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 worked 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 on TV, 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 3, 4, and currently 5. 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 combined with Elise’s ethereal vocals to further the unique sound that The Mary Dream has become known for.

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 on bass (Sixpence None The Richer), Steve Bowman on drums (Counting Crows, Luce), Steve Brewster on drums (Jewel, Faith Hill), Mark Hill on bass (Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood), and David Henry on cello (Butterfly Boucher, Vienna Teng).

Recent News:
In October 2014, The Mary Dream’s “Beautiful World” CD was added to Pandora Radio. You can help by listening to The Mary Dream Station or by adding songs from Beautiful World to your own station, and by giving the songs a “thumbs up”.

Also in October, Elise Bellew released her very first solo Christmas EP entitled “Bellew Christmas”. In December Elise’s unique version of “Winter Wonderland” was added to mainstream holiday in-store radio and will be played in malls and department stores across the US every December! Listen to Bellew Christmas HERE.

Coming up on March 31st, The Mary Dream’s song “Save You” from This Kind of Life will be featured on the Season 2 Premiere of MTV’s new drama “Finding Carter”. Be sure to tune in at 10pm EST/9pm C!