Review Fix Exclusive: Kris Angelis Talks ‘That Siren Hope’

Review Fix chats with singer/songwriter Kris Angelis, who discusses her new EP, “That Siren Hope.”

Review Fix: What makes That Siren, Hope (song) special?

Kris Angelis: What makes it special to me is that I wrote it completely on my own, it comes from very personal experiences and includes imagery from places that are very special to me but I think it’s still relatable.

Review Fix: How was it written?

Angelis: I was going through a hard time and feeling like hoping had led me astray into pain like a mythical siren who lures sailors to crash on the rocks with beautiful songs. I had the line “I thought that shine was a lighthouse, but it was just that siren, Hope” in my mind for a while. Then was visiting Big Sur, looking down at the deep teal water and the waves crashing against the cliffs making foam that looked like lace and that inspired more of the lyrics about coming to an edge (stepping into something new/taking a risk) and having it end in disappointment with salt water on my face (from waves splashing or tears)

Review Fix: What was filming the video like?

Angelis: The video was made with a very small crew of awesome people including Lee Holbrook, who filmed and edited. We went to Carmel beach and I ran back and forth a lot. It was exhausting and by the end of it, I was freezing, my feet were raw, and I got A LOT of water up my nose but it was a good reminder that most things in life that are beautiful and worth something, come with a price of some kind of difficulty which is somehow comforting and brings the message within the song, full circle. Even when we’re feeling terrible, maybe it means that we’re growing and something good is coming. In other words, hope.

Review Fix: What are your goals for it?

Angelis: I’m very excited to say that it already achieved a couple of my goals for it by debuting at #1 on the iTunes singer/songwriter charts and in the top 100 of the Billboard Top Current Albums chart! I’d love for it to get some good radio play (it has been added to SiriusXM Velvet) and streaming, as well as tv/film placements. And if it was considered for awards by the Recording Academy, that would be incredible! I feel awkward saying that but…we have to have high hopes, right?

Review Fix: How would you like it to be remembered?

Angelis: I would love for it to be remembered as relatable, poignant, and authentic. 

Review Fix: What’s next?

Angelis: Hopefully some tours opening for bigger artists and festivals.

Review Fix: Anything else you’d like to say??

Angelis: If you are feeling like hope is lost, I KNOW it sucks to not get what you want (I wrote a whole album about it!) in the moment, but try to remember, like I am learning to, that it’s not lost, you just maybe put it in the wrong specific thing that isn’t for you or isn’t for you now. Don’t give up on love or that goal you’re trying to reach just because a specific relationship didn’t work out or a certain thing fell through. It’s also ok to be sad and grieve those things but please don’t give up! You’re doing great!

You can find all of my socials and merch at krisangelis.com and please follow, share, save, and play “That Siren, Hope” on repeat on Spotify! Bit.ly/spotifysiren I’m learning how big of a difference streaming makes, especially for independent artists! Thank you all for listening and thank you for taking the time to feature me and my music!