Coming Home by Kristen Martell

A quiet wind chime is the first sound you hear on the new EP from Kristen Martell, a women whose music contains a lifetimes worth of wisdom. What follows that brief moment of serenity is a journey into hidden dreams and unspoken feelings in the form of six acoustic pop gems.

The need for self acceptance and healing are amongst the themes that pervade Kristen's songs. 'Fade Away' tells the story of the author disappearing into a cabin in the wilderness and reemerging with a new outlook, while the aching 'Thoughts of You' reveals the artist's inner struggle with putting her needs above the needs of others. Kristen's nuanced thoughtfulness gives these feelings space to breathe, allowing for multiple interpretations with each listen.

Kristen shows another side of herself on album highlight 'Ain't No Obstacle', a funky blues inspired ode to self confidence and progress, before closing out with the cathartic 'Home'. Anyone who has found themselves lost in thought pondering the meaning of it all will find something to relate to in Kristen's songs.

Tracklist

1.	Breathe (Album Version)	3:57

2.	Fade Away	5:12

3.	Thoughts of You	3:40

4.	We Learn	3:55

5.	Ain't No Obstacle	3:16

6.	Home	4:25

7.	We Learn	3:55

Credits

released April 24, 2020

All songs written by Kristen Martell

Co-produced by Kristen Martell, Anthony Page and John D.S. Adams.

Engineered, mixed and mastered by John D.S. Adams of Stonehouse Sound.

Background vocals [1, 2, 3, 5 & 6] recorded by Anthony Page in Lunenburg County, NS

Kristen Martell - vocals, acoustic guitar, piano on 1 & 2
Anthony Page - electric guitar, vocals on 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6
Dana Allen - standup bass
Sebastien McSween - drums, tambourine & shaker, vocals on 2 & 5
Glenn Patcsha - organ, rhodes piano, sonics on 2
Wanda Baxter - violin on 6
Erin Donovan - piano on 3

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