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Bre Kennedy Dances Into The Future On "Slippin"

The Nashville singer-songwriter finds comfort in possibility on her debut single.

Bre Kennedy

"I wanna keep collecting moments," Bre Kennedy confesses in "Slippin."

And maybe it's that small revelation of a line that best embodies the shimmering sincerity of her debut. Premiering on Popdust just in time for International Women's Day, Kennedy's new track exudes a natural frankness refreshing in modern pop.

"Slippin" is the first single off of Kennedy's upcoming EP, Jealous Of Birds, and already makes an engaging argument for Bre Kennedy's presence on your playlist. Kennedy's voice, switching effortlessly from soft verses to an anthemic chorus, smoothly blends the folk and country influences brought from her roots in the Nashville music scene. It's clear that Kennedy knows herself as a songwriter first: her lyrics weave in and out of the music effortlessly, unfolding the song naturally to the listener.

It's a rare thing to hear a pop song that embraces ambiguity as willingly as "Slippin" does. Kennedy reflects on past loves, the feeling of your own life leaving you behind, and the intimidating openness of the road ahead. But instead of giving in to doubts, she finds a foothold in uncertainty, genuine comfort in the possibilities of the future. She's not without her anxieties, but "Slippin" sees these as mere stepping stones in her journey. As a narrator, she's achingly relatable and as a new artist, she's more than ready for the spotlight.


Matthew Apadula is a writer and music critic from New York. His work has previously appeared on GIGsoup Music and in Drunk in a Midnight Choir.


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This week on release radar we're shining the spotlight on several amazing indie artists that already have busted out some amazing music in 2018. From songstresses like Jenny March with her ultra-vivid song "California Daze" to the reissuing of music from Wendyfix, a popular indie rock band of the 90s, I can guarantee you haven't heard most of these songs yet. Check out my favorite new releases and check back with us every Friday for a new Release Radar every week showcasing our favorite new releases.

Jenny March | "California Daze"

This song is incredibly vivid. It really puts you in the room with her. With such rich lyrics, I wondered where the inspiration comes from. Jenny told me that it totally depends on the song. She told me sometimes she gets inspired at the gym listening to music, "I could be listening to music while running and hear a song that inspires me, and I'll stop and just start voice memoing melodies and writing lyrics in my notes on my phone." She says writing is also cathartic for her. When she moved to LA at age 15, she started songwriting because it was the best way for her to express what she was going through and how she felt about it. That continues to be a major inspiration for her.

"If I'm feeling emotional or stressed, I'll sit at my keyboard and start playing chords and just let all my emotions out. It's scary sometimes to open up, but I feel like I learn more about myself every time I write a song. I try to make sure I'm completely honest to myself in my music," she says.

Jenny has been working on her up and coming EP for a few years because it's changed and evolved with her as she's grown. Growing up listening to Britney and Madonna thanks to childhood dance classes and eventually getting hooked on artists like Usher and Outkast, Jenny says her music is a combination of dance pop inspired by the likes of Britney and Madonna but very "in your feels" like User. We're VERY into this song and super excited to hear the EP.

Best for: Singing in the shower
Perfect if you like: Halsey

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Anie Delgado is a contributor to Popdust and is an actress and musician based in NYC. Follow her on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter and check out her music on Spotify. Press inquiries here.


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