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Sarah Kinsley - The King

Feb 23, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Song Born In Childhood Bedroom

  • Sarah wrote the song idea at her parents' home during the pandemic when she missed the chaotic energy of college life.
  • She found a piano idea that felt like something falling out of the sky into her fingertips and used her childhood upright as the catalyst.
ANECDOTE

Closet Demo With Blankets And Phone

  • Sarah assembled a walky demo in her closet using blankets and cheap drum samples before going to the studio.
  • She recorded into her phone and looped parts to shape the song before any formal collaboration.
ADVICE

Pick Collaborators By Work And Chemistry

  • When you haven't worked with collaborators before, choose someone whose earlier work you love and trust your instinct.
  • Use a short confident conversation to test chemistry and momentum before committing.
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