Review: "Promise Ring" - Kat Brix
- Taylor Sheridan Lempke
- Sep 3, 2025
- 2 min read
Kat Brix’s “Promise Ring” sweetens heartbreak with the same love that changing seasons show us. We want to grow by someone’s side, but growth means change. Brix shows this maturity when she sings, “It’s not your fault.” We find a new rhythm, a new pattern, a new beat to walk to. But sometimes that means we’re not walking by our partner’s side. Aspirations and goals we pick up can drag us further from the person we once wanted a life with. Brix approaches this ending with an appreciation for the past, the moments shared, and how her ex-partner changed her. The love isn’t gone, but it takes on a new form.
The harmonic humming pulls you in like wind catching leaves in a swirling rotation. The focus on the layers feels like a telepathic exchange of her emotions, like a choir singing a sacred song. She sings like Charli XCX, Tove Lo, and MØ—with a voice that makes life feel like a party no matter the circumstance. The melancholic chord progression creates a comforting space to stop, pause, and observe the change. It’s a space to reminisce the presence of a partner felt like warm sunrays and to embrace a new pattern. The build-up to the chorus feels like a flashing, flickering reel of memories with the beat drop—each one a space for joy. But change is the most natural thing. Keeping the promise ring signifies this acceptance and the love engraved in it.
Kat Brix is a Danish singer who writes electric music to let loose on the dance floor. Her debut single, “In Love with a Psycho,” is a step into the club with strobe lights and good vibes. The bass and house beat push worries away, as if heartbreak is no match for her. She finds something to celebrate in each experience. “Make It On My Own” shows the strength she aspires to share with her fans. The snares and hi-hats blast with the speed of a bullet train, powering adrenaline. Her latest release, “Promise Ring,” finds a life within loss.
Written By Taylor Sheridan Lempke
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