Singer/songwriter Kay Nambiar has released his debut EP, Ep1 today. Written, performed and co-produced by Kay, Ep1 is a deeply expressive and atmospheric project marking the beginning of his solo music career, evolved organically from voice notes recorded on his iPhone over the last five years.
“Recording this album was a reflective journey. My demos embodied the ideas I wanted to communicate and served as a blueprint for the recording process,” shares Kay. “These songs are more questions than answers. I frequently was at a roadblock with myself and my insecurities which would sometimes push me forward and other times hold me back.”
“Sharing these deeply personal thoughts through music was cathartic in a way, working through those situations while trusting the process and just letting things happen as they come. I can only hope that people listening are able to find solace through these songs as I have.”
Reminiscent of artists such as Elliot Smith and Sufjan Stevens, Kay’s introspective 5-track EP offers a distinctively melancholic, pared-back, but also deeply personal look into who he is as an artist while making room for listeners to reflect on the internal struggles they face and how our experiences shape us into our most authentic selves.
Known best for his work as a photographer and model having collaborated with some of the world’s most-renowned artists and brands — from Calvin Klein to Cartier, and international publications including Vogue and Numéro — Kay makes a shift in his multi-disciplinary career with the release of his music, adding solo artist to his repertoire.
Baring his most vulnerable inner thoughts and feelings, it’s safe to say this is just the beginning for the American/Dutch artist.