Biography
Roots music journal No Depression called songs by Nashville singer-singer Kristen Englenz 'stream of consciousness Beat poetry imbued with good-down-home Southern sensibility.' And Stomp and Stammer said, 'There is a stirring intimacy to these performances that holds you in their grasp.'
Englenz paints musical stories of loss and heartache with a soulful sensibility both intimately aching and defiant with hope. A classically trained pianist and acoustic guitarist with a voice virtuosic and vulnerable, her music is fragrant with Americana roots and a modern indie vibe.
Her debut album, ingénue, features iconic legends the Blind Boys of Alabama performing on the track 'Pray For Rain'. Ken Coomer (former drummer of Wilco) produced the album.
Englenz attributes her melodies to be partially inspired by the natural world. Her interest in environmental activism is shared in her popular web series, Caterwauling with Kristen, where she mimics birdcalls and teaches about avian species.
“Sometimes it can feel like you're damaged, defective, not worth being seen,” she says. “We all share these stories."
Englenz was recently signed by Atlanta, Georgia based indie label, Saturn 5 Records.
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Sounds Like:
Sheryl Crow, Cat Power, Fiona Apple, Alanis Morrisette
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Influences:
Lucinda Williams, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits
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AirPlay Direct Member Since:
10/26/15
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Profile Last Updated:
11/30/24 17:24:48