Krigarè’s music has been described as intense and textual filled with passionate storytelling and electronic soundscapes that blend melodic-driven guitars and elegant strings. Her sound has the lush dexterity that takes the listener through a powerful journey through the cinematic/pop world, where they will experience the emotions, obstacles, and empowerment that permeate Krigarè’s music.
Translated in Swedish, Krigarè’s name means “warrior.” Krigarè lives up to her name – a survivor of two cancers before the age of 18, the visionary artist puts her experience into her songs, where her vulnerable vocals showcase her battles during such trying times, exhibiting Krigarè’s strength, vocal range, and abilities.
Krigarè first stepped into the music industry backing for Kelly Clarkson on the piano at the Grammy Awards. She has since made a name for herself with multiple songs licensed for film and television, gradually breaking into the world of cinematic/pop with her collaborations with artists from all over the world, and performing on multiple platforms such as, at the 2016 National NACA Conference, Evolution Music Festival, High School Nation tour, and colleges around the nation.
Her Self-Titled release opens up with “Silhouette” that starts off with an atmospheric and soaring sound that is filled with a blanket of electronic beats and ambient synths. The great indie-pop vibe contains some ethereal soundscapes that go on to support Krigarè’s vulnerable vocals. The great expansive and poignant cadence goes on to back the emotional and thoughtful vibe. The track is filled with reverie and a daunting emotional power. The illuminating sound has epic overarching melodies that are highly harmonic and dramatic, traced with lush strings, a great symphonic finish, and an operatic cadence.
“Heights” contains a marching backbeat and a reverberating electronic beat. Krigarè’s vocals, here, are ethereal and elegant as the throbbing rhythms on the bassline create a dark and haunting sound. The somber and melancholic cadence has an ambient and atmospheric, pulsating vibe that is gripped by a metal-influenced feel.
“This Time” has a stellar classic rock ‘n’ roll appeal with a nit and grit bluesy feel. The gritty appeal is raw sounding. About being ahead of the game, instead of finishing last, and being the one who will initiate things, the song has an aggressive and assertive vibe. Heavy rhythms on the bassline go on to create a dark and electric sound from the electric electronic beats and radio-active electric guitar riffs. Krigarè’s singing, here, is filled with sass and attitude.
“Falling Apart” contains an airy soundscape and an overall ethereal feel. There is a vulnerable approach to the vocals of this emotive song, wrapped up in electric electronic beats and soaring synths. The great indie-pop vibe paves the way for a great atmospheric appeal on this intense track.
“Royal Blood” has a great electro-pop sound filled with a great flow to this atmospheric song. The ethereal vibe contains dark synths and a haunting feel.
“If I Just Wake Up” stars off traced by a quiet piano melody. Krigarè’s vocals, here, are alone accompanied by the piano as the song is wrapped up in reticence. A soothing feel and placating quality permeates the track, insulated by a comforting and intimate appeal from the simplicity of the lyrics and the arrangements.
“Sleeping Awake” starts off with the tinkling of keys towards the beginning of the song. The track is filled with ethereal and soaring vocals, adding to the atmospheric aspect to this song. There is a pretty dynamic cadence coming from the chorus. The sound is dramatic and is a great coalescing of electronic beats, synths, and keys. The dreamy vibe exhibited is melodious and drenched in reverb.
On “Deep End,” this track has a dramatic bluesy feel with vocals that are sung with gusto with a fiery and fierce vibe. The song is filled with spirit with a dark and haunting appeal that could be gauged.
“Destiny (ft. Generdyn)” is filled with soaring synths and an ethereal appeal. Elegant strings accompany the piano melody and Krigarè’s vocals, creating a vibe this is haunting and atmospheric. The track is paved with an electrifying electronic backbeat and a carrying cadence.
On “Let Go,” the vocal range fully elicits the emotional power of the song. Thought-provoking and pensive, the contemplative sound is sparked by a melodious cadence and some electric guitar riffs.
“Let It Go (Knights Remix)” is layered by some moving electronic beats. Strings trace the gamut of this track, giving the song its dramatic aspect. The track contains a marching backbeat with a fierceness akin to that of marching straight into battle. The song has a great victorious approach to it, a triumph pulls to the track that does not readily go away. The result is an epic sounding soundscape that is operatic and expansive in its sweeping scale.
Krigarè’s work is filled with light and shadows that embrace the scars and wounds that help shape us. Her Self-Titled distills raw emotional power, magnifying the rich, intense, and textual dreamy soundscapes that Krigarè creates with her elegant and vulnerable vocal abilities. This is a polished and solid release. Krigarè delivers with a moving sound and a readily introspective look that captivates with the flair for the dramatic.
These melody-driven electronic compositions are interwoven with lush strings, striking piano melodies, and soaring guitar riffs.
In the face of adversity, she makes this album, a work that describes the delicate balance of overcoming obstacles, recovery, and empowerment with a finesse of a veteran musician.
A magnetic piece of work, you will be going back to each track with repeated listens to fully experience the dramatic trajectory of Krigarè’s vocals and the intimate performances that is elicited from the personalized storytelling.
Krigarè’s latest release speaks volumes of what the unique artist has in store for you in the upcoming year.
Krigarè is an artist to look out for. Be sure you have a listen to her Self-titled now!