Kelsie Kimberlin is a regular on this blog, but never fails to surprise and delight with each new release.

By Graeme Smith

Her latest, Sucker, is one of her livelier numbers, opening with a percussive groove. Kimberlin’s vocals are simply hypnotic in the verse and they pour out their heart in a story of being fooled by love. A memorable chorus drives things home before things slow down for a soulful interlude. When the groove comes back, its twice as nice, and cements Kimberlin’s talent for creating a catchy composition.

“This song is not only autobiographical but about so many girls I have known who have been taken advantage of by boys who simply strung them along,” said Kimberlin.  “When girls don’t have the confidence to reject such mistreatment, the relationship becomes toxic and breaks down.  I want girls to recognize when they are being suckered so they can run for the nearest door.  I learned the hard way that life is way too short to spend it catering to a jerk.”

The track comes complete with a video, directed by Kimberlin and film in Kyiv, Ukraine. The video sees her use musical instruments as metaphor for her attempt to escape the toxic relationship.

Sucker is out now and you can give it a listen below.