Kestrel is a multi-talented songwriter, vocalist, and keyboardist who approaches electronic music with the kind of intentionality that separates true artists from mere nostalgic mimics. Working entirely independently, Kestrel creates music with meticulous attention to both experience and emotion. Her dedication to handling every aspect of the creative process, from composition to performance, results in a balanced artistic statement that’s unmistakably her own.
“Apricot Sunshine” entails something elusive about how we process memories, particularly those sun-kissed moments that feel too perfect to be entirely real.
The track opens with mysterious layers before gradually introducing elements that feel like pure liquid warmth. Kestrel’s vocal delivery in the song is particularly striking and confident enough to carry the song’s expansive production. The way she handles the shift from darker electronic elements to those brighter major progressions mirrors the very experience she’s describing: memories emerging from shadow into light, reality bending around emotion.
Rather than overwhelming listeners with layers upon layers of synth, Kestrel chooses the “305 in neon glow” imagery that comes alive through careful use of reverb and delay. “Apricot Sunshine” elevates beyond simple retro-fetishism via artistic storytelling. The forthcoming extended version promises to dive even deeper into this concept, suggesting an artist who understands that the best electronic music serves story and emotion first, with style following naturally.
Don’t miss out on the extended version of “Apricot Sunshine” dropping next summer!
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