Musician, humanitarian activist, and champion of the Ukrainian spirit, Pop artist Kelsie Kimberlin continues to turn heads with a prolific start to the new year. With a steady stream of releases since the start of 2025, she has given listeners plenty to keep their attention as she shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. With today marking the release of the music video for her single “Perfume,” her artistry more than passes the smell test for fans across the world as she adds to her already robust body of work. Returning to her hometown of Kiev to inspire the aesthetic backdrop of the video, the personal weight of the setting reflects in the sentimentality of the video and allows fans to see the world that shaped Kimberlin first hand.
The piece starts with a heavy and resonant synth wave introduction and we immediately feel the weight of the music build around us. Kimberlin’s vocals quickly appear to begin the story as she resonantly starts the narrative with the opening line “Come see my basket’s full holding all the different scents. I can’t wait to show you, come sit here and have a look.”
In a recent statement, Kimberlin is quoted saying “Perfume is my metaphor for love. The right perfume like the right love is so powerful that no words are needed.” This vein of thought is truly reflected in the overall mood of the single and showcases the artist’s passion for symbolism and metaphore found so often in her work.
Written by Nick Gumas
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