‘Kaleidoscope’ is the highly anticipated debut EP from London singer-songwriter KAELI.
KAELI began her career by treading the boards in theatre, it hasn’t been a conventional route into the music industry.
She performed in shows such as Les Misérables, Jesus Christ Superstar and the original cast of Tina the Musical.
KAELI’s career took a new turn after being asked to join Hugh Jackman on his 2019 world arena tour of The Man. The Music, as she was encouraged by Hugh himself.
This led KAELI to pursue her songwriting further, and reached out to London label Abubilla Music on her return.
She signed to the label in 2020, after some time developing her writing with the team, and began writing her debut EP.
‘Kaleidoscope’ is a collection of expansive pop songs that showcase KAELI’s versatile vocals and powerful storytelling abilities, with influences spanning from Whitney Houston to Bon Iver.
The London-based singer-songwriter’s debut EP reflects her attempt to give space to the different voices of her inner monologue, captured with honest songwriting.
Each song is a twist of the kaleidoscope, refracting a particular experience or desire through a different aural lens, as she engages in dialogue with herself.
The result is a bold, truthful and brightly coloured insight into how KAELI sees and navigates the world.
KAELI explains: “Each song shows a different side to me as a songwriter and a person, and explores different times within my life.
There is no other time when I feel more alive than being on stage, singing about what I have experienced and felt, and getting to share that in a way that might resonate with others – it’s a feeling like no other. I hope this EP is just an appetiser to what will hopefully be something TASTY when the album is ready for release.”
‘You + I’ is the opening track of the EP, kicking off with catchy pop hooks, and colourful soundscapes.
It is about the allure and promise of a new relationship that may never come to be.
‘Home’ is a heartfelt yet uplifting ballad about self-healing and growth. The track features piano and lush vocal harmonies, with a nod to classic R&B elements.
‘Fix U’ blends upbeat 80s pop influences with a modern production style. Lyrically, it sees KAELI poking fun at her poor character judgements.
‘No Man’s Land’ starts as a haunting piano ballad and evolves to an epic climax. Reminiscent of Bon Iver’s melancholic and shimmering soundscapes, it evokes the raw pain of relationship breakdown.
‘Listen’ closes the EP on an intimate note. A stripped back piano ballad where KAELI speaks with her inner self.
EP Track Listing
You + I
Home
Fix U
No Man’s Land
Listen
