Texas-based indie pop artist KellyMarie has been charming listeners with her retro-inspired style and heartfelt music over the last few years. Based in McKinney, she draws on a range of varied influences, blending the breezy, mellow vibes of indie pop with a nostalgic aesthetic crafted with hypnotic guitar riffs and catchy melodies.
Influenced by artists like Ingrid Michaelson, as well as classic sounds she grew up hearing with her dad including The Beach Boys, Ella Fitzgerald and Fleetwood Mac, KellyMarie’s music embraces a warm, vintage charm that’s struck a chord with listeners around the world. KellyMarie’s adventure as a songwriter began with her teenage notebooks, filled with lyrics that helped her process life’s changes, from heartbreak to celebration. This passion evolved into her first release, the 2018 single “Tugawar,” followed by her debut EP On A Whim later that year.
In 2020, during lockdown, she poured her creative energy into her debut album, IT IS MY ALBUM., a collection of love songs inspired by the TV show The Office. More recently, she’s been working on her latest project embracing her Christian faith to craft her upcoming sophomore full-length record.
Now she brings us her latest release with a brand new Christmas single titled, “Hey! A Child Is Born!,” an upbeat Christmas single that’s brimming with joy and celebration. This festive release is especially personal to KellyMarie, as it features her children in the recording, making the song a true family affair. “Hey! A Child Is Born!” channels her excitement for the holiday season and her mission of sharing the message of Christ’s birth through music.
Jumping into an uplifting jam with bright piano chords and buoyant vocal leads, airy bells and shuffling rhythms usher in a shimmering sound. Built on a bouncy rhythm and stitched with colourful synth texture, KellyMarie spins instantly catchy vocal leads carrying heartfelt lyricism above to craft a truly charming Christmas single that’s sure to delight indie pop fans this holiday season.
As she continues to share more of her compelling musical output, “Hey! A Child Is Born! sees Kelly Marie deliver a superb outing that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face. With her forthcoming second album on the horizon, we can’t wait to see what this talented artist has lined up for the future.
Listen to Hey! A Child Is Born! below
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