Since their fated meeting through a classified ad in a San Francisco newspaper, vocalist/songwriter Elise Bellew and songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Blake Ryan Dayton have been working meticulously to create their own unique sound and style of vibey alternative pop/rock. From a profound and moving dream Elise had about the Virgin Mary comes the name The Mary Dream. Elise's distinctive ethereal vocals and impactful lyrics join together with Blake's lush orchestrations and unique guitar layerings to create some of the most moving, yet melodic alternative pop/rock emerging today.

Beautiful World is The Mary Dream's critically acclaimed full-length debut on their own label SuperUniverse Records, and was recorded almost entirely at home by Blake and Elise, except for the drum tracks, which were recorded by producer Richie Biggs (The Civil Wars, Switchfoot, Nichole Nordeman, etc) working with Nashville session drummer Steve Brewster (Jewel, Faith Hill, etc). The record was also mixed and mastered by Richie Biggs at The Art House in Nashville.

Beautiful World is a collection of 11 bittersweet and compelling songs that are both dreamy and melodic. From the optimistic title track Beautiful World, to the hauntingly beautiful Say My Name, this record is a must for listeners who are seeking to be moved in a deep and genuine way. Since it's release, numerous songs from Beautiful World have been used in film and television, with prominent features that include "How You Love Me" on ABC's All My Children, "More" on MTV's Real World Denver, "Stay" on MTV's Real World Hollywood, "Beautiful World" on CBC's Heartland, and several more songs on MTV's Teen Mom, Seasons 1-3. In addition, due to its success on Animoto.com, the title track "Beautiful World" led to numerous fan videos on YouTube as an optimistic and sentimental pop anthem.

This Kind of Life is the highly anticipated follow-up to Beautiful World. On This Kind of Life, The Mary Dream takes their signature vibey sound to a deeper level. Staying true to their DIY roots, the entire record was written, recorded and produced by The Mary Dream alone. This Kind of Life delivers 11 ultra vibey songs that pop, rock and chill - this time with a fuller, richer sound. On This Kind of Life, instead of filling out the sound exclusively with guitars, Blake added bittersweet piano riffs, lush ambient synth and intricate drum programming - all this combined with Elise's ethereal voice to further the unique sound that The Mary Dream has become known for. Songs from This Kind of Life have also been prominently featured on TV, including "Burning Bridges" on MTV's Real World, D.C, "Home" on Showtime's Shameless, and "Deeper" on ABC's upcoming drama The Black Box.

This Kind of Life was mixed by 5-time grammy winner Reid Shippen (Matt Kearney, India Arie, etc) and mastered by Greg Calbi (John Mayer, Norah Jones, etc). Guest musicians include Justin Cary (Sixpence None The Richer), Steve Bowman (Counting Crows, Luce), Steve Brewster (Jewel, Faith Hill), Mark Hill (Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood), and David Henry (Butterfly Boucher, Vienna Teng).

In December of 2013, Elise Bellew recorded her very first solo Christmas EP with long-time friend, engineer and producer Michael Head at McPherson Studio in Nashville. "Bellew Christmas" features 5 classic Christmas songs with unique arrangements and Elise's signature lush vocals. Guest musicians include Ken Lewis on Drums (12 Years a Slave Soundtrack, The Civil Wars, Lana Del Ray), Blair Masters on Keys (Peter Frampton, Barry Manilow, Amy Grant), Mark Hill on Bass (12 Years a Slave Soundtrack, The Civil Wars, Kelly Clarkson), and Mike Payne on Guitar (Erin McCarley, Jordin Sparks, Plumb). Bellew Christmas will be mixed and mastered in the Spring of 2014 and released in October 2014 in time for the 2014 holiday season.