Review: "American Teenage Prophecy" - Kid Sistr
- Azalea Withrow
- 4 hours ago
- 2 min read
Kid Sistr delivers a romantic, wistful ballad about queer love in their new single "American Teenage Prophecy." The song is accompanied by a narrative music video that showcases the band members recreating traditional coming-of-age moments in sapphic relationships across time and place. Kid Sistr considers what moments and relationships could have fulfilled the proposed prophecy for American life if queer people existed in a world that celebrated them. The song exemplifies the power gentle love has against even the harshest of hate. The lyrics in the chorus personify this feeling. Kid Sistr sings, "Die for love, the politicians can't stop the rush, the medication's not strong enough to keep me away from you."
The instrumental base of "American Teenage Prophecy" mirrors the soft yet compelling emotional depth of the ballad's lyrics. Acoustic guitar strums set the stage for a light, melodic piano track that continues organically throughout the song. Guitarist and lead singer Sabel's delicate vocals convey the messy, sweet, and brutal business of falling in love. The piano repeats, rising in frequency before taking a brief pause, after which the percussion kicks in. In the last minute of the song, percussive instrumentals pair with a building piano that brings the song's finale to a satisfying release ending in fading airy vocalizing. The final lyrics repeat the phrase "Teenage Prophecy" followed by the final acoustic strums that wrap up the single.
Kid Sistr is made up of three native New Yorkers: bassist Sara Keden, guitarist Sabel Englert, and drummer Becca Webster. “American Teenage Prophecy” follows on the heels of the band’s recently released single “Shitshow.” The indie pop band, currently based out of Los Angeles, also navigates between musical genres of indie rock and dreamy alt-pop. I, along with many other listeners, first fell in love with their sound after hearing the hit single "Dallas" released in 2020. Kid Sistr has toured alongside musicians K. Flay, Willow, and Carly Rae Jepsen, among others. Averaging over 80,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and a following of over 140,000 on Instagram, Kid Sistr is undeniably carving out a loyal audience, powered by their fresh sound and charm.
Written By Azalea Withrow
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