Caroline Kole, Only Slightly Emotional Review
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Caroline Kole is a rising Starstruck Entertainment artist that was first discovered performing at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe by country icon Reba McEntire when she was just 13. Shortly after, Kole was signed to a management deal with Starstruck Entertainment and a publishing deal with Sony/ATV. After a few years on tour as direct support for McEntire, Blake Shelton and more, Kole took time off to write – and quickly realized she was creating music more influenced by her favorite pop artists than her country music upbringing. In September of 2018, Kole joined forces with Toronto-based producer/artist Pusher to release “BTDT,” which staked its claim on several Spotify and Apple Music playlists. In October, NYC-based electronic duo VAVO released a tropical house version of Kole’s “Right Now.” The dance mix, which features Kole’s vocals and lyrical aptitude, hit No. 32 on the Billboard Dance chart, No. 16 on the Mediabase Dance chart, and has been featured on several coveted Apple Music and Spotify playlists. Kole is now releasing her second EP from Starstruck Entertainment titled, Only Slightly Emotional. The six song EP includes previously released singles “What If,” “Strawberry Lip Smacker” and “Flow,” as well as a new single “Always Almost.”
Positives:
Kole presents an electro-pop sound that is rich, but still maintains solid songwriting skills from her country music background.
Bottom Line:
Only Slightly Emotional has already been featured on Best Of The Week, Beats Of The Week and Breaking Pop on Apple Music, as well as New Music Friday Netherlands on Spotify. The 21-year-old is presenting music that is personal, and that comes through for a satisfying listen. Kole explains, “I’m learning more about the person I am, the person I want to be, and am going through the same personal growth that we all experience. From that process, I’ve definitely been able to embrace certain aspects of the world and myself more fully, so I’m excited for this EP to be out to show that growth.” “Always Almost” has Kole’s warm voice singing a melody that shows her range and control. Set to a hip dance beat, “Me & U” is a rich indie pop tune that has a solid song form, nice feel changes and has a chorus that shows Kole’s falsetto control and richness. Kole possesses an outstanding voice and her experiences in the songwriting world of country music has allowed her to take her vocal gift and augment it with solid songs that bring a fresh sound to the electro pop genre. That’s the short of it!