Krystal Metcalfe
Chicago, Illinois, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2013 | SELF
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A strong vocalist with a theatrical background, artist Krystal Metcalfe is making her grand entrance onto the music scene and gearing up to release her first EP.
Embarking on this new journey after years of developing her artistic voice, show performance and gaining a local fan base throughout Chicago and her hometown of St. Louis, Metcalfe has finally released her anticipated first single, “To Be Loved.”
Compiled with horns and the feeling of live instrumentation, the subject matter expresses a relationship where one is not fully appreciated.
Though it could have easily gone the slow jam route, the track is energetic with an upbeat tempo that flips a somber topic into one that fuels empowerment in recognizing your worth and that in fact, your love and the magnificence of you is being under-appreciated.
Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts in the comments! - LaToya Cross
Sound (in five words or less): R&B with a theatrical flair
What to expect in '15: The St. Louis-born singer, who recently released a new single, the funky, horn-stoked "To Be Loved," intends to spend the first three months of 2015 recording her debut EP. Metcalfe, 28, should be comfortable in the spotlight, owing to her background in musical theater.
Next Chicago concert: Feb. 26 at Bottom Lounge - Andy Downing
Meet RedEye Rock 'n' Vote 2015 finalist Krystal Metcalfe.
Neighborhood: East Lakeview
Experience: “It sounds cliché, but I’ve been playing music my whole life,” says the 28-year-old singer. "I come from a very musically-minded family.”
Sound:“I always say my music is soul meets musical theatre.”
Live show: “I have five people backing me, so it’s a full experience. Our shows kind of feel like a 'revival.'"
Influences: “I listen to a lot of musical theatre and soul. It might sound surprising, but I also love a lot of indie bands like Lucius and Grizzly Bear. My vocal influences are Chaka Khan and Aretha Franklin.”
Upcoming performance: May 19 at the Promontory
Fun facts: She sings in public. She also dreams of being Elphaba in “Wicked."
Big accomplishment: No shameless plug: Metcalfe said she’s proud of RedEye choosing her as one of "15 Chicago Artists To Watch in 2015." - Josh Terry
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Still working on that hot first release.
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Bold, Confident and more Fearless than ever.
These words, and more, describe the fiercely talented Krystal Metcalfe.
This Chicagoan, by way of St. Louis artist puts her life experiences, musicianship, and love for people on her chest and is always ready to set the nearest stage on fire.
Her love for music runs deep into her roots and she uses those seeds to share real, purposeful, and meaningful music that will uplift your spirits and also move the crowd. “I perform to connect with my audience. By sharing music, I hope to create ‘Escapism’ for them. Take them away from their stresses, problems, and worries, if even only for a moment,” says Metcalfe.
Her musical style described as “the love child of Aretha Franklin and Chaka Kahn, infused with Rock n' Soul and Musical Theatre” though abstract, proves to be a winning combination for this artist. She has been recognized by The Chicago Tribune's Redeye as 1 of the top 15 artist to watch for 2015, as well as highlighted by Jet magazine as a new artist spotlight with her new single 'To Be Loved'.
With a soon to come EP, slated for release mid 2016, and many more magical happenings, Krystal Metcalfe is a rising star ready to do her part to change the world, one stage at a time.
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