Tag: Twinkle

“Fare Thee Well”: Larry Karpenko’s Heart-Rending Elegy Transcends Ordinary Grief

A Masterclass in Musical Mourning Transforms Personal Loss into Universal Catharsis "Fare Thee Well" Larry Karpenko comes as a surprise, like a handmade letter tucked inside a library book: personal, frighteningly clear. This album is an elegy for Sharlene, a missionary, mother, and friend who died at age 43 of cancer. It does not just mourn; it breaks down loss with the care of an artist...

The Bleak Barter of Rusty Reid’s “Piece of the Action”

There's a specific kind of bleak bartering that happens at 2 AM, and Rusty Reid’s single “Piece of the Action” builds a whole four-minute economy around it. This isn't a song about the sweeping grandeur of romance; it’s a clinical look at turning “dissatisfaction” into “a transaction of love.” The language is deliberate, almost like a contract being signed on a napkin under a...

Kelsie Kimberlin’s “Twinkle” Shines A Light On Transgender Youth

Pop Singer Kelsie Kimberlin's New Anthem and Video "Twinkle" Celebrate Acceptance and Love With her latest single, "Twinkle," pop singer Kelsie Kimberlin made a powerful...