Is there a certain song you're excited, or even maybe a little scared, for people to hear for the ï¬rst time? Every song is its own story, but I wanted to call the EP Struck by Lightning because that song talks about being there for someone no matter what, and I hope some of these songs can make people feel like someone is there for them in the same way. I hope people can take away comfort from at least one song. What do you hope people take away from Struck By Lightning? Spending time with family/friends also helps, but otherwise I've learned it just takes time. I guess the thing that helped me most with getting over the breakup was avoiding contact with that person. It's always nice to know other people are feeling what I'm feeling.Īt its core, "Remember That Night?" is a breakup anthem. I posted a clip of the song the same night I started writing it and the immediate reaction surprised me. It has been so cool and honestly validating since I've mostly avoided writing about my relationship/ breakup, because I wasn't sure how to put the way I felt into words. What was it like watching people connect with "Remember That Night?" A lot of what I write about is pretty personal, and I try not to have too much of a ï¬lter on while writing, so that might be why it can feel like reading a diary :-) I normally like to establish a concept or storyline before I go into writing a song, so a lot of times I'll write a few lyrics ï¬rst before going into the melody. It's intimate, vulnerable, and cathartic all in one fell swoop. Your music often feels like reading from the torn pages of a diary. After a few years of that, I became more interested in writing songs and realized how much I loved doing that, which is when I knew I wanted to make music forever ! I learned to sing and play a lot of my favorite songs and started busking/playing bar gigs. I loved to sing as a kid and started to get more seriously interested in music when I was around 12 and got my ï¬rst guitar. When did you ï¬rst know you wanted to make music? We had the chance to talk with Sara via e-mail about her new EP, how she write such emotive songs, and collaborating with Cavetown (who she'll be going on tour with later this year).įor those who don't know, who is Sara Kays? In many ways, it feels like the next step forward for an artist destined to become a household name or a tender reflection whose straightforward emotional sincerity is unmatched, but more than anything, Struck By Lightning, feels like the embrace of a close friend - comforting, familiar, and warm. ![]() ![]() In the span of its seven-track run, a lot can be said about the impression Sara Kays leaves. So, the idea is, 'I'll sit out there with you in silence.' ![]() "It can be frustrating when you know someone's going through something, but they won't say anything. "A friend of mine struggled a lot with depression and didn't necessarily always talk to me about it," shares Sara. ![]() Trademark Sara and Cavetown, the joint single sees the newfound duo creating a veritable earworm out of profoundly sincere sentiment. The EP also includes previously unheard songs, including the Cavetown-assisted titular opening track. Struck By Lightning includes the familiar breakout hit, "Remember That Night?," a breakup anthem whose delicate yet haunting soundscape caused it to quickly go viral. All of this culminates in her latest EP, Struck By Lightning, a heart-rending collection of songs that feel like sneaking a peek into someone's diary. The rapidly rising artist's growing fanbase is a testament to her understated gift for empathetic songwriting, which sees her transforming her innermost thoughts into universal, bittersweet anthems that carry all the emotional weight and intimacy of a close friend confiding in you. Indiana-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sara Kays has cultivated a devoted following by wearing her heart on her sleeve.
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