We’ve crafted tidal word waves over the explosion of musical creativity coming out of Ireland over the past few years, and that’s not solely limited to post-punk and guitar-rock. Alternative pop music is also gaining visibility on a global stage — our faves include Siobhán Winifred, Ocean Tisdale, modernlove., etc. — and the latest entry in providing color beyond the familiar green is KEHLI, the 21-year-old Dublin artist who continues her rise with the vivid “Lose U Now.”
KEHLI has a debut EP set for release later this summer, but in the meantime, she transports us the the most casual season with a new single that pops n’ bops in technicolor, and its blithe and chill vibes dance freely with the song’s playful lyrical nature.
“I’ve had a tough time with love, especially over the pandemic which I’m sure so many others have too but recently, I’ve become a bit more carefree with how I want to love someone!” KEHLI says. “I’m basically sick of worrying too much about love, about him or whatever!”
She adds: “I think you can really feel that on this song, I’m a bit more carefree and embracing that ‘whatever!’ feeling especially on the choruses. It’s a feeling of just wanting to let yourself go and finally LOVE! I was anxiety-central before this cos I used to second-guess every single move or feeling I had about someone I was interested in. It’s crazy how someone can do that to you especially if they’re giving you mixed signals which never helps! What’s worse is if after all that, you still like the person and have that feeling of not wanting to lose them, which I’m sure, we can all relate to. Hopefully you listen to this track and connect to that feeling of letting yourself enjoy love because it is the best feeling to love the right person! Hopefully I’m getting there!”
Draw in to KEHLI’s world below, and stay tuned for more.