Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Grace Kay unveils her debut album, Grace’s Gospel, an ode to sisterhood role models, along with a music video dedicated to her niece.
A native of the City of Angels, Grace attended an all-girls high school where she developed a desire to empower other women, a passion reflected in her music. Later, Grace graduated from the University of Southern California, where she majored in acting, followed by starring short films and mini-series, which, she explains, “Taught her the importance of story in songwriting.”
Grace’s sound blends elements of refined and punchy synth-pop production, syncopated rhythms, and lush vocal textures. Along with appearing on multiple Spotify playlists such as Fresh Finds and Fresh Finds: Pop, her music has received praise from elite media outlets, and sync placements on ABC’s A Million Little Things, and CBS’s True Lies.
Encompassing 10 tracks, the album begins with “lillies,” featuring a dreamy, undulating melody, radiant vocal harmonies, and low-slung crips percussion. Grace’s gorgeous, gossamer vocals imbue the lyrics with sumptuous surface nuances.
Entry points include “Open,” dripping with delicious pop-laced energy atop a vibrant, syncopated rhythm. Slightly breathy vocals give the lyrics a luscious flow, dripping with smooth, velvety timbres and mounting tones.
A personal favorite because of its pressing-lite beauty, “Here” travels on pulsing colors providing a matrix for Grace’s oh-so-alluring voice, cashmere, and beguilingly irresistible. In the best possible way, “renaissance” mirrors the feel and dream-pop/art-pop flavors of “Here.”
Grace ties the album off with the title track, rolling out on emerging tones crowned by Grace’s evocative, crème de la crème vocals. A fat bassline and tight percussion infuse the rhythm with a bewitching motion as Grace’s dreamy, exquisite voice suffuses the lyrics with a luxurious sonic ambiance.
Without a doubt, Grace’s Gospel is one of the best albums released so far this year. Simply because of the fantastic voice of Grace Kay.