There is something truly captivating about JUNO Award nominee Kellie Loder (they/them). Their unrivaled lyrical brilliance is honest and vulnerable in ways that make the music feel deeply personal. Described as, “a multi-genre marvel,” Kellie’s musical journey began on the shores of Newfoundland & Labrador, lending to their unmatched songwriting prowess, and distinctive blend of folk, Americana and indie pop influences. 

“When We Kiss” is a song about being so infatuated with someone that the world seems to disappear when you kiss them. Kellie wrote it at their kitchen table in St. John’s the morning after their most romantic night of their life. They have been performing it at live shows for what seems like forever and now it’ll finally live on an album. 

“I feel as though it’s the closest thing to my heart on the record. I can still feel the feelings I felt all those years ago when I listen to it,” says Kellie. “It’s also the first song I’ve written that will be released and that’s obviously about a girl. It’s a huge checkmark in sharing who I really am with the world, sexuality and all. For so many years, I would censor or change pronouns of the person I was writing about to not out myself. In this song, I don’t hold back at all and it’s refreshing.”