Kelsie Kimberlin is a 22-year-old American musician and singer. Her work is not only accessible and entertaining but also steeped with important social themes and dual meanings underscoring her deep understanding of the power of creative music to evoke change. From an early age, Kelsie immersed herself in music, singing in choirs, participating in Yoko Ono’s Peace Project, and spending much of her childhood in music studios working on an endless stream of original songs. She participates in every aspect of her art -- writing, recording, performing, and filming her videos. Kelsie is not afraid to speak openly about the problems affecting all of humanity.
By Kamil Bobin
Discovered via Musosoup
Hello Kelsie Kimberlin. What strengths do you have that you believe make you a great musician?
Hello and thanks for the questions. I have found that there are several factors to my success; first, I am very dedicated to my craft and have been for my entire life; second, I work with consummate professionals in the studio and throughout the production process; and third, I love what I do and take pride in being a perfectionist.
What is your dream project?
I would like to be part of a "We Are The World" type project to bring peace to Ukraine, since I am Ukrainian-American.
Your latest track is 'Right Place Wrong Time'. Can you share with us the background of its creation and did any unusual things happen during its creation?
RPWT is a song that so many people can relate to since it describes a toxic relationship filled with stress, anxiety, and medication. The only funny thing that happened was during the filming of the video when my very large dog, Ruby, jumped on the bed during that scene and did not want to leave.
What makes you angry?
I get angry with people who are not professional, and I also get angry when I order food and the order is incorrect.
What is the most surprising fact you’ve learned about yourself?
Well, that's a tough one since I am always learning new things about myself. But I would have to say that I am surprised that the traits that I acquired at a young age are still with me and serve me well--like hard work, dedication, professionalism, and being true to myself.
What do you dislike about your work?
The only thing I don't like about my work as a musician is how long it takes to release a song and video after I record it. Part of that is my fault because I am a perfectionist but all the production, mixing, mastering and then filming and editing always takes much longer that I want.
What is one message you would give to your fans?
I love my fans because they accept me as I am and they love all the different music I create. So to all my fans, keep watching and listening because I have so much music yet to release. I have already recorded about 150 original songs and have an endless supply that I have no recorded. Honestly, I could release a song each week for the next three years if only the production machine were faster.
Is the artistic life lonely? What do you do to counteract it?
Actually, it is not lonely for me at least. I am constantly in the studio recording new material, or shooting videos, or giving interviews, or traveling to new places to meet amazing people.
What do you think is the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen or experienced?
A no-brainer. The birth of my younger sister who has grown to be one of the most incredible people I know. Sitting on the beach in Bali and Maui are close seconds.
What are your plans for the future?
I have written so many songs that I want to share with the world that my future is going to be filled with recording and releasing them. I hope that my music can help change the world for the better. And the day the war is over in my beloved Ukraine, I will be on a plane there to kiss the ground when I land.