Kelsie Kimberlin’s 3rd single of the year, titled ‘Perfume’, is a dazzling piece of modern and sparkling indie pop with massive commercial appeal and a stunningly crisp production, indicative of Kimberlin’s star that continues to rise with each new single.
Based in Washington DC, Kelsie Kimberlin is a pop artist, singer, and songwriter whose peppy and uplifting performances have always been a welcome addition to my pop playlists. A talented songwriter with a good gift for melodies and an ability to craft catchy songs that roll right off the tape, Kimberlin’s music has been garnering deserved attention that has seen her talents get sharpened. ‘Perfume’ is her latest offering, a peaceful addition that does not aim to break any grounds yet offering a clear milestone for Kimberlin’s maturing songwriting and sound.
With the percussive synths taking hold of the composition, lending the song an energetic, unsettled feel, Kimberling’s simplistic chord sequences are familiar and bittersweet. The lyrics, inspired by Patrick Suskind’s Perfume, offer a cheerful twist to the book’s original dark premise. In Kimberlin’s perfume, love is the mysterious, attractive force that keeps loved ones nearby.
A delicate and colorful piece of indie pop from a talented songstress, Kelsie Kimberlin’s ‘Perfume’ had us hooked to its sweetly balanced melodies and gorgeous production.