Photography by Kyle Lang
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Philadelphia-based indie folk artist Kristin Daelyn combines intricate fingerstyle guitar work with poetic storytelling to create a world of nostalgia and introspection. Her music explores themes of love, longing, and nature through intentional, layered soundscapes that gently unfold. Grounded in the simplicity and warmth of folk, her sound feels familiar but explorative, evoking quiet moments and a tender space for solace, presence, comfort and deep connection. Her music acts as a mirror, helping listeners access emotions and insights that may feel just out of reach, offering a heartfelt invitation to embrace their inner worlds.
Daelyn self engineered and produced her first album “Gardens and Plantings” during lockdown in 2020. Each song was written and released one month at a time and compiled as an album at years end. Her most recent double single, "Into the Quarry", was recorded with Danny Black (Good Old War, Gregory Alan Isakov) and released July 2023.
Her compositions have been featured on WXPN, NPR, MTV, Philadelphia Magazine and Gems on VHS.