“Skin”, Kid Tigrrr’s latest release is a powerful piece regarding the implications and importance of identity. Identity is by its very definition something to be discovered within oneself, by oneself. Feeling comfortable in one’s own skin is a difficult task, made more so when it feels like that skin and the self is dedicated to another. Kid Tigrrr describes the heartaching but ultimately necessary journey of finding herself. She goes from a fragile doll, fair, someone who cannot be touched by the sun due to hiding in her partner's shadow, to speaking out for herself and claiming her skin as her own. The complexities of her relationship made her lack of identity known, and gave her motivation to seek out a better relationship with herself, but it was only her who ultimately was able to claim her skin as hers.
The song begins with a gentle acoustic guitar, a skill Kid Tigrrr will expand on throughout the piece. Her voice is soft and full, making the perfect narrator for the character she creates within her lyrics. She never states the transgressions against her with malice or anger, merely recognizing them as something to overcome. When she reaches the chorus, new instrumentals are introduced that offer a whimsical yet mournful turn. Every piece of this song fits a contextual theme and is beautifully composed to tell this story. As the song goes on, and she grows more and more tired of her overshadowing partner, the instrumentals as well as her voice evolve into a more rebellious tone. Again, this is never outright anger, but the subtle transition from acoustic to electric guitar is indicative enough. She closes the piece with a collage of vocals which mix into a true expression of her overwhelming emotion.
Kid Tigrrr is the creative project of Jenna Fournier, a visual and musical artist. Fournier began her career in music as the leading woman to Niights. The group found immense success, going on multiple world tours and releasing two albums. Her independently created music is on its way to reaching similar heights. Her first released song as Kid Tigrrr, “Shapes of Water”, was recognized by DKFM Shoegaze Radio, “Skin” has been highly regarded by Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, and her second single, “Scry” received a personal acknowledgment and blessing from Neil Halstead of Slowdive. Her live performances are widely respected as well for their creative ingenuity and can be seen at the Cleveland Museum of Art this coming September.
Written By Hailey Schap
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