Kristen Bales is an indie rock/soul artist based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her approach combines soft textures with heavier, more intense sonic tones, bringing it all together in an exciting, nuanced combination.
Kristen Bales – West Coast
With a career spanning 10 years, several studio recordings and successful stateside tours, she has been developing her very own stamp on jazz, soul, blues and rock. Last year, she saw the release of ‘Merry Little EP’, a living-room EP with the staple jazz trio twist on classic Christmas tunes, but now she is set on a different path. She seeks to expand and develop her sound in a more hard-hitting, fiercer direction, of course, without sacrificing too much of her silky touch. With that and a new album in mind, she has recently released the exquisite single ‘West Coast’.
“West Coast” is a soulful, bluesy-flavoured number filled with tasty guitar fills and infectious funk grooves, which are the elements that provide the foundation for a gorgeous guitar solo and Bales’ impressive vocals. Building from a relaxed, laid-back start, they reach their fierce inflexions during the chorus, with her passionate and catchy delivery elevated by the relatable, compelling lyrics and the track’s overall charming atmosphere. Soothing enough to be the perfect background song for a warm summer day at the beach or local cafe, ‘West Coast’ still retains the intensity to be memorable and instantly recognizable in any context.
“West Coast is a cosy soul/rock number filled with great melodies and superb vocals.”
Bale’s richly expressive voice and clever approach to songwriting are her main assets as she seeks to reach higher levels with her music. Make sure to stay tuned for her next album coming end of the year, and keep her close on your radar. If ‘West Coast’ is a sign of what is to come, she will certainly not disappoint.
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