The keen reader might gladly remember Kelsey Blackstone, Boston-based songstress with a knack for soul and jazz-flavoured pop stylings. Writing about a previous single, ‘505’, we proudly declared: “Kelsey Blackstone manages to make pop music fun and inspiring again”. We stand by our words; her playful flair is even more evident in ‘Willow’ a track that next to being light and eclectic, is also incredibly classy and elegant.
In it, the listener will be reckoning with Blackstone’s evocative, charming vocals, here delivered on a bed of groovy and soulful instrumentation. A warm grand piano, expansive drums and a powerful horn section, all wrapping around Kelsey’s intriguing storytelling and quirky melodies. It never feels boring nor obvious – instead, it’s an electrifying and positive musical journey towards creative glory.
Speaking about the inspiration behind ‘Willow’, Blackstone explains: “The narrative focuses on the coming-of-age of a young girl who watches everything in her life change, with the exception of a sturdy willow tree she once visited as a child”.
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