Norwegian musician Kjetil Rønningen recently revealed his latest project, IN Kelly, showcasing his solo adventure in the music scene after years of success in other bands. His musical journey dates back to his early years when he began writing songs at the age of thirteen, armed with an acoustic guitar gifted to him for Christmas.
As the frontman of Oslo-based punk-tinged indie rock outfit Bravo Papa, Kjetil has already made an impact in the music world, releasing five full-length records with the band. Drawing on the diverse backgrounds of its members, Bravo Papa crafted a distinct sound.
Unveiling his new project in January, he released the debut IN Kelly single “Sleepwalker” and made a compelling artistic statement with his worthy first outing. Now with his album Under the Birch Tree on the horizon, he brings us his sophomore single and second song lifted from the record with “Thought I Was Your Sidekick.”
Recorded at Nesodden is Norway with IN Kelly handling all elements of the production from writing to recording, his new single offers a taste of the more pop-focused side to his sound. Opened with bright guitar notes floating above the laid back punch of drums and warm bass notes, the first verse sees IN Kelly paint a picture with soft vocal melodies via rich vocal timbre.
Raising the instrumental energy back up with the lightly gritty touch of lead electric guitar, the song delicately flows as airy string tones hover in the mix. With all the elements colliding in the chorus, the catchy vocal lines drift above the arrangement to deliver a dreamy indie rock scene.
Playful piano notes add colour with off-beat flourishes before the song builds towards the final chorus where the double shots of percussion add subtle energy to present a memorable finale. It’s a charming new single that confirms the originality and consistently delightful offering of the IN Kelly project while further building the excitement for the artist’s forthcoming debut solo record.
Listen to Thought I Was Your Sidekick below
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