Kiss from the Balcony
California-based artist Madeline Kenney has unveiled her new album, "Kiss from the Balcony"!
The record fully embodies Madeline Kenney's unmistakable style: an artistic presence that doesn't need fanfare, but rather reveals itself through layers upon layers of captivating and enveloping textures and sounds, capable of drawing listeners in and carrying them away. The album is the result of a fruitful collaboration with esteemed musicians like Ben Sloan (formerly with The National) and Stephen Patota (Flocks). This partnership has given rise to a sound that blends Kenney's indie-rock and dream-pop roots with electronic elements and surprisingly ingenious guitar arrangements. Lyrically, the artist delves into universal and poignant themes: she explores loneliness, idealized romance, resentment, and the complexities of being a woman, all celebrated as a tribute to the power of shared creation and the richness of human relationships.
Leading us into this fascinating journey is the single "Scoop," a track that presents itself with an ethereal and enveloping atmosphere, capable of grabbing the listener from the very first notes. The lyrics of "Scoop" are a prime example of Kenney's candid and metaphorical approach. Through concise phrases and a direct delivery, the artist expresses a sense of saturation, of "having had enough" of a situation or a person, as she herself previously hinted. The song, though veiled in metaphor, seems to address the delicate theme of complex or potentially toxic relationships: a deep love for someone who, despite the chaos or difficulties they bring into one's life, remains a constant. The line "Nobody ever wants to see girls break down / So they hide it on the bathroom floor" is a raw and powerful snapshot of female resilience and the weight of societal expectations.
Andrea
Onmusiq