Music: Kimbra – Settle Down

Yes, I know, its been a while. However, with my small disappearance, I come bringing posts!

Took some time to listen to some music for the past couple of weeks, and I came across a few new artists that I fell in love with.

One in particular is Kimbra Johnson, better known under her stage name of Kimbra.

Hailing from New Zealand, Kimbra has been a growing and developing musician since the age of 10, having competed in national competitions for several years and giving public performances, including singing the New Zealand national anthem at age twelve before 27,000 people.

After winning an award for best breakthrough music video for her second single “Simply on My Lips” in 2007 at the age of 17, she caught the attention of ex-Independiente Records boss Mark Richardson. Having formed a new management company/independent label called Forum 5 in Melbourne, Australia, he asked for Kimbra to work with him. She signed and moved to Australia to begin working on her debut record.

The first single off the debut album, “Settle Down,” was released in June 2012, but was re-released in November 2011 to help aid in the promotion of her debut album, Vows. The song peaked at number #37 on the New Zealand charts, but has began to catch the attention of international listeners.

After having appeared and voiced a part in “Somebody that I use to Know,” a song by Gotye, her fame grew from the song’s major success.

Her album debuts in America in May 2012, so I plan to give it a full listen when it is released.

But, for a taste of what her voice sounds like (and why it won me over so quickly), check out her music video for “Settle Down” below.

I now have a slight fear of baby dolls…