Bershy
Summary
Bershy is the pop persona of Midwest-born artist Brea Shay, a rising voice in queer pop. Emerging in 2020 with a trio of self-released demos, Bershy quickly caught the ear of her Cincinnati music community. She earned strong support from Inhailer Radio 90.9 WGUC and established herself as one of the city’s most promising new artists. Her initial breakout came in 2023 when TikTok tastemaker The Bun shared her dance-floor-ready love anthem "Radio", introducing her glittering sound to a global audience. Bershy dropped "4U"in March 2024, further refining her signature blend of glossy hooks and emotional vulnerability. Later that year, she relocated to Los Angeles to expand her creative horizons. In 2025, "Radio" was featured in Episode 6 of the hit game Dispatch, taking the song, and Bershy, to new heights. With her heartfelt lyricism, infectious pop sensibility, and unapologetic queer identity, Bershy continues to carve her space in the modern pop landscape, one irresistible anthem at a time.
- Format: Pop
- Category: Pop
- Event Type: showcase
- Presented By: Mint Talent Group
Contributors
- Bershy
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