Kelsie Kimberlin is carving her own path with “Sally,” a refreshingly organic and energizing single showing that you still don’t have to make your music sound like one.
But from the first note, “Sally” is alive with a singular energy and visceral authenticity. Whereas most of today’s songs use outsized amounts of electronic production, this track revels in the raw energy of a live band. Kimberlin’s courageous decision to ditch synthetic beats is bold, resulting in a sound both nostalgic and forward-facing.
The song comes with a music video filmed in Kyiv, Ukraine that deepens the mystery. Visually stunning yet effortlessly cool, the video complements the song’s playful but also edgy vibe and highlights the artist’s ability to combine artistry with narrative.
A genuine hybrid of styles, Kimberlin remains unpredictable. Never content to be pigeonholed into one sound a certain way, she is constantly pushing the envelope to new soundscapes while still retaining an identifiable Jenkins sound. “Sally” is yet another example of her versatility and dauntless creativity.
There you have it, a return to live performance that’s vibrant, confident, and the best of its kind this year, bringing something joyful into the world with its melody, musicianship, charm and infectiousness a reminder that it’s possible and not such a reach that live music can still inspire deep emotional pathways. Kelsie Kimberlin is a future game-changer.
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