Little Monarch Releases Debut Album 'Plenty of Time'
FEATURING NEW SINGLE “IT’S LIKE MUSIC” LISTEN HERE
Multi-talented producer, artist, and songwriter Little Monarch has released her debut album Plenty of Time, out today. The 13-track LP finds Casey Kalmenson, performing as Little Monarch, reflecting on moments of her life at home and on the road through a variety of musical styles that have evolved and taken shape as she comes to terms with creating music for herself.
Through a mix of sound choices, arrangements, and personal lyrics, Plenty of Time offers moments of reflection to simple memories of just being present to introspective homesick yearnings. The album, recorded in Kalmenson’s home studio, features her latest single and opener “We Got That Feeling,” a funky and slick track about capturing those special moments with loved ones that make the rest of the world fade away and turn good times into timeless memories. The cosmic self-love anthem “Sheesh” and radiant bass-driven single “Follow Your Majesty” both share a similar message of putting yourself first while celebrating your individuality while “Same Old” bursts with warbly synths as Kalmenson speaks to being surrounded by the wrong kind of energy you need to be your best self. Elsewhere on the full-length is jaunty tune “Bounce” that encourages you to go after what you want and atmospheric focus track “It’s Like Music” which describes the comforting feeling of listening to the ramblings of someone you adore.
Speaking to the release of new single “It’s Like Music,” Kalmenson shares, “it’s the focus track of the album in part because I just love how it turned out, but also because it represents so much of what has made up the past few years for me while making this album. Outside of my own project, I tour as a musician in other artists' bands which leaves me away from home and on the road a lot. This song is about being away on tour and missing your person back home. Night after night, making them stay on the phone with you while you fall asleep to the sound of their rambling which is almost…like music.”
As Little Monarch, Kalmenson creates a truly unique listening experience, blending various elements into a cohesively contemporary yet retro sonic drive, and Plenty of Time is no exception to that.
Recognized for her exceptional musical abilities with her dazzling pop-laced soundscapes, Kalmenson has found viral success as a solo artist with hits including “No Matter What” and “Strike” which have quickly added to her over 41 million global streams. Little Monarch has garnered praise from the likes of Wonderland, Ones To Watch, The Line of Best Fit, and Atwood Magazine among others. Her music can be heard in a variety of campaigns with brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch and Shiseido Cosmetics along with syncs for shows including Grey’s Anatomy, Love Is Blind, and Love At First Lie.
Kalmenson is also an integral member of Gracie Abrams' band and played a pivotal role in the highly acclaimed Taylor Swift The Era's Tour in 2023, showcasing her exceptional talent on a global stage. Beyond her musical talents, she has engaged in brand partnerships and campaigns with ROLI, D'Angelico Guitars, Layers App, Square Space, and ROLAND, showcasing her versatility and appeal in both the music and marketing worlds.
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