Everything You Wanted to Know About Ascension Singer-Songwriter Sarah Kinsley
With her eclectic and ethereal instrumentation and otherworldly vocals, singer-songwriter and producer Sarah Kinsley's music is unlike anything else we've heard.
Sarah is probably best known for her viral hit, "The King," but that beloved song was just the start for the rising artist. Earlier this month, she dropped her shimmery new EP Ascension, consisting of five tracks all about the one-of-a-kind connections people forge with one another, and the memories and experiences that live on between them forever. The EP is purely Sarah, as she created the entire thing out of her apartment in New York City, and her unique artistry is inherent in every vibrant note. Later this summer, she'll also be playing at Lollapalooza before opening for Weyes Blood, and then supporting Gus Dapperton on tour in the fall. For us, this is the summer of Sarah, and if you're equally obsessed, keep scrolling to discover everything she shared with us as our Woman Crush Wednesday.
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Fun Facts:
1. Sarah can always count on getting inspiration from unusual sources.
"People in public places. Parks. Sunrise! Beautiful shimmering light on water!"
-Sarah Kinsley
2. We relate to her favorite way to unwind after a tough day.
"The greatest escape there is—wonderful, beautiful, incredible sleep."
-Sarah Kinsley
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3. Her current favorite style piece is a thrifted neon green summer scarf.
"That, or a black La Ligne dress I recently gifted myself."
-Sarah Kinsley
4. She has a degree in music theory from Columbia University.
"I studied music and loved every second of it."
-Sarah Kinsley
5. However, there were a few subjects in school that she wasn't so fond of.
"I was horrible at math, economics. I tried to study business as some sort of silly back-up plan to pursuing music—in my third week of college, my professor (one of the most-feared on the campus) ripped up my assignment in front of the entire class of 200 people. So that's probably my worst."
-Sarah Kinsley
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6. Her dream vacation is a bit far-off and fantastic.
"I was reading these short futuristic stories by N.K. Jemisin and there's one I vaguely remember about a beautiful oasis pool that's hidden from society. If I could, I would absolutely go there."
-Sarah Kinsley
7. The last song she had stuck in her head was "Watchlar" by Cocteau Twins.
8. She thinks she'd be a terrible investment banker or surgeon.
"I think I could be an alright lawyer, though I wouldn't want to be represented by myself. I could be an alright chef."
-Sarah Kinsley
9. When she was younger, she actually wanted to be a visual artist and director.
"Way before I even thought I could make music. It's really influenced a lot about the way I create. I feel like that's more of a deeper thing people might not know."
-Sarah Kinsley
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10. Fans might also be unaware that she's missing a tooth.
11. At her core, Sarah can be an incredibly shy person.
"Very nervous. Everything that has happened in music has been such a wonderful surprise. Over and over. I would love for them to know that I am just so very grateful. The quieter, introverted girl inside of me is just so grateful to have the chance to share my music. They're such great listeners."
-Sarah Kinsley
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