Based in Washington DC, Ukrainian-American Kelsie Kimberlin is a singer-songwriter who’s been on an unstoppable rise over the last few years. Armed with a powerful voice, songwriting talent and a prolific creative energy, her astonishing catalogue of music cuts across various different genres and styles.
Often using her music as a vehicle for highlighting and raising awareness around important issues, her artistic output is instilled with profound meaning and an activist approach. First taking her musical steps as part of a choir and going on to take part in Yoko Ono’s Peave Project, in 2020, Kelsie was ready to share her own sound with the world via her debut single “Lobotomy.”
Exploring the sphere of both rock and pop, over the last couple of years she’s turned her focus to the war in Ukraine, releasing a string of impressive singles that shed light on the devastating impact the conflict is having on the country and its people. Paired with gripping music videos, Kelsie travelled to the warzone to shoot cinematic visuals to amplify the message of the music while racking up millions of views and spreading her worthwhile message to people around the world.
Now, coming off the back of the success of her new record The Drawer, she brings us her brand new single titled “Twinkle.” Once again using her music to share an important message, “Twinkle” is released to coincide with Pride month and was written about a a twelve year old transgender girl called Dempsey who’s been standing up for young transgender people by opposing the negative political situations that seek to reduce their rights.
Delivering a vibrant slice of uplifting indie pop, “Twinkle” opens with the shimmering chimes of instrumental tones as soft percussive shots set the rhythm. Kelsie’s bright vocal leads enter to spin upbeat melodies carrying empowering lyrics that champion Dempsey and her fight for the transgender movement.
Crafting an instantly catchy sound full of danceable rhythm, memorable hooks an colourful arrangement, “Twinkle” offers a truly charming sound that’s impossible not to love. Paired with the single is a music video that sees Kelsie and Dempsey spending time together and having fun dancing and at an arcade, reflecting the song’s celebratory sound.
Watch the music video for Twinkle below
More from Music
JK LAB releases “Bare Aura” featuring KXNE
Coming out of Villach in Austria, JK LAB is a producer whose musical vision has been influenced by a passion …
Frannie B drops new single “Echo”
Based in Oxford, Frannie B has been making an impact in the UK music scene with a pop-focused sound that …
Brand new single from Nick Norton-Smith
London-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Nick Norton-Smith has built a decorated career across an unusually diverse musical landscape, moving between film, …
