Kayla Thompson Bets On Herself In New EP ‘A Shot In The Dark’
‘A Shot In The Dark’ embodies the fear and angst of not knowing what the future holds, but finding the courage to trust that you’ll end up where you’re meant to be. Thompson offers an assortment of colorfully vulnerable alternative pop tracks detailing her experience as a twenty-something independent artist coming into her own.
RALEIGH, NC (October 18th, 2023) - Alternative pop artist Kayla Thompson delivers her highly anticipated debut EP A Shot In The Dark on November 3rd. With recent singles “Too Much” and “One Day,” Thompson introduced listeners to a matured sound imbued with a deeper sense of vulnerability and invigorating productions that embellish her already mesmerizingly angelic vocals. Both singles garnered attention from publications like Ones To Watch while shocking longtime fans with the undeniable leap the songstress made from previous projects, earning her rave reviews over social media. This project represents the immense growth Thompson has made as a person and artist over the last few years; it is a collection of lessons learned and reassurance in spite of fear and self doubt. Listeners can expect to hear a sound reminiscent of artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Gracie Abrams, and Olivia Rodrigo on A Shot In The Dark.
Lead single “Too Much” is an indie pop anthem existing at the culmination of fear and self-preservation, ultimately asserting to listeners through their darkest moments that they are worthy and deserving of the love they want for themselves. Thompson walks through the experience of grappling with insecurities and self-doubt in moments when we can’t tell where we stand with a romantic partner. The music video features her navigating conflict with her partner while she wears her heart on her sleeve and erupts into impassioned, epic choruses posing the question, “is my love too much or not enough?” With its dreamy atmosphere and introspective lyrics, the EP’s second single, "One Day," invites listeners to reflect on their own struggles and find solace in the possibility of brighter days ahead. The stunning music video for this track personifies the bright, dreamy soundscapes with golden meadows while Thompson welcomes a hopeful perspective on growing up. The songstress collaborated with Raven Media House to bring the visuals for these tracks to life.
Lead single “Too Much” is an indie pop anthem existing at the culmination of fear and self-preservation, ultimately asserting to listeners through their darkest moments that they are worthy and deserving of the love they want for themselves. Thompson walks through the experience of grappling with insecurities and self-doubt in moments when we can’t tell where we stand with a romantic partner. The music video features her navigating conflict with her partner while she wears her heart on her sleeve and erupts into impassioned, epic choruses posing the question, “is my love too much or not enough?” With its dreamy atmosphere and introspective lyrics, the EP’s second single, "One Day," invites listeners to reflect on their own struggles and find solace in the possibility of brighter days ahead. The stunning music video for this track personifies the bright, dreamy soundscapes with golden meadows while Thompson welcomes a hopeful perspective on growing up. The songstress collaborated with Raven Media House to bring the visuals for these tracks to life.
2022 was a year characterized by growth, and the songstress reconciled her growing pains with a sonic refresh that allowed her artistry to blossom into a new, brighter era than ever before. The result is a complex autobiographical collection of songs inspired by Thompson’s most daunting anxieties and most valuable affirmations. She collaborated with a variety of creatives to bring these tracks to life: Joel Setien produced the entire EP and co-wrote “One Day,” and co-wrote the rest of the EP with George Gleeson ("Before You Say Goodbye"), Solomon Headen ("Too Much"), Nate Diaz ("Matter"), and Amber Ais (“One Day”). ‘A Shot In The Dark’ goes out to ambitious young people who are trying to find their footing in life and have a deep desire to still make big moves in their future. At its core, this EP gives permission to believe in yourself in spite of your biggest insecurities and reminds listeners that if you’re serious about following your dreams, you might have to take a shot in the dark.
Twenty-seven-year old Kayla Thompson is an interdisciplinary artist making waves across the entertainment industry. She was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, and later moved to North Carolina where she currently lives with her family. While she only began seriously pursuing music in 2015, being raised in generations of singers, songwriters, and musicians, made music a fundamental building block of her life. Thompson is known for her ethereal vocals, masterfully crafted pop melodies, and hypnotic guitar playing; with her music having garnered attention from esteemed tastemakers like SoFar Sounds, Bringin' It Backwards, and Whytt Magazine, she has also found herself featured on multiple Spotify editorial playlists in 2022. The fan favorite, "Younger," gained more streams than any other single in the first week alone, and launched the artist full force into a year filled with more releases, like "The Remains," and set her up for a series of mesmerizing live shows from North Carolina, to Nashville, to LA. Thompson has also found herself exploring new interests in 2022; fans have loved getting her takes on the hottest pop culture and entertainment news tea as a personality on Shared News, as well as from her pop-culture podcast, 'All The Right Reasons.' Listeners can look forward to a fresh era of music in 2023 as Thompson dives head-first into a matured, vibrant indie pop sound. She is starting the year out with a string of singles leading up to her debut EP due early this summer. Check out Kayla on Instagram and TikTok to stay up to date with all of her latest projects, or whenever you need a little extra love to put a smile on your face.
