We have been intently following the rise of Kelsie Kimberlin, having featured her trip around the world with the empowering and expansive, Cosmopolitan Girl, as well as her transportive voyage to Cartagena on the evocative and inspiring single, Fruit Basket, so when we heard that the star was back with Armageddon, we were curious to say the least!
Armageddon opens with a dramatic soundscape and a subversive bassline with ethereal vocals from Kelsie Kimberlin, as she sings the title of the track with evocative choral background vocals.
Kelsie Kimberlin takes us on a thought-provoking journey with her prose, filled with situational references, political and societal detailing, and a vivid and philosophical perspective on the current state of reality.
Speaking on the release, Kelsie Kimberlin confesses, “Armageddon [is] about Ukraine’s fight on behalf of the world to stop the Armageddon that was launched against Ukraine in 2014 and ramped up in 2022. President Zelensky, speaking at the Grammy’s, asked all artists to use their music to support Ukraine, and that is what I am doing with this song and video.”
We are in awe of the video which we learn was filmed in Ukraine, showcasing a commentary from President Zelensky, and iconic cinematography to bring to life the star’s message with a captivating performance.
The star elaborates, “I traveled to Ukraine to make the video and filmed it during martial law, in military-controlled areas, and amidst constant air raid sirens and drone and missile attacks. The filming took place in many of the locations of the worst atrocities committed in Bucha, Irpin, and Kyiv in 2022. I am American-Ukrainian and I wanted to visit Ukraine in order to see first-hand the horrors that are taking place so that I could give voice to those who have been so tragically affected by the terror inflicted on innocent and peaceful people.”
With the release of the video, Kelsie Kimberlin is launching a Foundation to help with the medical needs of injured Ukrainians, support Ukrainian artists, and create a platform to rebuild and reconstruct starting now. You can learn more at www.KelsieKimberlinFoundation.org
We have added Armageddon to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to stream Kelsie Kimberlin‘s powerful, growing discography and anticipate future releases from the visionary artist.