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Lola Kristine Debuts New Album 'CHAPTERS' Sharing Heartfelt Story of Redemption

24 May 2024

'CHAPTERS' showcases Lola Kristine's singer-songwriter style, weaving in elements of Americana, Retro-Soul, and Indie-Pop.

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LAGUNA BEACH, CA (May 24, 2024) - Soulful songstress, Lola Kristine, captivates listeners with her highly anticipated new album, ‘CHAPTERS’ out on May 24, 2024. This heartfelt collection of songs takes listeners on a personal journey of redemption, showcasing Lola’s raw and vulnerable storytelling through five beautifully crafted chapters.

From the opening chapter, Lola’s search for love and stability is laid bare, as she navigates the complexities of romantic relationships. As the album progresses, ‘CHAPTERS’ delves deeper into Lola’s emotional journey, exploring themes of grief, lost love, and facing your inner demons. Lola ultimately comes out on the other side full of self-empowerment, and having found true healing within.

“I was unconsciously addicted to love and totally codependent until enough painful breakups caused me to wake up. The album is a look inside my heart and head - getting swept off my feet, losing love, learning how to forgive and grow, loving again but with a new sense of independence and ultimately crossing the shore to freedom. Going from a starved child to a woman who feels whole and complete.”

-Lola Kristine

An inside look at each of the Chapters:

Chapter 1: Rose-Colored Glasses: This heroine’s journey begins with Lola looking for her holy grail in the form of a romantic partner. Dependent on the magical feeling of falling in love, “California Cowboy” sings about trying to find home and stability in a partnership. “You and Me” paints Lola’s desire to have the simplicity of a fairytale-like romance to fulfill her.

Chapter 2: When Things Fall Apart: The dream of happily-ever-after starts to fall apart in Chapter Two. Beginning with denial in “Just Friends”, then turning to grasping and grieving in “Sheets” as the comfort slips away. This chapter closes out with the epic “Wish You Love,” a reflection on forgiveness. Lola sings of allowing the fire of pain refine us in order to truly heal and love again.

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Chapter 3: Into the Woods: Left alone, Lola is forced to face her inner demons: guilt, shame, and other hidden shadows she was able to distract herself away from with romance. “Find Me in the Wilderness” dives deep into her wild feminine soul, where she reclaims the lost child within as she embodies the fierce mother wolf. The lioness is unleashed in “Living for Myself,” a bluesy rock anthem about finding your inner power, standing up for yourself, female empowerment and embracing your uniqueness.

Chapter 4: A New Dance: As a woman who knows her worth and her desires, Lola now enters into the dating world with a different perspective. She’s no longer looking for a prince charming to save her, but a partner who respects and cherishes every aspect of her. This chapter bursts with the joy of Lola finding that love. Beginning with “Brighter,” Lola reflects on this new kind of relationship in lyrics such a:"You’re not like the others. You’re kind like my father. You treat me like a queen. You’ll be my reminder that life can be brighter..." The groovy Motown feel of “So Easy” perfectly depicts the ecstatic lightness of an uncomplicated romance. Feeling the bliss of her wild feminine nature being safely held by a steady masculine force, Lola sings of the beauty of this yin-yang match and dreams for the future in “Gypsy Soul.”

Chapter 5: Parasamgate: We all learn lessons throughout our lives in different ways. For Lola, romantic relationships have been the biggest catalyst for her spiritual growth. Her journey through romance and heartbreak has led her to an inner freedom she never knew existed. The final chapter of the album begins with “Never Knew,” a ballad about overcoming fear and feeling the unconditional love of Christ that pours from life when we let go and surrender. The transcendent finale to the album came to Lola in the form of a dream. The song was brought to life in a writing session with her friend and co-producer for the album, Justin Busch. “The Other Side” captures the essence of heaven on earth. Instead of believing in the myth of separation, this song invites listeners to see the interconnectedness of all life. To no longer be a victim of the past, but to co-create your own story of bliss with the Divine. "Heaven isn’t simply a place you go, It’s a winding canyon inside your soul."

Cover art for 'CHAPTERS' by Lola Kristine

With a unique blend of influences spanning from country-pop and Americana, to retro soul and R&B, ‘CHAPTERS’ offers a rich and diverse musical experience that will resonate with a wide range of listeners. A testament to the power of music as a means of storytelling and personal transformation, this captivating album invites listeners to embark on an emotional journey of redemption and self-discovery, leaving them inspired and uplifted.

The release of ‘CHAPTERS’ has already generated significant buzz within the industry and among the general public. EARMILK, Playground UK, Buzz Music, Canadian Beats Passport, and Music Mecca are just a few of the publications that have praised Lola’s talent and the emotional depth of her music. In addition to critical acclaim, Lola has also secured radio play and interviews on local radio shows along the West Coast. Her song “Just Friends” from the album even made its way onto an episode of Children Ruin Everything on the CW network.

“Her evocative storytelling and soulful vocals create an intimate connection with listeners, inviting them to join her on a personal journey of love’s complexities.”

- EARMILK Music Magazine

To further celebrate the release of ‘CHAPTERS,’ Lola Kristine will be unveiling the music video for ‘Other Side’ in early June, directed by the talented Paul James Houghton. Fans can also look forward to the release of the album on vinyl in early Fall.

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About Lola Kristine:

Lola Kristine is a singer, pianist and songwriter based in Laguna Beach, California. Known as “the little girl with the big voice,” Lola has been staggering audiences her whole life with the depth of soul she possesses in both her timeless songwriting and penetrating singing. Hearing her sing feeds your soul and reconnects you with what is right in the world.

From humble beginnings in St. Louis, Missouri, Lola has taken her music across the country, touring with noted musicians such as Premik Russell Tubbs (Santana, Sting, James Taylor), Jeff Haynes (Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock) and bass virtuoso Michael Manring. She has collaborated with artists from all over the world, including Kinobe (Uganda) in a series sponsored by American Voices. In 2022, a live video of Lola performing went viral on TikTok, hitting 4.5M views which boosted her online presence. She is gaining notoriety amidst legendary rockstars such as Mick Fleetwood and Don Cromwell of Air Supply. She is currently living in Southern California, where she can be found performing at venues and clubs all up and down the coast.