So if this is the first time you're seeing Kerli, you probably think she looks like a cross between Amy Winehouse and Natasha Bedingfield. Yes, you'd be partially right; Kerli does sound like a grittier Natasha when she sings "The Creationist," one of my favorite songs on her 2008 album, Love is Dead.
The cover art, as well as the album name itself, says a lot about Kerli as an artist and the songs that she sings. She has a very dark and ethereal image and her voice is haunting, somewhat reminiscent of Evanescence (what happened to them, anyway?), but more feminine and romantic. This isn't music to rock out to, though; if anything, it's more ... contemplative music? Hailing from Estonia, this 22-year old is finally breaking through in America.
Kerli's most well-known song is probably "Walking on Air," a song with a really catchy chorus and (as might be expected) a really creepy video.
A lot of people, after viewing this music video, label Kerli a wannabe Lady Gaga, but that's definitely not the case! Their sounds are completely different. Kerli is more child-like and doll-like, whereas Lady Gaga is ... you can see for yourself on the latest Rolling Stone cover. Kerli has something else going on, and whatever it is, I definitely hope it continues.
Kerli's Official Site: http://www.kerlimusic.com/
Kerli was first! Lady Gaga came after her.
ReplyDeleteWhat happened to Evanescence. Well, Amy got married and wanted to have a break for a year or two. The band's now at the studio and the new album will be released on the fall 2010. And the first single's gonna be released in the summer <3
ReplyDeleteI love Kerli too.