"Kristy’s voice is vaguely reminiscent of Joni Mitchell, only more luxuriant, projecting a musing vulnerability and, at the same time, burnished passion. There’s a timbre or essence to her voice that’s mysteriously sempiternal and immanent, like a tone caught between a bottomless abyss and heaven." -Randy Radic, HuffPost
Kristy Chmura
Kristy Chmura, a New Jersey based singer/songwriter, who’s classically trained hands as a harpist, accompany her dynamic heartfelt vocals, takes listeners on an expedition through the depths of the soul with her “intimate lyricism and emotive vocals...” Her influences are wide open, from artists like Sarah McLachlan to Depeche Mode; Kristy creates a distinctive artistic point of view, writing songs pertaining to the human condition infused with an alternative and adult-contemporary style.
Kristy released her debut solo album, “Stained…Glass Heart”, in 2018, and in 2022 her latest EP, “Where The Light Gets In” which John Apice from Americana Highways raves in a recent review, "It's so well produced, performed & constructed." Kristy will be following "Where The Light Gets In" with another release in early 2024 titled “Inner Solstice”. Kristy has proven her creative abilities to be totally in sync with the universal flow. Working alongside with guitarist/singer-songwriter/engineer, Damien Musto, and teaming up with Christian Eigner of Depeche Mode for
"Inner Solstice" Kristy genuinely tapped into a sonic landscape completely unique and revolutionary.
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“New Jersey’s deeply angelic voiced Kristy Chmura has a warm presentation & her voice suits the music perfectly. Almost as colorful & deep as Tanita Tikaram crossed with a little Sarah MacLauchlan & to my ears that’s quite a magical crossing.”
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“Although classically trained, Kristy retains the unique ability to blend classical elements with pop and rock influences, producing contemporary pop music full of grace, elegance and dynamism.” – Randy Radic, HuffPost
“Kristy is a talented songwriter with lots to say and the means to back up her musical statements.” – John Pfeiffer, The Aquarian Weekly
“…there are a few talented artists who demonstrate, incontrovertibly, that it’s possible to apply the grace and beauty of the classical harp to modern rock. Kristy Chmura is one of those rare musicians, and in her native New Jersey, she’s an acclaimed and respected figure. Her steady, seamless integration of classical technique into pop and rock songs has always marked her as an artist to follow.” -exposedvocals.com
“Kristy Chmura is an American artist known for her creativity with a focus on the harp. Combining this instrument, intimate lyrics and emotive vocals will certainly arouse curiosity. In fact, I enjoyed this interview and would like to highlight her music offers a one-of-a-kind experience!” –Erick, electrowow.net
“Nothing’s Rights” shows off the sweet sounds of Kristy Chmura’s music folk-inflected vocals. The song embraces a spacious elegant approach as it neatly embodies a gorgeous mix of classical and chamber pop. Lyrics focus upon a lingering sadness, lending the track a mournful aura.” – Monique Grimme, Bongo Boy Records.
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"Kristy Chmura is that rare artist who can handle Funkadelic -style rock stomp, and effortlessly shift to ethereal neo-Celtic harp driven solo work, "Stained Glass Heart" is a mesmerizing work emphasizing the latter, melodic, flowing, and full of grace, I'd love to hear her mix her sense of flow, with her funked up feel for structure. Meanwhile SGH is a gentle gem for these roiled times." Vic Garbarini, former Editor-in-chief at Musician Magazine
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www.kristychmura.com