIS
CSI
Criminal Minds
Masters of Sex
Harry's Law
Tia and Tamara
The Client List
Queen Sugar
Entourage
Castle
Being Mary Jane
Advertising
Range Rover
Sheraton Hotels
Sky Atlantic
Coach
Victoria's Secret
Nina Richi Perfume
Estee Lauder
Urban Decay
Bebe
Korbel CA Champagne
Cadbury Chocolate
HBO
Showtime
Compilations
Hotel Costes
Buddha Bar
pLUSH
Killers OST
Below Zero Chill
W Hotel (WMC Edition)
Oliver Peoples
American Rag et Cie
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Shana Halligan has had her music placed into some of the biggest hit television shows, movies and ad campaigns in the world, a selection of which includes The Devil Wears Prada, Sex And The City 2, Big Eyes, Focus, Cars 2, Orange Is The New Black, The Blacklist, Flesh and Bone, Being Mary Jane, Queen Sugar, Lipstick Jungle theme song, Youth & Consequences, Victoria's Secret, Nina Ricci Perfume, Estee Lauder, and Korbel, among many more.
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, Sheraton Hotel, Television Commercial, Champagne, Shana Halligan, YouthAndConsequences, Adriana Lima, YouTube, Victoria's Secret, Urban Decay, Anna Akana, Bitter:Sweet, Being Mary Jane, Get Gone, Korbel, Gabrielle Union, Dirty Laundry

Film & Television Licensing
Youth & Consequences Trailer

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In YOUTH & CONSEQUENCES, the new original series from YouTube Red, Anna Akana plays powerful trendsetter Farrah Cutney, the queen of Central Rochester High. But as her rivals rise, Farrah learns that the only thing harder than obtaining absolute power is keeping it.YouTube, Anna Akana, YouthAndConsequences,
FEUD Bette and Joan Season 1 Promo FX Cast Spotlight

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Sheraton, Where Actions Speak Louder than Words

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Sheraton Hotels' global ad campaign featuring Bitter:Sweet's "Dirty Laundry".Sheraton Hotels,
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Mary Jane Goes Looking for What She Doesn't Want to Find

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Being Mary Jane, Gabrielle Union, Shana Halligan,
Naked Lipgloss: Find Your Perfect Nude

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Introducing Urban Decay's Naked Ultra Nourishing Lipgloss. Choose from nine Naked glosses laced with benefits. With its addictive creamy texture and gorgeous, high-gloss finish, Naked Lipgloss feels so luxe that you'll want to keep applying it all day—even when you don't need to. The best part? Unlike most addictive substances, it's actually good for you! Music by Shana HalliganUrban Decay, Get Gone, Shana Halligan,
Victoria's Secret

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"What's the fun in playing it safe..."Pajama Sale
Victoria's Secret, Adriana Lima, , Shana Halligan
Korbel Champagne The Look

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Toast to you... Toast to me...Korbel, Shana Halligan, , Television Commercial, Champagne