Singer-songwriter Michele Bettencourt is set to join Music Talks, hosted by Chuck Beutter and Rachel Radden, for a special live radio appearance on Wednesday, November 11, from 7–9 p.m. PT on KAAD-LP 103.5.
During the two-hour broadcast, Bettencourt will share music from Vampire Time’s debut self-titled album, alongside songs and artists that have helped shape her musical journey. Listeners can expect an intimate look into the influences, inspirations, and creative experiences behind her work.
Bettencourt’s journey to finding her voice has been anything but conventional. After spending decades living as a man while privately navigating her gender identity, she built an impressive career in Silicon Valley, eventually becoming a public-company CEO and Chairperson. At the height of her professional success, however, she made the decision to walk away from that life, relocate to New York, and publicly transition.
The decision came with significant personal and professional consequences. Bettencourt experienced estrangement from family, the loss of friendships, and the disappearance of much of the identity and professional standing she had spent decades establishing. Yet, through that transformation, she discovered something far more meaningful: the freedom to live authentically and express herself through music.
Songwriting became an important part of that journey, allowing her to explore identity, shame, failure, redemption, and self-acceptance. She also documented her experiences in Beautiful Lie, an award-winning documentary about her life and transition. Over time, Bettencourt found her way back to her family, reconciling with her wife and four daughters. Today, she continues to channel her experiences into music, embracing a creative path shaped by honesty, vulnerability, and personal growth.
The upcoming radio appearance arrives as Michele Bettencourt and Vampire Time continue building momentum on the charts. The band’s single “How Close” reached the #1 position on the National Radio Hits AC40 chart, while “Taking Out the Trash” currently holds the #10 spot. Both milestones mark exciting progress for the band as its music continues reaching new audiences.
With a remarkable personal story and a growing musical presence, Bettencourt’s appearance on Music Talks offers listeners an opportunity to connect with the experiences and influences behind the artist.
Listeners across the country can tune in to Music Talks on KAAD-LP 103.5 on November 11 at 7 pm PT HERE.
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