Kuoko - Crisis Queen

The German-Vietnamese singer, songwriter, and producer Kuoko brews a perfect mix of contemporary pop music. Her music is chill and atmospheric, and she uses carefully measured genre influences as ingredients, which turns every song into an experience. By all means, go and listen to her second album Troubleshooter (out today) in its entirety, but our Song Pick of the Day, “Crisis Queen,” is an excellent place to start. The track is about navigating the music industry as a creative but also works as a pick-me-up for any profession.

Kuoko gives us some background about the album:

“Troubleshooter” is an album about chaos. A reflection on being human in an overwhelming, digital society. The emotional peaks and valleys that come with the uncertain path as an artist, a declaration of love to DIY, but also the hurdles that arise in the process. Musically, the album represents a willingness to experiment with new genres that have inspired me greatly along the way. I find talking about my weaknesses and stepping out of my comfort zone very empowering and hope that it gives other people something to take with them. With the high tempo of the songs and the general danceable dynamics of the album, I have also managed to transform negative aspects of my experiences into positive energy.”

Listen to “Crisis Queen” below: