‘Kintsugi’ is an angelic track that further establishes Elly Hopkins and leaves us impatiently anticipating her upcoming EP ‘Animal’.
Elly Hopkins – Kintsugi
Elly Hopkins is a Bristol-based singer-songwriter who always seems to allow herself artistic freedom, subsequently creating music for heartfelt realists and stubborn dreamers alike.
This track explores healing through the lens of imperfection and growing with the understanding of loss and heartache. Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, and that’s exactly how one feels when they find Elly and her new track, like they are being pieced together with pure musical gold.
The opening guitar is beautiful and simple; Elly then comes in with insightful lyrics that playfully cut through the sound. The song builds with gorgeous lyrics delivered with grace yet purpose. The repeated delivery of ‘idle hands’ sat with me for a while. Somehow, Elly brought life to this common phrase with unique beauty. The chorus packs a necessary punch and delivers her message with intent. The entire track is littered with fluorescent craftsmanship and individual expression. As an artist, it is clear that Elly draws from her own life and her own love of music, resulting in a melting pot of delightful nuance.
I truly believe ‘Kintsugi’ will be a crowd favourite on release and help catapult Elly on a whirlwind musical journey that she is very deserving of.
‘Kintsugi’ is the third release from the upcoming EP ‘Animal’, with ‘Cecile’ and ‘Animal’ already being released (to deserved praise). ‘Animal’ will be an EP that will no doubt delight all her fans and any lover of art. Elly has two live shows coming up, which are must-see:
Watch Elly Hopkins live
- 23 October at the Waiting Room, Stoke Newington
- 3 December at The Croft, Bristol
‘’Kintsugi’ is a track that leaves the listener both musically and spiritually fulfilled to the fullest.’
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Words by Thomas Pressley Hitchcock
