Chasing the Sunset with Lucy Kitchen’s ‘Red Skies’
By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine
Lucy Kitchen’s new single, ‘Red Skies,’ is more than just a song; it’s a feeling. It’s that rare moment when an ordinary evening transforms into a spontaneous adventure, a quiet promise of possibility hanging in the air. This track, released via her own Bohemia Rose Records and German label Make My Day, is a testament to the Hampshire-based singer-songwriter’s ability to find and bottle up the magic in everyday life.
Kitchen, a true renaissance woman with a background that spans from classical flute to poetry, has consistently earned recognition for her distinctive voice in modern folk. ‘Red Skies’ showcases this talent perfectly, blending folk and Americana with a gentle country warmth that feels both familiar and fresh.
The song’s origin story is as charming as the melody itself. As Kitchen herself recounts, the inspiration struck while she was sitting at a traffic light in Southampton, watching the evening light and the swifts circling overhead. This simple, relatable moment becomes the backdrop for a soundscape rich with acoustic guitar, banjo, double bass, and even the dreamy, wistful sigh of a pedal steel. The result is a sonic painting of dusky skies and dusty roads, a folk-fueled hymn that invites you to roll down the windows and see where the night takes you.
Kitchen’s soothing vocals are the heart of the track, carrying a sense of wonder and warmth that perfectly complements the rich instrumentation. ‘Red Skies’ feels like a breath of fresh air—a gentle reminder to embrace the unplanned, to find beauty in the quiet moments, and to chase the sunset wherever it leads. It’s a gorgeous new chapter for an artist who has masterfully created a body of work that finds hope and beauty in even the most profound difficulties.