With fans already in the likes of i-D, Billboard, Nylon and EW, Kiwi fast riser Kelsy Karter is the first breakout rock star of 2019. Stepping out with her most stratospheric track yet, “Harry” the single co-written with Anthony Rossomando ( who recently won a Golden Globe and is Oscar-nominated for his work on the track ” Shallow" from" A Star Is Born") and Tony Esterly ( who has worked with artists such as Sia and The Struts) showcases Kelsy Karter going straight for the jugular – a driving, guitar-led track aimed directly at a special man in her life, Harry. Harry Styles, that is. Speaking on the release, Kelsy Karter states:
“My dog just died and my relationship just ended and I had spent 2 months in the studio crying and writing about it so the day I went into this session I told ant and tony that I just wanted to write some rocknroll and not have to feel anything too deep. I love that Harry has introduced the kids to rocknroll, and it’s common knowledge among the people in my life that I want to work with (and maybe snog) Harry Styles so we thought we would write a song about that instead.”
Having picked up support from Australia’s Triple J, who described Karter as “This generations Amy Winehouse meets Lana Del Rey”, New Zealand born, LA-based artist Kelsy Karter began to make her mark in mid 2018, working with the likes of Sammy Witte ( Harry Styles, Years & Years, Jessie Ware, ) on a series of well-received songs, ” Sad Sad Summer", “ God Knows I’ve Tried” and “ Catch Me If You Can”. “ Harry” serves as the entry point of what looks set to be a huge 2019 for Kelsy Karter.
Citing influences such as Queen, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, Karter mixes up a combination of a rebellious nature, a nomadic spirit and enormous talent to create a unique vibe. Karter’s unique vision takes her fans on a journey in a time machine through the great musical acts of an earlier era, seamlessly blending classic vibes with modern influences, creating a new kind of rock & roll. On this vision, Kelsy states:
“I want to be an artist that speaks to my generation. If you want a 50-year career then you have to be innovative and ahead of what’s next. The drum patterns and guitar tones on my record definitely veer toward those early Beatles/Stones vibes, but my stories and ideas will always move and grow with me in the modern world.”
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