CHAPTERs
Soulful songstress, Lola Kristine, is taking listeners on a personal journey into her world with the songs on her new album, CHAPTERS. After two successful EP releases, Lola decided to take on the challenge of creating a full-length album. Stepping into the role of primary producer and songwriter for this project, Lola is sharing a more intimate experience of her soul’s expression than ever before. The album is broken up into five chapters that tell a heartfelt story of redemption.
Listen to her story here…
Chapter one
chapter one: rose-colored glasses
This chapter features two stand-out singles, "California Cowboy" and "You and Me," each with its unique charm. "California Cowboy" is a sweet piano-driven love story that transforms into a country rock anthem, showcasing Lola Kristine's versatility as an artist.
In "You and Me," Lola Kristine explores themes of romance and new beginnings with a sensibility that tugs at the heartstrings. Her evocative storytelling and soulful vocals create an intimate connection with listeners, inviting them to join her on a personal journey of love's complexities.
-Earmilk Music Magazine
chapter two: when things fall apart
starts with "Just Friends," opening with soft R&B keys and jazzy percussion alongside Lola Kristine's fluttery, velvety vocals. While expressing the current situation and friendship held, Lola Kristine recalls the love and electric connection they once shared.
Sinking deeper into Lola Kristine's haunting vocals and relatable concepts, she channels love, loss, and pain in the second track, "Sheets." With soothing acoustic guitar picking and tender piano melodies alongside Lola Kristine's delicate vocals, she haunts our speakers with chilling melodies while reflecting on the lost dreams and fading memories, signified by an ex's lover's smell lingering on her sheets.
By track three, "Wish You Love," Lola Kristine reaches a state of acceptance after having trudged the depths of sadness and anger. The somber piano melodies compliment her warm vocals while she wishes a past lover well, hoping to forgive, forget, and move on. The subtle string section elevates this piece to an orchestral, cinematic experience that's equally refreshing and chilling to the bone.
-Buzz Music Magzine
CHAPTER TWO
Chapter three
chapter three: into the woods
She reconnects with her roots and inner child as she howls out the dark rock anthem, “Find Me in the Wilderness.” This song is a commitment to herself to keep uncovering, digging, and facing her hidden demons until she is released from the chains. I will not be afraid because I know the sun will rise again.
Through this process of rediscovering the fierce power within, the lion is then fully unleashed in “Living for Myself.” This song is a mantra for all people, especially women, who are ready to break away from old models and live life on their own terms.
-Canadian Beats Passport
chapter four: a new dance
In chapter four, Lola Kristine sets out on her journey of self-discovery, no longer shackled to the all-too-common crutch of seeking validation from others. The gifted artist celebrates her worth and reignites her desires through tracks like “Brighter” and “So Easy,” splashing the songs with newfound confidence and a message to find joy in finding love in your own time and on your terms.
-Galore Magazine
Chapter five
chapter five: parasamgate
La música y compositora estadounidense Lola Kristine comparte el sencillo de “The Other Side”, una canción que desarrolla una personalidad alegre y ética dentro de estilos como la canción de autor y el Folk, la cual presenta una interpretación vocal cálida pero con una fuerza expresiva que sin duda provocará la reflexión en quien se acerque y escuche la letra de esta pista, una reflexión en torno a la felicidad y su relación con nuestra percepción del mundo, todo dentro de un universo musical dinámico y fuerte con una calidez y emotividad que se contagia de manera natural a los oyentes, cabe destacar que este sencillo, “The Other Side”, es la pista principal de su material conceptual titulado Chapters.
-R+ Music Magazine
Producer: Lola Kristine
Co-producer: Justin Busch
Mixing: Tyler Norris with ma6io
Mastering: Duncan Ferguson with The Voltage Exchange
Executive Producer: John Ward
Artwork: Diana Rosa Cordova and Lucas Halopoff