She Rises, the newest single from Karen Atkins, is a softly-stated piece of alt-pop that builds off the framework of performers like Liz Phair and Natalie Cole. There’s a bit of rap-esque flow that starts up shortly after, giving She Rises a very unique sound that will undoubtedly draw fans in. The distinct parts of She Rises all join to make an engrossing effort; what is presented here is starkly different than most fair that we have encountered. We’re here for whatever Karen releases in the future.
We’ve previously covered a few of Karen’s songs over the last bit, including her Somebody, Slip Slidin’ Away and High On Love (Can’t Get Too).
Karen Atkins “She Rises” / 2025 Self Released / 3:45 / Domain / Youtube / Spotify / Itunes /
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Great song! Great review! I love Karen’s music. Have been listening for years and she continues to produce really catchy and unique songs year after year. I agree, I’m excited to listen to whatever she releases next.